If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell Dimension K0004 Owner's Manual

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bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing
pins.)Ensure that the video cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer.
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
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video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
defective.
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the computer.
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If the screen is difficult to read

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instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing
(degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
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system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft)
away from the monitor.
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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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sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
— Check the connector for
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— Swap the computer and monitor power
( ) — If you are using a
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— If another monitor is available, connect it to
— See page 60.
— See the monitor documentation for
— If your speaker
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— Eliminate
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