Dell E173fp Users Guide

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Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide
Tilt Base
Tilt Base
With the Tilt base, you can  tilt  the display  for the most comfortable viewing angle. 
 
NOTE: The  graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
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Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor
Users Guide
Cable Connections on the Back of the Monitor and the Computer
1.  Turn off your  computer  and  unplug  its  power cable.
2 .  Connect the blue (analog D -sub) display  connector  cable  to  the corresponding  video  port on the back  of your
computer.  (The graphic is for illustration only. System  appearance may vary).
3 .  Connect the power cable  for your  display  to  the power port on the back  of the...

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Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users Guide
Overview •  Graphics •  Soundbar Attachment to  Monitor •  Specification  •  Troubleshooting
Overview
The  Dell™ Soundbar is a  four -speaker, two-channel system  adaptable  to  mount on Dell Flat  Panel Displays. Located on the Soundbar area:  A
rotary volume  and  on/off  control to  adjust  the overall system  level,  a  green LED for power indication,  and  two audio headset jacks.
Graphics
a.   Attach...

           
1 .  Working from  the rear of the monitor,  attach Soundbar by aligning  the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom  rear of the monitor.  
2 .  Slide the Soundbar to  the left  until it  snaps into the place.  
3 .  Connect the sound  bar with the power brick.
4 .  Plug the power cables  of the  power brick  into a  nearby outlet.  
5 .  Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from  the rear of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
NOTE: The  graphic is for illustration...

Confirm that  the power cable  from  the Soundbar is plugged correctly  into the power brick.Confirm that  the power brick  is plugged correctly  into  AC outlet.
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...

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Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor
Users Guide
Consider the following environmental factors  when  you are deciding  how to  position  the display:
Do not store or use the LCD  monitor in locations  exposed to  heat,  direct  sunlight,  or extreme  cold.
Avoid  moving the LCD  monitor between  locations  with large  temperature  differences.  Choose a  site falling  within  the
following temperature  and  humidity ranges.
Temperature:  5°  to  35°C  (41°...

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Maintenance: Dell™  E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Users
Guide
CAUTION: To avoid risk  of  electric shock,  do not  disassemble the display cabinet. Users cannot service the
display.  User maintenance is  restricted to cleaning.
NOTE: Before  cleaning the display, unplug  it  from  the electrical outlet.
To clean your  antistatic  screen, lightly dampen a  soft, clean cloth  with water. If  possible, use a  special screen-cleaning
tissue  or solution  suitable for the antistatic...

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Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color
Monitor Users Guide
For  optimal display  performance  while  using  the Microsoft® Windows® operating  systems, set  the display  resolution to  1280 x
1024 pixels by performing the following steps:
1.  Click  the  Start button, point  to   Settings,  and  click   Control  Panel .
2 .  Double -click  the  Display icon in the  Control  Panel  window, and  then  click  the  Settings tab.
3 .  In the  Desktop  area,  move...

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Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor
Users Guide
Overview  • On  Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions • OSD Warning  Messages
Overview
Use  the control buttons on the front of the monitor to  adjust  the characteristics of the image being displayed.  As you use these
buttons to  adjust  the controls,  an on-screen display  (OSD) shows  their numeric values as they change.
 
 
A
MENU The  MENU button is used to  open the on-screen...

D
Power Button &Indicator
The  green LED indicates  the monitor is on and  fully functional. An amber LED indicates  DPMS
power save mode.  
The  Power button turns  the monitor on and  off.
 
On Screen Menu/Display  (OSD)
Direct -Access Functions
Function Adjustment  Method
Auto adjustment   
 
  Use  this button to  activate automatic setup  and  adjustment. The
following dialog  will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjusts to
the current input:
 
Auto Adjust  In Progress
Auto Adjustment 
button...