Make sure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.

Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines For more information refer to Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines knowledge base article.If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message ( Figure 1,2 & 3)appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. The Dell SE2416H is a 24-inch monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio. More precise, it is 13 inches high, 21.91 inches wide, and 2.17 inches deep. Considering the additional stand size, it weighs more than 10 pounds. Features Change the color-setting mode in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD) to Graphics or Video, depending on the application.

Connecting the Monitor - Refer to the knowledge base article How to Connect a Monitor to a Computer? for more information. Alternatively, you can also refer to the User's Guide for the Dell SE2416H Monitor. The Dell SE2416H specs include a PowerNap feature that puts the monitor into a sleep mode or decreases brightness when it's not in use. In addition to that, the monitor is made of eco-friendly arsenic-free glass without the use of mercury and meets such environmental standards as Energy Star, EPEAT (silver-rated), CECP, and TCO. A few permanently bright or dark pixels are considered normal by industry standards. The exact number of pixels allowed varies depending on the monitor. Refer to Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for more details. The Dell DE2416H is a 24-inch screen monitor that is very affordable. We will review its features and decipher whether this monitor is a good choice. Affordability Built-In Diagnostics - Diagnostic tool to determine if the screen abnormality is an inherent problem with the monitor or with the computer and video card.

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The Dell monitor SE2416H has a matte display with a 3H anti-glare hard coating so you won’t have to worry about reflections. Besides, thanks to this coating, the monitor is pleasing to the eyes. Except for the monitor, among the included items, you will also find power and VGA cables, as well as Dell SE2416H manual, and other documentation. Design Adjust the R, G, B value in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD), if Color Management is turned off. Energy efficient, and environmentally friendly are two characteristics Dell went after with this SE2416H display. The PowerNap feature is great for saving on energy bills because it dims the brightness or activates sleep mode when the monitor is not in use. It also meets the latest regulatory and environmental standards from Energy Star which includes EPEAT, CECP, and TCO certifications. Conclusion

This model features 8 preset modes that allow adjusting the image for any kind of activity: Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper (loads brightness and sharpness settings perfect for viewing text), Warm, Cool, and Custom which allow the user to manually adjust the color settings. This is a 60Hz monitor (refresh rate), and the optimal resolution is 1920 x 1080 full high definition. Response time is a bit slow at six milliseconds but shouldn’t affect you unless you are playing some high-performance FPS game online. Crisp. Crisp is the word that comes to mind to describe the visuals experienced from this monitor. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, Dell has implemented a thin bezel design, but honestly, I still found the frame to take up significant space on the monitor display. The stand has an aluminum-like finish and provides a good base for stability, so the monitor doesn’t tend to wobble. Unfortunately, it doesn’t provide the opportunity to rotate the monitor or regulate its height, but you can adjust its viewing angle (–5°/ 21°). The stand also has a hole in its center which serves as a cable management slot so the bottom of the monitor won’t look messy.Pixel pitch is 0.2745 so the closer you’ll sit to the monitor the more vibrant the color/contrast will appear. Brightness is the standard 250cd/m2. The contrast ratio is higher than competing monitors with the powerful being 8 million and static equalling 1000:1. Color support is also great because you get a 16.7 million color gamut. Reset to Factory Settings For more information on How to Reset your Dell SE2416H Monitor, refer to the User Guide for Dell SE2416H Monitor. Connecting the Stand - Refer to the User's Guide on Connecting the Stand to your Dell SE2416H Monitor. The monitor's pixel pitch is 0.275 mm which means that the picture will be brighter if you sit closer to the monitor. It also provides a 16.7 million color gamut which is bigger the one in many competing monitors. The Dell SE2416H has a standard 60Hz refresh rate and 6 ms response time which is okay unless you play some high-performance FPS online games.