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Dell 1908WFP Computer Monitor User Manual

1. Left view Right view Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the system detects input from the keyboard mouse or other input devices The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation with Dell Soundbar and USB active Active Active Active Green 75 W maximum Normal operation Active Active Active Green 32 W typical Active off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 2 W Switch off Off Less than 1 W NOTE The OSD only functions in the normal operation mode One of the following messages appears when the Menu or Plus buttons are pressed when in Active off mode 1 AUTO DETECT ANALOG T 7 1 AUTO DETECT DIGITAL CUED file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug about htm 10 3 1 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide 2 ANALOG INPUT o Gm 3 DIGITAL INPUT Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant as well as TCO 99 TCO 03 power managem
2. Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock and Phase Display I nfo Back Input Color Format Color Setting Mode Preset Modes Hue A Saturation Color Reset Reset to Default Color Settings Exit Menu e ES BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS To adjust the horizontal position of the Image use the and buttons and move Image to the left and right To adjust the vertical position of the Image use the and buttons and move Image down and up This feature will help you to adjust character definition Use the and buttons to make adjustments from 0 100 The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to finely adjust your monitor to your preference These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu by selecting Display Settings Use the and buttons to make adjustments Minimum O Maximum 100 If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use Pixel Clock Coarse and then use Phase fine again NOTE This function may change the width of the display image Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to center the display image on the screen file Tl htdocs monitors 1908W FP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase m Display Info Display Monitor Information Displa
3. Weight of stand assembly 3 40 Ibs 1 54 kg Environmental Characteristics file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug about htm 10 31 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 noncondensing 5 to 35 C Non operating Storage 5 to 90 noncondensing 20 to 60 C Shipping 5 to 90 noncondensing 20 to 60 C Altitude Operating 3 657 6 m 12 000 ft max Non operating 12 192 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 256 08 BTU hour maximum 119 50 BTU hour typical Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor A CAUTION Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor A CAUTI ON Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet To clean your antistatic screen slightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs d
4. jusqu en fin de course Pour r gler la hauteur du support appuyez sur le bouton de verrouillage d verrouillage du support l arri re du support NOTA Si el monitor se bloquea en la posici n m s Rotate the monitor to connect Connect the blue VGA cable to the Connect the optional white DVI cable to H baja empujelo hacia abajo con una mano hasta que no ral monier so Bot n de Dioquemberec n dal AG U alado en the cables computer the computer a parte superior del soporte Befestigen Sie den Monitor am St nder UWAGA Je eli monitor zablokuje si w najni szym Verbinden Sie das blaue VGA Kabel mit Ihrem Verbinden Sie wahlweise das weif e DVI Kabel im Attachez le moniteur sur le support Coloque el monitor en el soporte Przymocowa monitor do stojaka Fixe o monitor na base po o eniu nacisnac monitor pionowo w d do oporu jedn reka Aby wyregulowa wysoko stojaka nacisn przycisk blokady zwalniania stojaka znajdujacy si z ty u stojaka NOTA se o monitor ficar travado na posi o mais baixa pressione o para baixo em linha reta com uma mao at que n o des a mais Para ajustar a altura da base pressione o bot o de travamento liberac o na parte traseira da base Drehen Sie den Monitor um um die Kabel anzuschlie en Faites tourner le moniteur pour connecter les c bles Gire el monitor para conectar los cables Obr ci monitor aby pod czy przewody Gire o monitor para
5. CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT To 3 Digital Input CEE OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 60Hz Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer or that the monitor is in a power save mode General Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter COMMON WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS No Video Power LED No picture monitor is dead Check connection integrity at the both ends of the video cable verify that the monitor and computer are plugged off into a working electrical outlet and that you have pressed the power button No Video Power LED on No picture or no brightness e Press the input select button in the front of the monitor and ensure the correct input source is selected e Increase brightness amp contrast controls e Perform monitor self test feature check Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Check for bent or broken pins on the end of the video cable Reboot your computer and
6. Menu Timer Exit Menu Menu Lock uh 1 ET r n v Menu Rotation e a en BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS Audio Options The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use Adjusting the hold time sets the length of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Controls user access to adjustments When Yes is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked except the menu button NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock selected Select No to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings DCC CI NOTE You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds Adjust your request the menu can be rotated to horizontal position or vertical position You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode Yes enables audio No disables audio default NOTE When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor the audio menu is not available Display Data Channel Command Interface allows you to adjust the monitor parameters brightness color balance etc via software applications on your PC LCD Conditioning The function of adjusting display setting using PC application wi
7. Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 5 Press MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another option 7 Press the MENU button twice or thrice times to exit from the OSD menu EXIT Select to exit the Main menu BRIGHTNESS amp CONTRAST Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Adjust Brightness first then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Press the button to increase luminance and push the button to decrease luminance min 0 max 100 Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast min 0 max 100 Brightness Contrast Exit Menu P I a BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER amp CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS AUTO ADJUST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup ua I Tk cH m a BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER amp CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS NOTE I n most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration NOTE When using DVI source Auto Adjust is not available INPUT SOURCE Select th
8. conectar os cabos Computer Reliez le c ble VGA bleu l ordinateur Conecte el cable VGA azul al equipo Pod czy niebieski kabel VGA do komputera Ihrem Computer Reliez le c ble optionnel DVI blanc l ordinateur Conecte el cable blanco opcional DVI al equipo Pod czy opcjonalny bia y kabel DVI do komputera Conecte o cabo DVI opcional ao computador Collegare il cavo DVI optional al computer Conecte o cabo VGA azul ao computador Collegare il cavo blu VGA al computer Attaccare il monitor alla base i i NOTA Se il monitor si blocca nella posizione pi bassa Ruotare il monitor per collegare Cavi con una mano abbassarlo fino in fondo Per regolare l altezza della base premere il tasto di blocco sblocco sul retro della base 3 5 Rotate the monitor back and press the power button If nothing appears on the screen press the Input Select button Sollte kein Bild erscheinen dr cken Sie die Quellenauswahl Taste Si rien n apparait sur l cran appuyez sur le bouton de s lection d entr e Si no aparece nada en la pantalla pulse el bot n de selecci n de entradas Je eli na ekranie nic sienie pojawi wcisn przycisk Connect the power cable firmly to the monitor and the electrical outlet Verbinden Sie das Netzkabel fest mit Monitor und einer Steckdose Branchez le c ble d alimentation fermement entre le moniteur et une prise secteur Conecte el cable d
9. crystal display LCD The monitor features include m 19 inch wide 482 6 mm viewable area display m 1440 x 900 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions m Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or moving side to side m Tilt swivel vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities m Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions m Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization m Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM and product documentation m Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance m Security lock slot m Asset Control Identifying Parts and Features Front View Front View 12 34 5 Front panel controls file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug about htm 10 31 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide Input select a OSD menu select button EN Brightness amp Contrast Down button Auto adjust Up button Power button with power light indicator Back View Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes 100mm Behind Use to mount the monitor attached base plate I Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Del
10. monitor Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Perform monitor reset Lower video resolution or increase font size Shaky J ittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement e Push Auto Adjust button file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug solve htm 10 31 2012 11 34 36 AM Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor reset e Check environmental factors e Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently off and this is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Perform monitor reset Push Auto Adjust button Adjust brightness amp contrast controls Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Perform monitor reset on Position Settings Only Push Auto Adjust button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Horizontal Vertical Screen has one or more lines Perform monitor reset Lines Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock cont
11. monitors 1908WFP en ug about htm 10 31 2012 11 33 23 AM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 T M D S Data 1 T M D S Data 1 T M D S Data 1 Shield No Pin No Pin 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect Power Consumption 2 5W Max each port 2 5W Max each port 2 5W Max each port 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T M D S T M D S T M D S No Pin No Pin T M D S T M D S T M D S Data O Data O Data 0 Shield Clock Shield Clock Clock About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide 4 NOTE The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON or in Power Save Mode Switching your monitor OFF and then ON would re enumerate its USB interface attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic You can select different settings if required General Model number Flat Panel Specification Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Reso
12. serv s La reproduction sous quelque forme que ce soit est strictement interdite sans la permission crite de Dell Inc Dell et le logo DELL sont des marques d pos es de Dell Inc Dell renonce a tout int r t de propri t dans les marques et noms des autres Octobre 2007 La informaci n de este documento se encuentra sujeta a cambios sin aviso previo 2007 Dell Inc Todos los derechos reservados La reproducci n de esta documentaci n de ninguna forma y por ning n medio sin permiso de Dell Inc queda terminantemente prohibida Dell descarga todo inter s de propiedad sobre las marcas y nombres de otras empresas Octubre 2007 Informacje zawarte w niniejszym dokumencie podlegaja zmianom bez uprzedzenia 2007 Dell Inc Wszystkie prawa zatrzezone Reprodukcja w jakikolwiek spos b bez pisemnej zgody Dell Inc jest surowo zabroniona Dell i logo DELL sa zastrzezonymi znakami towarowymi Dell Inc Firma Dell zaprzecza zainteresowaniu prawami w asno ci do marek i nazw nale cych do innych PaYdziernik 2007 As informac es neste documento est o sujeitas a alterac o sem aviso 2007 Dell Inc Todo os direitos reservados terminantemente proibida a reproduc o em qualquer forma sem a permiss o por escrito da Dell Inc Dell e o logotipo DELL s o marcas comercial da Dell Inc A Dell nega qualquer interesse de propriedade em marcas e nomes de terceiros Outubro 2007 Le informazioni di questo documento s
13. source Set all Windows audio balance controls L R to their midpoints Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player ERR LC LO CLEEQOLULLQUUOL LLL VV VVAA CLCL EPUA ECEEECEggQRCCCPACOCPAAACC OEUOE COBOQGCOCL CE OCOEOEEOORPRPDIIIIMI file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug solve htm 10 31 2012 11 34 36 AM Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Low Volume Volume is too low Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Increase the volume of the audio application Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Back to Contents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug solve htm 10 31 2012 11 34 36 AM Appendix Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Safety Instructions Y FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Y Contacting Dell Y Your Monitor Setup Guide A caut I ON Safety Instructions For safety instructions refer to your Product Information Guide FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information FCC Class B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
14. whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model 1908WFP August 2007 Rev A00 file T htdocs monitors 1908W FP en ug index htm 10 31 2012 11 32 57 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Product Features Y Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus USB Interface Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The 1908WFP flat panel display has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT liquid
15. 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 135 0 VESA 1440x900 55 9 60 106 5 Electrical Specification Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI D TMDS 600mvV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC input voltage frequency current 100 to 240 VAC 60 or 50 Hz 3 Hz 1 5A Max Inrush current 120V 30A Max 240V 60A Max Physical Characteristics Connector type 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D white connector Signal cable type Digital Detachable DVI D Solid pins shipped detached from the monitor Analog Detachable D Sub 15pins shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions with stand Height Compressed 12 54 inches 318 60 mm Height Extended 17 27 inches 438 60 mm Width 17 43 inches 442 75 mm Depth 7 38 inches 187 41 mm Dimensions without stand 11 50 inches 292 10 mm Height Width 17 43 inches 442 75 mm Depth 2 36 inches 60 00 mm Stand dimensions 14 23 inches 361 55 mm Height Width 14 46 inches 367 40 mm Depth 7 38 inches 187 41 mm Weight with packaging 16 26 lbs 7 375 kg Weight with stand assembly and cables 13 10 lbs 5 94 kg 8 49 Ibs 3 85 kg Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables
16. Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Solving Problems Product Features Troubleshooting Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls General Problems Monitor Specifications Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Interface Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Plug and Play Capability Dell Soundbar Troubleshooting Maintenance Guidelines Setting Up the Monitor Appendix Attaching the Stand Safety ylnstructions Connecting the Monitor FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Organizing the Cables Contacting Dell Attaching the Soundbar Optional Your Monitor Setup Guide Removing the Stand Operating the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Screen Display OSD Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Settings of Your Operating System Notes Notices and Cautions Es NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTI ON A CAUTI ON indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice O 2007 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner
17. Power out for Dell soundbar Monitor lock Release button 23 WG 1 USB Downstream Buchse 2 Auswahl des Videoeingangs 3 OSD Men Auswahl 4 Unten 5 Oben 6 Ein Ausschalter mit Indikator 7 Kabelschacht 8 Verriegeln Entriegeln Knopf 9 Sicherheitsschloss Steckanschluss 10 Dell Soundbar Befestigungsbeschl ge 11 Stromanschluss f r Dell Soundbar 12 Monitor Verriegeln Entriegeln Knopf Finding Information For more information see the monitor s User s Guide in the Drivers and Documentation media that ships with your system Botao liga desliga com luz indicadora de Sa da de alimentac o para o Dell Soundbar Bot o de travamento liberac o do monitor F r Weitere Informationen siehe Benutzerhandbuch des Monitors auf der Treiber und Dokumantations CD im Lieferumfang enthalten Port wyj ciowy USB 1 Porta de downstream USB Wyb r wej cia wideo 2 Selec o de entrada de v deo Menu OSD Wyb r 3 Menu OSD Selecionar W dot 4 Para baixo W g re 5 Para cima Wiacznik zasilania ze wskaznikiem 6 wietlnym funcionamento Otw r zarzadzania kablami 7 Abertura para passagem dos cabos Przycisk blokady zwolnienia 8 Bot o de travamento liberac o Szczelina blokady bezpieczenstwa 9 Slot para trava de seguranca Wsporniki montazowe Dell Soundbar 10 Suportes de fixac o do Dell Soundbar Wytaczenie zasilania Dell soundbar TI Blokada monitora przycisk zwolnienia 12 Pour trouver des informati
18. Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 60Hz Ed NOTE The floating Dell Self test Feature Check dialog appears on screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal NENNEN 1 Auto Detect Analog Input A 1 Auto Detect Digital Input C gt NO VGA CABLE NO DVI D CABLE 2 Analog Input 1 m 3 Digital Input GENES NO VGA CABLE NO DVI D CABLE Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer When monitor enters Power Save mode the following message appears ENTERING POWER SAVE Actiave the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD See Solving Problems for more information Setting the Optimal Resolution 1 Right click on the desktop and select Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Set the screen resolution to 1440 x 900 4 Click OK If you do not see 1440 x 900 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer o Goto support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop o Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers o Goto your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Dell Soundbar Optional The Dell S
19. continually AO um 1 Auto Detect Analog Input T 7 1 Auto Detect Digital Input BIB NO YGA CABLE NO DVI D CABLE p P 2 Analog Input o 3 Digital Input CO5 NO VGA CABLE NO DVI D CABLE If either VGA or DVI D input is selected and both VGA and DVI D cables are not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or mouse to wake it or press the Input button on your display to switch to another source Use the Menu button to open and exit the on screen display OSD and exit from menus and sub menus See Using the OSD Menu OSD menu select Brightness Contrast Use this button for direct access to the Brightness and Contrast control menu C E file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Hot Key Brightness Contrast Exit Menu Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust decrease increase ranges items in the OSD menu Down and Up Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjust AUTO ADJUSTMENT IN PROGRESS Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coa
20. dialog box should appear on screen on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains green Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen e 1 Auto Detect Analog Input A J 1 Auto Detect Digital Input GEB NO jer CABLE NO DVI D CABLE 2 Analog Input om 3 Digital Input CEN NO VGA CABLE NO DVI D CABLE 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 5 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer system your monitor is functioning properly file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug solve htm 10 31 2012 11 34 36 AM Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide OSD Warning Messages One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is og OILS 1 Auto Detect Analog Input OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 2 Analog Input out of synchronization 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Gam OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE
21. dido 7 Hueco de almacenamiento de cable 8 Bot n de bloqueo liberaci n 9 Ranura de bloqueo de seguridad 10 Abrazaderas de montaje de barra sonora Dell 11 Salida de alimentaci n para barra sonora Dell 12 Bot n de bloqueo liberaci n de monitor acompanha o monitor Onde encontrar informa es Para mais informac es consulte o Guia do usuario do monitor e a m dia de Drivers e documentac o que Dove trovare le informazioni Per altre informazioni fare riferimento alla Guida all uso del supporto Drivers and User Documentation Driver e Documentazione fornito in dotazione al monitor SF Yaw Printed in China Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others October 2007 Anderung der Informationen in diesem Dokument jederzeit vorbehalten 2007 Dell Inc Alle Rechte vorbehalten Jegliche Reproduktion ohne schriftliche Genehmigung von Dell Inc ist streng untersagt Dell und das DELL Logo sind Warenzeichen von Dell Inc Dell hat keine Eigentumsrechte Gber Marken und Namen anderer Inhaber Oktober 2007 Les informations contenues dans ce document sont sujettes modifications sans pr avis 2007 Dell Inc tous droits r
22. docs monitors 1908 WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide OSD Warning Messages One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 7 OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 2 Analog Input E OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 1 Auto Detect Digital Input SE OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 3 Digital Input W OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor
23. e alimentaci n firmemente al monitor y a la toma el ctrica Pod czy mocno przew d zasilania do monitora i Connect the USB cable to the computer Verbinden Sie das USB Kabel mit Ihrem Computer Reliez le cable USB a l ordinateur Conecte el cable USB al equipo Podtaczy kabel USB do komputera Conecte o cabo USB ao computador Collegare il cavo USB al computer A HD 506280006400R DELL P N PT571 Rev A00 Drehen Sie den Monitor zur ck und schalten Sie ihn ein Faite tourner le moniteur vers l arri re et allumez le Gire el monitor hacia atr s y enci ndalo Obr ci monitor z powrotem i w czy go Gire o monitor para a posi o original e ligue o Ruotare di nuovo il monitor ed accenderlo gniazdka elektrycznego Wyb r sygna u wej cia Conecte firmemente o cabo de alimenta o ao monitor T ao na tela pressione o bot o Sele o e entrada e tomada el trica Collegare con fermezza il cavo d alimentazione al monitor ed alla presa di corrente Se sullo schermo non appare nulla premere il tasto Input Select Selezione input www dell com support dell com oO OO N 10 11 12 gt N oOd00 100100N 2 DIAN es USB downstream port Video Input Select OSD menu Select Down Up Power button with power light indicator Cable management opening Lock down Release button Security lock slot Dell soundbar mounting brackets
24. e right input source that you need If you need input Analog signal select VGA need input Digital signal select DVI D DVI D ax Exit Menu ee RY De i Es BRIGHTNESS INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS PRESET MODES Choose the RGB option if monitor is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable Choose the YPbPr option if monitor is connected to a DVD by a YPbPr to VGA or YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB O A file Tl htdocs monitors 1908W FP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide En Input Color Format Gamma You can choose Graphics or Video according to what signal input If PC connect to your monitor please choose Graphics if DVD or STB or VCR connected to your monitor Video is recommended You can adjust the OSD value through choosing either PC or MAC Color Setting Mode When you select Graphics you can choose Desktop Multimedia Game sRGB Warm Cool or Custom preset If you view media application like photo clip etc via PC choose Multimedia preset If you play a game in PC choose Gaming preset If you prefer a lower color temperature 5700K choose Warm preset If you prefer a higher color temperature choose Cool preset Custom R G B Preset offers a range of 6500K colors Choose Desktop to utilize the panel native color format S
25. e with any device other than Dell Soundbar NOTICE Soundbar Power Connector 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only Removing the Stand PILLO SRE ER ES ca NOTICE After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion complete the following steps to remove the stand 1 Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button 2 Press the Stand release button and lift up the Stand and away from the monitor Back to Contents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug setup htm 10 31 2012 11 33 48 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings 0000 Use the Input Select button to select between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor e VGA input e DVI D input Input select NOTE The floating Dell Self test Feature Check dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal Depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will scroll
26. ed radio television technician for additional suggestions The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations e Product name 1908WFP e Model number 1908WFPf e Company name Dell Inc Worldwide Regulatory Compliance amp Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 USA 512 338 4400 file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug appendx htm 10 31 2012 11 34 38 AM Appendix Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 Es NOTE If you do not have an active I nternet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and more services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visist support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contating Dell that is convenient for you Your Monitor Setup Guide To view PDF files files with an extension of pdf click the document title To save PDF files files wit
27. elect Warm Red preset for a reddish tint This color setting is used for color intensive applications photograph image editing multimedia movies etc Select Cool Blue preset for a bluish tint This color setting is used for text based applications spreadsheets programming text editors etc Select Custom preset to increase or decrease each of the three colors R G B independently in single digit increments from O to 100 Preset Modes Back Input Color Format Gamma Color Setting Mode Preset Mode ES es Multimedia OM 6 s Custom R G B Exit Menu 4 P E E BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER amp CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS When you select Video you can choose Movie Game Sports or Nature preset For playing a movie choose Movie preset For playing a game choose Game preset For playing a sport program choose Sports preset For general picture or web or watch TV choose Nature preset You can adjust the Hue Tint Saturation based on your preference If you want to restore default color settings choose Color Reset e Select Color Reset preset to restore default factory Color settings This setting is also the sRGB standard default color space file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide DISPLAY SETTINGS Horizontal Position
28. energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Onori CE The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc could void your authority to operate this equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the system with respect to the receiver Move the system away from the receiver Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a representative of Dell Inc or an experienc
29. ent compatible ang Zee ENERGY STAR Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable E Video Green n GND R GND G GND B DDC 5V 110 GND sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H sync 14 V sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector s M Note Pin 1 is at the top right 24 pin Side of the 24 pi pin Side of the 24 pin Side of the Pin Number pepin S Signal Cable Pin Number SEAT Signal Cable A umber Connected Signal Cable file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug about htm 10 3 1 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide T M D S Data 2 T M D S Data 2 T M D S Data 2 Shield No Pin No Pin DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect o NI O BW N H3 Universal Serial Bus USB I nterface This monitor supports High Speed Certified USB 2 0 interface Transfer speed Data Rate High speed 480 Mbps Full speed 12 Mbps CERTIFIED Low speed 1 5 Mbps Pin Number 4 pin Side of the connector 1 VCC 2 DMU 3 DPU 4 GND USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4 pin Side of the connector 1 VCC 2 DMU 3 DPU 4 GND USB ports e l1 upstream rear e 4 downstream 2 on rear 2 on left side E NOTE USB 2 0 capability requires 2 0 capable computer file Tl htdocs
30. h an extension of pdf to your hard drive right click the document title click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator and then specify a location on your hard drive to which you want to save the files Your Monitor Setup Guide pdf 2 27 MB NOTE PDF files NEAD which can be downloaded from the Adobe website at www adobe com To view a PDF file launch Acrobat Reader Then click File amp Open and select the PDF file Back to Contents Page file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug appendx htm 10 31 2012 11 34 38 AM Setup Ihres Monitors Instalaci n de su monitor Impostazione del monitor Ustawianie monitora Instalac o do monitor Impostazione del monitor uN CAUTION Vorsicht AVERTISSEMENT Before you set up Lesen Sie die Avant d installer et de faire your Dell monitor see the Sicherheitshinweise in der fonctionner votre moniteur Dell safety instructions in your Betriebsanleitung Ihres consultez les intructions de monitor Product Information Monitors bevor Sie Ihren s curit dans le Guide Guide See your User s Dell Monitor installieren und d informations produit du moniteur Guide for a complete list of in Betrieb nehmen Siehe Consultez votre Guide d utilisation features Benutzerhandbuch f r eine pour une liste compl te des komplette Liste der Features caract ristiques PRECAUCI N PRZESTROGA ATENCAO ATTENZIONE Prima di installare ed usare i
31. l monitor Dell leggere le istruzioni di sicurezza della Guida informativa del prodotto Fare riferimento alla Guida all uso per l elenco completo delle caratteristiche Przed ustawianiem i obstuga antes de instalar e usar o monitora Dell nalezy monitor Dell consulte as przeczyta zalecenia dotycz ce instru es de seguran a no bezpiecze stwa monitora respectivo Guia de informa es zawarte w Przewodniku do produto Consulte o Guia do produktu Pe na lista funkcji usu rio para uma lista completa patrz przewodnik u ytkownika de recursos Antes de instalar y utilizar su monitor Dell consulte las instrucciones de seguridad que se encuentran en la Guia de informaci n de producto Consulte su manual de usuario para conocer la lista completa de caracteristicas Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor ST EEE Un ODER NOTE If the monitor gets locked down at the lowest position push the monitor straight down with one hand until it goes no further To adjust the height of the stand press the stand lock release button on the back of the stand Hinweis Rastet der Monitor in der untersten Position ALBO ein dr cken Sie den Monitor mit einer Hand so weit wie OU m glich nach unten Um die Hohe des St nders einzustellen dr cken Sie den Verriegeln Entriegeln OPPURE Knopf an der R ckseite des St nders REMARQUE Si le moniteur est verrouill en position extr me basse enfoncez le vers le bas d une main
32. l for technical support E Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor 4 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar 5 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals 6 Stand removal button Press to release the stand Cable holder Helps organize cables by placing them in the holder 8 Lock down release button Push the monitor down press the button to unlock the monitor and then lift the monitor to the desired height Bottom View eC 0990 Bottom View Bottom View with monitor stand Label Description l Power Insert the power cable connector BS file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug about htm 10 31 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WEP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide 2 Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the Soundbar optional power connector E DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable 4 VGA Connect your computer VGA cable connector 5 USB upstream Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer connector Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the monitor 6 USB connector NOTE You can use this connector only after you connect the USB cable to the computer and the USB upstream connector on the monitor Connect your USB devices Side View USB connectors downstream
33. ll be disabled Do you wish to Disable DDC CI function N Yes You can disable this feature by selecting Disable For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor keep this feature enabled NOTE If user select disable for DDC Cl the warning message will appear on screen Then user can select Yes or No according to need Factory Reset Help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run You can enable this feature by selecting Enable file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you want to continue No Yes Resets the OSD menu options to the factory preset values Reset All Setings Changes all the user adjustable settings including color position brightness contrast menu transparency and OSD hold time to the factory defaults The language of the OSD does not change file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide file T ht
34. lution Specification Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 1908WFP Active matrix TFT LCD 19 inches wide 19 inch wide viewable image size 408 24 mm 16 07 inches 255 15 mm 10 04 inches 0 2835 mm 160 vertical typ 160 horizontal typ 300 CD m typ 1000 to 1 typ Antiglare with hard coating 3H CCFL 4 edgelight system 5ms typical 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic 56 Hz to 75 Hz automatic 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz 1440 x 900 at 75 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities DVI playback 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Supports HDCP Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock Sync Polarity MHz MIMI TONER Horizontal Vertical VESA 720x400 720 VESA 720x400 400 a5 5 300 0 283 3 A VESA 640 x 480 2 31 5 a 60 0 3 25 2 VESA 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 VESA 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 49 5 VESA 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 VESA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 VESA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 VESA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 sg En E file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug about htm 10 3 1 2012 11 33 23 AM About Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP For Dell Flat Panel Monitor User sGuide VESA 1280 x 800 61 6 59 81 83 5 VESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 135
35. ono soggette a cambiamenti senza preavviso 2007 Dell Inc Tutti i diritti sono riservati La riproduzione in qualsiasi maniera senza previa autorizzazione scritta della Dell Inc severamente proibita Dell ed il logo DELLsono marchi di fabbrica registrati della Dell Inc Dell nega ogni interesse di propriet in marchi e nomi diversi dal proprio Ottobre 2007
36. ons Pour plus d informations consultez le Guide d utilisation du moniteur sur le support des pilotes et de la documentation qui accompagnait votre moniteur 1 Port USB aval 2 S lection d entr e vid o 3 Menu OSD S lection 4 Bas 5 Haut 6 Bouton d alimentation avec t moin lumineux d alimentation 7 Ouverture pour gestion des c bles 8 Bouton de verrouillage d verrouillage bas 9 Fente de verrouillage de s curit 10 Supports de montage de la Soundbar de Dell 11 Mise hors tension pour la soundbar de Dell 12 Bouton de verrouillage d verrouillage du moniteur 1 Porta di scaricamento dati USB 2 Selezione input video 3 Menu OSD Selezione 4 Gi 5 Su 6 Tasto d alimentazione con indicatore luminoso 7 Apertura per la gestione dei cavi 8 Tasto di Blocco su posizione inferiore Sblocco 9 Alloggio antifurto 10 Staffe di montaggio Dell Soundbar 11 Uscita alimentazione per Dell Soundbar 12 Tasto di Blocco Sblocco del monitor B squeda de informaci n Consulte el Manual de usuario del monitor en los medios de controladores y documentaci n enviados con su monitor para m s informaci n wraz z monitorem Znajdowanie informacji Patrz Przewodnik uzytkownik na no niku Sterowniki i dokumentacja przestanym e e amp D amp S C2 1 Puerto de descarga USB 2 Seleccione una entrada de v deo 3 Men OSD Seleccionar 4 Abajo 5 Arriba 6 Bot n de encendido con indicador de encen
37. oundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on off control to adjust the overall system level a blue LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks 1 Power volume control 2 Power indicator file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 3 Headphone connectors Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt Swivel With the built in pedestal you can tilt and or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle o 4 21 K NOTE The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory Vertical Extension You can adjust the stand vertically up to 4 72 inches 120mm using the stand lock release button You can adjust the monitor to the desired position by sliding the monitor up and down the Stand Es NOTE If locked in the down position 1 push the monitor down 2 press the Lock down release button on the bottom rear of stand to unlock the monitor 3 Lift the monitor up and extend the stand to the desired height file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 10 NOTA UA IAIN K NOTE Before you move the monitor to a new location lock the stand by lowering monitor
38. red rotation If you have Intel select the Intel graphics tab click Graphic Properties select the Rotation tab and then set the preferred rotation E NOTE If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly go to support dell com and download the latest driver for your graphics card Back to Contents Page file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Y Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Troubleshooting A CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self Test Feature Check STFC Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark run the monitor self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove both Digital white connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating Dell Self test Feature Check
39. rols via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins Boot up in the safe mode LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges Turn monitor off and clean the screen For cleaning instruction see Caring for your Monitor Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Monitor needs to be replaced Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on and off Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure Perform monitor reset Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode I mage Retention from Faint Shadow from the static image Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use Alternatively use a a static image displayed appears on the screen dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a long period of time Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTI ONS Screen image is too small I mage is centered on screen but does not fill entire e Perform monitor reset on All Settings viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the OSD does not appear on the screen e Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord and then plug back and front panel turn on the moni
40. rse and Phase Fine controls under Image Settings Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off The green light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber light indicates power save mode Power Button and Indicator Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu the monitor automatically saves those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear 1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu for Analog VGA Input a T x BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER amp CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS or Main Menu for Digital DVI Input TK C E ES PES BRIGHTNESS INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS K NOTE Positioning and mage Settings are only available when you are using the analog VGA connector 2 Press the and buttons to move between the setting options As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted See the table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor 3 Press the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option 4 Press and button to select the desired parameter file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting
41. t the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor Once this cable is connected to the computer and the monitor you can use the USB connectors on the monitor 4 Connect any USB devices file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug setup htm 10 31 2012 11 33 48 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 5 Connect the power cables 6 Turn on your monitor and computer If you do not see an image push the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected If you still do not see an image see Troubleshooting your monitor Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment use the cable slot to neatly organize all cables as shown above Attaching the Soundbar Optional Bm ud d dod Working from the rear of the monitor attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place Plug in the power cord from the Soundbar in to the connector on the back of the monitor Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug setup htm 10 31 2012 11 33 48 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide NOTE Do not us
42. tor file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug solve htm 10 31 2012 11 34 36 AM Solving Problems Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Probelms SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working Check that your monitor is turned ON Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Switch off and then turn on the monitor again High Speed USB 2 0 interface is slow High Speed USB 2 0 peripherals working slowly or not at all Check that your computer is USB 2 0 capable Verify USB 2 0 source on your computer Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar COMMON WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS No Sound No power to Soundbar the power Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position check if the power indicator green LED indicator is off on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated built in DC power supply i e 1905FP Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monitor Confirm that the monitor has power If the monitor has no power see Troubleshooting your monitor for monitor common problem No Sound Soundbar has power power indicator Plug the audio line in cable into the computer s audio o
43. until it clicks in to place Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor your monitor should either be vertically extended Vertical Extension or titled Tilt to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide y 4 NOTE To use the Display Rotation function Landscape versus Portrait view with your Dell computer you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor To download the graphics driver go to support dell com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates K NOTE When in Portrait View Mode you may experience performance degradation in graphic intensive applications 3D Gaming etc Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor you need to complete the procedure below to rotate your operating system E NOTE If you are using the monitor with a non Dell computer you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating your operating system 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced 3 If you have ATI select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation If you have nVidia click the nVidia tab in the left hand column select NVRotate and then select the prefer
44. uring the shipping of the monitor Handle your monitor with care as darker colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page file Tl htdocs monitors 1908 WFP en ug about htm 10 3 1 2012 11 33 23 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Y Connecting the Monitor Y Organizing Your Cables Y Attaching the Soundbar optional Y Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 Fit the groove on the monitor to the two tabs on the stand 2 Lower the monitor until it locks in to place on the stand Connecting the Monitor A CAUTI ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP en ug setup htm 10 31 2012 11 33 48 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908 WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide SQ ee ie nan e a PME FE T SUT cc LLL 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable Connect either the white DVI or blue VGA cables to the connectors on the computer and the monitor Connec
45. ut jack is on Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Play some audio content on the computer i e audio CD or MP3 Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Distorted Sound Computer s sound card is used as the Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user audio source Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints Decrease the volume of the audio application Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Distorted Sound Other audio source is used Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source Decrease the volume of the audio source Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Unbalanced Sound Sound from only one side of Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Output Soundbar Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio
46. y Reset Reset to Default Display Settings Display Reset Exit Menu Y PI m APN BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS Select this option to dispiay monitor information such as Source Resolution and Optimum Resolution Select this option to restore default display settings OTHER SETTINGS Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as the location of the OSD the amount of time the menu remains on screen and the rotation of the OSD and so on Language Select this option to choose the languages English French Spanish German or Japanese of OSD display NOTE The change only affects the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Langauge English Espanol Francais Deutsch BAR Exit Menu Menu Transparency I L 4 c E BRIGHTNESS AUTO INPUT PRESET DISPLAY OTHER 8 CONTRAST ADJUST SOURCE MODES SETTINGS SETTINGS 4 Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons Minimum 0 Maximum 100 file Tl htdocs monitors 1908W FP en ug operate htm 10 31 2012 11 34 21 AM Setting Up Your Monitor Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back Langauge Select Langauge Menu Transparency E Menu Timer m Menu Lock Menu Rotation Portrait Audio Options On During Power Save Yes DDC CI Disable LCD Conditioning Enable Factory Reset Reset All Settings

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