Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron 8600 Owner's Manual

A R E Q U I R E D
open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.
1
Click the Start button.
2
Click Control Panel.
3
Click Add or Remove Programs.
4
Select the program you want to remove.
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Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
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See the program documentation for installation instructions.
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drive and try again.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
C H E C K T H E
has power.
• If the
button to exit standby mode.
• If the
• If the
the display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit
standby mode.
C 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.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E
AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
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Solving Problems
. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D
. T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y
— When the
L I G H T
light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power
light is off, press the power button.
light is on, your power management settings may have caused
— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
A C A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
— The program that you are trying to
— Insert a disk into the
light is blinking, the computer