This section contains information about common troubleshooting methods for your Dell SE2417HG Monitor. Attaching the Stand - Refer to the Setting Up The Monitor section in the User's Guide on Connecting the Stand to your Dell SE2417HG Monitor.

Press Button 1 to bring up the Input Source menu. Use Button 1 or Button 2 to toggle between VGA or HDMI source and then press Button 3 to confirm your selection ( Figure 3). Ports & Connectors - Refer to the User's Guide for your Dell SE2417HG Monitor for more information on the Ports & Connectors available on your Dell SE2417HG Monitor. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Refer to Factory Factory Settings section of this article for more information. On the front panel, press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 simultaneously for two seconds ( Figure 3). A gray screen appears.No POST - Your computer is not showing any indication of activity, the screen might be blank and will not display the Dell logo during start-up. Swap the ends of the VGA or HDMI cable between the monitor and the computer. Ensure that the cable is seated properly. Change the color-setting mode in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD) to Graphics or Video, depending on the application. Make sure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Note: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged.

Article Summary: This article helps you find information about your Dell SE2417HG Monitor like how to setup the monitor, how to use the monitor and some troubleshooting methods to resolve the most common monitor related issues.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable: then turn on both your computer and the monitor. Your Dell SE2417HG monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor or with the video card on your computer.