Dell U4320Q Users Guide - Page 54

Common Problems, Common, Symptoms, What You, Experience, Possible Solutions

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Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power No picture LED off • 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 in the Input Source menu. No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness • Increase brightness and 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 in the Input Source menu. No video When connected • Unplug the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type C cable at HDMI/ to some dongle/ from dongle/docking device, then plug the docking DisplayPort/USB docking device Thunderbolt cable to the notebook. Plug the HDMI/ Type-C port at the port, DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable 7 seconds later. there is no video when unpluging/ pluging the Thunderbolt cable from the notebook 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: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright 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 PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Brightness Problems Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. 54 | Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might
encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
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 in
the
Input Source
menu.
No Video/Power
LED on
No picture or no
brightness
Increase brightness and 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 in
the
Input Source
menu.
No video
at HDMI/
DisplayPort/USB
Type-C port
When connected
to some dongle/
docking device
at the port,
there is no video
when unpluging/
pluging the
Thunderbolt
cable from the
notebook
Unplug the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type C cable
from dongle/docking device, then plug the docking
Thunderbolt cable to the notebook. Plug the HDMI/
DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable 7 seconds later.
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:
www.dell.com/support/monitors
.
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has
bright 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 PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at:
www.dell.com/support/monitors
.
Brightness
Problems
Picture too dim
or too bright
Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD.
Safety Related
Issues
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Contact Dell immediately.