Dell 2408WFP appendix Video Problems, Osd

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Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical

 

 

 

equipment.

 

 

Ensure that the power button depressed fully.

 

 

 

 

No Video/ Power

No picture

Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

LED on

or no

Perform monitor self-test feature check.

 

brightness

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

 

 

Poor Focus

Picture is

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

fuzzy,

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

blurry, or

Eliminate video extension cables.

 

ghosting

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

 

Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ration (16:10).

 

 

 

 

Shaky/Jittery

Wavy

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

Video

picture or

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

fine

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

movement

Check environmental factors.

 

 

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

 

 

 

 

Missing Pixels

LCD screen

Cycle power on-off.

 

has spots

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD

 

 

 

technology.

 

 

 

 

Stuck-on Pixels

LCD screen

Cycle power on-off.

 

has bright

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD

 

spots

 

technology.

 

 

 

 

Brightness

Picture too

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Problems

dim or too

Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

bright

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

 

 

 

 

Geometric

Screen not

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Distortion

centered

Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

correctly

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

 

 

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not

 

 

available.

 

 

 

 

Horizontal/Vertical

Screen has

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Lines

one or more

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

lines

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also

 

 

 

in self-test mode.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase

 

 

adjustments are not available.

Synchronization

Screen is

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Problems

scrambled

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

or appears

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

torn

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen

 

 

 

appears in self-test mode.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

Restart the computer in the safe mode.

 

 

 

 

Safety Related

Visible signs

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

Issues

of smoke or

Contact Dell immediately.

 

sparks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermittent

Monitor

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is

Problems

malfunctions

 

connected properly and is secure.

 

on & off

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent

 

 

 

problem occurs in self-test mode.

 

 

 

 

Missing Color

Picture

Perform monitor self-test feature check.

 

missing

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is

 

color

 

connected properly and is secure.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector..

 

 

 

 

Wrong Color

Picture color

Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or

 

not good

 

Video depending to the application.

 

 

Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value

 

 

 

in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.

 

 

Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting

 

 

 

OSD.

 

 

 

 

Image retention

Faint

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times

from a static

shadow

 

when not in use (for more information, see Power Management Modes).

image left on the

from the

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

monitor for a long

static image

 

 

period of time

displayed

 

 

 

appears on

 

 

 

the screen

 

 

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Contents About Your Monitor Solving Problems Dell 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users GuideAbout Your Monitor Product FeaturesIdentifying Parts and Features Front View Front View Front panel controls Label DescriptionBack View Side ViewBottom view Label Description Bottom ViewRight side Left side Label Description VGA Connector Monitor SpecificationsPower Management Modes Pin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal CableComposite Video Connector DVI ConnectorVideo Connector Component Video Connector DisplayPort ConnectorFlat Panel Specifications Hdmi ConnectorVideo Supported Modes ResolutionPreset Display Modes ElectricalPhysical Characteristics EnvironmentalUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface USB Upstream ConnectorUSB Downstream Connector USB Ports Card Reader SpecificationsFeatures OverviewCaring for Your Monitor Maintenance GuidelinesPlug and Play Capability GeneralAppendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comSetting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Input Source Select Using the Front PanelOperating the Monitor Using the OSD Menu PIP/PBP SelectExit Brightness & Contrast Auto AdjustIcon Menu Submenus DescriptionPreset Modes Page Display Settings Other Settings DDC/CIPIP Settings When PIP/PBP activatedVGA DVI-D OSD Warning MessagesVGA/DVI-D input Video Input HdmiSetting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar OptionalUsing the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt/SwivelRotating the Monitor Vertical ExtensionAdjusting the Rotating Settings of Your Operating System Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the white DVI cable Setting Up the MonitorConnecting Your Monitor Attaching the StandOrganizing Your Cables Removing the Stand Attaching the soundbarPage Common Problems Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Your Monitor Video Problems OSDProduct Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific ProblemsProblem Troubleshooting the Dell SoundbarTroubleshooting the Card Reader SolutionBack to Contents
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