Dell S2319H User Manual

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32 | TroubleshootingTroubleshootingWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow theSafety Instructions.Self-TestYour monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if your monitor isfunctioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but themonitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the followingsteps:1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.2. Disconnect the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure properSelf-Test operation, remove all digital and analog cables from the back ofmonitor.3. Turn on the monitor.If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one ofthe following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remainswhite.The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/support/monitorsNo HDMI Cable?S2319HS2319HDell 23 MonitorNOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cableis disconnected or damaged.4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both yourcomputer and the monitor.If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your videocontroller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.Built-in diagnosticsYour monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screenabnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with yourcomputer and video card.