Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron PP09L Owner's Manual

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
power.
• If the
power button to exit standby mode.
• If the
• If 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.
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.
A D J U S T T H E
Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see
page 19.
W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
S
monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.
— When the
L I G H T
light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the
light is off, press the power button.
light is on, your power management settings may have caused the
— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
AC A D A P T E R
— Search for the keyword standby in the
P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
— If your computer is attached to an external
light is blinking, the computer has
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