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Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV, If you see a self-test, it means there is a problem

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ƈ¦±\FM\ch5e.fm Problem No audio No video Possible Solution 1 Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on the TV and on the computer. For the location of the connector on the TV, see "Using the VGA Connector" on page 18. See your computer documentation for the location of connectors on your computer. Do not connect the audio cable to the headphone jack. 2 Ensure the volume on the computer is not muted. 3 Verify that sound on your computer is working by checking the speakers. See your computer documentation for information on troubleshooting your computer. 4 Disconnect the TV from the computer and test to see if the TV volume works. NOTE: If you see a self-test, it means there is a problem with your video card or you are using the wrong input source. 1 Ensure the TV is turned on. 2 Verify that all the cables are properly connected to the TV, including the power cable. 3 Check to see if there is a blue or amber light on the lower, righthand corner of the TV. A blue light indicates the TV is on. An amber light, means the TV is in power save mode. 4 Ensure proper source is selected. See "Input Select" on page 26 for more information. 5 Reconnect the computer. 6 Connect another device that you know is working properly. 7 Reset the original factory defaults. Press Menu on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 6/30/06 - FOR PROOF ONLY 40 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV

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Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
FILE LOCATION:
C:\Documents and Settings\cherylyuan\Ƈ¦±\FM\ch5e.fm
DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 6/30/06 – FOR PROOF ONLY
No audio
1
Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on
the TV and on the computer. For the location of the connector
on the TV, see "Using the VGA Connector" on page 18. See your
computer documentation for the location of connectors on your
computer.
Do not connect the audio cable to the headphone jack.
2
Ensure the volume on the computer is not muted.
3
Verify that sound on your computer is working by checking the
speakers. See your computer documentation for information on
troubleshooting your computer.
4
Disconnect the TV from the computer and test to see if the TV
volume works.
No video
NOTE:
If you see a self-test, it means there is a problem with
your video card or you are using the wrong input source.
1
Ensure the TV is turned on.
2
Verify that all the cables are properly connected to the TV,
including the power cable.
3
Check to see if there is a blue or amber light on the lower, right-
hand corner of the TV. A blue light indicates the TV is on. An
amber light, means the TV is in power save mode.
4
Ensure proper source is selected. See "Input Select" on page 26
for more information.
5
Reconnect the computer.
6
Connect another device that you know is working properly.
7
Reset the original factory defaults. Press Menu on the remote
control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset.
Problem
Possible Solution