Dell E1709w Users Guide

E1709W  
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2008  
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Setting Up the Monitor   
E1709W  Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide  
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting Your Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Removing the Stand Base     
   Removing_the_Stand_for_VESA_wall_mount  
   
Attaching the Stand  
 
 
   
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer:  
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.   
2. Connect the blue display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of...

 
   
Organizing Your Cables  
 
 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot 
to organize all cables as shown above.  
Removing the Stand Base   CAUTION:  The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.
     

   
Removing the Stand for VESA wall mount  
 
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  To remove the base of the stand from the monitor:
1. Place  the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table.  
2. Press and hold the release latch, while pulling the base of the stand away from the 
monitor.
  To remove the stand assembly from the monitor:
1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor...

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Troubleshooting  
 
E1709W  Flat Panel Monitor   
   Self - Test  
   Common Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   
Self - Test  
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...

   
Product Specific Problems  Common Symptoms   What You Experience   Possible Solutions  
No Video/Power LED off No picture l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly 
connected and secure.  
l Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.  
l Ensure that the power button is depressed fully .    
No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor self...

Back to Contents Page  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 R eset the monitor to Factory Settings .  
Cannot adjust the monitor with 
the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the 
screen l Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor .   
No Input Signal when user 
controls are pressed No picture, the LED light is 
blue. When press up,...