Dell E198FP User Manual

Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

About Your Monitor

Front View

Back View

Side View Bottom View

Monitor specifications

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Caring for Your Monitor

Using Your Monitor Stand

Attaching the Stand

Organizing Your Cables

Using the Tilt

Removing the Stand

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting Your Monitor

Using the Front Panel Buttons

Using the OSD

Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)

Solving Problems

Monitor Specific Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Product Specific Problems

Appendix

CAUTION: Safety Instruction

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Contacting Dell™

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows:

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 the potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the caution is mandated by regulatory authority.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2007-2008 Dell™ Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of

DellInc; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 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 E198FP

April 2007

Rev. A02

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About Your Monitor

Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor

Front View

Back View

Side View

Bottom View

Monitor Specifications

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy

Caring for Your Monitor

Front View

1Menu selection button

2Brightness & Contrast / Down(-) button

3Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button

4Power on/off button with LED indicator

Back View

1Dell Soundbar mounting brackets

2Security lock slot

3Stand removal button

4VESA mounting holes (100mm - behind attached stand)

5Barcode serial number label

6Regulatory rating label

7Cable holder

Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.

Attach a lock to secure your monitor.

Press to release the stand.

Use to mount monitor.

Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.

List the regulatory approvals.

Help organize cables by passing them through the holders.

Side View

Right side

Left side

Bottom View

1AC power cord connector

2VGA connector

Monitor Specifications

General

Model number

E198FP

Flat Panel

Screen type Screen dimensions

Preset display area:

Horizontal

Active matrix - TFT LCD

19 inches (19-inch diagonal viewable image size)

376.3 mm (14.8 inches)

Vertical

Pixel pitch

Viewing angle

Luminance output

Contrast ratio

Faceplate coating

Backlight

Response Time

Resolution

Horizontal scan range

Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution

301.1 mm (11.8 inches)

0.294 mm

160¢X (Vertical) typical, 160¢X (Horizontal) typical 300 cd/m ²(typ)

800:1 (typ)

Antiglare with hard-coating 3H 4 CCFLs backlight

5ms typical (Black to White)

30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic)

56 Hz to 76 Hz

1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz

1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz

Preset Display Modes

The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:

Display Mode	Horizontal	Vertical Frequency	Pixel Clock	Sync Polarity
	Frequency (kHz)	(Hz)	(MHz)	(Horizontal/Vertical)
VGA, 720 x 400	31.5	70.1	28.3	-/+
VGA, 640 x 480	31.5	59.9	25.2	-/-
VESA, 640 x 480	37.5	75.0	31.5	-/-
VESA, 800 x 600	37.9	60.3	40.0	+/+
VESA, 800 x 600	46.9	75.0	49.5	+/+
VESA, 1024 x 768	48.4	60.0	65.0	-/-
VESA, 1024 x 768	60.0	75.0	78.8	+/+
VESA, 1152 x 864	67.5	75.0	108.0	+/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024	64.0	60.0	108.0	+/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024	80.0	75.0	135.0	+/+

Electrical

The following table lists the electrical specification:

Video input signals

Synchronization input signals

AC input voltage / frequency / current

Inrush current

Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance

separate horizontal and vertical,

3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync. 100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.0 A (Max.)

120V: 40A (Max.) 240V: 80A (Max.)

Physical Characteristics

The following table lists the physical characteristics:

Signal cable type

Dimensions (with stand):

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Monitor (Stand and Head)

Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode)

Weight with packaging

D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor

410.9 mm (16.17 inches)

412.7 mm (16.2 inches)

144.4 mm (5.7 inches)

4.83 kg (10.7 lb)

3.81 kg (8.4 lb)

6.32 kg (13.9 lb)

Environmental

The following table lists the environmental limitation:

Temperature:

Operating

Nonoperating

Humidity:

Operating

Nonoperating

Altitude:

Operating

Nonoperating

Thermal dissipation

5¢X to 35¢XC (41¢X to 95¢XF)

Storage: 0¢X to 60¢XC (32¢X to 140¢XF) Shipping: -20¢X to 60¢XC(-4¢X to 140¢XF)

10% to 80% (noncondensing)

Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing)

3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max

12,192 m (40,000 ft) max

138.44 BTU/hour (maximum)

129.92 BTU/hour (typical)

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA's DPMS 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*. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature:

VESA	Horizontal	Vertical	Video	Power	Power Consumption
Modes	Sync	Sync		Indicator
Normal	Active	Active	Active	Green	40.6 W (maximum)*
operation					38.1 W (normal)**
Active-off	Inactive	Inactive	Blanked	Amber	Less than 2 W
mode
Switch off	-	-	-	Off	Less than 1 W
					* With Audio
					** Without Audio

NOTE: The OSD functions only in the 'normal operation' mode. Otherwise one of the following messages appears depending upon the selected input.

In Power Save Mode

Press computer power button

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

Pin Assignments

VGA Connector

Pin	15-pin Side of the
Number	Connected Signal Cable

1Video-Red

2Video-Green

3Video-Blue

4GND

5Self-test

6GND-R

7GND-G

8GND-B

9 Computer 5V/3.3V

10GND-sync

11GND

12DDC data

13H-sync

14V-sync

15DDC clock

Plug and Play Capability

You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required, 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 one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot.

In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.

Caring for Your 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.

CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.

CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet.

•To clean your antistatic screen, lightly 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 lightly-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 plastics may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitor.

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Appendix

Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor

Safety Instructions

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Contacting Dell™

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:

•To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch on the power supply for the computer is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location:

¡115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea (also 220 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz)), and Taiwan.

¡230 volts (V)/50 hertz (Hz) in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

•Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

NOTE: This monitor does not need or have a voltage selection switch for setting the AC voltage input. It will automatically accept any AC input voltage according to the ranges defined in the "Electrical Specifications" section in the User's Guide.

•Do not store or use the monitor in locations that are exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.

•Avoid moving the monitor between locations with large temperature differences.

•Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. For example, do not place the monitor inside a car trunk.

•Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or dusty environment.

•Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the monitor.

•Keep flat panel monitor in room temperature conditions. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display.

•Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.

•To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor case.

•Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.

•Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket.

•Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. Avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface, as doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you place the monitor in a bookcase or an enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation and air flow.

•Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and minimum dust. Avoid places similar to a damp basement or dusty hallway.

•Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, next to swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to unplug the monitor first.

•Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply.

•Locate your monitor near an easily accessible electric outlet.

•If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.

•Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to an electrical shock hazard. The back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel.

•High temperatures can cause problems. Don't use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.

•Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.

•Unplug your monitor from the electric outlet before any service is performed.

• LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN(S) MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OFF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG.

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

FCC Class B

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell™ Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient the receiving antenna.

•Relocate the system with respect to the receiver.

•Move the system away from the receiver.

•Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a representative of Dell™ Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:

•Product name: E198FP

•Model number: E198FPb

•Company name: Dell Inc.

Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way

Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400

Contacting DellT

You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone:

•For support through the web, go to support.dell.com.

•For worldwide support through the web, use the Choose A Country/Region menu near the bottom of the page, or see the web addresses listed in the following table.

•For support by e-mail, see the e-mail addresses listed in the following table.

NOTE: The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change.

NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.

•For support by phone, use the phone numbers and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.

NOTE: The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change.

	Country (City)	Service Type	Area Codes,
	International Access		Local Numbers, and
	Code Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
	City Code		Web and E-Mail Address
	Anguilla	Online Support	www.dell.com/ai
		E-mail Address	[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	toll-free: 800-335-0031
		Customer Service, Sales
	Antigua and Barbuda	Online Support	www.dell.com.ag
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	1-800-805-5924
		Customer Service, Sales
	Aomen	Technical Support	toll-free:0800-105
	Country Code:853
		Customer Service (Xiamen,	34 160 910
		China)
		Transaction Sales (Xiamen,	29 693 115
		China)
	Argentina (Buenos	Online Support	www.dell.com.ar
	Aires)
		E-mail for Desktops and	[e-mail]

	International Access	Portables
	Code: 00	E-mail for Servers and	[e-mail]
		EMC® Storage Products
	Country Code: 54
		Customer Service	toll-free: 0-800-444-0730
	City Code: 11	Technical Support– Dell	toll-free: 0-800-222-0154
		PowerApp™, Dell
		PowerEdge™, Dell
		PowerConnect™, and Dell
		PowerVault™
		Technical Support Services	toll-free: 0-800-444-0724
		Sales	0-810-444-3355
	Aruba	Online Support	www.dell.com.aw
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	toll-free: 800-1578
		Customer Service, Sales
	Australia (Sydney)	Online Support	support.ap.dell.com
	International Access		support.ap.dell.com.contactus
	Code: 0011	Technical Support
	Country Code: 61	Technical Support for XPS
		computers onlycomputers	toll-free: 1300 790 877
	City Code: 2	only
		Home and Home Office	toll-free: 1300-655-533
		Medium and Large	toll-free: 1800-633-559
		Business
		Small Business, Education,	toll-free: 1800-060-889
		Local Government
		Customer Service	toll-free: 1300-662-196
	Austria (Vienna)	Online Support	support.euro.dell.com
	International Access		[e-mail]
	Code: 900	Technical Support for XPS	08 20 24 05 30 81
		computers onlycomputers
	Country Code: 43	only
	City Code: 1	Home/Small Business	08 20 24 05 30 00
		Sales
		Home/Small Business Fax	08 20 24 05 30 49
		Home/Small Business	08 20 24 05 30 14
		Customer Service
		Home/Small Business	08 20 24 05 30 17
		Support
		Preferred	08 20 24 05 30 16
		Accounts/Corporate
		Customer Service
		Preferred	08 20 24 05 30 17
		Accounts/Corporate
		Support
		Switchboard	0820 240 530 00
	Bahamas	Online Support	www.dell.com/bs
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	toll-free: 1-866-874-3038
		Customer Service, Sales
	Barbados	Online Support	www.dell.com/bb
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	1-800-534-3142
		Customer Service, Sales
	Belgium (Brussels)	Online Support	support.euro.dell.com
	International Access	Technical Support for XPS	02 481 92 96
		computers onlycomputers
	Code: 00
		only
	Country Code: 32	General Support	02 481 92 88
	City Code: 2	General Support Fax	02 481 92 95
		Customer Service	02 713 15 .65
		Corporate Sales	02 481 91 00
		Fax	02 481 92 99
		Switchboard	02 481 91 00
	Bermuda	Online Support	www.dell.com/bm
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	1-877-890-0751
		Customer Service, Sales

	Bolivia	Online Support	www.dell.com/bo
			[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	toll-free: 800-10-0238
		Customer Service, Sales
	Brazil	Online Support	www.dell.com/br
	International Access		[e-mail]
	Code: 00	Customer Service and Tech	0800 970 3355
		Support
	Country Code: 55
		Technical Support Fax	51 2104 5470
	City Code: 51	Customer Service Fax	51 2104 5480
		Sales	0800 970 3390
	British Virgin Islands	Technical Support,	toll-free: 1-866-278-6820
		Customer Service, Sales
	Brunei	Technical Support	604 633 4966
		(Penang, Malaysia)
	Country Code: 673
		Customer Service (Penang,	604 633 3101
		Malaysia)	or toll-free: 801 1012
		Transaction Sales	604 633 3101
		(Penang, Malaysia)	or toll-free: 801 1012
	Canada (North York,	Online Order Status	www.dell.ca/ostatus
	Ontario)
		Online Support	support.ca.dell.com
	International Access
		AutoTech (automated	toll-free: 1-800-247-9362
	Code: 011	Hardware and Warranty
		Support)
		Customer Service
		Home/Home Office	toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
		Small Business	toll-free: 1-800-906-3355
		Medium/Large Business,	toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
		Government, Education
		Hardware Warranty
		Phone Support
		XPS Computers Only	toll-free: 1-866-398-8977
		Computers for Home/Home	toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
		Office
		Computers for	toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
		Small/Medium/Large
		Business, Government
		Printers, Projectors,	1-877-335-5767
		Televisions, Handheld,
		Digital Jukebox, and
		Wireless
		Sales
		Home and Home Office	toll-free: 1-800-999-3355
		Sales
		Small Business	toll-free: 1-800-387-5752
		Medium/Large Business,	toll-free: 1-800-387-5755
		Government
		Spare Parts and Extended	1 866 440 3355
		Service
	Cayman Islands	Online Support	[e-mail]
		Technical Support,	1-877-262-5415
		Customer Service, Sales
	Chile (Santiago)	Online Support	www.dell.com/cl
	Country Code: 56		[e-mail]
	City Code: 2	Sales and Customer	toll-free: 1230-020-3397
		Support	or 800-20-1385
	China (Xiamen)	Online Support	support.dell.com.cn
	Country Code: 86	Technical Support E-mail	[e-mail]
		Customer Service E-mail	[e-mail]
	City Code: 592
		Technical Support Fax	592 818 1350
		Technical Support – XPS	toll-free: 800 858 0540
		computers only
		Technical Support – Dell™	toll-free: 800 858 2969
		Dimension™ and Dell
		Inspiron™
		Technical Support – Dell	toll-free: 800 858 0950
		OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™,
		and Dell Precision™
		Technical Support –	toll-free: 800 858 0960
		Servers and Storage