Dell 170S Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. Plug the audio line in cable into the computer s audio out jack 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 audio source Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound 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 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 Unbalanced Sound Output Low Volume Back to Contents Page Other audio source is used Sound from only one side of Soundbar Volume is too low 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 Decrease the volume of the audio source Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Clear any obstructions b2. appear on screen Then user can select Yes or No according to need OSD Warning Messages A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync Dell 1X0S The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to iz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications cations 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 Recommended mode is 1280 X 1024 60Hz K NOTE The floating Dell Self Test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal DOLL Self Test Feature Check Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer See Troubleshooting for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor Right click on the desktop and select Properties Select the Settings tab Set the screen resolution to 1280x1024 Click OK MO If you do not see 1280x1024 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 compute
3. 70Sc E190Sb E190Sf March 2009 Rev A01 Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar Optional Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand K NOTE Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 4 Remove the monitor cover and place the monitor on it 1 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 2 Lower the stand so that the monitor mounting area snaps onto the stand Connecting Your Monitor Ay cauti ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps instructions 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect the blue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video connector on the back of your computer Connecting the blue VGA cable pgp K NOTE The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the the computer may vary After you have completed connecting the VGA cable follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup 1 Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet 2 Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete
4. 80x1024 4 Click OK If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided directions 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card Back to Contents Page Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User Guide mportant instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 Maximum Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2009 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 E170Sb E1
5. Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTI CE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2009 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 E170Sb E170Sc E190Sb E190Sf March 2009 Rev A01 Back to Contents P
6. Gamut Typical is based on CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 Resolution E170S E190S Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Maximum preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Preset Display Modes E170S E190S Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency kHz Hz MHz Horizontal Vertical VGA 720 x 400 31 5 70 1 28 3 VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 25 2 VESA 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 VESA 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 40 0 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 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 135 0 Electrical E170S E190S Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 75 ohm input impedance separate horizontal and vertical aynchroniZatian IMAUESIgNAlS 3 3V Cmos or 5V TTL level positive or negative sync AC input voltage frequency current 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 6 A RMS Max 120 V 40 A Max Inrush iso surge current 240 V 60 A Max Physical Characteristics Model E170S E190S D sub blue connector D sub blue connector Connector type D sub Detachable Analog 15 pin D sub Detachable Analog 15 pin Signal cable type shipped attached to the monitor shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions with stand Height 380 6 mm 14 98
7. If it does not display an image see Solving Problems Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer see Connecting Your Monitor use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above Attaching the Soundbar Optional Mee 1 Working from the rear of the monitor attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor 2 Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place 3 Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector 4 Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack NOTICE Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar Removing the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion press and hold the stand removal button and then remove the stand NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Self Test Built in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar Optional A cauri ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions Self Test Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is
8. Preset User Preset Exit Selected to obtain the default factory color settings Normal Prese sRGB Blue Preset This color setting gives a bluish tint and is used for text based applications such as spreadsheets programming text editors and so on Color Adjusts the color temperature and saturation movies and so on Red This color setting gives a reddish tint and is used for color intensive applications such as photograph image editing multimedia customize the color settings to your exact choice OSD Each time the OSD opens it displays in the same location on the screen OSD Settings horizontal vertical provides control over this Settings location User Preset Use the buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors R G B independently in single digit increments from 0 to 100 NOTE Color temperature is a measure of the warmth of the image colors red green blue The two available presets Blue and Red favor blue and red accordingly Select each one to see how each range suits your eye or utilize the User Preset option to m Horizontal and buttons move OSD to the left and right IS Position Verticali and buttons move OSD down and up 4 Position o OSD Hold The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use Time OSD Hold Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button Use the and buttons to adjust the slider
9. ables Brightness Contrast Q With the menu off press the 1 button to display the Brightness and Contrast adjustment Brightness Contrast SERE Exit The Brightness function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel Adjust Brightness first then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Brightness increase brightness a 1 ba 75 decrease brightness E The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the increase the contrast decrease the contrast Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System 1 With the menu off press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu E1X0S A Exit Positioning Image Settings Color Settings OSD Settings Language Factory Reset Resolution 1280x1024 60Hz A Function icons B Main Menu C Menu icon D Sub Menu name E Resolution 2 Press the and buttons to move between the function icons As you move from one icon to another the function name is highlighted to reflect the function or group of functions Sub menus represented by that icon See the table below for a complete list of all the functions available for the monitor 3 Press the MENU button once to activate the highlighted function Press to select the desired parameter press menu to enter the slidebar then use the and buttons according to the indicators on th
10. age About Your Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing K NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries Monitor with stand Power Cable VGA Cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The E170S E190S flat panel display has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT and liquid crystal display LCD The monitor features include m E170S 17 inch 432 7 mm viewable area display 1280 x 1024 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions m E190S 19 inch 482 2 mm viewable area display 1280 x 1024 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions a Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from side to side a Tilt adjustment capability m Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions a Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjust
11. alog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit support dell com Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you i ba Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 1 Go to http support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 please contact Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select Advanced 4 Identify your graphi
12. cs controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR http www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again 4 NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1280x1024 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed As you use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change 123 4 The following table describes the front panel buttons The MENU button is used to open the on screen display OSD select function icons exit from menus and sub menus and to ex Accessing the Menu System Use this button for direct access to the Brightness and Contrast control menu Brightness Contrast Hot Key Use these buttons to adj
13. dow from the static image Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in image left on the monitor for a displayed appears on the screen information see Power Management Modes long period of time Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERI ENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen but Perform monitor reset on Factory Reset does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on the buttons on the front panel screen No Input Signal when user No picture the LED light is green Check the signal source Ensure that the computer is not in power saving by movin controls pressed When press or Menu or pressing any key on the keyboard key the message No input Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly Re plug the sigi signal will appear necessary Re boot the computer or video player The monitor will not fill the entire The picture does not fill the Due to the non standard formats of DVDs the monitor may not show the full scree screen height or width of the screen Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar Optional COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Sound Soundbar has power power indicator is on
14. e a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as dark colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter colored monitors To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION Safety Instructions CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards For information on safety instructions see the Safety Information that ships with your monitor FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory I nformation For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at www dell com regulatory compliance Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product cat
15. e menu to make your changes 4 Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another function or press the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD Icon Menu Name Description and Sub menus This is used to exit out of the Main Menu Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Exit Horizontal Vertical Auto Adjust Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function will optimize the display settings for use with your particular setup NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration you can directly access this function via Auto Adjustment hotkey Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference Select Image Settings in the main OSD to access these settings Use the and buttons to adjust interference Minimum 0 Maximum 100 Phaself satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock adjustment and then use Phase again Image Settings Auto Adjust will produce best image Exit Auto Adjust Press Menu Pixel Clock Phase 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 Settings Color Settings Normal Preset sRGB Blue Preset Red
16. el DDC protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings If required the user can select different settings but in most cases monitor installation is automatic LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot When the pixel remains permanently lit it is known as a bright dot When the pixel remains black it is known as a dark dot In almost every case these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards For more information see Dell Support site at support dell com Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION Read and follow the Safety I nstructions before cleaning the monitor A CAUTI ON Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor To clean your antistatic screen lightly 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 Us
17. etween the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound 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 Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume s 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
18. 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 the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating Dell Self Test Feature Check dialog box should appear on screen against 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 DOLL Self Test Feature Check 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 Built in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your computer and video card K NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is u
19. in 5 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds NOTE Default OSD hold time is 20 seconds e OSD Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Yes is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons except Menu are locked All buttons can be locked or unlocked Press the Menu button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu On Screen Display OSD Exit nh Horizontal Position gt Vertical Position gt OSD Hold Time 20 Sec OSD Lock No Yes NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the Menu button will take the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock preselected on entry Select No to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Language Language sets the OSD to display in one of eight languages English Espa ol Fran ais Deutsch Japanese Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese English Espa ol Francais Deutsch Portugu s Brasil Pycckun fia FAR HP A ANG NOTE The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Spee Factory Reset returns the settings to the factory preset values for the selected group of functions eset Exit Position Settings Only Color Settings Only All Settings Enable LCD Conditioning BD DIO7 04 Enable Disable Exit is used to exit out of Factory Reset menu For All settings all user adjustable settings are reset at
20. inches 411 2 mm 16 19 inches Width 374 5 mm 14 74 inches 412 7 mm 16 25 inches Depth 136 9 mm 5 39 inches 144 4 mm 5 67 inches Dimensions without stand Height 307 0 mm 12 09 inches 337 7 mm 13 30 inches Stand dimensions Weight Weight without stand assembly for wall mount or VESA mount considerations 3 04 kg 6 7 Ib 3 94 kg 8 67 Ib no cables Weight of stand assembly 0 91 kg 2 01 Ib 0 97 kg 2 13 Ib Environmental Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F NON eperaning Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing 10 to 80 non condensing i o O z i o o z j Non operating Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Operating 3 048 m 12 000 ft max 3 048 m 12 000 ft max Non operating 9 144 m 40 000 ft max 9 144 m 40 000 ft max Thermal discipation 86 2 BTU hour maximum 86 2 BTU hour maximum P 58 6 BTU hour typical 65 5 BTU hour typical Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Chann
21. ments for ease of set up and screen optimization m Software and documentation CD which 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 EPEAT Gold Rating m Halogen Reduced m Asset Management Identifying Parts and Features Front View 1 23 4 Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 OSD menu button 2 Down button Brightness amp Contrast 3 Up button Auto Adjust 4 Power On Off button with LED indicator Back View Back view Label Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Stand removal button VESA mounting holes 100 mm 1 2 Security lock slot 3 a behind attached stand 5 Barcode serial number label 6 Regulatory rating label 7 Cable management slot Side View pe Miia Description Use Attach the optional Dell Soundbar Attach a lock to secure your monitor Press to release the stand Use to mount monitor Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support List the regulatory approvals Help organize cables by passing them through the holder Right side Left side Bottom View Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your computer the m
22. nplugged and the monitor is in self test mode To run the built in diagnostics 1 Ensure that the screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen 2 Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode 3 On the front panel press and hold the Menu button 1 and button 3 keys on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears 1 ey 23 4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press the button 3 key on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue and white colored screens The test is complete when the white screen appears To exit press the button 3 again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video card and computer OSD Warning Messages For OSD related issues see OSD Warning Messages Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms No Video Power LED off No Video Power LED on Poor Focus Shaky ittery Video Missing Pixels Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal Vertical Lines What You Experience No picture N
23. o picture or no brightness Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Screen not centered correctly Screen has one or more lines Possible Solutions Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly co secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipm Ensure that the power button is depressed fully Increase brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Check environmental factors Relocate the monitor and test in another room Cycle power on off Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Run the built in diagnostics Cycle power on off Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Run the built in diagnostics Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adj
24. one time except Language settings IR This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Enable LCD Conditioning If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours Severe cases of image retention are known as burn in the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn in NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention Below warning message appears once user select Enable LCD Conditioning 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 wish to continue No NOTE Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time LCD Conditioning is currently in progress Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows you to adjust the monitor parameters brightness color balance etc via software applications on your PC Select Disable to disable this feature For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor keep this feature enabled This feature of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function Biase NOTE If user select disable for DDC CI the warning message will
25. onitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If input from a keyboard mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer the monitor will automatically wake up The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature E170S VESA see ea Vertical Ma ae Power _ ene ea l EFA Normal operation Active Active Active Green 25 W maximum 17 W eean E190S VESA Modes eee Vertical s kaa EA Power Consumption Eeg l EA Normal operation Active Active Active Green 25 W maximum 19 W ae K NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant Cowie ENERGY STAR NOTE Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Pin Assignments VGA Connector Rimer 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable a a a a a 2 Flat Panel Specifications Model E170S E190S Screen type Active matrix TFT LCD Active matrix TFT LCD Panel type TN TN Screen dimensions 17 inches 17 inch viewable image size 19 inches 19 inch viewable image size Preset display area Horizontal 337 9 mm 13 3 inches 376 3 mm 14 8 inches Vertical 270 3 mm 10 6 inches 301 1 mm 11 8 inches Pixel pitch 0 264 mm 0 294 mm Viewing angle 160 vertical typical 160 horizontal typical 160 vertical typical 160 horizontal typical E170S E190S Color
26. r o Go to 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 Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Dell Soundbar Optional The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system mountable 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 Attach mechanism Headphone connectors Power indicator A U N Ff Power Volume control Using the Tilt Tilt With the built in pedestal you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle K NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell E170S E190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 Maximum For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by performing the following steps 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 12
27. ust decrease increase ranges items in the OSD and buttons NOTE You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either or button Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self adjus input Auto Adjustment in Progress Auto Adjustmentia button allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls in the OSD Auto Adjust NOTE Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables D The green LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode The Power button turns the monitor on and off Power Button amp I ndicator Lanan Direct Access Functions Adjustment Method Auto adjustment Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in Progress re Auto Adjustment amp _ button 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 and Phase controls in the OSD NOTE Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached c
28. ust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check and determine if these lines are also in self Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to determine if scrambled screen appears i mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor turns on amp off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected pri secure Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to determine if the intermittent problem occ test mode Missing Color i Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected pri secure Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Picture color is not good Change the color to User Preset Adjust R G B value of User Preset Image retention from a static Faint sha
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