If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable - Dell Latitude D505L User Manual

Solving Problems
Test the electrical outlet —
another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter —
ensure that the light is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
Adjust the power properties —
Windows Help and Support Center.
Switch the video image —
<Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

Adjust the brightness —
brightness.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor —
system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the
computer or external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference —
other appliances.
Rotate the computer to face a different direction —
cause poor picture quality.
Adjust the Windows display settings —
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes.
3. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon and click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Colors, Screen area, and Advanced Settings.
Run the Video diagnostics tests —
problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the
Diagnostics. Then contact
See "Error Messages" —

If only part of the display is readable

Connect an external monitor —
1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast
controls.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help or the
If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press
See "Adjusting Brightness" for instructions on adjusting the
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
If no error message appears and you still have a display
Dell.
If an error message appears, see
Bypass power protection devices,
If your external speaker
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can
"Error Messages."
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