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...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Initial release: January 2005 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Video ...this document is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Inc. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in trademarks and trade names...
...any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Initial release: January 2005 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Video ...this document is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Inc. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in trademarks and trade names...
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... to avoid the problem. Using the Display gives an overview of the display's features and provides an orientation to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by regulatory authority. Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational...
... to avoid the problem. Using the Display gives an overview of the display's features and provides an orientation to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by regulatory authority. Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational...
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... designed to accommodate a wide variety of users ranging from home and small offices to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing. Front View Back View Bottom View Side View ... a maximum resolution of the display and its components. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display.
... designed to accommodate a wide variety of users ranging from home and small offices to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing. Front View Back View Bottom View Side View ... a maximum resolution of the display and its components. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display.
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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
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... and is out of computer. 3. then turn on the monitor. Either the signal is functioning properly. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use .
... and is out of computer. 3. then turn on the monitor. Either the signal is functioning properly. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use .
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Back to 76 Hz (automatic) 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140°... Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental...
Back to 76 Hz (automatic) 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140°... Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental...
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..., Product(s) must return Product to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. If you are bound to Dell's Total Satisfaction Return Policy. (See: http://support.dell.com/ContactUs/ByPhone.aspx?c=us .dell.com/rcomm/include/dw_policies.htm . Parts used in...
..., Product(s) must return Product to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. If you are bound to Dell's Total Satisfaction Return Policy. (See: http://support.dell.com/ContactUs/ByPhone.aspx?c=us .dell.com/rcomm/include/dw_policies.htm . Parts used in...
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... will not occur in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. TPV E173FPc E173FPf / DELL- The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or .... CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the back light system of flat panel monitors as there today is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an... 47 CFR, Part 15 of the FCC Rules * For the following named product : COLOR MONITOR (Category Name) E173FPb / DELL -
... will not occur in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. TPV E173FPc E173FPf / DELL- The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or .... CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the back light system of flat panel monitors as there today is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an... 47 CFR, Part 15 of the FCC Rules * For the following named product : COLOR MONITOR (Category Name) E173FPb / DELL -
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...emissions from digital apparatus set by the member states of Conformity (LVD, EMC) CFoarnthaedfoilalonwinRgeprgoduulcat:tory Information (Canada Only) COLOR MONITOR This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for preventing radio frequency interference in the Radio Interference Regulations... kept at : TThPiVs CEllaescstroBndicisgi(taFul jaipanpa) rCaotu.,sLmtde.ets all samples that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. The standards relevant for Testing and Certification Notice Class B ITE which are manufactured according to the standards for ...
...emissions from digital apparatus set by the member states of Conformity (LVD, EMC) CFoarnthaedfoilalonwinRgeprgoduulcat:tory Information (Canada Only) COLOR MONITOR This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for preventing radio frequency interference in the Radio Interference Regulations... kept at : TThPiVs CEllaescstroBndicisgi(taFul jaipanpa) rCaotu.,sLmtde.ets all samples that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. The standards relevant for Testing and Certification Notice Class B ITE which are manufactured according to the standards for ...
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...(s) described in this document in the form of the official Mexican standards (NOM): 1Ex5p7o, rStehra:n-Ying Road, Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Gueishan, Taoyuan 333 Round Rock, TX 78682 2003-10-30 Importer: 2. de R.I., Avenida Soles No.... Corporation 2. de C.V. ESuUpplyDveoltcaglea: ration of Confo> r10m0/2i4t0yVA(CLVD, EMC) Frequency: 50/60 Hz FCourrrtehnet cfoonllsouwmipntgiopn:roduct: E173FPb : 2.0 A COLOR MONITOR N(caOteMgoryInnamfoe)rmation (Mexico Only) TEh1e7f3oFllPowf ing information is provided on de los Baños, 15520 México, D.F. > 100/240 VAC...
...(s) described in this document in the form of the official Mexican standards (NOM): 1Ex5p7o, rStehra:n-Ying Road, Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Gueishan, Taoyuan 333 Round Rock, TX 78682 2003-10-30 Importer: 2. de R.I., Avenida Soles No.... Corporation 2. de C.V. ESuUpplyDveoltcaglea: ration of Confo> r10m0/2i4t0yVA(CLVD, EMC) Frequency: 50/60 Hz FCourrrtehnet cfoonllsouwmipntgiopn:roduct: E173FPb : 2.0 A COLOR MONITOR N(caOteMgoryInnamfoe)rmation (Mexico Only) TEh1e7f3oFllPowf ing information is provided on de los Baños, 15520 México, D.F. > 100/240 VAC...
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.... Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Video Electronics Standards Association; All rights reserved. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered...
.... Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Video Electronics Standards Association; All rights reserved. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered...
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Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide A Menu button B Brightness / Contrast Hotkey and - button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide A Menu button B Brightness / Contrast Hotkey and - button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
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Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Back View: E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide a Power Cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle b Kensington Lock Slot c Regulatory Label d VESA mounting holes, 100mm (Behind attached base plate) e Barcoded serial number label f 15-pin D-sub signal cable (Used for analog video and is detachable) g Mounting Location for Optional Sound Bar h Cable Holder NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Back View: E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide a Power Cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle b Kensington Lock Slot c Regulatory Label d VESA mounting holes, 100mm (Behind attached base plate) e Barcoded serial number label f 15-pin D-sub signal cable (Used for analog video and is detachable) g Mounting Location for Optional Sound Bar h Cable Holder NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
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Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Tilt Base With the Tilt base, you can tilt the display for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary. NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Back to Contents Page Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Tilt Base With the Tilt base, you can tilt the display for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary. NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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System appearance may vary). 3. Plug the power cables of the Monitor and the Computer 1. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. (The graphic ...computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Turn off your monitor displays an image, installation is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to Contents Page Your monitor is complete. Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on your display and computer.
System appearance may vary). 3. Plug the power cables of the Monitor and the Computer 1. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. (The graphic ...computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Turn off your monitor displays an image, installation is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to Contents Page Your monitor is complete. Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on your display and computer.
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... graphic is a four-speaker, two-channel system adaptable to Monitor Product appearance may vary. Graphics a. Headphone Jacks d. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics • Soundbar Attachment to Monitor • Specification • Troubleshooting Overview The Dell™ Soundbar is for power indication, and two audio headset...
... graphic is a four-speaker, two-channel system adaptable to Monitor Product appearance may vary. Graphics a. Headphone Jacks d. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics • Soundbar Attachment to Monitor • Specification • Troubleshooting Overview The Dell™ Soundbar is for power indication, and two audio headset...
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...-condensing) Do not subject the LCD monitor to Contents Page Choose a site falling within the following environmental factors when you are deciding how to position the display: Do not store or use the LCD monitor in room temperature conditions. Back to Contents Page Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following...
...-condensing) Do not subject the LCD monitor to Contents Page Choose a site falling within the following environmental factors when you are deciding how to position the display: Do not store or use the LCD monitor in room temperature conditions. Back to Contents Page Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following...
