Dell Inspiron 5100 Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual - Page 82
If the display is difficult to read, standby, Tell Me How - not switching power
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE 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 working by 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 - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on. CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see page 80. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I E S - Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see page 80. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E - If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. NOTE: If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is disabled. NOTE: If the computer is connected to a television, you must enable the television through the Windows display settings (see page 66). If the display is difficult to read 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 for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 80. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at 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, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s