If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable - Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual

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to switch the video image to the display.
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electrical outlet.

If the display is difficult to read

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speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the
computer or external monitor.
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other appliances.
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cause poor picture quality.
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Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
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Click Appearance and Themes.
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Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
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Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
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If only part of the display is readable

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Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
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Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell.
See "Contacting Dell" on page 108.
— If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8>
— Ensure that the system has battery power or is plugged into an
— Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
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" — If an error message appears, see page 61.
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— If your external
— Eliminate sunlight glare, which can
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