Dell SP2008WFPF manual

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    Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor Notes, Notices, and Cautions     Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor  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 / Down ( - ) button 4. Aut[...]

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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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    The following table shows pin assignments in the D - Sub connector: 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: Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 - pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video - Red 2 Video - Green 3 Video - B[...]

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    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 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 op[...]

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    Available USB 1.1 port or a USB 1.1 hub with external power supply (USB 2.0 required for maximum frame rate and resolution) CD - ROM/DVD - ROM drive for software installation Monitor Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56Hzto76Hz(automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz H[...]

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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?[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell  CAUTION: Safety Instructions For safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide . FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information For FCC[...]

  • Page 10

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SP2008WFP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. A[...]

  • Page 11

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SP2008WFP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 descripti[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor Important instructions 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 following steps: 1. Ri[...]

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    Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007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 , Dell Precision ,[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor  Connecting Your Monitor  Installing the Webcam Application  Using the Front Panel  Using the OSD Menu  Setting the Optimal Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begi[...]

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    Installing the Webcam Application (Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating Systems) The setup.exe application tool launcher provided in the CD allows you to the install Webcam Application on the computer. You are now ready to use the Webcam. The Webcam application provides the following functions. l Dell Webcam Center : Dell Webcam Center makes it easy t[...]

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    Using the OSD Menu 1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 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 . Down ( - ) and Up (+) Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in[...]

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     2. Press 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. PresstheMenubuttononcetoactivatethehighlightedoption. 4. Press - and + button to select [...]

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    Exit Select to exit the Main menu. Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Push the + button to increase luminance and push the - button to decrease luminance (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between dar[...]

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                                                      Sharpness  Scaling Ratio The Sharpness adjustment allow you to improve the sharpness of texts. There are five levels for adjustment totally. (0, 25[...]

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                                                                 Theatre Preset Sports Preset Nature Preset    Hue     Saturation  In Video mode, y[...]

  • Page 21

                                           NOTE: Optimized color settings such as Theatre, Sports and Nature presets are unavailable when you disable Color Management selection.               [...]

  • Page 22

     NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pressing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds. Language Select to have the OSD display in one of the five languages (English, Spanish, French, German, or Japanese).  NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Audio (optional) You can sele[...]

  • Page 23

    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, Green,[...]

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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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor  Troubleshooting Your Monitor  General Problems  Product Specific Problems  USB Problems  Troubleshooting Your Soundbar   Troubleshooting Your Monitor  Self - Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self - test fe[...]

  • Page 27

    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[...]

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    Product Specific Problemss USB Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar NOTE: Image Burn - in is not covered by your warranty. Camera / MIC Problems Camera / MIC not working l Ensure the USB upstream cable is connected to the PC. l Install the Camera / MIC driver provided in the CD. SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen imag[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™SP2008WFPFlatPanelMonitor  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 locks in to place on the stand. [...]

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    Removing the Stand 1. Press the stand release button. 2. Lift the stand away from the monitor while pressing the stand release button. 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.[...]