Dell E178fp Users Guide

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Product Specific Problems  
 
  Monitor Specific Troubleshooting   
  Common Problems  
  Product Specific Problems  
   
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  
Self - Test Feature Check (STFC)  
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...

Product Specific Problems   l Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD   
l Perform monitor reset   
l Check environmental factors   
l Relocate and test in  another  room   
Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l Cycle power on - off   
l These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD 
technology   
Stuck - on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots l Cycle power on - off   
l These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD...

Back to Contents Page  No Input Signal when user 
controls pressed No picture, the LED light is green. When 
press +,  -  or Menu key, the message 
 No input signal  will appear. l Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is 
not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing 
any key on the keyboard.   
l Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and 
seated properly.  Re - plug the signal cable if 
necessary.   
l Re - boot the computer or video player.   
OSD Lock  All buttons are locked except...

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Using Your Monitor Stand   
 
Attaching the Stand  
Organizing Your Cables  
Using the Tilt  
Removing the Stand  
Attaching the Stand  
 
1. Place the stand on a flat surface.   
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of the upper stand.   
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to the stand.  
Organizing Your Cables  
 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for...

 
Removing the Stand  
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the LCD removal button, and then remove the stand.   
 
Back to Contents Page    NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean 
surface.