Product Specific Problems; Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems - Dell 2208WFP User Manual

Brightness Problems Picture too dim or
too bright
Geometric Distortion Screen not
centered correctly
Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or
more lines
Synchronization Problems Screen is
scrambled or
appears torn
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
Intermittent Problems Monitor
malfunctions on &
off
Missing Color Picture missing
color
Wrong Color Picture color not
good
Image retention from a Faint shadow from
static image left on the the static image
monitor for a long period displayed appears
of time on the screen

Product Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms
Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill
entire viewing area
Cannot adjust the monitor OSD does not appear on the screen
with the buttons on the front
panel
The monitor will not go into No picture, the LED light is blue. When press
power saving mode. "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message " No S-
Video input signal ", " No Composite input signal
" or " No Component input signal " appears
No Input Signal when user
No picture, the LED light is blue. When press +, -
controls are pressed
or Menu key, the message No S-Video input
signal, No Composite input signal, or No
Component input signal appears
The picture does not fill the The picture cannot fill the height or width of the
entire screen. screen
Input auto switching to Can't select input source
another source
NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms
USB interface is not working
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Auto Adjust via OSD.
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Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
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Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Auto Adjust via OSD.
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Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
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NOTE: When using '2:DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
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Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
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Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
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NOTE: When using '2:DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
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Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
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Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
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Restart the computer in the safe mode.
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Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
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Contact Dell immediately.
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
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Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
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Perform monitor self-test feature check.
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
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Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector..
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Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending to the
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application.
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the
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Color Management is turned off.
Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
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Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more
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information, see Power Management
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
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What You Experience
What You Experience
USB peripherals are not working
Modes).
Possible Solutions
Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD
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Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
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Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on
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the monitor.
Move mouse or hit any key on the keyboard or activate the video player,
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then access the OSD to set Audio to off state.
Check the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving
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mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
Check to make sure Video Source to S-Video, Composite or Component is
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powered and playing video media.
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the
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signal cable if necessary.
Reset the computer or video player.
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Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may
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display in full screen.
Under"Auto Detect"mode if one of the DVI or VGA signal is lost(or cable
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disconnected)this display will automatically to the other input source
where a signal exist.
Possible Solutions
Check that your monitor is turned ON.
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Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
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Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
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Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.
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