If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell Dimension 4500S Owner's Manual

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W A P T H E P O W E R C A B L E S
cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
T
E S T T H E V I D E O E X T E N S I O N C A B L E
video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
defective.
T
E S T A N O T H E R M O N I T O R
the computer.
C
H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S

If the screen is difficult to read

C
H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S
instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing
(degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
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 M O N I T O R
system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft)
away from the monitor.
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O V E T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the
screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.
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O T A T E T H E M O N I T O 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
1
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2
Click Appearance and Themes.
3
Click Display, and then click the Settings tab.
4
Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
Swap the computer and monitor power
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I F U S E D
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If another monitor is available, connect it to
See page 48.
See the monitor documentation for
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D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S
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Solving Pr oblems
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