Dell SP2008WFPF appendix Solving Problems, Troubleshooting Your Monitor

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Solving Problems

Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor

Troubleshooting Your Monitor

General Problems

Product Specific Problems

USB Problems

Troubleshooting Your Soundbar

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

Troubleshooting Your Monitor

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:

1.Turn off both your computer and monitor.

2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog(blue connector) cables from the back of computer.

3.Turn on the monitor.

NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue box will appear if the display is operating correctly.

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This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable, then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

OSD Warning Messages

One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization.

1. Auto Detect (Analog Input)

or

1. Auto Detect (Digital Input)

Cannot Display This Video Mode

Cannot Display This Video Mode

 

Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz

 

Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz

 

 

 

2. Analog Input

or

3.Digital Input

Cannot Display This Video Mode

Cannot Display This Video Mode

 

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Contents About Your Monitor Solving Problems Dell SP2008WFP Flat Panel MonitorBack View About Your MonitorFront View Bottom View Side ViewPin Assignments Monitor SpecificationsPower Management Modes Left side Right sideUSB ports Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal CableUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface General Webcam MIC SpecificationsPlug and Play Capability Flat PanelPhysical Characteristics Monitor ResolutionPreset Display Modes Video Supported ModesCleaning Your Monitor EnvironmentalAppendix Visit support.dell.comSetting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Dell SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Video input select Using the Front PanelRead Software License Agreement and click Yes to continue Using the OSD Menu Icon Menu Submenus Description Exit SettingsPhase Fine BrightnessColor SharpnessScaling Ratio Theatre Preset Sports Preset Nature Preset Hue Saturation Response Time AdvancedInput Color Format Dynamic Horizontal PositionPage Factory Reset Setting the Optimal Resolution OSD Warning MessagesUsing the Dell Soundbar Optional Soundbar Attachment to the MonitorSolving Problems Troubleshooting Your MonitorGeneral Problems Common Symptoms Problem Description Possible SolutionsTroubleshooting Your Soundbar Product Specific ProblemssUSB Problems Back to Contents Attaching the Stand Using Your Monitor StandUsing the Tilt Organizing Your CablesRemoving the Stand
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