If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
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D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
Help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access help, see "Finding
Information for Your Computer" on page 17.
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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.
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lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
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O 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.
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I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S
Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
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Click Appearance and Themes.
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Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
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Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
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Messages" on page 82.
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O N N E C T A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R
Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
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Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and
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contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be
defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127).
— See "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
" — If an error message appears, see "Error
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