Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank; If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 3800 Solution Manual

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floppy disk and restart the computer.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

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H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press
the power button to resume from standby mode. If the power light is off, press
the power button.
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H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
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D J U S T T H E O W E R
Windows Help. To access help files, see page 26.

If the display is difficult to read

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D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
instructions on adjusting the brightness.
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O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R
your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is
at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
— A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the
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When the power light is blinking, the computer
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If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
— Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted
P — Search for the keyword standby in
R O P E R T I E S
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See the Tell Me How help file (see page 26) for
— If