Dell E2209WFP Dell™ E2009W/E2209W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide - Page 27

No Video/ Power LED on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion No picture or no brightness Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly by using any other electrical equipment. Ensure that the power button is depressed fully. Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built-in diagnostics. 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 ration (16:10). 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. Cycle power on-off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Run the built-in diagnostics. Cycle power on-off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Run the built-in diagnostics. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems Screen has one or more lines Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. 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. Screen is scrambled or appears torn NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if 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 Issues Intermittent Problems Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Contact Dell immediately. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. Missing Color Picture missing color Perform monitor self-test feature check. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Wrong Color Picture color not good Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Faint shadow from the static image displayed appears on the screen Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending to the application. Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off. Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD. Run the built-in diagnostics. Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when it is not in use (for more information, see Power Management Modes). Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Product Specific Problems