Dell E173fp Users Guide
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Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 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 and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows , and Windows NT are registered...
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Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. It describes the displays features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: Introduction gives an overview of the display’s features and provides an orientation to the display. Setup describes the initial setup process. Using the Display gives an overview of how to...
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Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17 -inch Flat Panel Display. The Dell E173FP was designed to accommodate a wide variety of users ranging from home and small offices to large corporate environments. Displaying brilliant images at a maximum resolution of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for word processing, e -mail,...
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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if 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...
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Common 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 Electric outlet verification Ensure power button depressed fully No Video/ Power LED on No picture or no brightness Increase Brightness & Contrast controls Perform monitor self-test feature check Check for...
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LCD ScratchedScreen has scratches or smudgesTurn monitor off and clean the screen For cleaning instruction, see maintenance. Safety Related IssuesVisible signs of smoke or sparksDo 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...
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Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen typeActive matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) Pixel pitch 0.264 x 0.264...
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Dell guarantees image size and centering for all preset modes listed in the following table. Preset Display Modes Display ModeHorizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical) DOS 720 x 400 31.570.128.3 -/+ VGA 640 x 480 31.560.025.18 -/- VESA 640 x 480 37.5 75.031.5 -/- VESA 800 x 600 37.960.340.0 +/+ VESA 800 x 600 46.975.049.5 +/+ VESA 1024 x 768 48.460.065.0 -/- VESA 1024 x 768 60.075.078.8 +/+ VESA 11 52 x 86467.5...