Product Specific Problems - Dell 1708FP User Manual

Shaky/Jittery Wavy picture or fine
Video movement
Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots
Brightness Picture too dim or too bright
Problems
Geometric Screen not centered correctly
Distortion
Horizontal/Vertical Screen has one or more lines
Lines
Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or
appears torn
LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or
smudges
Safety Related Visible signs of smoke or
Issues sparks
Intermittent Monitor malfunctions on and
Problems off
Image Retention Faint Shadow from the static
(from a static image displayed appears on
image) the screen

Product Specific Problems

SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
Screen image is too small
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor reset.
Check environmental factors.
Relocate and test in another room.
Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently off and this is a natural defect
that occurs in LCD technology.
Perform monitor reset.
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls.
Perform monitor reset on "Position Settings Only".
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust the centering controls.
Ensure monitor is in proper video mode.
Perform monitor reset.
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are
also in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins.
Perform monitor reset.
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen
appears in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins.
Boot up in the "safe mode".
Turn monitor off and clean the screen.
For cleaning instruction, see
Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Monitor needs to be replaced.
Ensure monitor is in proper video mode.
Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is
secure.
Perform monitor reset.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent
problem occurs in self-test mode.
Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times
when not in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver
left on the monitor for a long period of time.
In OSD Menu, under Reset to Factory Settings, select Enable LCD
Conditioning. Using this option may take several hours before the
image is eliminated.
NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty.
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
Image is centered on screen, but
does not fill entire viewing area.
Cleaning Your Monitor.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Perform monitor reset on "All Settings."