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...helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Model S1709Wc April 2008 Rev. All rights reserved. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used... STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
...helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Model S1709Wc April 2008 Rev. All rights reserved. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used... STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
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... or media may not ship with all the items. Contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Monitor with stand Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor comes with your monitor. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not...
... or media may not ship with all the items. Contact Dell™ if anything is missing. Monitor with stand Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor comes with your monitor. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not...
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Auto adjust/Down button 4. Enter button 5. Brightness and Contrast/Up button 3. OSD menu button 2. ■ Dell S1709W has a 17-inch (431.8 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. ■ Tilt capability. ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by...
Auto adjust/Down button 4. Enter button 5. Brightness and Contrast/Up button 3. OSD menu button 2. ■ Dell S1709W has a 17-inch (431.8 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. ■ Tilt capability. ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by...
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... monitor using a VGA cable. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of this automatic power saving feature: VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off mode, the following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor is referred to as Power Save Mode. Zero power consumption in Active-off Horizontal Sync...
... monitor using a VGA cable. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of this automatic power saving feature: VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off mode, the following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor is referred to as Power Save Mode. Zero power consumption in Active-off Horizontal Sync...
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.... Most monitor installations are automatic. TFT LCD 17 inches (17-inch wide viewable image size) 367.2mm (14.5 inches) 229.5mm (9.04 inches) Pixel pitch Viewing angle: l Horizontal l Vertical 0.255mm 160° typical 150° typical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Gamut 250 CD/m ²(typical) 600 to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Flat Panel Specifications Model number Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area: l Horizontal l Vertical Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Active...
.... Most monitor installations are automatic. TFT LCD 17 inches (17-inch wide viewable image size) 367.2mm (14.5 inches) 229.5mm (9.04 inches) Pixel pitch Viewing angle: l Horizontal l Vertical 0.255mm 160° typical 150° typical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Gamut 250 CD/m ²(typical) 600 to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Flat Panel Specifications Model number Screen type Screen dimensions Preset display area: l Horizontal l Vertical Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Active...
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...: Model Number Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions: (with stand) l Height l Width l Depth Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to the monitor 13.52 inches (343.10 mm) 16.35 inches...
...: Model Number Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions: (with stand) l Height l Width l Depth Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to the monitor 13.52 inches (343.10 mm) 16.35 inches...
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... Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900 again. Select Advanced. 4. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of 1440x900. Back to 1440x900, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution...
... Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900 again. Select Advanced. 4. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of 1440x900. Back to 1440x900, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution...
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... front panel buttons: Front panel Button A Description Use the Menu button to open and exit the on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The following dialog appears on -screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using...
... front panel buttons: Front panel Button A Description Use the Menu button to open and exit the on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The following dialog appears on -screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using...
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... A white power light indicates that the monitor is highlighted. Using the OSD Menu NOTE: If you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Ù Ú 2. Press and button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness & Contrast Description Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Depending upon the selected input, the following dialog boxes scroll continually on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Press...
... A white power light indicates that the monitor is highlighted. Using the OSD Menu NOTE: If you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Ù Ú 2. Press and button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness & Contrast Description Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Depending upon the selected input, the following dialog boxes scroll continually on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Press...
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... VGA or if the DVD color output setting is connected to the input signal. Mode Selection Preset Modes NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for your particular setup. Color Settings : Input Color Format NOTE:In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for use with your configuration. Use the Color Settings menu to set the display mode to Graphics or Video according to a PC or a DVD using a VGA cable...
... VGA or if the DVD color output setting is connected to the input signal. Mode Selection Preset Modes NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for your particular setup. Color Settings : Input Color Format NOTE:In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for use with your configuration. Use the Color Settings menu to set the display mode to Graphics or Video according to a PC or a DVD using a VGA cable...
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... the image. Use the Horizontal Position function to utilize the flat panel's native color format. In the Video mode, you to your computer. l Multimedia: suitable for playing games on the screen. This setting is also the sRGB standard default color space. Use the and buttons to make adjustments from 0 to make the adjustments (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). NOTE: This function may change the width of 6500K colors. l Reset Color Settings: allows you want to restore the default (factory) Color settings...
... the image. Use the Horizontal Position function to utilize the flat panel's native color format. In the Video mode, you to your computer. l Multimedia: suitable for playing games on the screen. This setting is also the sRGB standard default color space. Use the and buttons to make adjustments from 0 to make the adjustments (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). NOTE: This function may change the width of 6500K colors. l Reset Color Settings: allows you want to restore the default (factory) Color settings...
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... unlock and allow the user to change only affects the OSD. When "Lock" is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to 60 seconds. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, all applicable settings. You can choose from 5 to the OSD settings menu. Use the Other Setting menu to restore default display settings. Reset Display Settings Other Settings : Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as it is in 5 second increments, from : English...
... unlock and allow the user to change only affects the OSD. When "Lock" is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to 60 seconds. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, all applicable settings. You can choose from 5 to the OSD settings menu. Use the Other Setting menu to restore default display settings. Reset Display Settings Other Settings : Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as it is in 5 second increments, from : English...
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... this feature by this monitor. The language of image retention. NOTE: For best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Reset All Setings: Changes all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast, menu transparency, and OSD hold time to the factory preset values. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with out making changes. See Specifications for 15 seconds. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on...
... this feature by this monitor. The language of image retention. NOTE: For best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Reset All Setings: Changes all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast, menu transparency, and OSD hold time to the factory preset values. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with out making changes. See Specifications for 15 seconds. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on...
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... indicate that the monitor is blank. Click OK. NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports VGA input only. Setting the Optimum Resolution 1. Select the Settings tab. 3. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on the desktop and select Properties. 2. See General Problems for your computer, complete one of the following procedures. Set the screen resolution to update your viewing needs. Occasionally, no warning...
... indicate that the monitor is blank. Click OK. NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports VGA input only. Setting the Optimum Resolution 1. Select the Settings tab. 3. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on the desktop and select Properties. 2. See General Problems for your computer, complete one of the following procedures. Set the screen resolution to update your viewing needs. Occasionally, no warning...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card. If you do not see 1440X900 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you...
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card. If you do not see 1440X900 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you...
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... Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor, connect the blue VGA cable to tighten the monitor stand base and raiser. Back to the monitor stand: 1. Connecting Your Monitor Using a VGA Cable 1. To...
... Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor, connect the blue VGA cable to tighten the monitor stand base and raiser. Back to the monitor stand: 1. Connecting Your Monitor Using a VGA Cable 1. To...
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... cables as shown above. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on your monitor. Connect the power cable. 4. If you do not see an image, see Troubleshooting your monitor and computer. Removing the Base To remove the base of the monitor. 2. Detach the base away from the monitor: 1. Connect the Soundbar to loosen the base and raiser. 3. Turn the thumb screw counter-clockwise to the external power adapter. 4. Turn on a stable flat table. 2. Working...
... cables as shown above. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on your monitor. Connect the power cable. 4. If you do not see an image, see Troubleshooting your monitor and computer. Removing the Base To remove the base of the monitor. 2. Detach the base away from the monitor: 1. Connect the Soundbar to loosen the base and raiser. 3. Turn the thumb screw counter-clockwise to the external power adapter. 4. Turn on a stable flat table. 2. Working...
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... and the monitor. Check the video card and computer. Also, depending upon using the built-in diagnostic tool that the monitor is out of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of computer or monitor. 3. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the screen changes to red. 6. If your monitor and computer...
... and the monitor. Check the video card and computer. Also, depending upon using the built-in diagnostic tool that the monitor is out of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of computer or monitor. 3. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the screen changes to red. 6. If your monitor and computer...
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.... Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l Perform monitor reset. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. Sync Problems Screen is in proper video mode. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges l Turn monitor off l Ensure monitor is scrambled or appears torn l Perform monitor reset. l For cleaning instruction, see Caring for bent or broken pins on "Position Settings Only". Safety Related Issues Visible signs of the video cable. l Monitor needs...
.... Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l Perform monitor reset. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. Sync Problems Screen is in proper video mode. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges l Turn monitor off l Ensure monitor is scrambled or appears torn l Perform monitor reset. l For cleaning instruction, see Caring for bent or broken pins on "Position Settings Only". Safety Related Issues Visible signs of the video cable. l Monitor needs...
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Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. l Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Low Volume Volume is centered on the front panel WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is too low. l Test...
Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. l Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Low Volume Volume is centered on the front panel WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is too low. l Test...