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 trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entitles claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Initial release: January 2005
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 use the display. Troubleshooting provides tips and solutions for common problems. Specifications lists the technical specifications of the display. Appendix provides additional documentation that supports this product. Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority. Back to Contents Page
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, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing. Those who require exceptional quality and reliability at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. For more details see Specifications section. Graphics The following links show various views of the display and its components. Front View Back View Bottom View Side View Back to Contents Page
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
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
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 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 Analog (blue connector) cable 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 and the self-test pattern will scroll through the screen continually. 4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 . 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 A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync range. Cannot 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 1280x1024 @ 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.
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 bent or broken pins on the D -sub cable. Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting Push 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 Clean the LCD Screen, please refer to maintenance. Cycle power on-off These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off These are pixels that are permanently on 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 All Settings Push Auto -Adjust button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is in proper video mode, please refer to preset display modes. 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 on the D -sub cable. 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 on the D -sub cable. Boot up in the Safe mode
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 determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode 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 Back to Contents Page
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 mm Viewing angle 120° (vertical) typical, 140° (horizontal) typical Luminance output 250 cd/m2 typical Contrast ratio 450 : 1 typical LCD surface coatingHardness 3H, antiglare treatment Backlight 4 CCFL type Response time 16 ms Resolution Horizontal scan range31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz
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 75.0108.0 +/+ VESA 1280 x 1024 64.060.0108.0 +/+ VESA 1280 x 1024 80.075.0135.0 +/+ Electrical Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/ -5%, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals separate horizontal and vertical; 3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync. AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 ~240 VAC/ 50 ~ 60 Hz 2A (RMS) max Inrush current at 110 V 30 A max Inrush current at 220 V 60 A max Physical Characteristics