Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell SmartPC 100N Owner's Manual

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Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

H E C K T HE L I G HT
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has power.
• If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the
power button to exit standby mode.
• If the light is off, press the power button.
• If the light is on, your power management settings may have caused the
display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby
mode.
C H E C K T HE B A T TE R Y — 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.
E S T TH E E L E C T R I C A L O UT LE T
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T HE AC A D A P TE R
the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
O N NE C T T HE C O M P U TE R D I R E C T LY T O A N E LE C TR I C A L O U T L E T
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Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see page 26.
A D J U S T T HE P O W E R P
search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help,
see page 26.
S W I T C H TH E V I D E O I M A G E
monitor, press
DE LL CO NF I DE NTI A L – PR E LI M I N ARY 3/11 /02
— When the light is blinking, the computer
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
R O P E R T I E S — See the Tell Me How help file or
— If your computer is attached to an external
to switch the video image to the display.
HINT: If you are using a
program that requires a
higher resolution than
your computer supports,
Dell recommends that you
attach an external
monitor to your computer.
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