Dell XPS 410 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 75)

Solving Problems
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The screen is difficult to read
C HECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT —
• If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on.
• If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
• If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal
operation.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
C HECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS — See "Diagnostic Lights" on 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 ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE
A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —
1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.
2 Click Display, then click the Settings tab.
3 Adjust Screen resolution and Color quality settings, as needed.