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... Incorporated, which may be registered in trademarks and trade names other than its own. VESA is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in certain jurisdictions. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document ... rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is strictly ...
... Incorporated, which may be registered in trademarks and trade names other than its own. VESA is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in certain jurisdictions. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document ... rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is strictly ...
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Troubleshooting provides tips and solutions for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. Appendix provides additional documentation that helps you make better use the display. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or... notational conventions used as follows: Introduction gives an overview of text may be accompanied by regulatory authority. Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by an icon and printed in bold ...
Troubleshooting provides tips and solutions for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. Appendix provides additional documentation that helps you make better use the display. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or... notational conventions used as follows: Introduction gives an overview of text may be accompanied by regulatory authority. Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by an icon and printed in bold ...
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... View Back View Bottom View Side View Back to large corporate environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet... display and its components. The Dell E173FP was designed to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Graphics The following links...
... View Back View Bottom View Side View Back to large corporate environments. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet... display and its components. The Dell E173FP was designed to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Graphics The following links...
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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
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... performing the following steps: 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. See Specifications for the monitor to use the previous procedure, check your monitor is 1280x1024 @ 60Hz. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your...
... performing the following steps: 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. See Specifications for the monitor to use the previous procedure, check your monitor is 1280x1024 @ 60Hz. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your...
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...Back to 76 Hz (automatic) 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) ...Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio LCD...
...Back to 76 Hz (automatic) 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) ...Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen type Screen dimensions Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio LCD...
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... your purchase of Product and the Product ship-to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. Back to location, you are estimates only. Dell may revise and discontinue Product at the time of purchase. You are bound to your return...
... your purchase of Product and the Product ship-to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. Back to location, you are estimates only. Dell may revise and discontinue Product at the time of purchase. You are bound to your return...
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.... Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; IBM is strictly forbidden. is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to either the entitles...
.... Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; IBM is strictly forbidden. is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to either the entitles...
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Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide A Menu button B Brightness / Contrast Hotkey and - Product appearance may vary. button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide A Menu button B Brightness / Contrast Hotkey and - Product appearance may vary. button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Back View: E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide a Power Cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle b Kensington Lock Slot c Regulatory Label d VESA mounting holes, 100mm (Behind attached base plate) e Barcoded serial number label f 15-pin D-sub signal cable (Used for analog video and is detachable) g Mounting Location for Optional Sound Bar h Cable Holder NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Back View: E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide a Power Cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle b Kensington Lock Slot c Regulatory Label d VESA mounting holes, 100mm (Behind attached base plate) e Barcoded serial number label f 15-pin D-sub signal cable (Used for analog video and is detachable) g Mounting Location for Optional Sound Bar h Cable Holder NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary.
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Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Back to Contents Page Product appearance may vary.
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Back to Contents Page Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Tilt Base With the Tilt base, you can tilt the display for illustration only. Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Back to Contents Page Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Tilt Base With the Tilt base, you can tilt the display for illustration only. Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page NOTE: The graphic is for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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... of 50/60 Hz. Turn off your electricity supplier. 5. Be sure that your display to Contents Page Turn on the back of the Monitor and the Computer 1. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the Back of the display....your computer. (The graphic is for your local power is complete. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on the back of your computer and your display...
... of 50/60 Hz. Turn off your electricity supplier. 5. Be sure that your display to Contents Page Turn on the back of the Monitor and the Computer 1. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the Back of the display....your computer. (The graphic is for your local power is complete. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on the back of your computer and your display...
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..., a green LED for illustration only. Power Indicator b. Graphics a. Attach Mechanism c. Soundbar Attachment to Monitor Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics • Soundbar Attachment to Monitor • Specification • Troubleshooting Overview The Dell™ Soundbar is for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.
..., a green LED for illustration only. Power Indicator b. Graphics a. Attach Mechanism c. Soundbar Attachment to Monitor Product appearance may vary. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics • Soundbar Attachment to Monitor • Specification • Troubleshooting Overview The Dell™ Soundbar is for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.
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...how to position the display: Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or dusty environment. Back to Contents Page Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following temperature and humidity ranges. Also do... not allow water or other liquids to spill on the liquid crystal of the display. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature...
...how to position the display: Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or dusty environment. Back to Contents Page Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following temperature and humidity ranges. Also do... not allow water or other liquids to spill on the liquid crystal of the display. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature...
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To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with care. particularly the darker colored ones. It is restricted to clean the cabinet. Darker color plastics may appear on plastics; To clean your Midnight Gray display with water. User maintenance is best to...plastic or near bezel edge. If you observe this, simply wipe it from the electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Maintenance: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: To avoid risk of any kind. Handle your Midnight Gray display cabinet, avoid using detergent of electric shock...
To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with care. particularly the darker colored ones. It is restricted to clean the cabinet. Darker color plastics may appear on plastics; To clean your Midnight Gray display with water. User maintenance is best to...plastic or near bezel edge. If you observe this, simply wipe it from the electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Maintenance: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: To avoid risk of any kind. Handle your Midnight Gray display cabinet, avoid using detergent of electric shock...
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... the Start button, point to Contents Page Back to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel window, and then click the Settings tab. 3. Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows®...
... the Start button, point to Contents Page Back to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel window, and then click the Settings tab. 3. Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows®...
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.... B Use this button to the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' control menu. C - After using 'Auto Adjustment', you can further tune your monitor by pressing and holding either + or button. Brightness/Contrast Hot Key B Use these buttons to adjust the controls, an on-screen display (OSD...OSD. The following dialog will not occur if you use these buttons to exit the OSD. Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions • OSD Warning ...
.... B Use this button to the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' control menu. C - After using 'Auto Adjustment', you can further tune your monitor by pressing and holding either + or button. Brightness/Contrast Hot Key B Use these buttons to adjust the controls, an on-screen display (OSD...OSD. The following dialog will not occur if you use these buttons to exit the OSD. Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions • OSD Warning ...