Using The Self-Test Feature When Connected To A Computer; Problems When Using The Tv As A Monitor - Dell W3207C Owner's Manual

Using the Self-Test Feature when Connected to a Computer

When your computer is connected to the TV display through VGA connector you can use the self-
test feature to check whether your TV display is functioning properly. If your TV display and
computer are properly connected but the TV display screen remains dark, run the TV display self-
test by performing the following steps:
Turn off both your computer and the TV display.
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Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
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Turn on the TV display. If the TV display cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly,
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the floating "Dell - Self-Test Feature Check" dialog box appears on the screen (against a black
background). While in self-test mode, the power light remains blue and the self-test pattern
scrolls through the screen continually. This box also appears during normal system operation
if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
Turn off your TV display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and
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the TV display. If your TV display screen remains blank, the problem may be with your
computer or graphic card.
See your computer documentation for more information.

Problems When Using the TV as a Monitor

NOTE:
You can only connect your computer to the TV display using a VGA connector.
Problem
The picture is off-centered or too small
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Possible Solution
Use Auto Adjust to check the Image Settings. Press Menu to
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enter the TV Menu, select Image Settings, and then select Auto
Adjust.
Check the optimal resolution settings. You may need to
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download a new video driver. For more information, go to
support.dell.com.
NOTE:
Some older video cards may not support the resolution
settings for the TV.
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