Solving Problems: Dell™ 1707FPV Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
LCD Scratched | Screen has scratches or |
| smudges |
Safety Related | Visible signs of smoke or |
Issues | sparks |
Intermittent | Monitor malfunctions on and |
Problems | off |
Image Retention | Faint Shadow from the static |
(from a static | image displayed appears on |
image) | the screen |
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
Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a long period of time.
Product Specific Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS | WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
Screen image is too small | Image is centered on screen, but | Perform monitor reset on "All Settings." |
| does not fill entire viewing area. |
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Cannot adjust the monitor with the OSD does not appear on the screen. buttons on the front panel
Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord and then plug back and 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. |
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| Reconnect the upstream cable to |
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| your computer. |
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| Reconnect the USB peripherals |
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| (downstream connector). |
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| Switch off and then turn on the monitor |
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| again. |
High Speed USB 2.0 | High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly | Check that your computer is USB 2.0 |
interface is slow | or not at all. | capable. |
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| Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer. |
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| Reconnect the upstream cable to |
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| your computer. |
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| Reconnect the USB peripherals |
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| (downstream connector). |
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar
COMMON | WHAT YOU |
SYMPTOMS | EXPERIENCE |
No Sound | No power to Soundbar - |
| the power indicator is off. |
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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.
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