If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 1150 Owner's Manual

E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
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device, such as a lamp.
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
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ensure that it is on.
O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
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power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see
page 9.
D J U S T T H E O W E R
A P P
Support Center. To access the help file, see page 9.
W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
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to switch the video image to the display.
NOTE:
If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, <Fn><F8> is disabled.

If the display is difficult to read

D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
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brightness. To access the help file, see page 9.
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
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includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or
external monitor.
L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
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other appliances.
O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N
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cause poor picture quality.
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
R O P E R T I E S — Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and
— If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8>
— See the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on adjusting the
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
— Bypass power protection devices,
— If your external speaker system
— Eliminate sunlight glare, which can
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Solving Problems