Dell E228WFP manual

Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions     Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used i[...]

Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Front View  Back View  Bottom View  Side View  Monitor Specifications LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy   Caring for your Monitor  Front View Back View  1. Input source select button 2. OSD[...]

Bottom View Side View Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached VESA plate) Use to mount the monitor with VESA compliance (100mm) bracket. 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 h[...]

IfyouhaveVESA'sDPM™compliancedisplaycardorsoftwareinstalledinyourPC,themonitorcanautomaticallyreduce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[...]

Note: Pin 1 is at the top right. 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 settin[...]

Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) 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 -[...]

 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 f[...]

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitor FCC Identification Information CAUTION: Safety Instruction Contacting Dell  FCC Identification Information 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 man[...]

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

 City Code: 1  Home/Small Business Support  08 20 24 05 30 17  Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Service  08 20 24 05 30 16  Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support  08 20 24 05 30 17  Switchboard  08 20 24 05 30 00  Bahamas  Online Support  www.dell.com/bs  la - techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Cu[...]

 China (Xiamen)  Country Code: 86  City Code: 592  Technical Support - Dell™Dimension™andDellInspiron™  toll - free: 800 858 2969  Technical Support - DellOptiPlex™,DellLatitude™,andDell Precision™  toll - free: 800 858 0950  Technical Support - Servers and Storage  toll - f[...]

 France (Paris) (Montpellier)  International Access Code: 00  Country Code: 33  City Codes: (1) (4)  Technical Support  0825 387 270  Customer Service  0825 823 833  Switchboard  0825 004 700  Switchboard (calls from outside of France)  04 99 75 40 00  Sales  0825 004 700  Fax  0825 004 701  Fax (c[...]

 Phone Numbers  080 - 25068066 or toll - free: 1 - 800 - 425 - 2066  Customer Service   Home and Small Business  India_care_HSB@dell.com  toll - free: 1800 - 4254051  Large Corporate Accounts  India_care_REL@dell.com  toll - free: 1800 - 4252067  Sales   Large Corporate Accounts  1600 33 8044  Home[...]

 Individual User Real Site Sales  044 - 556 - 4649  Switchboard  044 - 556 - 4300  Korea (Seoul)  International Access Code: 001  Country Code: 82  City Code: 2  Online Support  support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support for XPS computers only  toll - free: 080 - 999 - 0283  Technical Support, Customer Service [...]

 International Access Code: 00  Country Code: 47  Technical Support  671 16882  Relational Customer Service  671 17575  Home/Small Business Customer Service  23162298  Switchboard  671 16800  Fax Switchboard  671 16865  Panama  Online Support  www.dell.com/pa  la - techsupport@dell.com  Technical S[...]

 City Code: 11  Fax  011 706 0495  Switchboard  011 709 7700  Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries  Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia)  604 633 4810  Spain (Madrid)  International Access Code: 00  Country Code: 34  City Code: 91  Online Support  support.euro.dell.com  Home[...]

 Back to Contents Page  City Code: 1344  Central Government  01344 373 193  Local Government & Education  01344 373 199  Health  01344 373 194  Technical Support   XPS Computers Only  0870 366 4180  Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PCA (1000+ employees)  0870 908 0500  Other Dell Products  0870 353[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitor If you have a Dell ™ desktop with no internet access 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced . if you are using Windows XP, click the Adapter tab. 4. Identify your graphics controller suppli[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitor 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 drive[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitor If you have non Dell ™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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 t[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitor Important instructions and graphic drivers to set the display resolution to 1680X1050 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the [...]

Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelColorMonitor   Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 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 , D[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E228WFP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 To connect your monitor to the computer perfo[...]

A Input select Use the Input Select button to select between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Description of auto - sync detect: 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 connectin[...]

Using the OSD Menu 1. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. D Auto Adjust Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. 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. Aft[...]

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. 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 m[...]

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[...]

      Color Format Blue Preset Red Preset Normal Preset User Preset Hue Saturation NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. . l To achieve the different color domain for PC RGB and HD YPbPr ( HD YPbPr is suitable for HD video playback over DVI. PC RGB is suitable for normal PC gra[...]

           OSD Settings: Horizontal Position Vertical Position OSD Hold Time OSD Lock    Adjust the settings for the OSD, including the location and the amount of time the menu remains on - screen. Position of the OSD: l To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move O[...]

  OSD Warning Messages One of 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. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use.See Specifications forth[...]

Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer. See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution 1. Right - click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1680 x 1050[...]

Back to Contents Page 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach 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 the place. 3. Connect the soundbar with the power brick. 4. Plug the power cables of the power brick into a nearby outlet. 5. Insert th[...]

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Troubleshooting Your Monitor  General Problems  Product Specific Problems  Troubleshooting Your Soundbar   Troubleshooting Your Monitor  Self - Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self - test fe[...]

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Monitor Specifications fortheHorizontalandVerticalfrequencyrangesaddressablebythismonitor.Recommendedmodeis1680X1050@60Hz[...]

Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar Back to Contents Page left on the monitor for a long period of time) displayed appears on the screen when not in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. NOTE: Image Burn - In is not covered by your warranty. Input auto switching to anothe[...]

Back to Contents Page  Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™E228WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Attaching the Stand  Organizing Your Cables  Using the Tilt  Removing the Stand  Attaching the Stand  1. Place the stand on a flat surface. 2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two ta[...]

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. Back to Contents Page  NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.[...]