Dell Inspiron 8000 Solutions Guide - Page 28

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Display Problems If the display is blank CH E CK T H E PO W ER L I G HT - When the power light is blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode-press the power button to resume from standby mode. If the power light is off, press the power button. CH E CK T H E BAT T E R Y - If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. 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. CH E CK T H E A C ADA P T ER - Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on. A D J U S T T HE PO W E R P R O P E R T IE S - Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help files, see page 26. If the display is difficult to read A D JU S T T HE B R I G H T N E S S - See the Tell Me How help file (see page 26) for instructions on adjusting the brightness. 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 IM I N A T E P O S S I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. 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 - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 28 Solving Pr oblems