Dell P3221D - Page 61

Troubleshooting | 61
Common
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
Intermittent
Problems
Monitor
malfunctions on
& off
•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.
Missing Color Picture missing
color
•Perform monitor self-test.
•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.
Wrong Color Picture color
not good
•Change the settings of the Preset Modes
in the Color menu OSD depending on the
application.
•Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in
Color menu OSD.
•Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or
YPbPr in the Color menu OSD.
•Run the built-in diagnostics.
Image retention
from a static
image left on
the monitor for
a long period of
time
Faint shadow
from the static
image displayed
appears on the
screen
•Use the Power Management feature to turn
o the monitor at all times when not in use
(for more information, see Power Management
Modes).
•Alternatively, use a dynamically changing
screensaver.