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.... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks 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...
.... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks 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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... the drivers for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your Graphics Adapter..., attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] NOTE...
... the drivers for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your Graphics Adapter..., attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] NOTE...
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.... 2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the ...supplier from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Select the Settings tab. 3. 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 the graphics card provider website for ...
.... 2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the ...supplier from the description at the top of 1280x1024 . Select the Settings tab. 3. 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 the graphics card provider website for ...
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...-test Feature Check' dialog appears on the front of the monitor to adjust 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...
...-test Feature Check' dialog appears on the front of the monitor to adjust 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...
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... and off. After using Auto Adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. Use the power button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. See Using the OSD...
... and off. After using Auto Adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or The Menu button is on and fully functional. Use the power button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. See Using the OSD...
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... settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input 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 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 ...
... settings and then wait for Digital (DVI) Input 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 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 ...
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.../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the + button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). 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. Icon Menu and Submenus Exit ...5. and + buttons to move from one icon to another option or push the MENU button two or three times to the indicators on the monitor screen. and + buttons, according to exit from the OSD menu. and + button to exit the Main menu. Push - Brightness/ Contrast Brightness...
.../P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Push the + button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). 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. Icon Menu and Submenus Exit ...5. and + buttons to move from one icon to another option or push the MENU button two or three times to the indicators on the monitor screen. and + buttons, according to exit from the OSD menu. and + button to exit the Main menu. Push - Brightness/ Contrast Brightness...
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...or Vertical settings, no changes occur to center the display image on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to your selection. Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. Pixel Clock... Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. 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 Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the ...
...or Vertical settings, no changes occur to center the display image on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to your selection. Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is not available. Pixel Clock... Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. 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 Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the ...
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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. This color setting is selected to ...
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. This color setting is selected to ...
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... the OSD display in 5 second increments, from 5 to adjustments. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. 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. Use the - All buttons are allowed. Adjusting...
... the OSD display in 5 second increments, from 5 to adjustments. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. 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. Use the - All buttons are allowed. Adjusting...
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NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. enables audio No - It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to the factory preset values. Yes - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to have the audio on the computer.
NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is in power saving mode. enables audio No - It has no effect on any software running on or off when the monitor is not available. You can select to the factory preset values. Yes - Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Audio (optional) NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] disables audio (default) Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to have the audio on the computer.
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... time to original factory 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 time. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the...
... time to original factory 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 time. Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Exit - Color settings only - Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the...
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...48:31 PM] You can disable this monitor. Warning message time-out in 20 sec. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this feature by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data... Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "Factory Reset" menu. OSD Warning Messages The following warning messages may appear on -screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. ...
...48:31 PM] You can disable this monitor. Warning message time-out in 20 sec. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this feature by selecting "Disable". Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DDC/CI (Display Data... Channel/Command Interface) allows you to "Factory Reset" menu. OSD Warning Messages The following warning messages may appear on -screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. ...
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... to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. 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. Set the screen... resolution to your graphics card. Depending on /off control to support.dell.com, enter your graphics driver. Go to 1280 X 1024. ...
... to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. 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. Set the screen... resolution to your graphics card. Depending on /off control to support.dell.com, enter your graphics driver. Go to 1280 X 1024. ...
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Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Power/volume control 2. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is applicable for set up instructions. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Power indicator 3. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for a monitor with a stand. Power/volume control 2. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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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. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm.
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. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to 130mm.
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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]
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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... resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Select the Settings tab. 3. Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following... with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. 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 pixels by pressing and holding ...
... resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card. Select the Settings tab. 3. Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following... with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. 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 pixels by pressing and holding ...
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... the safety instructions. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand 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 detached when the...
... the safety instructions. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand 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 detached when the...
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Use both the cables only when they are used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. 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 connected to complete your monitor setup: file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] 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 used for the purpose of the the computer may vary. 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 connected to complete your monitor setup: file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Appearance of illustration only. Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer.