| No Video/Power LED off |
No picture |
- Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
- Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
- Ensure that the Power Button is pressed fully.
- Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu.
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| No Video/Power LED on |
No picture or no brightness |
- Increase brightness & contrast controls using the OSD.
- Perform monitor 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.
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| Poor Focus |
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting |
- Eliminate video extension cables.
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
- Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
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| Shaky/Jittery Video |
Wavy picture or fine movement |
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
- Check environmental factors.
- Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
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| 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: http://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
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| 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 Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
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| Brightness Problems |
Picture too dim or too bright |
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
- Adjust brightness & contrast controls using the OSD.
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| Geometric Distortion |
Screen not centered correctly |
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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| Horizontal/Vertical Lines |
Screen has one or more lines |
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
- Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
- Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
- Run the built-in diagnostics.
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| Synchronization Problems |
Screen is scrambled or appears torn |
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
- Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
- Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
- Restart the computer in the safe mode.
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| Safety Related Issues |
Visible signs of smoke or sparks |
- Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
- Contact Dell immediately.
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| 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.
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| Missing Color |
Picture missing color |
- Perform monitor self-test feature check.
- 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.
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| Wrong Color |
Picture color not good |
- Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD. Adjust the R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD.
- Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/YPbPr in the Color settings OSD.
- Run the built-in diagnostics.
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| 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 |
- Set the screen to turn off after a few minutes of screen idle time. These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting.
- Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
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| Screen image is too small |
Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area |
- Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD.
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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| Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel |
OSD does not appear on the screen |
- Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn On the monitor.
- Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, move and hold the joystick up/down/left/right for 4 seconds to unlock (for more information, see Lock).
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| No Input Signal when user controls are pressed |
No picture, the LED light is white |
- Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in the standby mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
- Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary.
- Reset the computer or video player.
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| The picture does not fill the entire screen |
The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen |
- Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.
- Run the built-in diagnostics.
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| No video at HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C port |
When connected to some dongle/docking device at the port, there is no video when unplugging/plugging the Thunderbolt cable from the notebook |
- Unplug the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable from dongle/docking device, then plug the docking HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to the notebook.
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| Display image at 5120 x 1440 @ 30 Hz at HDMI port |
Not able to select 5120 x 1440 @ 60 Hz in Graphic Control Panel at HDMI Port |
- To support 5120 x 1440 @ 60 Hz, check whether HDMI platform supports HDMI 2.1.
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| Monitor displayed image at 3840 x 1080 @ 60 Hz |
Not able to select 5120 x 1440 in Graphic Control Panel |
- To support 5120 x 1440 @ 60 Hz, check whether the platform meet either one of the following: 1. DP1.2 or higher. 2. Type-C Alt Mode DP1.2 or higher. 3. HDMI 2.1.
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| Monitor displays image at 3840 x 1080 @ 60 Hz when using Intel Graphic Card |
Not able to select 5120 x 1440 @ 60 Hz with: Intel CPU Gen10 or lower, and Intel Graphic Driver x.7584 onward. |
- Intel has disabled 5K Mode Support in Graphic Driver x.7584 onward, users should install Windows Registry Patch, which enables 5K Mode Support with Graphic Driver x.7584. Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/dell-u4924dw-monitor/drivers to download the Registry Patch.
- Install/Re-install Intel Graphic driver before x7584.
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| No network connection |
Network dropped or intermittent |
- Check to ensure USB-C Prioritization is set to High Data Speed.
- Do not turn Off the display during network connection.
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| USB interface is not working |
USB peripherals are not working |
- Check that your monitor is turned On.
- Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
- Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
- Switch Off and then turn On the monitor again.
- Reboot the computer.
- Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system.
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| USB Type-C port does not supply power |
USB peripherals can not be charged |
- Check that the connected device is compliant with the USB-C specification. The USB Type-C port supports USB 3.2 Gen2 and an output of 90 W.
- Check that you use the USB Type-C cable shipped with your monitor.
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| Super speed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2) interface is slow |
Super speed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2) peripherals working slowly or not working at all |
- Check that your computer is super speed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2)-capable.
- Some computers have USB 3.2, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.
- Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
- Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
- Reboot the computer.
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| Wireless USB peripherals stop working when a USB 3.2 device is plugged in |
Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases |
- Increase the distance between the USB 3.2 peripherals and the wireless USB receiver.
- Position your wireless USB receiver as close as possible to the wireless USB peripherals.
- Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.2 port.
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| No sound coming from the external speakers |
Cannot hear any sound |
- Turn Off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cord, replug it, and then turn On the monitor.
- Ensure the audio cable is connected correctly between the Audio Line Out port and the external speaker.
- Disconnect/reconnect the audio cable from the Audio Line Out port and the external speaker.
- Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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