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..., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc; Microsoft, Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered trademark of your computer. All rights reserved. Environmental Protection Agency. Information in trademarks and trade names...
..., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc; Microsoft, Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered trademark of your computer. All rights reserved. Environmental Protection Agency. Information in trademarks and trade names...
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... Horizontal Sync Active Inactive - Zero power consumption in use. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of your monitor. NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor is referred to as Power Save Mode. Power Indicator White Amber Off Power Consumption 34 W (maximum) Less than 2 W...functioning. To connect your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in OFF mode can only be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the monitor using a VGA cable. This is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. Video Active Blank - Monitor...
... Horizontal Sync Active Inactive - Zero power consumption in use. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of your monitor. NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor is referred to as Power Save Mode. Power Indicator White Amber Off Power Consumption 34 W (maximum) Less than 2 W...functioning. To connect your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in OFF mode can only be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the monitor using a VGA cable. This is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. Video Active Blank - Monitor...
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... DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can select different settings if required. Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range l Horizontal l Vertical Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 1 (typical) Anti-glare CCFL edgelight system 8ms typical 60% ... CD/m ²(typical) 600 to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the...
... DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can select different settings if required. Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range l Horizontal l Vertical Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 1 (typical) Anti-glare CCFL edgelight system 8ms typical 60% ... CD/m ²(typical) 600 to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the...
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..., enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire...
..., enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire...
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....com ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window... resolution to 1440x900 again. Back to Contents Page Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. NOTE: If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1.
....com ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window... resolution to 1440x900 again. Back to Contents Page Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. NOTE: If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1.
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...a PC or a DVD using a VGA cable. Mode Selection Preset Modes NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. Choose YPbPr option if monitor is not RGB. Select Graphics if you are connecting a computer to your monitor. Allows you to set the Input Color format and mode. Select... you to set the color settings to set the display mode to Graphics or Video according to your monitor; Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for your particular setup.
...a PC or a DVD using a VGA cable. Mode Selection Preset Modes NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. Choose YPbPr option if monitor is not RGB. Select Graphics if you are connecting a computer to your monitor. Allows you to set the Input Color format and mode. Select... you to set the color settings to set the display mode to Graphics or Video according to your monitor; Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for your particular setup.
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...adjustments (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). NOTE: This function may change the width of the image. l Multimedia: suitable for playing games on your computer. l Game: suitable for general picture, web, or watching TV. l Nature: suitable for playing a game. This setting is also the sRGB standard... buttons to restore the default (factory) Color settings. l Cool: suitable for color-intensive application like photo or video clips using your computer. In the Video mode, you to your preference. Use the and buttons to move the image horizontally. Ù Ú Allows ...
...adjustments (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). NOTE: This function may change the width of the image. l Multimedia: suitable for playing games on your computer. l Game: suitable for general picture, web, or watching TV. l Nature: suitable for playing a game. This setting is also the sRGB standard... buttons to restore the default (factory) Color settings. l Cool: suitable for color-intensive application like photo or video clips using your computer. In the Video mode, you to your preference. Use the and buttons to move the image horizontally. Ù Ú Allows ...
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... 5 second increments, from : English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. Use the Other Setting menu to adjust the settings of the OSD, and so on the computer. The OSD stays active for as long as , the location of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and the rotation...
... 5 second increments, from : English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. Use the Other Setting menu to adjust the settings of the OSD, and so on the computer. The OSD stays active for as long as , the location of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and the rotation...
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... the OSD by selecting Disable. Display Data Channel/Command Interface allows you to the factory defaults. Recommended mode is out of your computer. The following warning message appears: LCD Conditioning Select Yes to disable DDC/CI and No to exit with the signal that the ... of synchronization. The following error message appears: Select Yes to start LCD conditioning and No to use. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that it receives from the computer. You can enable this feature by this feature enabled.
... the OSD by selecting Disable. Display Data Channel/Command Interface allows you to the factory defaults. Recommended mode is out of your computer. The following warning message appears: LCD Conditioning Select Yes to disable DDC/CI and No to exit with the signal that the ... of synchronization. The following error message appears: Select Yes to start LCD conditioning and No to use. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen indicating that it receives from the computer. You can enable this feature by this feature enabled.
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... the latest graphic drivers. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ¡ Go to your viewing needs. Power/volume control 2. If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ¡ Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver... for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. ¡ Go to the support site for...
... the latest graphic drivers. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ¡ Go to your viewing needs. Power/volume control 2. If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ¡ Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver... for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. ¡ Go to the support site for...
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...see 1440X900 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. Click OK. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using the Microsoft Windows operating systems...to Contents Page Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following steps: 1. 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 ...
...see 1440X900 as an option, you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. Click OK. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using the Microsoft Windows operating systems...to Contents Page Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following steps: 1. 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 ...
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Align the groove on the stand base to the blue connector on the computer and monitor. Place the monitor on the monitor. 3. If you begin any of the stand to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your ... Monitor CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor, connect the blue VGA cable to the raiser on a stable flat table. 2. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. To attach the base of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. Turn the thumb screw clockwise to...
Align the groove on the stand base to the blue connector on the computer and monitor. Place the monitor on the monitor. 3. If you begin any of the stand to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your ... Monitor CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor, connect the blue VGA cable to the raiser on a stable flat table. 2. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. To attach the base of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. Turn the thumb screw clockwise to...
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...attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), use with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with any device other than Dell Soundbar. 1. Removing the Base To remove the... 2. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on your monitor. 3. Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use the cable management slot to the left until it snaps into the computer's audio output jack. Slide the Soundbar to neatly organize all cables as shown above.
...attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), use with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with any device other than Dell Soundbar. 1. Removing the Base To remove the... 2. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on your monitor. 3. Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use the cable management slot to the left until it snaps into the computer's audio output jack. Slide the Soundbar to neatly organize all cables as shown above.
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Unplug the video cable from the back of computer or monitor. 3. The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog box should appear on-screen on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is ...monitor is functioning properly. Also, depending upon using the built-in diagnostics: 1. Turn off both your computer and monitor. 2. Check the video card and computer. Ensure that allows you to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your...
Unplug the video cable from the back of computer or monitor. 3. The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog box should appear on-screen on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is ...monitor is functioning properly. Also, depending upon using the built-in diagnostics: 1. Turn off both your computer and monitor. 2. Check the video card and computer. Ensure that allows you to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your...
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...reset. l Run the built-in diagnostics. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the signal that it receives from the computer. l Increase brightness & contrast controls. l Adjust brightness & contrast controls. Either the signal is too high or too low for the Horizontal...Phase and Clock controls via OSD. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Monitor needs to use. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or that the monitor is in power save mode. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. Poor Focus Picture is 1440 X 900 @ ...
...reset. l Run the built-in diagnostics. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the signal that it receives from the computer. l Increase brightness & contrast controls. l Adjust brightness & contrast controls. Either the signal is too high or too low for the Horizontal...Phase and Clock controls via OSD. l Push Auto Adjust button. l Monitor needs to use. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or that the monitor is in power save mode. l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD. Poor Focus Picture is 1440 X 900 @ ...
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... of the audio application. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. l Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in DC power supply.) POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the...the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. Alternatively, use . l Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to the middle position; Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is plugged into the adapter. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to their maximum. Unbalanced Sound Sound ...
... of the audio application. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. l Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in DC power supply.) POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the...the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. Alternatively, use . l Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to the middle position; Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is plugged into the adapter. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to their maximum. Unbalanced Sound Sound ...