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...; All rights reserved. has determined that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 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...
...; All rights reserved. has determined that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 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...
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... characteristics of the image being displayed. 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...
... characteristics of the image being displayed. 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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...: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to the incoming video signal. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is... on and fully functional. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/...
...: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to the incoming video signal. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is... on and fully functional. Power Button and Indicator Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/...
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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 ... the OSD menu. Push MENU to select the desired parameter. 5. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting options. Push the - As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31...
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 ... the OSD menu. Push MENU to select the desired parameter. 5. Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between the setting options. Push the - As you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31...
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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 function optimizes the display settings for your configuration. NOTE:When using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image.... Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. These settings are not obtained using Auto Adjustment, you to more closely adjust your monitor to your monitor on the monitor screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur ...
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 function optimizes the display settings for your configuration. NOTE:When using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image.... Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. These settings are not obtained using Auto Adjustment, you to more closely adjust your monitor to your monitor on the monitor screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur ...
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... the OSD, including the location, the amount of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation 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 also the "sRGB" standard default color space. and + buttons, and move OSD to...
... the OSD, including the location, the amount of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation 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 also the "sRGB" standard default color space. and + buttons, and move OSD to...
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...OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to 60 seconds. 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. Adjust according to ...Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to have the OSD display in use. Language Select to adjustments. Use the - When Yes (+) ...
...OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to 60 seconds. 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. Adjust according to ...Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to have the OSD display in use. Language Select to adjustments. Use the - When Yes (+) ...
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Change the Red, Green, and Blue settings back to original factory settings. IR - Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. All settings - Severe cases of the OSD does ...4:48:31 PM] DDC/CI - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Position settings only - Change all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast and OSD hold time to terminate LCD Conditioning at any OSD options. The language of image...
Change the Red, Green, and Blue settings back to original factory settings. IR - Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. All settings - Severe cases of the OSD does ...4:48:31 PM] DDC/CI - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Position settings only - Change all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast and OSD hold time to terminate LCD Conditioning at any OSD options. The language of image...
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...X 1024 as an option, you may need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is not synchronizing with the computer. Right-click on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you... your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Click OK. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on Dell flat panel displays. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. Depending on the desktop ...
...X 1024 as an option, you may need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is not synchronizing with the computer. Right-click on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you... your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Click OK. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on Dell flat panel displays. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. Depending on the desktop ...
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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. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for a monitor with a stand. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power indicator 3. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power/volume control 2.
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. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for a monitor with a stand. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle. Power indicator 3. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power/volume control 2.
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... click Properties. 2. Click OK. 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 provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet...
... click Properties. 2. Click OK. 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 provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet...
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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. Appearance of illustration only. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. 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. Appearance of illustration only. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. 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]
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Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Plug the power cables for your monitor and computer (see Connecting Your Monitor), use the cable management slot to your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to organize all cables as shown above. Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1.
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Plug the power cables for your monitor and computer (see Connecting Your Monitor), use the cable management slot to your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to organize all cables as shown above. Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1.
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Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the Soundbar into place. 3. Connect the Soundbar with any device other than the Dell Soundbar Removing ...the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the stand removal button, and then remove the stand. CAUTION: Do not use with the DC power connector. 4. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into the computer's audio output ...
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the Soundbar into place. 3. Connect the Soundbar with any device other than the Dell Soundbar Removing ...the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the stand removal button, and then remove the stand. CAUTION: Do not use with the DC power connector. 4. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into the computer's audio output ...
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... screen is clean (no dust particles on the monitor. Turn off your computer and the monitor. 2. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of computer. 3. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your video controller and ... in diagnostics: 1. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your monitor screen remains blank after you are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the built-...
... screen is clean (no dust particles on the monitor. Turn off your computer and the monitor. 2. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of computer. 3. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your video controller and ... in diagnostics: 1. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your monitor screen remains blank after you are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the built-...
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... via the Input Source Select button. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 4. Carefully inspect the screen for any abnormalities. 7. The test ...natural defect that the power outlet is functioning properly using any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is selected via OSD. Adjust the Phase and ... Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not...
... via the Input Source Select button. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 4. Carefully inspect the screen for any abnormalities. 7. The test ...natural defect that the power outlet is functioning properly using any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is selected via OSD. Adjust the Phase and ... Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not...
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...seated properly. Possible Solutions Check that the video cable connecting the monitor to your monitor is not good Do not perform any key on Check the signal source. Set all . Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn ... and is plugged in self-test mode. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the screen Use the Power Management feature to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to a higher volume setting. Change the color to "User Preset...
...seated properly. Possible Solutions Check that the video cable connecting the monitor to your monitor is not good Do not perform any key on Check the signal source. Set all . Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn ... and is plugged in self-test mode. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the screen Use the Power Management feature to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to a higher volume setting. Change the color to "User Preset...
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... audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is too low Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one... the audio line-in plug. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a lower volume setting. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Set all Windows volume controls to Contents...
... audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is too low Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one... the audio line-in plug. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a lower volume setting. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Set all Windows volume controls to Contents...
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... label 6 Stand removal button 7 Cable management slot Side View Description/Use Use to contact Dell for technical support. Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Lists the regulatory approvals. Help organize cables by placing them through the slot. Press to help secure your monitor. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description Video input select OSD...
... label 6 Stand removal button 7 Cable management slot Side View Description/Use Use to contact Dell for technical support. Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Lists the regulatory approvals. Help organize cables by placing them through the slot. Press to help secure your monitor. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description Video input select OSD...
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... in use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15-pin Side of the monitor. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor...
... in use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15-pin Side of the monitor. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor...