Dell Troubleshooting Guide for 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor

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Troubleshooting:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Sync Problems

 

Screen is scrambled or appears torn

 

LCD Scratched

Screen has scratches or smudges

Safety Related

Visible signs of smoke or sparks

Issues

 

Intermittent

Monitor malfunctions on and off

Problems

 

mode.

Check for bent or broken pins.

Perform monitor reset. Push Auto Adjust button.

Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD.

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.

Check for bent or broken pins. Boot up in the "safe mode".

Turn monitor off and clean the screen.

For cleaning instruction, see Cleaning Your Monitor.

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

Monitor needs to be replaced.

Ensure monitor is in proper video mode.

Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure.

Perform monitor reset.

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.

Image Retention

Faint Shadow from the static image

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use.

(from a static

displayed appears on the

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a long period of

image)

screen

time.

 

 

In OSD Menu, under Reset to Factory Settings, select Enable LCD Conditioning. Using this

 

 

option may take several hours before the image is eliminated.

 

 

NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty.

Product Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms

Screen image is too small

Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel

What You Experience

Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area.

OSD does not appear on the screen

Possible Solutions

Perform monitor reset on "All Settings."

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

USB 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.

High Speed USB 2.0

High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly

interface is slow

or not at all.

Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable.

Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

Troubleshooting Your Soundbar

Specific 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

 

(built-in DC power supply. i.e.1908FP-BLK )

the middle position; check if the power indicator (white

 

 

LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.

 

 

Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged

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Contents Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Package Contents About Your MonitorProduct Features Identifying Parts and ControlsFront View Front View Front panel controls Back ViewSide View Back view Back View with monitor standBottom View Left viewBottom view Monitor Specifications Physical Characteristics Environmental CharacteristicsPower Management Modes Pin 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal NumberCablePin Assignments Universal Serial Bus USB Interface Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Number CablePlug and Play Capability USB ports Upstream rear Downstream 2 on rear 2 on left sideMaintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your MonitorLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Setting Up the Monitor Organizing the Cables Removing the Stand Attaching the SoundbaroptionalWall Mounting Optional Using the Front Panel Controls Front panel Button DescriptionInput select Using the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System Icon Menu Description Submenus Exit ContrastPage OSD Settings Horizontal Position Vertical OSD Hold TimeOSD Lock LanguagePage OSD Warning Messages Setting the Optimal Resolutionn Using the Dell Soundbar OptionalUsing the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt/SwivelChanging the Rotation of Your Monitor Vertical ExtensionPage Troubleshooting Your Monitor Built-in DiagnosticsCommon Problems Common What You Experience Possible Solutions SymptomsTroubleshooting Your Soundbar Product Specific ProblemsUSB Problems Possible SolutionsNo Sound Appendix
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