Troubleshooting
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Synchronization
Problems
Screen is scrambled
or appears torn
• Reset the monitor to Factory
Settings.
• Perform monitor self-test feature
check to determine if the 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
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
• Do not perform any troubleshooting
steps.
• Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent
Problems
Monitor
malfunctions on &
off
• 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
• Change the Preset Modes in the
Color menu OSD to Graphics or
Video depending on the application.
• Try different Color Preset Settings
in Color OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in
Color OSD if the Color Management
is turned off.
• Change the Input Color Format to PC
RGB or YPbPr in the
Color
OSD.
• Run the built-in diagnostics.