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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 pressed fully.
• Ensure that the correct input source is
selected in the
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 in the
menu.
Poor Focus
Picture is
fuzzy, blurry,
or ghosting
• Eliminate video extension cables.
• Reset the monitor to factory settings.
• Change the video resolution to the correct
aspect ratio.
Shaky/Jittery
Video
Wavy picture
or fine
movement
• Reset the monitor to factory settings.
• Check environmental factors.
• Relocate the monitor and test in another
room.
• Dell monitors are designed to work optimally
with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not
guarantee the video quality and performance
when using non-Dell cables.