Dell P2214H/P2414H manual Common Problems, Input Source menu

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3.Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the side panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.

4.Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5.Press Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6.Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text screens.

The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 4 again.

If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

Common Problems

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

Common

What You

Possible Solutions

Symptoms

Experience

 

 

 

 

No Video/Power

No picture

• Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the

LED off

 

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 menu.

No Video/Power

No picture or no

LED on

brightness

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 menu.

Poor Focus

Picture is fuzzy,

 

blurry, or

 

ghosting

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.

Shaky/Jittery

Wavy picture or

Video

fine movement

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.

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Contents User’s Guide Rev. A00 Contents FCC Notices U.S. Only and Other Regulatory About Your Monitor Package ContentsProduct Features Front View Identifying Parts and ControlsBack View with monitor stand Back ViewSide View Bottom View Flat Panel Specifications Monitor SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Resolution SpecificationsSupported Video Modes Physical Characteristics Electrical SpecificationsEnvironmental Characteristics Vesa Power Management ModesPin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Pin Side Number Connected Signal CableDVI Connector Pin Pin Side Number Connected Signal Cable Plug and Play Capability DisplayPort ConnectorPin Number Pin Side of the Connector USB Upstream ConnectorUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface USB Downstream Connector LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance GuidelinesCleaning Your Monitor USB PortsAbout Your Monitor Attaching the Stand Connecting Your MonitorSetting Up the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Connecting the USB cableAttaching the Cable Cover Removing the Monitor StandWall Mounting Optional Setting Up the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Power On the MonitorShortcut key Preset Modes Operating the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitorFront Panel Button Accessing the Menu System Using the On-Screen Display OSD MenuBack Page Page Icon Menu andDescription Submenus Operating the Monitor Input Color Format Operating the Monitor Image Enhance SettingsAspect Ratio PositionEnergy Settings Operating the Monitor Other Settings Operating the Monitor Page Page See Troubleshooting for more information Setting the Maximum ResolutionTilt, Swivel Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical ExtensionVertical Extension Rotating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Self-Test TroubleshootingBuilt-in Diagnostics Input Source menu Common ProblemsTroubleshooting Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Product Specific ProblemsSymptoms Experience Universal Serial Bus USB Specific ProblemsSpecific What You Setting the display resolution Setting Up Your Monitor