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Dell 100N If the display is difficult to read, If only part of the display is readable

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If the display is difficult to read

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If the display is difficult to read

ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 26.

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 INTER FERENCE — 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.

2Click Appearance and Themes.

3Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.

4Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" — If an error message appears, see page 28.

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 page 70).

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Dell 100N If the display is difficult to read, If only part of the display is readable, Connect An External Monitor

Contents

Owner’s Manual Dell SmartPC 100NMarch Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms P/N 8P550Contents Setting UpSolving Problems Video and Display Problems Replacing Parts AppendixContacting Dell Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContents Regulatory NoticesSafety and Use Instructions Caution Safety Instructionsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Caution Power Safety Instructions, continued Keep the battery away from children When Using Your Computer When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Ergonomic Computing HabitsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Setting UpConnecting a Printer Turning Off the Computer Power Protection DevicesConnecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only 3 Click checklist for creating a networkTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Power Protection Devices Turning Off the ComputerSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices Line Conditioners22 Setting Up w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSolving Problems Finding Solutions Solving ProblemsSolving Problems See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page TO ACCESS THE Tell Me How HELP FILE Accessing HelpPower Problems TO ACCESS HELP IN WINDOWS XPCONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blankADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITORSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options Solving Problems5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWSScanner Problems PC Card ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot play a CD If you have problems with a hard drive If you cannot eject the CD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound A program stops responding General Program ProblemsA program crashes A solid blue screen appearsE-Mail Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReinstalling the Modem Driver Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing System Restore 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance4 Click the System Restore tab Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click NextReinstalling Windows XP Enabling Hibernate Mode 50 Solving Problems w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mReplacing Parts Adding Memory Replacing the Hard Drive Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Replacing a Daughter Card Modem Adding Memory Replacing Parts7 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 9 Replace the memory module cover Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Lift up the hard-drive cover until you hear a click Removing a Battery Returning a Hard Drive to DellInstalling a Battery Replacing a Daughter Card Modem8 Turn the computer over, and remove the screws from the modem cover 14 Replace the modem cover 13 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system boardReplacing Parts w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mA p p e n d i Specifications Standard SettingsReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell Regulatory NoticesSystem Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC CardVideo Ports and ConnectorsCommunications AudioExternal Touch Pad BatteryKeyboard AppendixAC Adapter PhysicalAppendix Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, andoperator Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Customer Care Website dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Country City Regulatory Notices CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice 88 Appendix w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mI n d ex