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... Stand 24 Connecting Your Monitor 25 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 25 Connecting the black DP cable 25 Removing the Monitor Stand 26 Wall Mounting (Optional 27 Operating the Monitor 28 Power On the Monitor 28 Using the Front-Panel Controls 28 Front-Panel Keys 29 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 30 Accessing the Menu System 30 OSD Messages 43 Setting the Maximum Resolution 45 Using the Tilt feature 46 Troubleshooting 47 Self-Test 47 Built-in Diagnostics 48 Common Problems 49 Product-Specific Problems...
... Stand 24 Connecting Your Monitor 25 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 25 Connecting the black DP cable 25 Removing the Monitor Stand 26 Wall Mounting (Optional 27 Operating the Monitor 28 Power On the Monitor 28 Using the Front-Panel Controls 28 Front-Panel Keys 29 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 30 Accessing the Menu System 30 OSD Messages 43 Setting the Maximum Resolution 45 Using the Tilt feature 46 Troubleshooting 47 Self-Test 47 Built-in Diagnostics 48 Common Problems 49 Product-Specific Problems...
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... Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide...
... Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide...
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.... Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is enabled, Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features. The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be directly adjusted from one monitor to a particular application may be manually applied using the menu...
.... Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is enabled, Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features. The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be directly adjusted from one monitor to a particular application may be manually applied using the menu...
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...-screen support for lower resolutions. • LED backlit monitor • Tilt adjustment capability. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Software and documentation media which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. • Dell Display...
...-screen support for lower resolutions. • LED backlit monitor • Tilt adjustment capability. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Software and documentation media which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. • Dell Display...
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...-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display (OSD) Exit from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. B Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access Brightness /Contrast to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Preset Modes " Brightness / Contrast # Menu $ Exit % Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to choose from menu and sub-menus. 28 Operating the Monitor C Use the Menu key to open the on the monitor. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display Menu (OSD...
...-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display (OSD) Exit from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. B Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access Brightness /Contrast to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Preset Modes " Brightness / Contrast # Menu $ Exit % Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to choose from menu and sub-menus. 28 Operating the Monitor C Use the Menu key to open the on the monitor. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display Menu (OSD...
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... monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you are no active video input signals or attached cables. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to adjust the screen automatically. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust ...
... monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you are no active video input signals or attached cables. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to adjust the screen automatically. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust ...
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...this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor. Push to select the VGA input source. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Image Enhance Off Color Settings Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Input Color Format Allows you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Push to select...
...this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor. Push to select the VGA input source. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Image Enhance Off Color Settings Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Input Color Format Allows you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Push to select...
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... a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Press the and keys to manually adjust the color settings. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Image Enhance Multimedia Color Settings Reset Color Settings Movie Display Settings Game Energy Settings Text Menu Settings Warm Other Settings Cool Personalize Custom Color Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears...
... a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Press the and keys to manually adjust the color settings. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Image Enhance Multimedia Color Settings Reset Color Settings Movie Display Settings Game Energy Settings Text Menu Settings Warm Other Settings Cool Personalize Custom Color Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears...
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...This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or buttons to restore default display settings. 36 Operating the Monitor Select this option to Phase adjust for VGA input. If satisfactory results are only available for best image quality. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Horizontal Position 50 Auto Adjust Vertical Position 50 Input Source Sharpness 50 Color Settings Pixel Clock 50 Display Settings Phase 50 Energy Settings Reset Display Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum...
...This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or buttons to restore default display settings. 36 Operating the Monitor Select this option to Phase adjust for VGA input. If satisfactory results are only available for best image quality. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Horizontal Position 50 Auto Adjust Vertical Position 50 Input Source Sharpness 50 Color Settings Pixel Clock 50 Display Settings Phase 50 Energy Settings Reset Display Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum...
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Energy Settings Dell E1715S Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use On During Active Off During Active Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to restore default Energy Settings. Operating the Monitor 37 Select this option to save energy.
Energy Settings Dell E1715S Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use On During Active Off During Active Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to restore default Energy Settings. Operating the Monitor 37 Select this option to save energy.
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... are allowed. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20s Color Settings Lock Unlock Display Settings Reset Menu Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Language Transparency Timer Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Allows you press a key on the monitor. When Lock is locked, pressing the menu key takes you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to adjustments. Press and hold key for which the OSD remains active after you to set the time for...
... are allowed. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20s Color Settings Lock Unlock Display Settings Reset Menu Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Language Transparency Timer Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Allows you press a key on the monitor. When Lock is locked, pressing the menu key takes you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to adjustments. Press and hold key for which the OSD remains active after you to set the time for...
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...; 39 Dell E1715S The function of your computer to disable DDC/CI function? Other Settings Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Input Source Reset Other Settings Color Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize DDC/CI Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on the screen. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of adjusting display setting using PC...
...; 39 Dell E1715S The function of your computer to disable DDC/CI function? Other Settings Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Input Source Reset Other Settings Color Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize DDC/CI Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on the screen. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of adjusting display setting using PC...
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... factory preset values. 40 Operating the Monitor LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Do you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. If an image appears to continue? Dell E1715S The feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings...
... factory preset values. 40 Operating the Monitor LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Do you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. If an image appears to continue? Dell E1715S The feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings...
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..., 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Operating the Monitor 41 Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness / Contrast Input Source Reset Personalization Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" and set two shortcut keys.
..., 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Operating the Monitor 41 Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness / Contrast Input Source Reset Personalization Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" and set two shortcut keys.
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Personalization 42 Operating the Monitor Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" and set as shortcut key. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Preset Modes Input Source Reset Personalization Brightness / Contrast Color Settings Auto Adjust Display Settings Input Source Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
Personalization 42 Operating the Monitor Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" and set as shortcut key. Dell E1715S Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Preset Modes Input Source Reset Personalization Brightness / Contrast Color Settings Auto Adjust Display Settings Input Source Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1280x1024, 60Hz Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
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... VGA Cable No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in this state. 5. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Troubleshooting 47 To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove any of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode...
... VGA Cable No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in this state. 5. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Troubleshooting 47 To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove any of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode...
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...; Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Troubleshooting 49 Picture is permanently off No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Wavy picture or fine movement • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. For more information on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Experience No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
...; Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Troubleshooting 49 Picture is permanently off No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Wavy picture or fine movement • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. For more information on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Experience No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
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... video cable connector. NOTE: When using 'DP', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not Horizontal/Vertical Screen has one or Lines more information on -off is permanently off . Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke • Do not perform any or sparks troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. 50 Troubleshooting Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD...
... video cable connector. NOTE: When using 'DP', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not Horizontal/Vertical Screen has one or Lines more information on -off is permanently off . Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke • Do not perform any or sparks troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. 50 Troubleshooting Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD...
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... DP mode, the Auto Adjust function is white. The picture cannot fill • Run the built-in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key or "Menu" key, the on the monitor. Ensure light is not available. 52 Troubleshooting Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does...
... DP mode, the Auto Adjust function is white. The picture cannot fill • Run the built-in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key or "Menu" key, the on the monitor. Ensure light is not available. 52 Troubleshooting Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does...
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... updated driver (for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280 x 1024, please contact Dell to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Go to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution...
... updated driver (for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280 x 1024, please contact Dell to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Go to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution...