Common problems – Dell UZ2315H Monitor User Manual

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To run the built-in diagnostics:

1.

Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).

2.

Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor
then goes into the self-test mode.

3.

Press and hold Button 3 and Button 6 on the front panel simultaneously for 2
seconds. A gray screen appears.

4.

Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5.

Press Button 6 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6.

Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text
screens.

The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 6 again.

If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the
monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

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 via the

Input

Source

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 via the

Input

Source

menu.

Poor Focus

Picture is fuzzy,
blurry, or
ghosting

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
• Eliminate video extension cables.
• Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
• Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

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