1-10 Dell® 800F Series, 828FI Monitor User’s Guide
NOTE: This monitor automatically returns to normal operation when horizontal and vertical
sync return. This occurs when you move the computer’s mouse or press a key on the
keyboard.
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and NUTEK compliant when used with a com-
puter equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it
unattended for long periods.
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy
any problems yourself.

Table 1-2. Power-Saving Modes

Power-Saving Function mode (EPA/NUTEK)
State
Normal
Operation
Standby
mode
Suspend
mode
Position A1
Power-off
Mode
Position A2
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Active
Active
Active
Inactive
Active
Blanked
Active
Inactive
Blanked
Inactive
Inactive
Blanked
Power
Indicator
Green Green
Blinking
(0.5 sec
interval)
Green
Blinking
(1 sec interval)
Green
Blinking
(2 sec interval)
Power
Consumption
85W (max.)
75W (nominal)
55W
(nominal)
Less than 15W Less than 8W

Table 1-3. Troubleshooting Problems

Symptom Corrective Actions
No Picture •Check to see that both the monitor and the computer
are plugged in and turned on.
“NO CONNECTION!
Check Signal Cable”
appears
•Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and the monitor
•Use the monitor self test described on page 5.
Picture is scrambled •Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and monitor
Picture bounces or has
wavy oscillations.
•Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and monitor
Picture appears to be
ghosting
•Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and monitor.
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