Sound And Speaker Problems; If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable; If You Have A Problem With Integrated Speakers - Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

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Check the battery—

If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using

the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.

Test the electrical outlet—

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Check the AC adapter—

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.

Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet—

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.

Adjust the Power Properties—

See the Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword standby in the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. To access the help

file, see

"Accessing

Help."

Switch the video image—

If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press

If the display is difficult to read

Adjust the brightness—

See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see

Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—

If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external

monitor.

Eliminate possible interference—

Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

Rotate the computer to face a different direction—

Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.

Adjust the Windows display settings

1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes.

3. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.

4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

See "Error Messages"—

If an error message appears, see

If only part of the display is readable

Connect an external monitor

1. Turn off 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 "Contacting Dell" in the Dell

Owner's Manual that came with your computer).