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Common Problems

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Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Problem No Video/Power LED Off No Video/Power LED On Missing Pixels Cause Solution No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is depressed fully. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. • Check the Power Button LED option under Energy Settings in OSD Menu No picture or no brightness • 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. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. spots • 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: http:// www.dell.com/support/monitors. Troubleshooting  53

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Troubleshooting
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Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor
problems you might encounter and the possible solutions:
Problem
Cause
Solution
No Video/Power
LED Off
No picture
Ensure that the video cable
connecting the monitor and the
computer is properly connected
and secure.
Verify that the power outlet is
functioning properly using any
other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the power button is
depressed fully.
Ensure that the correct input
source is selected via the
Input
Source
menu.
Check the
Power Button LED
option under
Energy Settings
in
OSD Menu
No Video/Power
LED On
No picture or
no brightness
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.
Ensure that the correct input
source is selected via the
Input
Source
menu.
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has
spots
Cycle power On-Off.
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:
http://
www.dell.com/support/monitors
.