Common problems – Dell P5524Q 55" UHD 4K Commercial Monitor User Manual

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Common problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems
you might encounter and the possible solutions.

WARNING: 1. The monitor LCD panel duty cycle is designed for 12

hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Usage higher than the designed duty cycle may result in premature
decrease in panel backlight luminance, which may not be covered
under warranty.

Common symptoms Possible solutions

No video/Power LED
off

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.

Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

Input

Source

menu.

No video/Power LED on

Increase brightness and contrast controls using the 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

Eliminate video extension cables.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).

Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

Shaky/Jittery video

Reset the monitor to factory settings (Factory Reset).

Check environmental factors.

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

Missing pixels

Cycle power on-off.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur
in LCD technology.

For more information on Dell monitor quality and pixel policy,
see Dell support site at:

www.dell.com/support/monitors

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