Dell P170S, P190S User Manual

Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Solving Problems
Appendix

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not

followed.

WARNING: A Warning 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 P170Sb/P190Sb/P170St/P190St/P170Sf/P190Sf/P190Sc
January 2010 Rev. A02

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Setting Up Your Monitor

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If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with
internet access

1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter

that supports these resolutions.

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If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics
card

1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Select Advanced.

4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

5. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com

http://www.NVIDIA.com

6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280x1024 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1280x1024 , please contact the manufacturer of your computer or

consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1280x1024 .

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).

OR

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Operating the Monitor

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Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Setting the Maximum Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor

Using the Front Panel Controls

Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of
the characteristics as they change.

Front panel Button Description

Use

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

If both VGA and DVI cables are connected to one PC, this monitor will display an image automatically just as long as a video signal is present in either
VGA or DVI outputs. When connecting one display to two PCs, if using screen savers, best to set both to the exact times. Whichever mouse is moved
first will activate that video input first.

Input select

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

a video signal. Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input or Digital
Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue box will appear
if the display is operating correctly.

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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

buttons to adjust (decrease/increase

these

Use

Down

(-) and Up (+)

Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu.

or

ranges) items in the OSD menu.

Brightness/Contrast

Auto Adjust

Power Button and

Indicator

Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current
input:

Auto Adjustment button 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), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD.

NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.

Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
The green

light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

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Accessing the Menu System

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.

Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.

1. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.

Main Menu for Auto Detect

Input

Analog (VGA)

Main Menu for Auto Detect

or

Input

Digital (DVI)

Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Main Menu for Digital (DVI) Input

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or

NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.

2. Push the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table below for a complete list of all the options

available for the monitor.

3. Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option.

4. Push - and + button to

select the desired parameter.

5. Push MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the - and + buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

6. Push the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another option or push the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu.

Icon Menu and

Description

Submenus
Exit Select to exit the Main menu.

Brightness/
Contrast

Brightness adjusts the luminance of the
Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Push the + button to increase luminance and push the - button to decrease luminance (min 0 ~ max 100).

Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
Push the + button to increase the contrast and push the - button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).

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Positioning:
Horizontal
Vertical

Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.
When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area. The image shifts in response to your selection.

Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is 100 (+).

NOTE:When using DVI source, the Positioning option is not available.

Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup.

Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:

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) controls under Image Settings.

NOTE:In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.

Image settings: The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu,

by selecting Image Settings.

Pixel Clock Use the - and + buttons to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100)

If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use Pixel Clock (Coarse) and then use Phase (fine), again.

Phase

NOTE: This function may change the width of the display image.

Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to

center the display image on the screen.

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NOTE:When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is not available.

Color Settings

Normal Preset Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default color space.

Blue Preset

Red Preset

Color Settings adjusts the color temperature, color hue, and saturation.
The color

hue is most noticeable in areas of white.

Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors, etc.).

Red Preset is selected to obtain a redder tint. This color setting is typically used for color-intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia,
movies, etc.).

User Preset

OSD Settings:

Horizontal
Position

Vertical
Position

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User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit increments, from 0 to

100.

Adjust the settings for the OSD, including the location, the amount

Position of the OSD:

To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right.

To adjust the vertical position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD down and up.

of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation of the OSD.

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OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time:

The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use. Adjusting the hold time, sets the length of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button.
Use the - and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

OSD Rotation

OSD Lock OSD Lock:

OSD Rotation:
Rotates the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor

Controls user access to adjustments. When Yes (+) is selected, no user adjustments are

NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select No (-) to unlock

and allow user access to all applicable settings.

setction

allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.

NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu

15 seconds.

Language Select to have the OSD display in one of 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese).

button for

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NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.

Audio
(optional)

Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values.

You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode.

Yes — enables audio
No — disables audio (default)

NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu

available.

is not

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Exit — Select to exit out of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options.
Position

settings only — Change the settings for Image Position back to original factory settings.
Color settings only — Change the
All settings —

the OSD does not change.

This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.

IR —

Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help

Conditioning feature may take several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in.

Red, Green, and Blue settings back to their original factory settings and set

the default setting for Normal Preset.

Change all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast and OSD hold time to the factory defaults. The language of

eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD

NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention.

Below warning message appears once user select “Enable LCD Conditioning”:

NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.

DDC/CI — Enable the DDC/CI control function.

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DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc) via software applications on your

PC.
Default is "Enable". You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".
For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor, keep this feature enabled.

NOTE:If user select "Disable", display Warning message box as below. Select "Yes" disable DDC/CI and

return to "Factory Reset" menu. Warning message time-out in 20 sec.

OSD Warning Messages

The following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization.

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 monitor. Recommended mode is 1280 X 1024.

NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.

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Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not
See Solving Problems

Setting the Maximum Resolution

To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Set the screen resolution to 1280 X 1024.

4. Click OK.

If you do not see 1280 X 1024 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures:

If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:

Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):

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.

or

synchronizing with the computer.

Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)

The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell flat panel displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED
for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.

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1. Power/volume control

2. Power indicator

3. Headphone connectors

Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension

NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set up

instructions.

Tilt/Swivel

With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

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NOTE:Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Vertical Extension

Stand extends vertically up to 130mm.

Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor

Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.

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Setting Up Your Monitor

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Important instructions to set the display resolution to
1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution)

For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to
1280x1024 pixels by performing the following steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to
1280x1024.

4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1280x1024 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario

below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions:

1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access.
2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.

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2. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not connect both

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Attaching the Stand
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing Your Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
Removing the Stand

Attaching the Stand

NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to the respective

AIO stand

setup guide for set up instructions.

Remove the monitor cover and place the monitor on it.

1. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.

2. Lower the stand so that the monitor mounting area snaps onto the stand.

Connecting the Monitor

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

To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:

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

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cables on the same computer. Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems.

Connecting the Blue VGA Cable

Connecting the White DVI Cable

NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.

After you have completed connecting the VGA/DVI cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup:

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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 display an image, see Solving Problems

Organizing Your Cables

.

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer (see Connecting Your Monitor), use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above.

Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)

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1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by 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.

Connect the Soundbar with

4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.

CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar

the DC power connector.

Removing the Stand

After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the stand removal button, and then remove the stand.

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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.

NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/Optiplex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO

stand

setup guide for set up instructions.

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Solving Problems

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Self-Test
Built-in Diagnostics
Common Problems
Product-Specific Problems
USB Problems
Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:

1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

The floating 'Dell™ - Self Test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working
correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through
the screen.

or

or

4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your
computer and video card.

NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.

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(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode.

3. On the front panel, press and hold the Menu (button 2) and + (button 4) keys on the front panel, simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.

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4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5. Press the + (button 4) key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens.
The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the + (button 4) again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

OSD Warning Messages

For OSD-related issues, see OSD Warning Messages.

Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions.

Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

No Video/Power LED off No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and

secure.
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.

No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on-off.

Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off.

Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Run the built-in diagnostics.

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Eliminate video extension cables.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Check environmental factors.
Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Run the built-in diagnostics.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Run the built-in diagnostics.

Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

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Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

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Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

Intermittent Problems Monitor turns on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is

Missing Color Picture lacks color Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check.

Wrong Color Picture color is not good Change the color to "User Preset"

Image retention from a static
image left on the monitor for a
long period of time

Faint shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the screen

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Restart the computer in the safe mode.

Contact Dell immediately.

secure.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test
mode.

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is
secure.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

Adjust R/G/B value of "User Preset"

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more
information, see Power Management Modes).
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

Product-Specific Problems

SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset"

Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on
the buttons on the front panel screen

No Input Signal when user No picture, the LED light is green. Check the signal source. Ensure that the computer is not in power saving by moving the mouse or
controls pressed When press "+", "-" or "Menu" pressing any key on the keyboard.

The monitor will not fill the entire The picture does not fill the height Due to the non-standard formats of DVDs, the monitor may not show the full screen pictures.
screen. or width of the screen.

does not fill entire viewing area

key, the message " No input Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly. Re-plug the signal cable if
signal " will appear. necessary.

Re-boot the computer or video player.

USB Problems

Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working. Check that your monitor is turned ON.

High Speed USB 2.0 interface is High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable.
slow at all. Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)

COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

No Sound Soundbar has power - power Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.

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Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Play some audio content on the computer (i.e., audio CD, or MP3).
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

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Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Distorted Sound Other audio source is used. Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Low Volume Volume is too low Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

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the audio source. Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.

Soundbar Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio

Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.
Decrease the volume of the audio application.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source.
Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

source.
Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Increase the volume of the audio application.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

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About Your Monitor

Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

Package Contents
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Plug and Play Capability
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
Maintenance Guidelines

Package Contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.

NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: Stand
NOTE: To

and cables are not included, when purchased with OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stands.

set up with the respective AIO stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.

Monitor with stand

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Power Cable

VGA Cable

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DVI Cable

USB upstream cable

Drivers and Documentation media
Quick Setup Guide

Safety Information

Product Features

The P170S/P190S flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), and liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:

■ P170S: 17-inch (432 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

■ P190S: 19-inch (481.9 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side to side.

■ Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.

■ Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)

■ 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 which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.

■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

■ Security lock slot.

■ EPEAT Gold Rating.

■ Halogen Reduced.

■ Asset Management.

®

100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.

Identifying Parts and Features

Front View

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Front View Front panel controls

Label Description

1 Video 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 view

Label Description/Use

VESA mounting holes (100mm)

1

(behind attached VESA 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 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals.
6 Stand removal button Press to release the stand.
7 Cable management slot Help organize cables by placing them through the slot.

Use to mount the monitor.

Side View

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Right side Left side

USB
connectors
(downstream)

Bottom View

Bottom view

Label Description
1 Power connector Insert the power cable.
2 Dell Soundbar power connector Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional).
3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable.
4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.

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5 USB upstream connector

6 USB connector Connect your USB devices.

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.

Monitor Specifications

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA's DPMS™ compliance display card or software installed in your computer, the monitor can autom
referred to as Power Save Mode. If input from a keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the comput
shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature:

P170S

VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Video Power Power Consumption

Normal operation Active Active Active Green 50 W (maximum)

Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 1 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 1 W

P190S

VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Video Power Power Consumption

Normal operation Active Active Active Green 53 W (maximum)

Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 1 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 1 W

Sync Indicator

22 W (typical)

Sync Indicator

25 W (typical)

atically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is

er, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '03 power management

compatible.

NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the

onitor.m

Pin Assignments

VGA Connector

Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal

1 Video-Red

2 Video-Green

Cable

3 Video-Blue

4 GND

5 Self-test

6 GND-R

7 GND-G

8 GND-B

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9 Computer 5V/3.3V

10 GND-sync

11 GND

12 DDC data

13 H-sync

14 V-sync

15 DDC clock

DVI Connector

Pin
Number

1 TMDS RX2­2 TMDS RX2+
3 TMDS Ground
4 Floating
5 Floating

6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data
8 Floating
9 TMDS RX1­10 TMDS RX1+
11 TMDS Ground
12 Floating
13 Floating
14 +5V/+3.3V power
15 Self test
16 Hot Plug Detect
17 TMDS RX0­18 TMDS RX0+
19 TMDS Ground
20 Floating
21 Floating
22 TMDS Ground
23 TMDS Clock+
24 TMDS

24-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable

Clock-

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.

Data Rate Power Consumption
High speed 480 Mbps
Full speed 12 Mbps
Low speed 1.5 Mbps

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2.5W (Max., each port)

2.5W (Max., each port)

2.5W (Max., each port)

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USB ports:

1 upstream - rear
4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side

NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0-capable computer.
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.

Flat Panel Specifications

Model P170S P190S

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type TN TN
Screen dimensions 17 inches (17-inch diagonal viewable image size) 19 inches (19-inch diagonal viewable image size)

Preset display area:
Horizontal
Vertical

Pixel pitch 0.264 mm 0.294 mm

Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typical,

Luminance output 250 CD/m² (typical) 250 CD/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 800 to 1 (typical) 800 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight 2 CCFLs backlight 2 CCFLs backlight
Response Time 5 ms typical 5 ms typical
Color Depth 16.7 mil colors 16.7 mil colors
Color Gamut 72 %* 72 %*

* P170S/P190S Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%).

337.9 mm (13.3 inches)

270.3 mm (10.6 inches)

376.3 mm (14.8 inches)

301.1 mm (11.8 inches)

170° (horizontal) typical 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical

Resolution

Model P170S/P190S

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz

Preset Display Modes

P170S/P190S

Display Mode Horizontal Frequency

VGA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VGA, 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 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 +/+

(kHz)

Vertical Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Electrical

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Sync Polarity

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

Video input signals

Synchronization input signals

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz +

Inrush iso surge current

Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive
polarity at 50 ohm input impedance

separate horizontal and vertical,

3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync.

3 Hz / 1.5 A Max.

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

Physical Characteristics

Model P170S P190S

D-sub: blue connector

Connector type

Signal cable type

Dimensions (with stand)

Height (Compressed) 332.16 mm (13.08 inches) 362.6 mm (14.26 inches)
Height (Extended) 462.16 mm (18.20 inches) 492.6 mm (19.39 inches)
Width 372.10 mm (14.65 inches) 410.1 mm(16.15 inches)
Depth 182.25 mm (7.18 inches) 182.0 mm (7.17 inches)

Dimensions (without stand)

Height 309.25 mm (12.18 inches) 338.1 mm (13.31 inches)
Width 372.10 mm (14.65 inches) 410.1 mm (16.15 inches)
Depth 59.20 mm (2.33 inches) 65.9 mm (2.59 inches)

Stand dimensions

Height (Compressed) 331.70 mm (13.06 inches) 347.7 mm (13.69 inches)
Height (Extended) 381.57 mm (15.02 inches) 396.7 mm (15.62 inches)
Width 337.20 mm (13.28 inches) 337.6 mm (13.29 inches)
Depth 182.30 mm (7.18 inches) 182.0 mm (7.17 inches)

Weight

Weight with packaging 6.50 kg (14.30 lb) 7.6 kg (16.70 lb)
Weight with

stand assembly and cables 5.10 kg (11.22 lb) 6.4 kg (14.08 lb)

DVI-D: white connector

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

Digital: Detachable, DVI-D,
Solid pins, shipped detached
from the monitor

D-sub: blue connector
DVI-D: white connector

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

Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins,
shipped detached from the monitor

Weight without stand assembly
(for wall mount or VESA mount considerations

Weight of stand assembly 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) 1.6 kg (3.52 lb)

- no cables)

3.65 kg (8.03 lb)

4.3 kg (9.46 lb)

Environmental

Model P170S P190S

Temperature

Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104°F) 0° to 40° C (30° to 104°F)

Non-operating

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

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

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Humidity

Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)

Non-operating

Altitude

Operating 3,048 m (12,000 ft) max 3,048 m (12,000 ft) max
Non-operating 9,144

Thermal dissipation

Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

m (40,000 ft) max 9,144 m (40,000 ft) max

171.00 BTU/hour (maximum)

75.24 BTU/hour (typical)

Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

181.26 BTU/hour (maximum)

85.50 BTU/hour (typical)

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 that 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 which are hard to see and do not affect the
display quality or usability. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.

Maintenance Guidelines

Caring for Your Monitor

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

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

For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below

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 monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as dark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitors.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.

while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:

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Appendix

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Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

WARNING: 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.

For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Information that ships with your monitor.

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information

For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at

www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance

.

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and
product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or
customer service issues:

1. Visit support.dell.com.

2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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