Dell 100N owner manual Video and Display Problems, If the display is blank

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Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

CHECK THE LIGHT — When the light is blinking, the computer has power.

•If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby mode.

•If the light is off, press the power button.

•If the light is on, your power management settings may have caused the display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby mode.

CHECK THE BATTER 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.

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

CHECK THE AC ADAPTER — 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 26.

ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see page 26.

SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your computer is attached to an external

monitor, press to switch the video image to the display.

HINT: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Modem and Internet Connection Problems Accessing Help Power Problems Error MessagesIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Viewing the System Setup Screens Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Replacing a Daughter Card ModemReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Safety and Use Instr uctions Safety and Use InstructionsW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Safety and Use Instr uctions Safety and Use Instr uctions When Using Your Computer Safety and Use Instr uctions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Setting Up Parallel Printer Connecting a PrinterSetting Up USB Printer USB connector on printer USB printer cable Installing the Printer DriverTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlySurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesTurning Off the Computer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m If Your Computer Gets Wet Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Microsoft Windows XP Accessing HelpPower Problems Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window PC Card Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD Drive ProblemsUnexpected Characters If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have problems with a hard driveIf you cannot eject the CD drive tray Program crashes General Program ProblemsProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appearsIf Your Computer Gets Wet Mail ProblemsError messages appear If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling the Modem Driver Click Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemClick the System Restore tab Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointSelect Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreSelect To set up Windows now Reinstalling Windows XPNext Enabling Hibernate ModeSolving Problems Replacing Parts Adding Memory Replacing PartsSecuring clips Memory module W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Replacing the Hard Drive Screw Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing a BatteryReplacing a Daughter Card Modem Installing a BatteryModem cable connector Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsVideo AudioXGA DisplayTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensOr Boot Second Device Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBoot Sequence Option Description Contacting Dell Brazil BermudaBrunei Canada North York, OntarioColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic PragueFinland Helsinki Dominican RepublicEl Salvador Germany Langen CorporateGuatemala Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersIreland Cherrywood IndiaJamaica Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Malaysia Penang LuxembourgMacau Netherlands Amsterdam Netherlands AntillesNew Zealand NicaraguaPeru PanamaPoland Warsaw PortugalSouth Africa Johannesburg Singapore Singapore09/091 Southeast Asian and PacificThailand Switzerland GenevaTaiwan Bracknell Venezuela US Virgin IslandsRegulatory Notices CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice Appendix Index D exIndex
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100N specifications

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