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... are trademarks of the U.S. has determined that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. 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...
... are trademarks of the U.S. has determined that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. 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...
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...:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. 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...
...:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. 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...
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...drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Select Advanced. 4. Select the Settings tab. 3. Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter ...at the top of 1280x1024 . NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. 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. ...
...drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Please refer to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Select Advanced. 4. Select the Settings tab. 3. Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter ...at the top of 1280x1024 . NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. 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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... as long as they change. 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...
... as long as they change. 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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... self-adjust to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. An amber light indicates power save mode. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. Use the power button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Down (-)...Pixel Clock (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. The following dialog appears on and off. The green light indicates the monitor is used to activate automatic setup and adjustment. See Using the OSD Menu. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) ...
... self-adjust to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. An amber light indicates power save mode. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. Use the power button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Down (-)...Pixel Clock (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. The following dialog appears on and off. The green light indicates the monitor is used to activate automatic setup and adjustment. See Using the OSD Menu. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) ...
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... (DVI) Input or Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Push the MENU button to open the...saved if you change the settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input 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 Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to disappear.
... (DVI) Input or Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for the OSD menu to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Push the MENU button to open the...saved if you change the settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input 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 Accessing the Menu System NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to disappear.
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... decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). 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 or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. button to ... + button to increase luminance and push the - Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting options. Push MENU to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push the ...
... decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). 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 or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. button to ... + button to increase luminance and push the - Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting options. Push MENU to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push the ...
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... Phase NOTE: This function may change the width of the viewing area. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on the monitor screen. These settings are not obtained using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. ...your selection. Image settings: The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you can further tune your monitor by selecting Image Settings. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on startup, the Auto Adjustment...
... Phase NOTE: This function may change the width of the viewing area. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on the monitor screen. These settings are not obtained using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. ...your selection. Image settings: The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you can further tune your monitor by selecting Image Settings. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on startup, the Auto Adjustment...
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..., the amount of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in areas of white. 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 amount of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in areas of white. 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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... Lock: Controls user access to 60 seconds. Use the - and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to adjustments. 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. OSD Rotation: OSD Lock Rotates the OSD...
... Lock: Controls user access to 60 seconds. Use the - and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to adjustments. 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. OSD Rotation: OSD Lock Rotates the OSD...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. enables audio No - Yes - NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to have the audio on the computer. It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. enables audio No - Yes - NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to have the audio on the computer. It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values.
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... image retention. Enable the DDC/CI control function. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to Factory Settings menu without resetting any button on the monitor to the factory defaults. The language of image retention are known...
... image retention. Enable the DDC/CI control function. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to Factory Settings menu without resetting any button on the monitor to the factory defaults. The language of image retention are known...
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... message box as below. OSD Warning Messages The following warning messages may appear on -screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that it is out of your PC. or... Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that the monitor is receiving from the computer. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "...
... message box as below. OSD Warning Messages The following warning messages may appear on -screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that it is out of your PC. or... Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that the monitor is receiving from the computer. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "...
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..., and two audio headset jacks. This could also indicate that the monitor is a stereo two channel system adaptable to the support site for the monitor: 1. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is not synchronizing with the computer. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the...
..., and two audio headset jacks. This could also indicate that the monitor is a stereo two channel system adaptable to the support site for the monitor: 1. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is not synchronizing with the computer. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power/volume control 2. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power/volume control 2. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3.
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Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 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. 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.
Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 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. 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.
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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]
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... to 1280x1024 pixels by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1280x1024. 4. 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...
... to 1280x1024 pixels by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1280x1024. 4. 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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... on it. 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Turn off your monitor 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... to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. To connect your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Do not connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex...
... on it. 1. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Turn off your monitor 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... to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. To connect your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Do not connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex...
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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] 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. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Appearance of illustration only.
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] 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. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Appearance of illustration only.