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Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor specifications Caring for your computer. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon and ...potential damage to avoid the problem. has determined that helps you how to hardware or loss of the U.S. Only) CAUTION: Safety Instruction Contacting Dell Your Monitor Set-up Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION...
Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor specifications Caring for your computer. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon and ...potential damage to avoid the problem. has determined that helps you how to hardware or loss of the U.S. Only) CAUTION: Safety Instruction Contacting Dell Your Monitor Set-up Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. CAUTION...
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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications Caring for your Monitor Front View 1 Menu selection button 2 Brightness Contrast / Down(-) button 3 Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button 4 Power button On/Off button with indicator Back View
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications Caring for your Monitor Front View 1 Menu selection button 2 Brightness Contrast / Down(-) button 3 Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button 4 Power button On/Off button with indicator Back View
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behind attached stand) - Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 3 Barcode serial number label - List the regulatory approvals. 5 Stand removal button - Refer to this label if you need to mount monitor. 7 Cable holder - Use to contact Dell for technical support. 4 Regulatory rating label - 1 Security lock slot - Side View Help organize cables by passing them through the holder. Press to secure your monitor. 2 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets - Attach a lock to release the stand. 6 VESA mounting holes ( 100mm -
behind attached stand) - Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 3 Barcode serial number label - List the regulatory approvals. 5 Stand removal button - Refer to this label if you need to mount monitor. 7 Cable holder - Use to contact Dell for technical support. 4 Regulatory rating label - 1 Security lock slot - Side View Help organize cables by passing them through the holder. Press to secure your monitor. 2 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets - Attach a lock to release the stand. 6 VESA mounting holes ( 100mm -
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TFT LCD 19 inches (19-inch diagonal viewable image size) 376.3 mm (14.8 inches) 301.1 mm (11.8 ... at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VGA, 720 x 400 VGA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 ...(Max.) 120V: 40A (Max.) 240V: 80A (Max.) D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, blue connector, attached to the monitor Monitor Specifications General Model number Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast...
TFT LCD 19 inches (19-inch diagonal viewable image size) 376.3 mm (14.8 inches) 301.1 mm (11.8 ... at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VGA, 720 x 400 VGA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 ...(Max.) 120V: 40A (Max.) 240V: 80A (Max.) D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, blue connector, attached to the monitor Monitor Specifications General Model number Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast...
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Dimensions (with stand): Height Width Depth Weight Monitor (Stand and Head) Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode) Weight with packaging 401.3 mm (15.8 inches) 412.7 mm (16.2 inches)
Dimensions (with stand): Height Width Depth Weight Monitor (Stand and Head) Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode) Weight with packaging 401.3 mm (15.8 inches) 412.7 mm (16.2 inches)
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...compressed air. Back to clean the plastics. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet. Caring for the antistatic coating. l To clean your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instruction before cleaning the monitor. The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector: Pin ... Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with...
...compressed air. Back to clean the plastics. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet. Caring for the antistatic coating. l To clean your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instruction before cleaning the monitor. The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector: Pin ... Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with...
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... create the danger of the FCC Rules. l Plug the system into the LCD monitor. NOTE: This monitor does not need or have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of Dell Inc. l Do not subject the LCD monitor to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide FCC Notice (U.S. Only a qualified technician should not be determined...
... create the danger of the FCC Rules. l Plug the system into the LCD monitor. NOTE: This monitor does not need or have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of Dell Inc. l Do not subject the LCD monitor to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide FCC Notice (U.S. Only a qualified technician should not be determined...
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...call will be left unused for XPS portable computers, you can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to local, state or federal laws. If you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which... are any service is specific for an extended period of according to unplug the monitor first. The back cover should only be routed appropriately. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in...
...call will be left unused for XPS portable computers, you can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to local, state or federal laws. If you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which... are any service is specific for an extended period of according to unplug the monitor first. The back cover should only be routed appropriately. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in...
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... Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Sales Home and Small Business Sales Corporate/Public Sector Sales Customer Care Home and Small...800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) toll-free: 1-877-702-4360 0800-100-4752 Your Monitor Set-up Guide To view PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf), click the document title. To save the files. To view a PDF ...
... Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 U.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Sales Home and Small Business Sales Corporate/Public Sector Sales Customer Care Home and Small...800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) toll-free: 1-877-702-4360 0800-100-4752 Your Monitor Set-up Guide To view PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf), click the document title. To save the files. To view a PDF ...
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...buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows their numeric values as they change. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting. Your monitor is used to open the on-screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 ... of the image being displayed. Back to Contents Page Using the OSD Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this button for ...
...buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows their numeric values as they change. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting. Your monitor is used to open the on-screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 ... of the image being displayed. Back to Contents Page Using the OSD Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this button for ...
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...video input signals, or attached cables. "+" increase the 'contrast' "-" decrease the 'contrast' Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1. D The green LED indicates the monitor is necessary. With the menu off . Adjust 'Brightness' first, then adjust 'Contrast' only if further adjustment is on screen as the...will appear on and off , press the 'MENU' button to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. NOTE: You can further tune your monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD. The following dialog will appear on and fully functional.
...video input signals, or attached cables. "+" increase the 'contrast' "-" decrease the 'contrast' Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1. D The green LED indicates the monitor is necessary. With the menu off . Adjust 'Brightness' first, then adjust 'Contrast' only if further adjustment is on screen as the...will appear on and off , press the 'MENU' button to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. NOTE: You can further tune your monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD. The following dialog will appear on and fully functional.
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... produce the best image for your configuration; this function can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the 'Auto Adjustment' function will optimize the display settings for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu Name and Submenus Description EXIT This is '100' (+). Positioning: 'Positioning'... ~ Maximum: 100 A Function icons D Sub-Menu name B Main Menu E Resolution C Menu icon 2. As you to more closely adjust your monitor to the size of functions (sub-menus) represented by selecting Image Settings. Press -/+ to select the desired parameter, press menu to move from one ...
... produce the best image for your configuration; this function can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the 'Auto Adjustment' function will optimize the display settings for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu Name and Submenus Description EXIT This is '100' (+). Positioning: 'Positioning'... ~ Maximum: 100 A Function icons D Sub-Menu name B Main Menu E Resolution C Menu icon 2. As you to more closely adjust your monitor to the size of functions (sub-menus) represented by selecting Image Settings. Press -/+ to select the desired parameter, press menu to move from one ...
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... you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any software running on entry. Select 'No'(-) to unlock and allow user access to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance, etc.) via software applications on screen.Then user can disable this... you to all user adjustable settings are reset at one of the OSD. Exit is locked, pressing the 'Menu' button will appear on your monitor, keep this feature by selecting "Disable". For best user experience and optimum performance of functions.
... you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any software running on entry. Select 'No'(-) to unlock and allow user access to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance, etc.) via software applications on screen.Then user can disable this... you to all user adjustable settings are reset at one of the OSD. Exit is locked, pressing the 'Menu' button will appear on your monitor, keep this feature by selecting "Disable". For best user experience and optimum performance of functions.
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...addressable by selecting "Disable". DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance, etc.) via software applications on your monitor, keep this feature enabled. To return to the previous function settings, you use . Either the signal...adjust may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync. Recommended mode is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays. NOTE: The floating 'Dell - Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz. For ...
...addressable by selecting "Disable". DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance, etc.) via software applications on your monitor, keep this feature enabled. To return to the previous function settings, you use . Either the signal...adjust may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync. Recommended mode is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays. NOTE: The floating 'Dell - Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz. For ...
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... NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. Power indicator 3. Connect the Soundbar with any device other than Dell Soundbar. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs ...along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2. Back to the left until it snaps into place...
... NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. Power indicator 3. Connect the Soundbar with any device other than Dell Soundbar. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs ...along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2. Back to the left until it snaps into place...
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... dead POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l Check connection integrity at both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you to Contents Page Product Specific Problems Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems CAUTION: Before you might encounter. Self-Test Feature Check' dialog box should appear...
... dead POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l Check connection integrity at both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you to Contents Page Product Specific Problems Dell™ SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems CAUTION: Before you might encounter. Self-Test Feature Check' dialog box should appear...
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...l Do not perform any key on the keyboard on the screen The monitor will appear. Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Sync Problems LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered... correctly Screen has one or more lines Screen is scrambled or appears torn LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off Missing Color Picture missing color Wrong Color Picture color ...
...l Do not perform any key on the keyboard on the screen The monitor will appear. Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Sync Problems LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered... correctly Screen has one or more lines Screen is scrambled or appears torn LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off Missing Color Picture missing color Wrong Color Picture color ...
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Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand DellT SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is...
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand DellT SE197FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is...
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Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Removing the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a clean surface. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the LCD removal button, and then remove the stand. Back to Contents Page
Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Removing the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a clean surface. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the LCD removal button, and then remove the stand. Back to Contents Page