If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 4150 Owner's Manual

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H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
the 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
working 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
the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
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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
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
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D J U S T T H E O W E R
hibernate mode. For information on power management modes, see the Tell Me
How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in the Windows XP
Help and Support Center. To access help files, see page 56.
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W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
monitor, press

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
on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 56.
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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
If 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.
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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
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
— If you are using a battery to power your computer,
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
P — Your computer may be in standby or
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— If your computer is attached to an external
to switch the video image to the display.
— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
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