Dell 1707fp Users Guide

							User PresetUser  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
  
 
OSD Lock Adjust  the settings for the OSD,  including the location,  the amount  of time the menu  remains  on-screen, and  the rotation  of the OSD.
Position of the OSD:
To adjust  the horizontal position  of the OSD,  use the 
- and   + buttons move  OSD to  the left  and  right.
To adjust  the vertical  position  of the OSD,  use the  - and   + buttons move  OSD down  and  up.
OSD Hold  Time:
The  OSD stays active for as long as it  is in use.  Adjust  the hold time,  sets  the length of time the OSD remains  ctive 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.
OSD Lock:  
Controls user  access  to  adjustments.  When  Yes (+) is selected, no user  adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu  button.
NOTE:  When the OSD is  locked,  pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings  menu,  with OSD Lock selected.
Select  No (-) to unlock and allow  user access  to all  applicable settings.
NOTE:  You can also lock or  unlock the OSD by  pushing and holding  the Menu button for  15  seconds.
Language Select to  have  the OSD display  in one  of five languages  (English, French, Spanish, 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  select to  have  the audio on or off when  the monitor is power saving mode.
Yes
 — enables  audio
No  — disables audio (default)
NOTE: When the Dell  Soundbar is  not  properly connected  to the monitor, the audio  menu is  not  available.
Factory  Reset: Reset the OSD menu  options to   the factory preset values.
Exit   — Select   to  exit  out of Factory Reset 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, and  Blue  settings back  to  their original factory settings and  set   the default setting  for   Normal Preset.
All  settings  —  Change all the   user  adjustable settings including color, position, brightness,  contrast  and  OSD hold time   to  the factory defaults.  The
language of the OSD does  not change.
OSD Warning Messages
One  of the following   warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of sync.
1.
 Analog InputCannot Display This Video Mode  or   2.Digital InputCannot Display This Video Mode
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
Horizontal  and  Vertical  frequency ranges addressable  by this monitor.  Recommended  mode is 1280 X  1024 @ 60Hz.
NOTE: The floating Dell  Self-test  Feature Check  dialog   appears on-screen if  the monitor  cannot sense a  video signal.  
   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
 for more  information.
Setting the Optimal Resolution
1.  Right-click  on the desktop and  click   Properties.
2 .  Select the  Settings tab.
3 .  Set  the refresh rate  to  60  Hz.
4 .  Set  the screen resolution to  1280 x  1024 and  ensure the refresh rate  is still set  at 60  Hz.
5 .  Click   OK.
     If  you do not see 1280 x  1024 as an option,  you may need  to  update your  graphics driver.  
If  you have  a  Dell desktop computer  you can  do one  of the following:
Insert your  monitor CD in to  your  CD drive  and  download the driver  located  on the CD.Go to   support.dell.com ,  enter  your  service  tag, and  download the latest  driver  for your  graphics card.
If  you have  a  Dell portable computer:
Go to   support.dell.com ,  enter you service  tag, and  download the latest  driver  for your  graphics card.
 
						

							If  you are using  a  non-Dell computer:
Go to  the support site for you computer  and  download the latest  graphic driversGo to  your  graphics card  website and  download the latest  graphic drivers
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
1.Attach mechanism
2. Power/volume  control
3.   Power indicator
4. Headphone connectors
Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
 
						

							NOTICE: Do  not  use the soundbar  power  connector  with any  other  device. 
1. Attach the Soundbar by aligning  the two slots on the Soundbar with the two tabs on the bottom  of the monitor.
2. Slide the Soundbar to  the left  until it  snaps in to  place.
3.   Plug in the power cord  from  the Soundbar in to  the connector  on the back  of the monitor.
4. Insert the green stereo plug from  the Soundbar in to  your  computers audio output connector.
NOTE:  Soundbar Power Connector  +12V  DC output is for optional  only.
NOTICE:  Do not use with any device other than  Dell  Soundbar . 
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Solving Problems
Dell™ 1707FP AIO  Color  Monitor  For Dell™ OptiPlex™ USFF Computer
  Troubleshooting Your  Monitor
  General Problems
  Product Specific  Problems
  USB  Problems
  Troubleshooting Your  Soundbar
 
 
CAUTION:  Before  you begin  any  of  the procedures in this  section, follow the  safety instructions.
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)
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 but the monitor screen remains  dark,  run  the monitor self-test by
performing the following steps:
1.  Turn off both  your  computer  and  the monitor.
2 .  Unplug  the video  cable  from  the back  of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both  Digital
(white  connector) and  the Analog(blue  connector) cables from  the back  of computer.
3 .  Turn on the monitor.
The  floating  Dell  - Self-Test Feature Check dialog  box should appear on-screen (against  a  black
background)  if the monitor cannot sense a  video  signal  and  is working correctly. While  in self-test
mode, the power LED remains  green. Also, depending upon the selected input,  one  of the dialogs
shown below  will continuously scroll through the screen.   
  
or  
 
This box also  appears during normal  system  operation  if the video  cable  becomes  disconnected or
damaged.
4 .  Turn off your  monitor and  reconnect  the video  cable; then  turn  on both  your  computer  and  the monitor.
If  your  monitor screen remains  blank after you use the previous  procedure, check  your  video  controller  and  computer
system; your  monitor is functioning properly.
OSD Warning  Messages
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of sync.
 
						

							1. Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode  or   2.Digital InputCannot Display This Video Mode
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.
Occasionally, no warning  message  appears,  but the screen is blank...this could also  indicate that  the monitor is not
synchronizing with the computer  or the monitor is in a  power save mode.
General Problems
The  following table contains  general information  about  common monitor problems you might encounter.
COMMON
SYMPTOMS WHAT  YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No  Video/ Power
LED off No  picture, monitor is
dead
Check connection  integrity at both  ends of the video  cable
Ensure  the monitor and  computer  are plugged in to  a  working
electrical outlet
Ensure  power button depressed fully
No  Video/ Power
LED on No  picture or no
brightness
Press  the input select button the front of the monitor and
ensure the correct input source is selected
Increase brightness & contrast  controls
Perform monitor self-test feature  check
Check for bent or broken pins
Re- boot  your  computer  and monitor.
Poor Focus
Picture  is fuzzy, blurry or
ghostingPush Auto adjust  button
Adjust  Phase and  Clock  controls via OSD
Eliminate video  extension  cables
Perform monitor reset
Lower  video  resolution or increase  font size
Shaky/Jittery
Video Wavy  picture or fine
movement
Push Auto Adjust  button
Adjust  Phase and  Clock  controls via OSD
Perform monitor reset
Check environmental factors
Relocate and  test in other room
Missing  Pixels LCD  screen has  spots
Cycle  power on-off
These are pixels that  are permanently  off and  is a  natural
defect that  occurs in LCD  technology
Brightness
Problems Picture  too  dim or too
bright
Perform monitor reset
Push Auto Adjust  button
Adjust  brightness & contrast  controls
Geometric
Distortion Screen not centered
correctly
Perform monitor reset on Position Settings Only
Push auto-adjust  button
Adjust  the centering  controls
Ensure  monitor is in proper video  mode
Horizontal/Vertical
Lines Screen has  one  or more
lines
Perform monitor reset
Push Auto Adjust  button
Adjust  Phase and  Clock  controls via OSD
Perform monitor self-test feature  check  and  determine  if these
lines are also  in self-test mode
Check for bent or broken pins
Sync  Problems Screen is scrambled or
appears torn
Perform monitor reset
Push Auto Adjust  button
Adjust  Phase and  Clock  controls via OSD
 
						

							Perform monitor self-test feature  check  to  determine  if
scrambled screen appears in self-test mode
Check for bent or broken pins
Boot up  in the safe  mode
LCD  Scratched Screen has  scratches or
smudges
Turn monitor off and  clean the screen
For  cleaning instruction,  see  Caring  for Your  Monitor.
Safety Related
Issues Visible signs of smoke or
sparks
Do not perform  any troubleshooting  steps
Monitor needs to  be replaced
Intermittent
Problems Monitor malfunctions on &
off
Ensure  monitor is in proper video  mode
Ensure  video  cable  connection  to  computer  and  to  the flat panel
is secure
Perform monitor reset
Perform monitor self-test feature  check  to  determine  if the
intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode
Image Retention
(from a  static
image)   Faint Shadow from  the
static image displayed
appears on the
screen
            
Use  the Power Management feature  to  turn  off the monitor at
all times  when  not in use.  Alternatively,  use a  dynamically
changing screensaver  left  on the monitor  for a  long period of
time.
Product Specific Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT  YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too  small Image is centered on screen, but
does  not fill  entire  viewing area
Perform monitor reset on All  Settings
Cannot adjust  the monitor with
the buttons on the front panel OSD does  not appear on the
screen
Turn the monitor off and  unplug  the
power cord  and  then  plug back  and
power on
USB Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT  YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
USB  interface is not
working USB  peripherals  are not working
Check that  your  monitor is powered
ON.
Reconnect  the upstream  cable  to
your
 computer.
Reconnect  the  USB  peripherals
(downstream connector).  
Switch off and  then  turn  on the
monitor again.
High  Speed USB  2.0
interface is slow. High  Speed USB  2.0 peripherals  working
slowly  or not at all.
Check that  your  computer  is USB  2.0
capable.
Verify  USB  2.0 source on your
computer.
Reconnect  the upstream  cable  to
your
 computer.
Reconnect  the  USB  peripherals
(downstream connector).  
Troubleshooting Your  Soundbar
 
						

							COMMON
SYMPTOMS
WHAT  YOU
EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No  SoundNo  power to  Soundbar
- the power indicator  is
off.  
(built-in DC power
supply. i.e.  1707FP )Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar clockwise to  the middle
position; check  if the power indicator  (green LED) on the front of the
Soundbar is illuminated.
Confirm that  the power cable  from  the Soundbar is plugged into the
monitor.
Confirm that  the monitor has  power.
If  the monitor has  no power,  see  Troubleshooting your  monitor for
monitor common problem.
No  Sound Soundbar has  power -
power indicator  is on.
Plug the audio line -in cable  into the computers audio out jack.
Set  all Windows volume  controls to  their maximum.
Play some  audio content  on the computer  (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).
Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar clockwise to  a  higher
volume  setting.
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.
Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted
Sound Computers sound  card
is used as the audio
source.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of
the sound  card.
Set  all Windows volume  controls to  their midpoints.
Decrease the volume  of the audio application.
Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to  a
lower volume  setting.
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.
Troubleshoot the computers sound  card.
Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted
Sound Other  audio source is
used.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of
the audio source.
Decrease the volume  of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to  a
lower volume  setting.
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.
Unbalanced
Sound
Output Sound  from  only  one
side  of Soundbar
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of
the sound  card  or audio source.
Set  all Windows audio balance  controls (L -R) to  their midpoints.
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.
Troubleshoot the computers sound  card.
Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Low Volume Volume  is too  low.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar clockwise to  the maximum
volume  setting.
Set  all Windows volume  controls to  their maximum.
Increase the volume  of the audio application.
Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
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Appendix
Dell™ 1707FP AIO  Color  Monitor  For Dell™ OptiPlex™ USFF Computer
  CAUTION: Safety Instructions
  FCC Identification  Information
  Contacting Dell
  Your  Monitor Setup  Guide
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Use of  controls,  adjustments, or  procedures other  than those  specified  in this  documentation  may result
in exposure  to shock,  electrical hazards, and/or mechanical  hazards.
Read  and  follow  these instructions when  connecting  and  using  your  computer  monitor:
To help avoid  damaging your  computer, be sure  that  the voltage  selection switch on the power supply  for the computer  is set  to
match the alternating current (AC) power available  at your  location:  
115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz)  in most of North and  South America and  some  Far  Eastern countries  such as Japan,  South
Korea  (also 220 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz)),  and  Taiwan. 
230 volts (V)/50 hertz (Hz)  in most of Europe, the Middle East,  and  the Far  East.  
Always be sure  that  your  monitor is electrically  rated to  operate  with the AC power available  in your  location.  
NOTE:  This monitor does  not need  or have  a  voltage  selection switch for setting  the AC voltage  input.  It will automatically accept  any
AC input voltage  according to  the ranges defined  in the Electrical Specifications  section in the Users Guide.
Do not store or use the monitor in locations  that  are exposed to  heat,  direct  sunlight,  or extreme  cold. 
Avoid  moving the monitor between  locations  with large  temperature  differences.  
Do not subject the monitor to  severe vibration  or high impact conditions. For  example, do not place  the monitor inside  a  car
trunk. 
Do not store or use the monitor in locations  exposed to  high humidity or dusty  environment. 
Do not allow water  or other liquids to  spill on or into the monitor.  
Keep  flat panel monitor in room  temperature  conditions. Excessive  cold  or hot conditions  can  have  an adverse effect on the liquid
crystal of the display. 
Never insert  anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger  of electric  shock. 
To avoid  electric  shock, never  touch the inside  of the monitor.  Only a  qualified technician should open the monitor case.  
Never use your  monitor if the power cable  has  been  damaged.  Ensure  that  nothing rests on your  computers cables and  that  the
cables are not located  where they can  be stepped on or tripped over.  
Be  sure  to  grasp the plug,  not the cable, when  disconnecting  the monitor from  an electric  socket.  
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 may block the ventilation  openings  in the
bottom  of the cabinet.  If  you place  the monitor in a  bookcase  or an enclosed space, be sure  to  provide adequate ventilation  and
air flow. 
Place  your  monitor in a  location with low  humidity and  minimum dust. Avoid  places similar  to  a  damp basement  or dusty  hallway.
Do not expose the monitor to  rain  or use it  near  water  (in  kitchens,  next to  swimming  pools, etc.).  If  the monitor accidentally
gets wet,  unplug  it  and  contact  an authorized dealer immediately. You  can  clean the monitor with a  damp cloth  when  necessary,
being sure  to  unplug  the monitor first. 
Place  the monitor on a  solid surface and  treat it  carefully. The  screen is made of glass and  can  be damaged if dropped or hit
sharply. 
Locate  your  monitor near  an easily  accessible electric  outlet.  
If  your  monitor does  not operate  normally - in particular, if there are any unusual  sounds or smells coming from  it  - unplug  it
immediately  and  contact  an authorized dealer or service  center.