Dell E198WFP User Manual 2

Dell™ E198WFP 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 Adjustable 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
Using the OSD
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Your Monitor
General Problems
Product Specific Problems
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar

Appendix

FCC Identification Information
Safety Information
Contacting Dell

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.
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Model E198WFP
January 2008 Rev. A03

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About Your Monitor

Dell™ E198WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor Specifications
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
Caring for your Monitor

Front View

1. Input signal select button

2. OSD menu / Select button

3. Brightness and Contrast / Down button

4. Auto-adjust / Up button

5. Power On / Off button (with LED indicator)

Back View

1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind

attached base plate)
2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
3 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
4 Stand removal button Press to release the stand.
5 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals.
6 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
7 Cable management hole Help organize cables by placing them in the hole.

Use to mount the monitor.

Bottom View

1 Power connector Insert the power cable.
2 Stand anti-theft feature Mount a 3*8 screw to make the stand undetachable.
3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable.
4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.

Side View

Left side Right side

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 Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption

Normal operation Active Active Active Green 38 W (typical)
Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Ambers Less than 2 W
Switch off - - - Off Less 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.

1 : Auto Detect (Analog Input)

In Power Save Mode

Press computer power button

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

2: Analog Input

In Power Save Mode

Press computer power button

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD

This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '99/'03 power management compatible.

* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.

or

or

1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)

Press computer power button

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

Press computer power button

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

Pin Assignments

In Power Save Mode

3: Digital Input

In Power Save Mode

.

15-pin D-Sub connector

Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable

1 Video-Red
2 Video-Green
3 Video-Blue
4 GND
5 Self-test
6 GND-R
7 GND-G
8 GND-B
9 DDC +5V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

24-pin Digital-only DVI Connector

Note: Pin 1 is at the top right.

Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment
1 T.M.D.S. Data 2- 9 T.M.D.S. Data 1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0­2 T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+
3 T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield
4 No Pin 12 No Pin 20 No Pin
5 No Pin 13 No Pin 21 No Pin
6 DDC Clock 14 +5V Power 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
7 DDC Data 15 Ground (for +5V) 23 T.M.D.S. Clock +
8 No Connect 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 T.M.D.S. Clock -

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.

General

Model number E198WFP

Flat Panel

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions 19 inches wide(19-inch wide viewable image size)
Preset display area:

Horizontal 408mm / 16.1inches

Vertical 255mm / 10.0 inches

Pixel pitch 0.2835mm
Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ
Luminance output 300 CD/m ²(typ)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typ)
Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight CCFL (4) edgelight system
Response Time 5ms typical

Resolution

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz

Video Supported Modes

Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Supports HDCP)

Preset Display Modes

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

Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/­VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/­VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 49.5 +/+
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 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.9 60.0 106.5 -/+

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Electrical

The following table lists the monitor electrical features:

Video input signals

Synchronization input signals
AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz +

Inrush current

Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance

Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on
green)

3 Hz / 2.0A (Max.)

120V:30A (Max.)
240V:60A (Max.)

Physical Characteristics

The following table lists the monitor physical characteristics:

Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector

Signal cable type

Dimensions (with stand)
Height 14.38 inches (364.85 mm)
Width 17.54 inches (445.09 mm)
Depth 5.67 inches (143.90 mm)
Dimensions: (without stand)
Height 11.46 inches (291.19 mm)
Width 17.54 inches (445.09 mm)
Depth 2.32 inches (59.00 mm)
Stand dimensions:
Height 11.40 inches (289.25 mm)
Width 11.52 inches (292.50 mm)
Depth 5.67 inches (143.90 mm)
Weight with packaging 14.26 lbs (6.47 kg)
Weight with stand assembly and

cables
Weight without stand assembly

(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)

Weight of stand assembly 2.14 lbs (0.97 kg)

Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor

10.58 lbs (4.8 kg)

8.16 lbs (3.7 kg)

Environmental

The following table lists the environmental condition for monitor:

Temperature
Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)

Nonoperating
Humidity

Operating 10% to 80% (noncondensing)
Nonoperating
Altitude

Operating 3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
Nonoperating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max

Thermal dissipation

Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F)

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

256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)

119.5 BTU/hour (typical)

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

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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Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand

Dell™ E198WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand

Attaching the Stand

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

1. Place the stand on a flat surface.

2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two tabs on the stand.

3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to the stand.

Organizing Your Cables

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use
the cable hole to neatly organize all cables as shown above.

Using the Tilt

You can tilt the monitor to best fit your viewing needs.

Removing the Stand

After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the stand.

1. Place the monitor on a table.

2. Lift the stand away from the monitor while pressing the stand release button.

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ E198WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel
Using the OSD Menu
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)

Connecting Your Monitor

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

or

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.

2. Connect either the white DVI or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor.

3. Connect the power cable.

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

4.

image, see Troubleshooting your monitor

.

Using the Front Panel

Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Use the Input Select button to choose between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.

Input select

NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot

sense a video signal. Depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will scroll continually.

or

or

The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See Using

the OSD Menu.

OSD menu / select

Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.

Down (-) and Up (+)

Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
The Blue light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.

Power Button and Indicator

Using the OSD Menu

NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also

saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.