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=Troubleshooting Common Problems=
=Troubleshooting Common Problems=
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! style="background-color:#C8102E; color:#ffffff;" | Problem or Issue
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why is there no power?</h3>
! style="background-color:#C8102E; color:#ffffff;" | Possible Solutions
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure you have turned on the monitor by pressing the '''Power''' button. </p>
|<b>No Power</b>
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*Make sure you have turned on the monitor by pressing the Power button.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the power cord is properly and securely connected to the monitor and power outlet.</p>
*Make sure the power cord is properly and securely connected to the monitor and power outlet.
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*Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying power.
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying power.</p>
|<b>Power is "On", but no image appears on screen</b>
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*Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.
 
*Adjust the brightness and contrast settings.
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*Make sure the correct input source is selected.
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why is there no image on screen?</h3>
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|<b>Wrong or abnormal colors</b>
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.</p>
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*If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.
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*Connect the monitor to another computer.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the correct input source is selected.</p>
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|<b>Screen image is too light or dark</b>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Adjust the brightness and contrast settings.</p>
*Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu.
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*Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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|<b>Screen image cuts in and out</b>
    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
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        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">What should I do if the colors are wrong or abnormal?</h3>
*Make sure the correct input source is selected.
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
*Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.</p>
*Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.
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|<b>Screen image is blurred</b>
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Connect the monitor to another computer.</p>
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*Adjust the resolution to the correct Aspect Ratio.
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*Reset the monitor to factory settings.
 
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    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
|<b>The screen isn't centered correctly</b>
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">How do I adjust the screen when it is too bright or dark?</h3>
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        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
*Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls via the OSD Menu.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu.</p>
*Check the Aspect Ratio.
        </div>
*Reset the monitor to factory settings.
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Reset the monitor to factory settings.</p>
|<b>The screen appears yellow</b>
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*Make sure the "Blue Light Filter" is Off.
 
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    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
|<b>The OSD Menu does not appear on the screen/the OSD controls are inaccessible</b>
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">What should I do if the screen image cuts in and out?</h3>
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        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
*Check whether the OSD Menu is locked.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the correct input source is selected and check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.</p>
*Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back in, and then turn on the monitor.
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*Reset the monitor to factory settings.
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.</p>
|<b>The control panel keys do not work</b>
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*Press only one key at a time.
 
*Restart the computer.
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        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">The screen image is blurry, now what?</h3>
|<b>Some menus are not selectable in the OSD</b>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Adjust the resolution to the correct Aspect Ratio.</p>
*Adjust the ViewMode or the input source.
        </div>
*Reset the monitor to factory settings.
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Reset the monitor to factory settings.</p>
|<b>No audio output</b>
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*If using ear-/headphones, ensure the mini stereo jack is connected.
 
*Make sure the volume is not muted, nor set to 0.
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*Check the Audio Input setting.
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">How to center the screen properly?</h3>
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        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
|<b>The monitor will not adjust</b>
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls via the OSD Menu.</p>
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*Make sure there are no obstructions near or on the monitor, and that there is adequate spacing.
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Check the Aspect Ratio.</p>
|<b>USB devices connected to the monitor do not work</b>
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    <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
*Make sure the USB cable is connected properly.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Reset the monitor to factory settings.</p>
*Try changing to another USB port (if applicable).
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*Some USB devices require a higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer.
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|<b>The external device is connected, but no image appears on the screen</b>
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        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why does the screen look yellow?</h3>
*Make sure the Power is On.
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
*Adjust brightness and contrast via the OSD Menu.
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the ''Blue Light Filter'' is OFF.</p>
*Check the connecting cable and make sure it is properly and securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.
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    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why can't I see the OSD Menu? And why aren't the controls accessible?</h3>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Check whether the OSD Menu is locked.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back in, and then turn on the monitor.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Reset the monitor to factory settings.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
 
    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">What should I do if the Control Panel Keys aren't working?</h3>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Remember to press only one key at a time.</p>
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        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Restart the computer.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
 
    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why are some menus not selectable in the OSD Menu?</h3>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Adjust the ViewMode or the input source.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Reset the monitor to factory settings.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
 
    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why is there no audio output?</h3>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> If using ear-/headphones, ensure the mini stereo jack is connected.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the volume is not muted, nor set to 0.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Check the Audio Input setting.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
 
    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h3 itemprop="name" class="faq-q">Why won't the connected USB devices work?</h3>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 1''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Make sure the USB cable is connected properly.</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 2''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Try changing to another USB port (if applicable).</p>
        </div>
        <div itemscope="" itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer">
            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''Solution 3''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> Some USB devices require a higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer.</p>
        </div>
    </div>
 
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Revision as of 07:53, 5 December 2022

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Why is there no power?

Solution 1 Make sure you have turned on the monitor by pressing the Power button.

Solution 2 Make sure the power cord is properly and securely connected to the monitor and power outlet.

Solution 3 Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying power.

Why is there no image on screen?

Solution 1 Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.

Solution 2 Make sure the correct input source is selected.

Solution 3 Adjust the brightness and contrast settings.

What should I do if the colors are wrong or abnormal?

Solution 1 If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.

Solution 2 Connect the monitor to another computer.

How do I adjust the screen when it is too bright or dark?

Solution 1 Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu.

Solution 2 Reset the monitor to factory settings.

What should I do if the screen image cuts in and out?

Solution 1 Make sure the correct input source is selected and check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

Solution 2 Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected.

The screen image is blurry, now what?

Solution 1 Adjust the resolution to the correct Aspect Ratio.

Solution 2 Reset the monitor to factory settings.

How to center the screen properly?

Solution 1 Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls via the OSD Menu.

Solution 2 Check the Aspect Ratio.

Solution 3 Reset the monitor to factory settings.

Why does the screen look yellow?

Solution Make sure the Blue Light Filter is OFF.

Why can't I see the OSD Menu? And why aren't the controls accessible?

Solution 1 Check whether the OSD Menu is locked.

Solution 2 Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back in, and then turn on the monitor.

Solution 3 Reset the monitor to factory settings.

What should I do if the Control Panel Keys aren't working?

Solution 1 Remember to press only one key at a time.

Solution 2 Restart the computer.

Why are some menus not selectable in the OSD Menu?

Solution 1 Adjust the ViewMode or the input source.

Solution 2 Reset the monitor to factory settings.

Why is there no audio output?

Solution 1 If using ear-/headphones, ensure the mini stereo jack is connected.

Solution 2 Make sure the volume is not muted, nor set to 0.

Solution 3 Check the Audio Input setting.

Why won't the connected USB devices work?

Solution 1 Make sure the USB cable is connected properly.

Solution 2 Try changing to another USB port (if applicable).

Solution 3 Some USB devices require a higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer.

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