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Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates importan...
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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug a...
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Product Features The E170S/E190S flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), and liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ E170S: 17-inch (432.7 mm) viewab...
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Back view Label Description/Use Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 2 Security lock slot Attach ...
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Right side Left side Bottom View Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ compliance display ca...
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Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W E190S VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Video Power Power Consumption Sync Indicator Normal operation Active Active Active Green 25 W (maximum) 19 W (typical) Ac...
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Panel type TN TN Screen dimensions 17 inches (17-inch viewable image size) 19 inches (19-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 337.9 mm (13.3 inches) 376.3 mm (14.8 inches) Ver...
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Physical Characteristics Model E170S E190S D-sub: blue connector l D-sub: blue connector Connector type D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15 pin, D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15 pin, Signal cable type shipped ...
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the user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic. LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for...
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Inst...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, ente...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Propert...
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Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution...
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Indicator Direct-Access Functions Function Adjustment Method Auto adjustment Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-...
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EXIT This is used to exit out of the Main Menu. Positioning: 'Positioning' moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen. Horizontal When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical sett...
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Color Adjusts the color temperature and saturation. Settings: Normal Selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Preset (s RGB) Blue Preset This color setting gives a bluish tint and...
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NOTE: The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Factory Factory Reset returns the settings to the factory preset values for th...
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etc.) via software applications on your PC. Select Disable to disable this feature. For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor, keep this feature enabled. NOTE:If user select ...
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Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell ...
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NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while us...
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Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 De...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optiona...
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1. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not displa...
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NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ E170S/E190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product-Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ S...
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4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Press the + (button 3) key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. 6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. 7. Repe...
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Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check and determine if these lines are also in self Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appear...
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Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Distorted Sound Other audio source is used. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Confirm that the audio li...