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Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3700 System Reference

Expanded Video Mode

When working in text mode, you can select the font used to display text. Press <Fn><F7> to toggle between a

regular serif font and a serif font with extra leading. Expanded video mode is useful if you are working in 800 x 600

resolution on a 14.1-inch extended graphics array (XGA) display.

NOTE: You may have trouble using the display fonts feature with MS-DOS® programs that use

downloaded fonts.

Customizing Video Resolution

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2. Double-click the Display icon.

The Display Properties window appears.

3. Click the Settings tab, and then set the resolution by dragging the slider in the Screen Area box. In the

Colors box, choose the number of colors from the menu provided. For more information, see your operating

system documentation.

If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust

automatically to the closest possible setting.

If You Have Display Problems

If your computer is receiving power, but nothing appears on your display (such as light, text, or graphics) or the

display image does not appear as you would expect, try the following measures to resolve the problem:

1. If the display is blank, you may be in standby mode. Press the power button to resume from standby mode. If

the display is blank and the power light-emitting diode (LED) is on, the display may have timed out. In this

case, press any key on the keyboard to resume normal operation.

2. If the low-battery light is blinking, connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery.

3. Adjust the brightness.

4. If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.

Extended Desktop Mode

With the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system, you can use an external monitor as an extension of your

display. The extended desktop feature gives your computer the ability to display video of different content and

resolution on both the computer display screen and the external display. To set up your computer for extended

desktop, perform the following steps:

1. Save your work, close all open files and application programs, and shut down the computer.

2. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.

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