Dell E1609WFP Monitor - Manual (Page 27)

Product Specific Problems
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l Boot up in the "safe mode".
LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges l Turn monitor off and clean the screen.
l For cleaning instruction, see Caring for your Monitor.
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks l Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
l Monitor needs to be replaced.
Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on and off l Ensure monitor is in proper video mode.
l Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure.
l Perform monitor reset.
l Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem
occurs in self-test mode.
Image Retention (from a
static image) Faint Shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the
screen l Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not
in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screen saver left on the monitor
for a long period of time.
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill
entire viewing area. l Perform monitor reset on "All Settings."
Cannot adjust the monitor with the
buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen. l Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord and then plug
back and turn on the monitor.