Dell E198FP manual

Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccom[...]

Back to Contents Page  AboutYourMonitor Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor  Front View  Back View  Side View  Bottom View  Monitor Specifications  LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy  Caring for Your Monitor Front View Back View  1 Menu selection button 2 Brightness & C[...]

 Side View   Rightside 1 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 2 Securitylockslot[...]

  Left side Bottom View  Monitor Specifications 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector General  Model number E198FP Flat Panel  Screen type Active[...]

Vertical 301.1 mm (11.8 inches) Pixel pitch 0.294 mm Viewing angle 160 ¢ X (Vertical) typical, 160 ¢ X (Horizontal) typical Luminance output 300 cd/m ² ( typ) Contrast ratio 800:1 (typ) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard - coating 3H Backlight 4 CCFLs backlight Response Time 5ms typical (Black to White) Resolution  Horizontal scan range 30[...]

Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces 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, the monitor will automatically "wake up[...]

 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 the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required, the user can s[...]

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only)  ContactingDell™ CAUTION: Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: l Tohelpavoiddamagingyourcomputer,besurethatt[...]

FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part [...]

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Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor  Connecting Your Monitor  Using the Front Panel Buttons  Using the OSD  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Connecting Your Monitor 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Connect the blue (analog D - sub)dis[...]

 On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) Direct - Access Functions  A MENU The 'MENU' button is used to open the on - screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from menus and sub - menus, and to exit the OSD. See Accessing the Menu System. B Brightness/Contrast Hot Key Use this button for direct access to the ' Brightness ' a[...]

 Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1. With the menu off, push the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu. 2. Push the - and + buttons to move between the function icons. As you move from one icon to another, the function name is highlighted to reflect the function or group of functions (sub - menus) represent[...]

 Auto Adjust Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the 'Auto Adjustment' function will optimize the display settings for use with your particular setup.  NOTE: Inmostcases,'AutoAdjust'producesthebestimageforyourconfiguration;youcan?[...]

Vertical Position - and + buttons move OSD down and up. OSD Hold Time The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use. 'OSD Hold Time': Sets the length of time the OSD will remain 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. NOTE: Default &apos[...]

Automatic Save With the OSD open, if you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any adjustments youhavemade.IfyoumakeanadjustmentandthenwaitfortheOSDtodisappeartheadjustmentwillalsobesaved. OSD Warning Messages A warn[...]

Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer. See Troubleshooting for more information. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a four - speaker, two - channelsystemadaptabletomountonDell™FlatPanelDispl[...]

 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t[...]

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor  Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  Common Problems  Product Specific Problems   Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  Self - Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you to check whether your monito[...]

 Product Specific Problems Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l Push Auto Adjust button l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD l Perform monitor reset l Check environmental factors l Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l Cycle power on - off l These are pixels that are permanently off and is a [...]

Back to Contents Page l The OSD Lock is On. Press the menu button for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu. The monitor will not go into power saving mode. No picture, the LED light is green. When press "+", "- " or "Menu" key, the message " No input signal " will appear. l Move mouse or hit any key on the keybo[...]

Back to Contents Page   Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor  Attaching the Stand  Organizing Your Cables  Using the Tilt  RemovingtheStand  Attaching the Stand   1. Place the s tand on a flat surface. 2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two tee[...]

 After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to neatly organize all cables as shown above. Using the Tilt With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs. Removing the Stand  After placing the monitor panel on[...]

 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.[...]