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.../P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 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...
.../P190Sc January 2010 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 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...
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...; portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/... 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.
...; portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/... 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.
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...com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Please refer to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact the manufacturer of your graphics controller supplier from the ...description at the top of 1280x1024 . Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to ...
...com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Please refer to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact the manufacturer of your graphics controller supplier from the ...description at the top of 1280x1024 . Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to ...
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..., if using screen savers, best to set both VGA and DVI cables are 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...
..., if using screen savers, best to set both VGA and DVI cables are 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...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you can further tune your monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables....button 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 activate automatic setup and adjustment. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S...
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you can further tune your monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables....button 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 activate automatic setup and adjustment. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S...
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.../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the MENU button to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. 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 open the OSD menu and...
.../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the MENU button to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. 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 open the OSD menu and...
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...MENU to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting ... to enter the slide bar and then use the - See the table below for a complete list of the backlight. 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. and + button to...
...MENU to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting ... to enter the slide bar and then use the - See the table below for a complete list of the backlight. 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. and + button to...
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... activate automatic setup and adjustment. Select to your selection. 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 make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100) If satisfactory results...
... activate automatic setup and adjustment. Select to your selection. 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 make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100) If satisfactory results...
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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. Color Settings Color Settings adjusts ...
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. Color Settings Color Settings adjusts ...
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...increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] and + buttons 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. Adjusting the hold time, sets the... use. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except the menu button. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to adjust the slider in one of time the OSD remains active after the last time you...
...increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] and + buttons 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. Adjusting the hold time, sets the... use. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except the menu button. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to adjust the slider in one of time the OSD remains active after the last time you...
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It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to have the audio on the computer. Yes - 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 monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected 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 -
It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to have the audio on the computer. Yes - 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 monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected 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 -
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... the DDC/CI control function. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - The language of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor to help reduce minor cases of Reset...
... the DDC/CI control function. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - The language of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor to help reduce minor cases of Reset...
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... Warning message box as below. You can disable this feature by this feature enabled. 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 "Factory Reset" menu. Select "Yes...
... Warning message box as below. You can disable this feature by this feature enabled. 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 "Factory Reset" menu. Select "Yes...
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... Resolution To set the maximum resolution for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. Go to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for the monitor: 1. 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.
... Resolution To set the maximum resolution for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. Go to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for the monitor: 1. 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.
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When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. Power/volume control 2. 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 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. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power indicator 3.
When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. Power/volume control 2. 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 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. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power indicator 3.
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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. 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]
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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... display resolution 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 follow the...
... display resolution 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 follow the...
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... upper part of the stand to the corresponding video port on the back of the monitor. 2. Turn off your computer. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Remove the monitor cover and place the monitor on the back of your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connecting the...
... upper part of the stand to the corresponding video port on the back of the monitor. 2. Turn off your computer. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Remove the monitor cover and place the monitor on the back of your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connecting the...
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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. 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]