Common Problems

The following table contains information about resolving common monitor problems.

Common

What You

Possible Solutions

Symptoms

Experience

 

 

 

• Make sure the display cable connecting the

 

 

monitor and the computer is properly connected

 

 

and secure.

 

 

• Make sure the power outlet is functioning

No Video

No picture

properly using any other electrical equipment.

 

(Power light off)

• Make sure the power button is not pressed-in.

 

 

• Make sure the correct input source is selected

 

 

using the Input Source Select button.

 

 

• Check the Power Button LED option under

 

 

Energy Settings in OSD Menu.

No Video

No picture or no

(Power light on)

brightness

Increase brightness and contrast using OSD.

Perform monitor self-test.

Check for bent or broken pins on the display cable and the ports.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

Make sure the correct input source is selected using the Input Source Select button.

 

 

• Perform Auto Adjust using OSD.

 

Picture is

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.

 

• Eliminate video extension cables.

Poor Focus

fuzzy, blurry, or

• Reset the monitor to factory settings.

 

ghosting

 

 

• Change the video resolution to the correct

 

 

aspect ratio (16:9).

 

 

• Perform Auto Adjust using OSD.

Shaky/Jittery

Wavy picture or

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.

• Reset the monitor to factory settings.

Video

fine movement

• Check environmental factors.

 

 

 

 

• Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

 

 

• Turn off the monitor, disconnect and reconnect

 

 

the power cable, and turn on the monitor.

Missing Pixels

LCD screen has

• Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect

that can occur in LCD technology.

Stuck-on Pixels

spots

For more information on Dell Monitor Quality

 

 

 

 

and Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at dell.com/

 

 

support/monitors.

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Dell 859-BBBC, 210-ABMB, P2314T P2714T manual Common Problems, Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience

P2314T P2714T, 210-ABMB, 859-BBBC specifications

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The Dell 859-BBBC and 210-ABMB refer primarily to specifications and model identifiers associated with Dell's extensive array of product lines, which may include various features found in many of their monitors, while the P2314T and P2714T are specific touchscreen models that have gained popularity for their interactive capabilities.

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