Dell E1709w Users Guide

E1709W  Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide  
Notes, Notices, and Cautions  
   
   
   
 
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About Your Monitor   
 
   Package Contents    
   Product Features    
   Identifying Parts and Controls    
   Monitor Specifications    
   Plug and Play Capability    
   LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy    
   Maintenance Guidelines    
Package Contents    
Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and  Contact Dell™  if anything is missing.   
   
      NOTE:  Some items may be optional and may not ship with...

Product Features   
The   flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitors features include:   
■  Dell E1709W  has a 17 - inch (433.0 mm) viewable area display.   
■  1440x900 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions.   
■  Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side - to - side.   
■  Tilt capability.  
■  Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards...

   
   
Side View  
Bottom View  Label Description Use
1    Barcode serial number label    Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
2    Regulatory rating label    List the regulatory approvals.  
3 VESA mounting holes (100mm)  T o mount the monitor.
4 Security lock slot  Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.  
   
Left side       Right side      
 
        
Label Description Use
1   AC power connector   To connect the monitor power cable.    

 
 
Monitor Specifications  
The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.   
Power Management Modes  
If you have VESAs 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 .  If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically...

 
Plug and Play Capability  
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play - compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data 
(EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. 
You can select different settings if required.  
Flat Panel Specifications  
*Dell E1709W Flat Panel monitor color gamut (typical) is based on CIE...

Preset Display Modes  
The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:    
   
Display Mode   Horizontal Frequency 
(kHz)   Vertical Frequency 
(Hz)   Pixel Clock (MHz)   Sync Polarity 
(Horizontal/Vertical)  
VESA, 720 x 400   31.5   70.0   28.3   - /+  
VESA, 640 x 480    31.5   60.0   25.2   - / -  
VESA, 640 x 480   37.5   75.0   31.5   - / -  
VESA, 800 x 600   37.9   60.3   40.0   +/+  
VESA, 800 x 600   46.9   75.0   49.5    +/+  
VESA, 1024 x 768...

    LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy   
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that 
appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot.When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a  “ bright dot. ”   When the pixel remains black, it is 
known as a  “ dark dot. ”  
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality...

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Appendix   
E1709W  Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide  
  Safety Instructions  
  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information   
  Contacting Dell  
    
   
CAUTION: Safety Instructions  
For information on safety instructions, see the  Product Information Guide .   
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at  www.dell.com
egulatory_compliance ....

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
 
1. Go to  http://support.dell.com ,  enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.   
2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to  1440x900  again.  
Back to Contents Page  NOTE:  If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.