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... Rev. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are not followed. is a registered trademark of 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 information that this product...
... Rev. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. Microsoft and Windows are not followed. is a registered trademark of 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 information that this product...
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NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. 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 Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] Back to 1280x1024...
NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. 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 Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] Back to 1280x1024...
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...Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. Select Advanced. 4. Back 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...example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. NVIDIA, ATI, ...
...Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again. Select Advanced. 4. Back 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...example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] NOTE: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. NVIDIA, ATI, ...
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... connected to one display to two PCs, if using screen savers, best to set both to your monitor. 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...
... connected to one display to two PCs, if using screen savers, best to set both to your monitor. 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...
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...Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. See .../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Use the power button to turn the monitor on -screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. The green light indicates the monitor is used to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Down (-) and Up (+) Use this button to...
...Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. See .../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Use the power button to turn the monitor on -screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. The green light indicates the monitor is used to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Down (-) and Up (+) Use this button to...
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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 another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital (DVI) Input or...
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 another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital (DVI) Input or...
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... for a complete list of the backlight. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. button to make your changes. 6. and + button to increase luminance and push the ...100). button to exit the Main menu. Push the + button to enter the slide bar and then use the - 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. Push the - Push ...
... for a complete list of the backlight. and + buttons, according to the indicators on the monitor screen. Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. button to make your changes. 6. and + button to increase luminance and push the ...100). button to exit the Main menu. Push the + button to enter the slide bar and then use the - 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. Push the - Push ...
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...area. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on the monitor screen. Select to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100) If satisfactory results are accessed through the main.... The following dialog appears on the screen. and + buttons to activate automatic setup and adjustment. 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 ...
...area. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on the monitor screen. Select to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100) If satisfactory results are accessed through the main.... The following dialog appears on the screen. and + buttons to activate automatic setup and adjustment. 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 ...
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... obtain a redder tint. User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to the left and right. This setting is not available. 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. To adjust the vertical position...
... obtain a redder tint. User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to the left and right. This setting is not available. 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. To adjust the vertical position...
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... the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button. and + buttons to adjust the slider in use. 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. NOTE: When the OSD is...length of 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese). Use the - Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to 60 seconds. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise.
... the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button. and + buttons to adjust the slider in use. 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. NOTE: When the OSD is...length of 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese). Use the - Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock: Controls user access to 60 seconds. NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise.
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It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. enables audio No - Yes - disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. You can select to have the audio on the computer. 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 Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the factory preset values.
It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. enables audio No - Yes - disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. You can select to have the audio on the computer. 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 Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the factory preset values.
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... only when you experience a problem with image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - All settings - Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to terminate LCD Conditioning at any OSD options. Severe cases of the OSD does not change...
... only when you experience a problem with image retention. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - All settings - Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to terminate LCD Conditioning at any OSD options. Severe cases of the OSD does not change...
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...Select "Yes" disable DDC/CI and return to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc) via software applications on your monitor, keep this feature by this monitor. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that...-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. or file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC...
...Select "Yes" disable DDC/CI and return to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc) via software applications on your monitor, keep this feature by this monitor. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that...-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. or file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC...
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... as an option, you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to update your graphics card. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on the desktop and select Properties. 2. 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. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. Right-click on /off control to support.dell.com, enter your ...
... as an option, you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to update your graphics card. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on the desktop and select Properties. 2. 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. This could also indicate that the monitor is blank. Right-click on /off control to support.dell.com, enter your ...
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Power/volume control 2. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for a monitor with a stand. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for set up instructions. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for the most comfortable viewing angle. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1.
Power/volume control 2. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for a monitor with a stand. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for set up instructions. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for the most comfortable viewing angle. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1.
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Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Changing the Rotation of the monitor. 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.
Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Changing the Rotation of the monitor. 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]
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... 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...may need to update your graphics driver. Click OK. If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option, you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using ...
... 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...may need to update your graphics driver. Click OK. If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option, you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using ...
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...connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Turn off your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. NOTE...780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is ...
...connect both file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Turn off your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. NOTE...780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is ...
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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. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Appearance of illustration only.
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. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Appearance of illustration only.