Dell SP190SFP manual

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    Dell™SP1908FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions     Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 - 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademark[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™SP1908FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Front View  Back View  Bottom View  Side View  Monitor Specifications  Cleaning Your Monitor  Front View Back View 1. Video input select 2. OSD menu / select button 3. Brightness & Contrast / Dow[...]

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     Bottom View NOTE: You can use this connector only after you connect the USB cable to the computer and the USB upstream connector on the monitor. Side View 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) Use to mount the monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Sec[...]

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    Monitor Specifications 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inuse. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when [...]

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    24 - pin Digital - only DVI Connector NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top right. The following table shows pin assignments in the DVI connector: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface USB ports: l 1 upstream - rear l 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play - compatible system. The monit[...]

  • Page 6

    Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 19 inches (19 - inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 380 mm (14.96 inches) Vertical 300 mm (11.81 inches) Pixel pitch 0.294 mm Viewing angle 160°(vertical)typ,160°(horizontal)typ Luminance output 300 CD/m ² ( typ) Contrast ratio 800 to 1 (typ) Faceplate coa[...]

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      Cleaning Your Monitor l To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen - cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. l Use a slightly - dampened,warmcloth?[...]

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        Back to Contents Page[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™SE198WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide FCC Notice (U.S. Only) CAUTION: Safety Instruction Contacting Dell Your Monitor Set - up Guide 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 th[...]

  • Page 10

    where people could trip over it. l Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket. l Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. Avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface, as doing so [...]

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     Customer Service  toll - free: 1300 - 662 - 196  Austria (Vienna)  International Access Code: 900  Country Code: 43  City Code: 1  Online Support  support.euro.dell.com   tech_support_central_europe@dell.com  Technical Support for XPS computers only  0820 240 530 81  Home/Small Business Sales  0820 2[...]

  • Page 12

     Country Code: 86  City Code: 592  Technical Support E - mail  support.dell.com.cn/email  Customer Service E - mail  customer_cn@dell.com  Technical Support Fax  592 818 1350  Technical Support – XPS computers only  toll - free: 800 858 0540  Technical Support – Dell™Dimension™andDellInspiron™?[...]

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     International Access Code: 00  Country Code: 33  City Codes: (1) (4)  Home and Small Business   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 (ca[...]

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     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[...]

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     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  toll - free:080 - 200 - 3800  Technical Support – Dimension, PDA, Electronics, and Acc[...]

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     Switchboard  671 16800  Fax Switchboard  671 16865  Panama  Online Support  www.dell.com/pa   la - techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales  001 - 800 - 507 - 1264  Peru  Online Support  www.dell.com/pe   la - techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales[...]

  • Page 17

     Country Code: 34  City Code: 91  Customer Service  902 118 540  Sales  902 118 541  Switchboard  902 118 541  Fax  902 118 539  Corporate   Technical Support  902 100 130  Customer Care  902 115 236  Switchboard  91 722 92 00  Fax  91 722 95 83  Sweden (Upplands Vasby)  Internati[...]

  • Page 18

      Your Monitor Set - up Guide To view PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf ), click the document title. To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf ) to your hard drive, right - click the document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft ® Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and then specify a location on[...]

  • Page 19

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SP1908FP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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedu[...]

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    Using the Front Panel Usethebuttonsonthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Video input select Use the Input Select button to choose between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. If both VGA and DVI cables are connect[...]

  • Page 21

    Using the OSD Menu 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.  NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. Power Button and Indicator Usethepowerbuttontoturnthemonitoronandoff. Thegreenlightindicat[...]

  • Page 22

     2. Push the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. PushtheMenubuttononcetoactivatethehighlightedoption. 4. Push - and + button to select the[...]

  • Page 23

     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 screen as the m[...]

  • Page 24

    Red Preset User Preset (photograph image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.). l User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit increments, from 0 to 100.       OSD Settings:  Horizontal Position  Vertical Position  OSD Hold Time   [...]

  • Page 25

    Factory Reset: ResettheOSDmenuoptionstothefactorypresetvalues. 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. Color settings only — ChangetheRed,[...]

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    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theH[...]

  • Page 27

    Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell flat panel displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor Back to Contents Page 1. Power/vo[...]

  • Page 28

    Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™SP1908FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Troubleshooting Your Monitor  General Problems  Product Specific Problems  USB Problems  Troubleshooting Your Soundbar   Troubleshooting Your Monitor  Self - Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor prov[...]

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    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1280X1024@60Hz[...]

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    Product Specific Problemss USB Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar NOTE: Image Burn - in is not covered by your warranty. SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. l Perform monitor reset on "All Settings." Cannot adjust the mon[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand Dell™SP1908FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Attaching the Stand  Organizing Your Cables  Using the Tilt  Removing the Stand  Attaching the Stand 1. Fit the groove on the monitor to the two tabs on the stand. 2. Lower the monitor until it [...]

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    Removing the Stand 1. Press the stand release button. 2. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page   NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following step to remove the stand.[...]