Common problems – Dell P2223HC 21.5" 16:9 IPS Monitor User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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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

Input Source

menu.

No Video/Power
LED on

No picture or no
brightness

• Increase brightness and 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

Input Source

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.

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