Solving Problems 67If the display is difficult to readCO N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypasspower protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that thecomputer turns on. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.AD J U S T T H E P O W E R PR O P E R T I E S — Search for the keyword standby in theHelp and Support Center. For instructions on accessing help files, see "AccessingHelp" on page 65.SW I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E — If your computer is attached to an externalmonitor, press to switch the video image to the display.AD J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S — See the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions onadjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.MO 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 — If yourexternal speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is atleast 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.EL 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, halogen lamps, or other appliances.RO T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N — Eliminatesunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.AD J U S T T H E WI N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S —1 Click the Start button and 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.SE E "ER R O R M E S S A G E S " — If an error message appears, see "Error Messages"on page 65.