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Dell IN1920 Monitor User's Guide

Summary

The Dell IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide is a manual for Dell's 17-inch and 19-inch LCD monitors. It covers setup, product features, specifications, plug-and-play capability, troubleshooting, package contents, controls, LCD quality policy, and maintenance. Target users are end users and IT administrators installing monitors in office or home environments. The document also addresses ENERGY STAR compliance and safety precautions.

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Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 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 information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.;  Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Model IN1720c/IN1920c/IN1920b/IN1920f January 2010  Rev. A00

Page Summary Contents For Dell IN1920 Monitor User's Guide

Page 1 Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 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 importa...
Page 2 Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide    Package Contents    Product Features   Identifying Parts and Controls   Monitor Specifications   Plug a...
Page 3 Product Features The Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitors features include: ■ IN1720: 17-inch (433.0 mm) viewable are...
Page 4 Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. VESA mounting holes ...
Page 5 Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If yo...
Page 6 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the comp...
Page 7 Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input Video input signals impedance  Separate horizontal and vertical Synchronization input signals synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC o...
Page 8 Height 4.72 inches (119.96 mm) 4.91 inches (124.71 mm) Width 8.66 inches (219.92 mm) 9.84 inches (249.94 mm) Depth 6.17 inches (156.67 mm) 6.13 inches (155.70 mm) Weight with packaging 8.75 lbs (3.97 ...
Page 9 Back to Contents Page
Page 10 Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell    CAUTION: Safety Ins...
Page 11 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor  If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, en...
Page 12 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Proper...
Page 13 Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Using the Front Panel Controls   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Setting the Maximum Resoluti...
Page 14 Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD) from menu and sub-menus. Front panel Key Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.            Front panel Key Description ...
Page 15 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button aga...
Page 16   Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) cont...
Page 17 Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gam...
Page 18  DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Press to go back to the main menu. Horizontal Position Press to go back to the main menu. Horizontal Position...
Page 19 Press to go back to the main menu. Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese or Russian...
Page 20 Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Allows you to adjust shortcut key for: 1. Preset modes, 2. Brightness / Contrast, 3. Auto Adjust. Press to go back to th...
Page 21 This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this m...
Page 22 The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system, mountable on Dell Flat Panel Displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a LED for power indicat...
Page 23 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920) (Maximum) For optimal display ...
Page 24 Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor  User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920)(Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change witho...
Page 25 Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Attaching the Stand   Connecting Your Monitor   Removing the Stand Base     Attaching the Dell Soundb...
Page 26 CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. Removing the Stand Base IN1720: IN1920:
Page 27 To remove stand base from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Press and hold the release latch, while pulling the stand base away from the monit...
Page 28 To remove the stand assembly from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as shown above. 3. Rem...
Page 29 Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor   Self-Test   Common Problems   Product Specific Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...
Page 30 To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor th...
Page 31 Wrong Color Picture color not good Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application. Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD....

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Frequently Asked Questions

What resolutions are available for the IN1720 and IN1920 models?

The IN1720 supports 1440x900, and the IN1920 supports 1366x768.

How can I secure or mount the monitor?

It has VESA 100mm mounting holes for flexible solutions, and a dedicated security lock slot is available on the back panel.

How do I prevent image retention/burn-in?

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the display when not in use, or use a dynamically changing screensaver. Enable LCD Conditioning via OSD settings as well.

What steps should I take if I get 'No Input Signal'?

Check the signal source and ensure the computer is awake (move mouse/press key).Also verify that the signal cable is re-plugged properly.