If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell Dimension T2310 Owner's Manual

— Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable
WAP THE POWER CABLES
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is defective.
EST THE VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE
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solves the problem, the cable is defective.
— If another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.
EST ANOTHER MONITOR
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HECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS
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If the screen is difficult to read

HECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS
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and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
OVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR
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the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
OVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES
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other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check
for interference.
OTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION
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picture quality.
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DJUST THE INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS
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Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
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Click Appearance and Themes.
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Click Display and click the Settings tab.
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Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
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) — If you are using a video extension cable and removing the cable
IF USED
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— See page 49.
— See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast
— If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that
— Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor
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— Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and
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Solving Problems