Dell 225-4201 manual Common Problems, Possible Solutions

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Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

Common Symptoms

What You Experience

No Video/Power LED off

No picture

No Video/Power LED on

No picture or no brightness

Poor Focus

Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or

 

ghosting

Shaky/Jittery Video

Wavy picture or fine movement

Missing Pixels

LCD screen has spots

Stuck-on Pixels

LCD screen has bright spots

Brightness Problems

Picture too dim or too bright

Geometric Distortion

Screen not centered correctly

Horizontal/Vertical Lines

Screen has one or more lines

Possible Solutions

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.

Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.

Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check.

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built-in diagnostics.

Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

Eliminate video extension cables.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9).

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Check environmental factors.

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

NOTE: If you’re using DVI connection, ensure that a Dual Link DVI cable is used (Supplied together with the monitor).

Check for loose connection. Unplug & reconnect if required.

Cycle power On-Off.

Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.

For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Cycle power On-Off.

Pixel that is permanently On is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.

For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Auto Adjust via OSD.

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Auto Adjust via OSD.

Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.

NOTE: When using DVI-D input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

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Contents Dell U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor Dell U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Click Change Display Settings Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1080 maximumAbout Your Monitor Package ContentsPage Product Features Page Front View Identifying Parts and ControlsDescription Use Back ViewBottom View Side ViewFlat Panel Specifications Monitor SpecificationsSupported Video Modes Resolution SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Physical Characteristics Electrical SpecificationsPower Management Modes Environmentall CharacteristicsPin Assignments VGA Connector DVI ConnectorPlug and Play Capability DisplayPort Connector Pin Hdmi ConnectorRate Universal Serial Bus USB InterfaceCleaning Your Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance GuidelinessAttaching the Stand Setting Up the MonitorConnecting the white DVI cable Connecting Your MonitorPage Page Page Page Page Organizing Your Cables Connecting the USB cableAttaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA Optional Removing the Stand Wall Mounting Optional Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast Using the Front PanelShortcut key/ Preset Modes Front Panel Icon DescriptionMenu Exit Power with glowing LED Accessing the Menu System Using the On-Screen Display OSD MenuContrast Auto AdjustInput Source VGA DVI-D DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort Color Settings Input Color FormatGamma Page Page Page Page Saturation HueHorizontal Position Reset ColorSettings Display Settings Aspect RatioUniformity PhasePixel Clock Dynamic ContrastPBP submenu when PBP On PBP submenu when PBP Off Other Settings PBP ModeMenu Lock Menu TimerLanguage Menu TransparencyEnergy Smart Power Save AudioDisplayPort Factory Reset Personalize Page OSD Warning Messagess VGA/DVI-D/DP/mDP/HDMI input Page Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only Optional Tilt, Swivel Vertical Extension Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical ExtensionSelf-Test TroubleshootingPage Built-in Diagnostics Possible Solutions Common ProblemsPage Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD Product Specific ProblemsUniversal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsCommon Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Dell Soundbar ProblemsAppendix Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings

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