If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 8600 Owner's Manual

C 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
power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on. To access the help file, see page 61.
A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P
Help and Support Center. For instructions on accessing help files, see page 61.
S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
monitor, press <Fn> <F8> to switch the video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 61.
M 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
external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at
least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
E 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.
R 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
sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S
1
Click the Start button and 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.
E E R R O R E S S A G E S
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— Search for the keyword standby in the
R O P E R T I E S
— If your computer is attached to an external
— See the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions on
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
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" — If an error message appears, see page 61.
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