Dell Canvas 27 Users Guide - Page 52

Common Problems, Common, Symptoms, What You, Experience, Possible Solutions

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Common Problems The following table contains general information about common problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off No Video/Power LED on Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems What You Experience Possible Solutions No picture • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is depressed fully. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Dell Canvas 27 and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. No picture or no brightness • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Perform Dell Canvas 27 self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. LCD screen has bright spots • Cycle power On-Off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Picture too dim or • Reset the Dell Canvas 27 to factory settings. too bright • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Dell Canvas 27 malfunctions on & off • Ensure that the latest BIOS, video, Thunderbolt, and USB drivers are installed on the attached system. • Check for firmware / driver / application updates through Canvas Installer. • Try known good cables. 52 │ Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common problems you might
encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video/Power
LED off
No picture
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly
using any other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the
Dell Canvas 27 and the computer is properly
connected and secure.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected in
the
Input Source
menu.
No Video/Power
LED on
No picture or no
brightness
Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Perform Dell Canvas 27 self-test feature check.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable
connector.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected in
the
Input Source
menu.
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has
spots
• Cycle power on-off.
• Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect
that can occur in LCD technology.
• For more information on Dell Monitor Quality
and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at:
.
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has
bright spots
• Cycle power On-Off.
• Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect
that can occur in LCD technology.
• For more information on Dell Monitor Quality
and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at:
.
Brightness
Problems
Picture too dim or
too bright
Reset the Dell Canvas 27 to
factory settings
.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Safety Related
Issues
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent
Problems
Dell Canvas 27
malfunctions on
& off
Ensure that the latest BIOS, video, Thunderbolt,
and USB drivers are installed on the attached
system.
Check for firmware / driver / application updates
through Canvas Installer.
Try known good cables.