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    Dell™IN1720/IN1920FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions     Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly for[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™IN1720/IN1920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 Pac[...]

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    Product Features The Dell™IN1720/IN1920 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin - film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitors features include: ■ IN1720: 17 - inch (433.0 mm) viewable area display. 1440x900 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ IN1920: 18.5 - inch (470.0 mm) viewable area displa[...]

  • Page 4

      Side View Bottom View Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. 3 VESA mounting holes (100mm) T o mount the monitor. 4 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 5 D[...]

  • Page 5

     Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. 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 [...]

  • Page 6

     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 aut[...]

  • Page 7

    Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/ - 5%, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity - free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.6A (Max.) Inrush current 120V:30A (Max.) 240V:60A (Max.) Pre[...]

  • Page 8

     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.When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a “ bright dot. ” W[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell   CAUTION: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide . FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other[...]

  • Page 11

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™IN1720/IN1920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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor 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 descript[...]

  • Page 13

    Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Using the Front Panel Controls  Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu  Setting the Maximum Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt  Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn[...]

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    Front panel Key Use the keys onthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings.   Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Accessing the Menu System Exit Use the Exit key to exit on - screen display (OSD) from menu and sub - menus. Front panel Key Description A Up Use the Up key[...]

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    The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions.   2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.[...]

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        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: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input sign[...]

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      l Standard : Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. l Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. l Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. l Warm : Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. l Cool : Decreases [...]

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     DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor's display settings.    Back Press to go back to the main menu .  Horizontal Position Press to go back to the main menu.  Horizontal Position Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+) .[...]

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      Back Language Press to go back to the main menu. Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese or Russian Menu Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer Allows you to set the time for which th[...]

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    OSD Messages  Factory Reset ResetsallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues . Personalize Allows you to adjust shortcut key for: 1. Preset modes, 2. Brightness / Contrast, 3. Auto Adjust.    Back Press to go back to the main menu.    When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will se[...]

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       See Solving Problems for more information. 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 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920). 4. Click OK . If you do not see 1440 x 900 (for I[...]

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    The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system, mountable on Dell Flat Panel Displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.  Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920) ( Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920[...]

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    Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 FlatPanelMonitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 DellInc.Allrightsreserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL log[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Attaching the Stand  Connecting Your Monitor  Removing the Stand Base   Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Removing the Stand for VESA wall mount  Attaching the Stand   Connecting Your Monito[...]

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    Removing the Stand Base  CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. IN1720:  IN1920:  [...]

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    Attaching the Dell Soundbar(for IN1920 only) To attach the soundbar: Removing the Stand for VESA Wall Mount IN1720:  IN1920: To remove stand base from the monitor:  1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Press and hold the release latch, while pulling the stand base away from the monitor. NOTICE: Don[...]

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     Back to Contents Page  To remove the stand assembly from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as shown above. 3. Remove the stand assembly from the monitor.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor  Self - Test  Common Problems  Product Specific Problems   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 bu[...]

  • Page 30

    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 from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self - test mode. 3. Press and hold the 1st and 4th buttons on the front panel, simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears[...]

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     Product Specific Problems Back to Contents Page Wrong Color Picture color not good l Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application. l Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off. l Change the [...]