Dell Technical Update Service; Accessing The Dell Support Utility; Clicking The Dell Support Icon - Dell Vostro 220s Service Manual

Check the graphics card power cable connection —
attached to the card.
Check the monitor settings —
demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
Only part of the display is readable
Connect an external monitor —
1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. 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

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer.
The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications.
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support,
the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing
environment.

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

Access the Dell Support Utility from the
If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:
1. Click Start® All Programs® Dell Support® Dell Support Settings.
2. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.
NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the
software.
The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.
The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.

Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is correctly
See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness,
icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu.
Contacting Dell).
, icon on the taskbar or from