Service manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 8200
Adjust the brightness—
See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access the
help file, see "Accessing Help."
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.
Eliminate possible interference—
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Rotate the computer to face a different direction—
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
Adjust the Windows display settings
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.
See "Error Messages"—
If an error message appears, see "Error Messages."
If only part of the display is readable
Connect an external monitor
1. Turn off 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.
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your
computer).
Sound and Speaker Problems
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