Built-In Diagnostics - Dell UltraSharp 27 Series User Manual

Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality
you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and
video card.
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged
and the monitor is in self-test mode.
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1 Make sure 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 4 for 4 seconds in lock Select Option. Select the self-
inspection icon
4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5 Press Button 1 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 1 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.
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and press , A gray screen appears.
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