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.... Information in the United States and/or other than its own. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. 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 document is...
.... Information in the United States and/or other than its own. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. 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 document is...
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.../UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. 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.
.../UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. 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.
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...your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] After installing the drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6..... 2. Select Advanced. 4. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Select the Settings tab. 3. 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. Identify your Graphics Adapter, attempt ...
...your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] After installing the drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6..... 2. Select Advanced. 4. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Select the Settings tab. 3. 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. Identify your Graphics Adapter, attempt ...
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... Analog Input or Digital Input. or 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 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...
... Analog Input or Digital Input. or 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 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...
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...-adjust to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. The green light indicates the monitor is used to the incoming video signal. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/... Menu. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. The following dialog appears on and off. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode. Brightness/Contrast Use this...
...-adjust to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. The green light indicates the monitor is used to the incoming video signal. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/... Menu. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. The following dialog appears on and off. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode. Brightness/Contrast Use this...
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... Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 1. 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...
... Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 1. 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...
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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, to make ... use the - As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push MENU to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). See the table below for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu and Submenus Exit Description Select to increase luminance and push the - Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted...
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, to make ... use the - As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push MENU to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). See the table below for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu and Submenus Exit Description Select to increase luminance and push the - Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted...
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...htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjustment. After using the Phase ...(fine), again. and + buttons to your particular setup. Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on the screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal...
...htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjustment. After using the Phase ...(fine), again. and + buttons to your particular setup. Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on the screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal...
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... the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right. To adjust the vertical position of the OSD, use the - 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...
... the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right. To adjust the vertical position of the OSD, use the - 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...
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...holding the Menu button for as long as it is selected, no user adjustments are locked except the menu button. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the... a button. All buttons are allowed. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. 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 ...
...holding the Menu button for as long as it is selected, no user adjustments are locked except the menu button. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the... a button. All buttons are allowed. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. 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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disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to have the audio on the computer. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] You can select to the factory preset values. enables audio No - It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. Yes -
disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to have the audio on the computer. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] You can select to the factory preset values. enables audio No - It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. Yes -
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... Color settings only - All settings - IR - NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor to help reduce minor cases of the OSD does not change. ...Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to terminate LCD Conditioning at any image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Severe cases of Reset to their...
... Color settings only - All settings - IR - NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor to help reduce minor cases of the OSD does not change. ...Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to terminate LCD Conditioning at any image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Severe cases of Reset to their...
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... the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this feature by selecting "Disable". For best user experience and optimum performance of synchronization. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "Factory Reset" menu. Default is 1280 X 1024. OSD Warning Messages The...
... the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this feature by selecting "Disable". For best user experience and optimum performance of synchronization. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "Factory Reset" menu. Default is 1280 X 1024. OSD Warning Messages The...
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...download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your graphics driver. 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. Right-click on Dell flat panel displays. Depending on /off control to mount...
...download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your graphics driver. 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. Right-click on Dell flat panel displays. Depending on /off control to mount...
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Power/volume control 2. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for set up instructions. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for a monitor with a stand. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power indicator 3.
Power/volume control 2. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for set up instructions. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for a monitor with a stand. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power indicator 3.
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Changing the Rotation of the monitor. 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. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm.
Changing the Rotation of the monitor. 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. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm.
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... holding the left-mouse 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 performance while using , and...
... holding the left-mouse 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 performance while using , and...
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... the following steps/instructions: 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page 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 bought, please refer...
... the following steps/instructions: 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page 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 bought, please refer...
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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 used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. Use both the cables only when they 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. 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 used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. Use both the cables only when they 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. Appearance of illustration only.