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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/index.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:10 PM] 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[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/internet.htm[7/8/2011 4:47:44 PM] Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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 th[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/non-dell.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:12 PM] Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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.[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolutio[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] or OSD menu / select 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 . Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ra[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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 o[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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 v[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] NOTE: When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is not available. Color Settings Color Settings adjusts the color temperature, color hue, and saturation. The color hue is most noticeable in areas[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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 -[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Audio (optional) You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode. Yes[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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. Colo[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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 [...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] or 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 Setting the Maximum Resolutio[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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/OptiP[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] 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 mo[...]

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    Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:31 PM] Back to Contents Page[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/optimal.htm[7/8/2011 4:48:49 PM] Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows® op[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attac[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] 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 [...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] 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 [...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] 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 S oundb[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:17 PM] 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 9[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/solve.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:32 PM] Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self- Test Built - in Diagnostics Common Problems Product- Specific Problems USB Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Op[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/solve.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:32 PM] 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 in[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/solve.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:32 PM] Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform monitor Self Test Feature Check to determi[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/solve.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:32 PM] 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. the audio source. Confirm that the audio [...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Back to Contents Page 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 Qua[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] 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 displa[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] 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 V[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] USB connectors (downstream) Right side Left side 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 con[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. Once this 5 USB upstream connector cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the monitor. 6 USB connector Con[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] 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 24 -pin Side of th e C onnected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC C[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] 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 Mo[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI - D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals separate horizontal and[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.htm[7/8/2011 4:49:51 PM] Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non- condensing) 10% to 80% (non- condensing) Non- operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (no[...]

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    Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/appendx.htm[7/8/2011 4:50:04 PM] Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of[...]