Video and Display Problems, If the display is blank | Dell 600m

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AR E Q U I R E D . DLL F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Add or Remove Programs.

4 Select the program you want to remove.

5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions.

X :\ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y — Insert a disk into the drive and try again.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.

C H E C K T H E L I G H T — 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.

C H E C K T H E B A T T E R 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.

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.

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Dell 600m, PP05L Video and Display Problems, If the display is blank, Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs

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Dell Inspiron 600m W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m April T8109 Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP If only part of the display is readable Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Appendix 100 Contents Keyboard status lights Mute button Tour of Your ComputerFront View Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latch W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Security cable slot Module bay Parallel connector Back ViewRJ-45 USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate option Mail Problems Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer Cable Surge Protectors Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Setting Up Your Computer Battery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesUsing a Battery Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Health Gauge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module Bay Second battery bottom Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions BatteryKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementAdvanced tab in the Power Options Properties Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters CD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Sound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Connecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Video Connection Video cable Audio cable Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Infrastructure network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems See Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start If Your Computer Gets Wet General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashes If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Appendix Ports and Connectors Smart CardMemory Communications VideoAudio Display Battery AC Adapter PhysicalEnvironmental Standard Settings Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootEnter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Changing COM Ports Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Contacting Dell 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index 119Index 120 See UPS 121 122