4.Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5.Press the shortcut key 4 key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6.Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens.

The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the shortcut key 4 key again.

If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

Common Symptoms

What You See

 

Possible Solutions

No Video/Power LED

No picture

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

off

 

Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.

 

 

 

 

No Video/Power LED

No picture or no

Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

on

brightness

Perform monitor self-test feature check.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics.

 

 

 

 

Poor Focus

Picture is fuzzy,

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

blurry, or ghosting

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

 

Eliminate video extension cables.

 

 

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

 

Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9).

 

 

 

 

Shaky/Jittery Video

Wavy picture or fine

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

movement

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

 

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

 

Check environmental factors.

 

 

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

 

 

 

 

Missing Pixels

LCD screen has

Cycle power on-off.

 

spots

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics

 

 

 

 

Stuck-on Pixels

LCD screen has

Cycle power on-off.

 

bright spots

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics

 

 

 

 

Brightness Problems

Picture is too dim or

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

too bright

Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

 

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

 

 

 

 

Geometric Distortion

Screen is not

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

centered correctly

Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

 

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

 

 

NOTE: When using 'DVI-D' or 'HDMI', the positioning adjustments are not available.

Horizontal/Vertical

Screen has one or

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Lines

more lines

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

 

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics

 

 

NOTE: When using 'DVI-D' or 'HDMI', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.

Synchronization

Screen is scrambled

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Problems

or appears torn

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

 

 

Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

Restart the computer in the safe mode.

 

 

 

 

Safety Related

Visible signs of

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

Issues

smoke or sparks

Contact Dell immediately.

 

 

 

 

Intermittent

Monitor malfunctions

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.

Problems

on & off

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

 

Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.

 

 

 

 

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Dell SX2210B appendix Common Problems, Common Symptoms What You See Possible Solutions

SX2210B, SX2210 specifications

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