Dell 4691381, P2412H-HF Product Specific Problems, Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems

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Product Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms

What You Experience

Possible Solutions

Screen image is too small

Image is centered on screen, but does

 

not fill entire viewing area

Cannot adjust the monitor with the

OSD does not appear on the screen

buttons on the front panel

 

No Input Signal when user controls are No picture, the LED light is blue. pressed

The picture does not fill the entire

The picture cannot fill the height or

screen.

width of the screen

Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor.

Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock (for more information, see Menu Lock).

Check the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.

Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. Reset the computer or video player.

Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. Run the built-in diagnostics.

NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be available.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms

What You Experience

Possible Solutions

USB interface is not working

USB peripherals are not working

Check that your monitor is turned ON.

 

 

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.

 

 

Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

 

 

Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.

 

 

Reboot the computer.

 

 

Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the

 

 

computer system.

High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow. High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all

Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.

Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.

Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer.

Dell™ Soundbar Problems

Common Symptoms

What You Experience

Possible Solutions

No Sound

No power to Soundbar - the power

 

indicator is off

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator (Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.

Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the adapter.

No Sound

Soundbar has power - power indicator

Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.

 

is on

Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.

 

 

Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).

 

 

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.

 

 

Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

 

 

Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

Distorted Sound

Computer's sound card is used as the

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

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Contents Dell P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor Dell P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor Users Guide Setting Up Your Monitor About Your Monitor Page Product Features Front ViewFront panel controls Back ViewLabel Side View Description UseBottom View Flat Panel Specifications Bottom view Label DescriptionPreset Display Modes Resolution SpecificationsSupported Video Modes Electrical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics Stand dimensionsPower Management Modes Pin Assignments Pin NumberDVI Connector Pin Side of the Connected Signal CablePlug and Play Capability Cleaning Your Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel PolicyBack to Contents Setting Up the Monitor Dell P2412H/P2412H-HF Monitor Users GuideOrganizing Your Cables Removing the Stand Back to Contents Using the Front Panel Operating the MonitorUsing the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Main Menu for digital DVI input Page Brightness ContrastAuto Adjust Auto SelectColor Settings Input Color Format Preset Modes Hue SaturationDisplay Settings Aspect RatioHorizontal Position Vertical PositionPhase Dynamic Contrast Menu TimerLanguage Menu TransparencyPower Save Audio This feature by selecting EnableMenu Lock Menu RotationPersonalize Factory ResetAs a shortcut key OSD Warning Messages Page VGA/DVI-D input PowerNap Software Enhanced Menu Rotation Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Click Change Display SettingsUsing the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, SwivelRotating the Monitor Page Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Back to Contents Built-in Diagnostics Self-TestCommon Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsPage Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific ProblemsDell Soundbar Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsDistorted Sound Unbalanced Sound Output Low Volume Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings

P2412H-HF, 4691381 specifications

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