Dell SP190SFP appendix Solving Problems, Troubleshooting Your Monitor

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Solving Problems

Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

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 1280 x1024 60Hz

 

Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 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 SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor Users GuideFront View About Your MonitorBack View Bottom View Side ViewMonitor Specifications Power Management ModesPin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Pin AssignmentsUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface Plug and Play CapabilityGeneral Flat PanelResolution Preset Display ModesPhysical Characteristics Video Supported ModesCleaning Your Monitor EnvironmentalBack to Contents Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Customer Service Hardware Warranty Phone SupportAustria Vienna Bahamas Barbados Belgium BrusselsColombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Prague Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Finland HelsinkiGermany Frankfurt GreeceGrenada Guatemala Guyana Hong Kong India Home and Small BusinessIreland Cherrywood Italy MilanJamaica Japan Kawasaki GeneralKorea Seoul Latin AmericaLuxembourg Malaysia PenangPanama Peru Poland Warsaw PortugalSlovakia Prague South Africa JohannesburgSweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandFinancial Services Your Monitor Set-up GuideA. Austin, Texas Virgin Islands VenezuelaSetting Up Your Monitor Connecting Your MonitorUsing the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Power Button and IndicatorPage Phase Fine SettingsImage User Preset Horizontal PositionPosition OSD Hold TimeFactory 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 SolutionsUSB Problems Product Specific ProblemssTroubleshooting Your Soundbar Back to Contents Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand Using the TiltAttaching the Stand Organizing Your CablesRemoving the Stand
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