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Dell® 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this document, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are warn-
ings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows:
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Safety Instructions
Please read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:
•To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply 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, and Taiwan
—230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
Also be sure your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
•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’s case.
•Never use your monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and keep the cord away from where people could trip over it.
•Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, 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. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
•Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid places like damp basements or dusty hallways.
•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, but be sure to unplug the monitor first.
•Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement.
•Locate your monitor near an easily accessible AC 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.
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•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 AC outlet before any service.
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Contents
Overview of Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Maintenance of Your Flat Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Monitor Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Adjusting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Automatic Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Direct-Access Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
OSM Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Accessing the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Image Lock: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Position: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Color Control: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Reset: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Language: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Menu Display Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Menu Position: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Image Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Display Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Image Effect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
PowerSaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Display Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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Figures
Figure 1-1. Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Figure 1-2. Back panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Figure 1-3. Connecting your monitor to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Figure 1-4. Connecting Your Monitor to a Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Figure 1-5. Monitor self test screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 Figure 1-6. User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Figure 1-7. On-Screen Menu (OSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Tables
Table 1-1. Menu adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 Table 1-2. Power-saving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11 Table 1-3. Troubleshooting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12 Table 1-4. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 Table 1-5. D-Sub Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14 Table 1-6. 13W3 Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14 Table 1-7. Preset timing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Appendicies
Index
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Dell® 1700 Flat Panel Monitor
User’s Guide
Overview of Your Monitor
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Figure 1-1. Front panel
1.User controls
Use these buttons to adjust the image to your liking.
2.Video input selector and indicator lights
Your 1700FP flat panel monitor allows you to connect both a computer system and a workstation to it at the same time. Use this button to select which system your monitor should display.
3.Power button and indicator light
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. The power indicator light glows green during normal operation.
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Figure 1-2. Back panel connectors
1.Power adapter connector
Connect the power adapter here.
2.15-pin mini D-sub signal cable connector
Connect a mini D-sub cable from the video connector on your local (at your desk) computer to this connector. When the system connected to this cable is the active system, the video 1 indicator will glow green.
3.13W3 signal cable connector
Connect a 13W3 cable from the video connector on your workstation to this connector. When the workstation is the active system using the flat panel display, the video 2 indicator will glow green.
4.Kensington security slot
This monitor offers you the opportunity to attach a Kensington-type security device .
Kensington lock not included. Refer to your locking device documentation for installation instructions.
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