How to Run the Dell D2720DS Monitor Self-Test
Summary: This article provides information about running the self-test on Dell D2720DS monitors.
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Instructions
Monitor Self-Test
The D2720DS monitor has a self-test (burn-in mode) that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, video cable, video card, drivers, or computer.
Steps for running the self-test:
- Disconnect all video cables from the monitor and turn off your monitor.
- Press and hold button 5 (Figure 1), then press the power button to turn on the monitor.
Figure 1
The monitor starts the self-test (burn-in mode). - Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities as the display turns to red, green, blue, black, and white automatically.
- Press the power button to exit the self-test.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities while using the self-test tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check your video cable, video card, drivers, and computer.
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Article Number: 000188983
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2024
Version: 4
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