Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 2 - Manual (Page 47)

Solving Problems
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If the screen is difficult to read
S WAP THE POWER CABLES — Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable
is defective.
T EST THE VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE ( IF USED ) — If you are using a video extension cable and removing the cable
solves the problem, the cable is defective.
T EST ANOTHER MONITOR — If another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.
C HECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS — See page 49.
C HECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast
and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
M OVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR — If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that
the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
M OVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES — Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and
other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check
for interference.
R OTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor
picture quality.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS® DISPLAY SETTINGS —
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2 Click Appearance and Themes.
3 Click Display and click the Settings tab.
4 Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
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