Dell U3014t User Manual page 65

Brightness Problems
Geometric Distortion
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Synchronization Problems
Safety Related Issues
Intermittent Problems
Missing Color
Wrong Color
Image retention from a static image
left on the monitor for a long period of
time
Picture too dim or too bright
Screen not centered correctly
Screen has one or more lines
Screen is scrambled or appears torn
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
Monitor malfunctions On & Off
Picture missing color
Picture color not good
Faint shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the screen
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
If you're using DVI connection, ensure that a Dual Link DVI cable is used (Supplied together with
the monitor).
Check for loose connection. Unplug & reconnect if required.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Restart the computer in the safe mode .
If you're using DVI connection, ensure that a Dual Link DVI cable is used (Supplied together with
the monitor).
Check for loose connection. Unplug & reconnect if required.
Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Contact Dell immediately.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the
application.
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color
Management is turned Off.
Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Use the Power Management feature to turn Off the monitor at all times when not in use (for
more information, see Power Management
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Modes).