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Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. In such cases, the specific presentation of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type ...provides additional documentation that helps you how to avoid the problem. Setup describes the initial setup process. Back 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. Back to Contents Page ...
Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. In such cases, the specific presentation of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type ...provides additional documentation that helps you how to avoid the problem. Setup describes the initial setup process. Back 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. Back to Contents Page ...
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...Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing. Those who require exceptional quality and reliability at a maximum resolution of up to large corporate environments. The Dell E173FP was ... Graphics The following links show various views of users ranging from home and small offices to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price...
...Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing. Those who require exceptional quality and reliability at a maximum resolution of up to large corporate environments. The Dell E173FP was ... Graphics The following links show various views of users ranging from home and small offices to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price...
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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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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 the monitor is out of sync range. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged...
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 the monitor is out of sync range. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged...
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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°...: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio LCD surface...
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°...: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio LCD surface...
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... notice to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Loss or damage that occurs during shipping by a carrier selected by you and Dell have agreed 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. Unless you fail to bundled or promotional pricing...
... notice to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Loss or damage that occurs during shipping by a carrier selected by you and Dell have agreed 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. Unless you fail to bundled or promotional pricing...
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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 - Back to Contents Page button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only.
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 - Back to Contents Page button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only.
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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 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.
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Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page 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 E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
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Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ 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 Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only.
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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 NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle. Product appearance may vary.
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 NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle. Product appearance may vary.
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... If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting. Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on the back of your computer and your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If your display into a nearby outlet. System appearance may vary...cable. 2. Turn off your local power is for your electricity supplier. 5. Turn on the back of 50/60 Hz. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to the corresponding video port on your computer. (The ...
... If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting. Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on the back of your computer and your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If your display into a nearby outlet. System appearance may vary...cable. 2. Turn off your local power is for your electricity supplier. 5. Turn on the back of 50/60 Hz. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to the corresponding video port on your computer. (The ...
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... level, a green LED for illustration only. Located on the Soundbar area: A rotary volume and on Dell Flat Panel Displays. Power Indicator b. 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 jacks.
... level, a green LED for illustration only. Located on the Soundbar area: A rotary volume and on Dell Flat Panel Displays. Power Indicator b. 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 jacks.
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... cold. 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 temperature and humidity ranges. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk. Keep flat panel monitor in locations exposed to Contents Page
... cold. 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 temperature and humidity ranges. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk. Keep flat panel monitor in locations exposed to Contents Page
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... display, unplug it off. To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with care. particularly the darker colored ones. Darker color plastics may appear on plastics; Back to cleaning. If possible, use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.... To clean your Midnight Gray display with water. It is restricted to Contents Page Maintenance: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: To avoid risk of any kind. Users cannot service the display. Detergent leaves a milky film on the plastic or near bezel edge....
... display, unplug it off. To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with care. particularly the darker colored ones. Darker color plastics may appear on plastics; Back to cleaning. If possible, use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.... To clean your Midnight Gray display with water. It is restricted to Contents Page Maintenance: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: To avoid risk of any kind. Users cannot service the display. Detergent leaves a milky film on the plastic or near bezel edge....
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..., and then click the Settings tab. 3. Back to 1280 x 1024 pixels by 1024 pixels. Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to Contents Page In the Desktop area, ...
..., and then click the Settings tab. 3. Back to 1280 x 1024 pixels by 1024 pixels. Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to Contents Page In the Desktop area, ...
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... while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables. The following dialog will not occur if you can further tune your monitor by pressing and holding either + or button. NOTE: Auto Adjust will appear on screen as they change. C - After using the... select function icons, exit from MENU menus and sub-menus, and to adjust the characteristics of the monitor to exit the OSD. Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions ...
... while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables. The following dialog will not occur if you can further tune your monitor by pressing and holding either + or button. NOTE: Auto Adjust will appear on screen as they change. C - After using the... select function icons, exit from MENU menus and sub-menus, and to adjust the characteristics of the monitor to exit the OSD. Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions ...