Dell SE2218HL Monitor Users Guide - Page 42
Troubleshooting, Self-test
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Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL ? No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors 4. This box also appears during usage, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state. 5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. 42 │ Troubleshooting
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