Monitor settings

[la321]

My dell monitor when I'm reading the words became faded like when ink on a pen rinds out its like that then seconds later it disappears but I have to keep scrolling up and down to make it disappear

 

[SandeepP]

My dell monitor when I'm reading the words became faded like when ink on a pen rinds out its like that then seconds later it disappears but I have to keep scrolling up and down to make it disappear

Hi la321,

Please let us know model number for the Monitor. Also ensure that video cables are properly connected with the system. Kindly remove them and connect them back again to check the issue.

If possible then kindly connect this monitor to a different system to isolate the issue. Please check if the fading appears in self test as well:

Running Monitor Self Test

Power off both the computer and the monitor.
Disconnect the video cable from the back of the monitor if possible. Otherwise disconnect from the computer or video adapter.
Reseat the power cord to the monitor, ensuring it is plugged into a known-good outlet.
Power on the monitor.
The monitor Self Test will move around. If the monitor Self Test moves, allow it to move to the affected areas of the monitor to check if fading is still over there.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[la321]

its a dell 1N1910N i tried the test the fade isnt happening but it happens with sentences like if i have something wrote in wordpad or i'm reading what others wrote online

 

[SandeepP]

its a dell 1N1910N i tried the test the fade isnt happening but it happens with sentences like if i have something wrote in wordpad or i'm reading what others wrote online

Hi la321,

It might not be clear in self test regarding the same. Please let me know which system and video card is the system connected with. Are you able to update the video drivers on the system and check if it helps in resolving this issue.

Kindly update your system specs here by following this.

Also, can we connect this monitor to a different system to isolate the issue. Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[Boozad]

Is this happening in specific programs or in all programs?

 

[la321]

I've followed the steps to update specs and it happens in programs that have sentences like firefox with websites like sevenforum wordpad if i have something typed in it and its not happening right now though here is a picture i took a months ago of it http://oi48.tinypic.com/1q4fiw.jpg i hope you can see it if you can't you'll have to copy and paste it instead it will give a closer look at it than clicking on the link

 

[SandeepP]

I've followed the steps to update specs and it happens in programs that have sentences like firefox with websites like sevenforum wordpad if i have something typed in it and its not happening right now though here is a picture i took a months ago of it http://oi48.tinypic.com/1q4fiw.jpg i hope you can see it if you can't you'll have to copy and paste it instead it will give a closer look at it than clicking on the link

Hi la321,

Thanks for your reply. Apparently I don't see any fades in the picture posted by you. As if the fade is happening due to the Monitor then it might not be visible in the screenshot.

How much intermittent it is on the system. If it happens like once in a day then best would be to check this monitor on a different system to isolate the cause of this issue.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[Dwarf]

I can't see any problems either. It would help if, when this problem reoccurs, to take a picture of the monitor using a digital camera because if the problem is to do with the monitor then this is the only way of showing it (note that the Snipping Tool will not show any problems that are monitor-based).


Confirmation of the problem can be made if you post 2 images, one with a digital camera and the other with the Snipping Tool.

 

[la321]

I can see the problem on my laptop as well its in the dish network chat window where the rep says hi my name is http://oi48.tinypic.com/1q4fiw.jpg i don't have another desktop right now i asked someone else could they see the fade they said yeah its looks really faded out

 

[SandeepP]

Hi la321,

Please let me know if you meant the below distortion on the image:



Also, let us know how frequently it happens on the system. Did you manage to check the monitor on a different system.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[la321]

i don't have another system to check it on yet and yes thats the part i haven't seen the the fade lately it only happens once in a while i noticed it last year but was finally able to take a picture of it this year in march the last time it happened was last month

 

[SandeepP]

i don't have another system to check it on yet and yes thats the part i haven't seen the the fade lately it only happens once in a while i noticed it last year but was finally able to take a picture of it this year in march the last time it happened was last month

Hi la321,

This doesn't seem to be an issue with the Monitor. It could either be an issue with application or the video driver.

Does this happens to a specific application or it happens to all the softwares on the system. If possible remove the video drivers from the system and install it again that should take care of the issue.

If you are not aware of the drivers required then update the specifications of your system so we can find the relevant drivers for you.

Kindly update your system specs here by following this.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[N00berG00ber]

update your video drivers.

 

[la321]

it happens with anything that has sentences like with sevenforums i've had the faded problem on here when reading through threads

 

[Boozad]

Did you try updating your GPU drivers as suggested?

 

[SandeepP]

it happens with anything that has sentences like with sevenforums i've had the faded problem on here when reading through threads

Hi la321,

Please let us know the model number of the system and video card installed on the system.

Kindly update your system specs here by following this.

Your video card drivers need to be updated on the system to isolate this issue. Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[Boozad]

Judging by his motherboard I'd guess at an Inspiron 545.

 

[la321]

my specs is in my profile its already updated and its a 545s and my drivers are updated

 

[DustSailor]

Hello,

As suggested, and as soon as you are able, hook the monitor up to another computer. This helps identify if the issue is with the monitor or the current computer.

As soon as you determine that, we can lead you toward solving the issue. If the problem is with the monitor, you may just need to buy a replacement, or check the warranty. Sometimes you are provided free service calls to troubleshoot the issue with a Dell representative. you may also be able to pull a ticket number on their website for troubleshooting. These are a few options you can try, as well as this forum

If the problem is with the computer itself (or a part of the hardware), check the warranty and contact Dell, or wait to see if someone has a suggestion you might try here.

As always, make sure windows is completely updated, as well as drivers (using the latest ones).

You might try this out, though it may not help with hardware issues: Windows ClearType Tuner

 

[la321]

i'll be having a computer built soon i can try it with that but my drivers are updated i bought this dell in 09 the warranty is gone