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

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.

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 then 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 the light is on.

C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T Bypass power

protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the computer turns on.

A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S Search for the keyword sleep in Windows Help and Support.

S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.

M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R 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.

E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N Eliminate sunlight

glare, which can cause poor picture quality.

A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S

1Click Start Control PanelAppearance and PersonalizationPersonalizationDisplay Settings.

2Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. Try different settings for Resolution and Colors.

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