Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
MaintenanceGuidelines
Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing the Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
Removing the Stand
Operating the Monitor
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Rotating the monitor
Adjusting the Rotation Settings of Your Operating System
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
General Problems
Product Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems
Dell™ Soundbar Troubleshooting
Appendix
Safety yInstructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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About Your Monitor
Dell™ 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Product FeaturesIdentifying Parts and ControlsMonitor SpecificationsUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play CapabilityMaintenance Guidelines
Product Features
The 1908WFP flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■ 19-inch wide (482.6 mm) viewable area display.
■ 1440 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side.
■ Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
■ Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
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1.Input select
2.OSD menu/select button
3.Brightness & Contrast/Down (-) button
4.Auto-adjust/Up (+) button
5.Power button (with power light indicator)
Back View
Back ViewBack View with monitor stand
LabelDescription/Use
1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind
attached base plate)
2 Barcode serial number labelRefer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
3 Security lock slotUse a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
4 Dell Soundbar mounting bracketsAttach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5 Regulatory rating labelLists the regulatory approvals.
6 Stand removal buttonPress to release the stand.
7 Cable holderHelps organize cables by placing them in the holder.
8 Lock down/release buttonPush the monitor down, press the button to unlock the monitor, and then
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2 Dell Soundbar
Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional).
power
connector
3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable.
4 VGA
connector
5 USB upstream
connector
6 USB
connector
NOTE: You can use this connector only after you connect the USB cable to the computer and the USB
upstream connector on the monitor.
Connect your computer VGA cable.
Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer.
Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the
monitor.
Connect your USB devices.
Side View
USB connectors (downstream)
Left viewRight view
Monitor Specifications
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred
to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the system detects input from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices.The following table
shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:
VESA ModesHorizontal Sync Vertical Sync VideoPower Indicator Power Consumption
Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar and USB active) ActiveActiveActiveGreen75 W (maximum)
Normal operationActiveActiveActiveGreen32 W (typical)
Active-off modeInactiveInactiveBlanked AmberLess than 2 W
Switch off---OffLess than 1 W
NOTE: The OSD only functions in the normal operation mode. One of the following messages appears when the Menu or Plus buttons are pressed
when in Active-off mode.
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NOTE: The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON (or in Power Save Mode). Switching your monitor OFF and then ON
would re-enumerate its USB interface; attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. 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 monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can select
different settings if required.
Pixel pitch0.2835 mm
Viewing angle160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ
Luminance output300 CD/m ²(typ)
Contrast ratio1000 to 1 (typ)
Faceplate coatingAntiglare with hard-coating 3H
BacklightCCFL (4) edgelight system
Response Time5ms typical
Resolution Specification
Horizontal scan range30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Optimal preset resolution1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
Highest preset resolution1440 x 900 at 75 Hz
Video Supported Modes
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Supports HDCP)
Preset Display Modes
Display ModeHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)Pixel Clock
VESA, 720 x 40031.570.028.3-/+
VESA, 640 x 48031.560.025.2-/VESA, 640 x 48037.575.031.5-/VESA, 800 x 60037.960.349.5+/+
VESA, 800 x 60046.975.049.5+/+
VESA, 1024 x 76848.460.065.0-/VESA, 1024 x 76860.075.078.8+/+
VESA, 1152 x 86467.575.0108+/+
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VESA, 1280 x 80061.659.8183.5+/-
VESA, 1280 x 102464.060.0135.0+/+
VESA, 1280 x 102480.075.0135.0+/+
VESA, 1440x90055.960106.5-/+
Electrical Specification
Video input signalsAnalog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
Synchronization input signalsSeparate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage/frequency/current100 to 240 VAC / 60 or 50 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5A (Max.)
Inrush current120V:30A (Max.)
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance
240V:60A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
Connector type15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector
Signal cable typeDigital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor
Dimensions (with stand):
Height (Compressed)12.54 inches (318.60 mm)
Height (Extended)17.27 inches (438.60 mm)
Width17.43 inches (442.75 mm)
Depth7.38 inches (187.41 mm)
Dimensions: (without stand)
Height
Width
Depth
Stand dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth
Weight with packaging16.26 lbs (7.375 kg)
Weight with stand assembly and cables13.10 lbs (5.94 kg)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables)
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Temperature:
Operating5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Non operatingStorage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Humidity:
Operating10% to 80% (noncondensing@5 to 35°C)
Non operatingStorage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing@-20° to 60°C)
Altitude:
Operating3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max
Non operating12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
Thermal dissipation256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)
Shipping: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (noncondensing@-20° to 60°C)
119.50 BTU/hour (typical)
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet.
To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic
coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
Use a slightly dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.
If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.
Handle your monitor with care as darker-colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitor.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.
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1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect either the white DVI or blue VGA cables to the connectors on the computer and the monitor.
3. Connect the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Once this cable is connected to the
computer and the monitor, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor.
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5. Connect the power cables.
6. Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, push the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If you still do not see an
image, see Troubleshooting your monitor
Organizing Your Cables
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable slot to neatly organize all cables as shown
above.
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Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
1.Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
2.Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place.
3.Plug in the power cord from the Soundbar in to the connector on the back of the monitor.
4.Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.