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.../P170Sf/P190Sf/P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of the U.S. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this product meets the ENERGY STAR...
.../P170Sf/P190Sf/P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of the U.S. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this product meets the ENERGY STAR...
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After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. Go to Contents Page file...
After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. Go to Contents Page file...
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... from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Select Advanced. 4. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. After installing the drivers for example, http...
... from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Select Advanced. 4. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. After installing the drivers for example, http...
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... Select button to be connected to the exact times. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Changing the...
... Select button to be connected to the exact times. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Changing the...
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.../Contrast Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. The following dialog appears on and fully functional. The green light indicates the monitor is used to open and exit the on and off. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you can further tune your... 4:48:31 PM] See Using the OSD Menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. Use the power ...
.../Contrast Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. The following dialog appears on and fully functional. The green light indicates the monitor is used to open and exit the on and off. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you can further tune your... 4:48:31 PM] See Using the OSD Menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. Use the power ...
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...) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the...
...) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the...
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....htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. button to make your changes. 6. and + buttons to move from one icon to another option or push the MENU button two or... Select to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push the MENU button once to exit the Main menu. Push the - Push - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you move between darkness and lightness on the menu,...
....htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. button to make your changes. 6. and + buttons to move from one icon to another option or push the MENU button two or... Select to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push the MENU button once to exit the Main menu. Push the - Push - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you move between darkness and lightness on the menu,...
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...Fine) controls under Image Settings. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video ...display settings for your particular setup. Image settings: The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you can further tune your monitor by selecting Image Settings. Select to the size of the display image. and + buttons to your preference. The ...
...Fine) controls under Image Settings. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video ...display settings for your particular setup. Image settings: The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you can further tune your monitor by selecting Image Settings. Select to the size of the display image. and + buttons to your preference. The ...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Normal Preset Blue Preset Normal ...
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Normal Preset Blue Preset Normal ...
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...seconds. NOTE: When the OSD is in use. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to all applicable settings. Language Select to have the OSD display in 5 second increments, from 5 to... a button. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. All buttons are allowed. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time: OSD Rotation The OSD stays active for 15 seconds. Adjusting the hold time, sets the ...
...seconds. NOTE: When the OSD is in use. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to all applicable settings. Language Select to have the OSD display in 5 second increments, from 5 to... a button. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. All buttons are allowed. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time: OSD Rotation The OSD stays active for 15 seconds. Adjusting the hold time, sets the ...
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It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not available. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] enables audio No - You can select to have the audio on the computer. disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the monitor, the audio menu is not properly connected to the factory preset values. Yes - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD.
It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not available. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] enables audio No - You can select to have the audio on the computer. disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the monitor, the audio menu is not properly connected to the factory preset values. Yes - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD.
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..., contrast and OSD hold time to Factory Settings menu without resetting any image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Change the Red, Green, and Blue settings...
..., contrast and OSD hold time to Factory Settings menu without resetting any image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Change the Red, Green, and Blue settings...
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... as below. Select "Yes" disable DDC/CI and return to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc) via software applications on your monitor, keep this monitor. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you...
... as below. Select "Yes" disable DDC/CI and return to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc) via software applications on your monitor, keep this monitor. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you...
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...htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Right-click on Dell flat panel displays. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to mount on the desktop and select Properties. 2. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. Go to update your graphics card ...and on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you may need to your graphics driver. Click OK. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is not synchronizing with the computer. If you do not see...
...htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Right-click on Dell flat panel displays. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to mount on the desktop and select Properties. 2. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. Go to update your graphics card ...and on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you may need to your graphics driver. Click OK. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is not synchronizing with the computer. If you do not see...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power/volume control 2. Power indicator 3. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for a monitor with a stand. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set up instructions. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power/volume control 2. Power indicator 3. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for a monitor with a stand. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set up instructions. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm. Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm. Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM]
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM]
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...set the display resolution to 1280x1024. 4. If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/...button and adjust the screen resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display ...
...set the display resolution to 1280x1024. 4. If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/...button and adjust the screen resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display ...
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... Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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 NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is applicable for set up instructions. Do not connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Lower...
... Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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 NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is applicable for set up instructions. Do not connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Lower...
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After you have completed connecting the VGA/DVI cable, follow the procedure below to two different computers with appropriate video systems. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the White DVI Cable NOTE: The Graphics are connected to complete your monitor setup: file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Use both the cables only when they are used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. Appearance of illustration only.
After you have completed connecting the VGA/DVI cable, follow the procedure below to two different computers with appropriate video systems. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the White DVI Cable NOTE: The Graphics are connected to complete your monitor setup: file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Use both the cables only when they are used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. Appearance of illustration only.