Sound And Speaker Problems; If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable; If You Have A Problem With Integrated Speakers - Dell Latitude D600 User Manual

Adjust the power properties —
Switch the video image —

If the display is difficult to read

Adjust the brightness —
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor —
subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference —
Rotate the computer to face a different direction —
Adjust the Windows display settings —
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes.
3. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon and click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Colors, Screen area, and Advanced Settings.
Run the Video diagnostics tests —
run the Video device group in the
See "Error Messages" —

If only part of the display is readable

Connect an external monitor —
1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective.
Sound and Speaker Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist

If you have a problem with integrated speakers

Adjust the Windows volume control —
turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
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Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help or the Windows Help and Support Center.
If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.
See "Adjusting Brightness" for instructions on adjusting the brightness.
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank,
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If an error message appears, see "Error
as you complete these checks.
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is
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If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the
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