Dell Inspiron 2100 Solution Manual

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22 Solv ing Pr oble m sw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mVideo and Display ProblemsIf the display is blankIf the display is difficult to readC H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is on, the computer haspower. If the power light is off, press the power button.C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer, thebattery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outletusing the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is workingby testing it with another device, such as a lamp.C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R — Be sure that the power cable is firmly insertedinto the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S — Search for the keyword standby inWindows Help. To access help files, see page 20.A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S — See the Tell Me How help file (see page 20) forinstructions on adjusting the brightness.M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R — Ifyour external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer isat least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescentlights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.