4.Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5.Touch the button 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, black, and white colored screens.
The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, touch the button 4 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the
OSD Warning Messages
For
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
Common Symptoms
No Video/Power LED off
No Video/Power LED on
What You Experience
No picture
No picture or no brightness
Possible Solutions
•Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly conne
•Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment
•Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
•Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
•Perform monitor
•Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
•Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.
•Run the
Poor Focus
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•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 (16:10).
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or fine movement
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•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
Brightness Problems
Geometric Distortion
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
LCD screen has spots
LCD screen has bright spots
Picture too dim or too bright
Screen not centered correctly
Screen has one or more lines
•Cycle power
•Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: suppor
•Cycle power
•Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: suppor
•Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
•Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
•Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
•Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using
•Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
