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 display.
4 .  Plug the power cables of your  computer  and  your  display  into a  nearby outlet.  Your  monitor is equipped  with an
automatic power supply  for a  voltage  range from  100 to  240 Volt at a  frequency of 50/60 Hz. Be  sure  that  your  local
power is within  the supported range. If  you are unsure, ask your  electricity  supplier.
5 .  Turn on your  display  and  computer.
If  your  monitor displays  an image,  installation is complete.  If  it  does  not display  an image,  see  Troubleshooting
.
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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 Mechanism b.  Headphone Jacks  
c.   Power Indicator   d.  Power / Volume  control  
NOTE: The  graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Soundbar Attachment to Monitor
 
						

							           
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 only. Product appearance may vary.
NOTE: The  base  removal is not necessary  to  install the sound  bar.  Shown with base  detached  for illustration purposes only.
Specification
System  Frequency  Response 95  Hz  to  20  kHz @ 10  dB below  avg.  SPL
Total Power Output 14  W continuous average power (all  speakers operating) @ 10%  (THD+N), 1 kHz (FTC
rated) 
Headphone Jack  
Output Power 40  mW continuous average power (RL = 32
Ω) @ 10%  (THD+N), 1 kHz
Input Sensitivity for 
Rated Output 500 ± 50  mVrms @ 1 kHz
Input Impedance >10kΩ 
Maximum Input Signal
Voltage 2 Vrms
 
Controls Power On/Off  Volume  Control
Input Cables 3.0 m ± 0.1 m AWG26 black  cable  attached  to  enclosure,  with 3.5 mm  lime green stereo
plug
Power Requirements DC12V, 1.5A +/ -10%  (Power  brick  is required)
Power Cord  Length  305 mm  +/ - 15  mm  AWG22 black  cable  attached  to  enclosure,  with DC plug (5.5  x  2.1 x
12  mm)
Operating Temperature
Range 10°C  to  40°C
Humidity, Non-condensing 95%  RH  @ 40°C
Troubleshooting
The  following table contains  general information  about  common audio problems you might encounter.
COMMON
SYMPTOMS WHAT  YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No  Sound No  power to  Soundbar - the
power indicator  is off.
Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar clockwise to  the middle  position; check  if
the power indicator  (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.  
 
						

							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  reseat the audio line -in plug. Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted
Sound Computers sound  card  is
used as the audio source.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
 Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound  card.  Set  all Windows volume  controls to  their midpoints. Decrease the volume  of the audio application. Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to  a  lower volume
setting. 
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.  Troubleshoot the computers sound  card.  Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).  
Distorted
Sound Other  audio source is used.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
 Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio
source. 
Decrease the volume  of the audio source.  Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to  a  lower volume
setting. 
Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug.  
Unbalanced
Sound  Output Sound  from  only  one  side  of
Soundbar
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.
 Confirm that  the audio line -in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound  card
or audio source. 
Set  all Windows audio balance  controls (L -R) to  their midpoints.  Clean and  reseat the audio line -in plug. Troubleshoot the computers sound  card.  Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).  
Low Volume Volume  is too  low.
Clear  any obstructions between  the Soundbar and  the user.  Turn the Power/Volume  knob on the Soundbar clockwise to  the maximum  volume
setting. 
Set  all Windows volume  controls to  their maximum.  Increase the volume  of the audio application. Test the Soundbar using  another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
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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°  to  95°F)
Humidity: 80%  max.  (non-condensing)
Do not subject the LCD  monitor to  severe vibration  or high impact conditions. Do not place  the LCD  monitor inside  a
car trunk.
Do not store or use the LCD  monitor in locations  exposed to  high humidity or dusty  environment. Also  do not allow
water  or other liquids to  spill on or into the LCD  monitor.
Keep  flat panel monitor in room  temperature  conditions. Excessive  cold  or hot conditions  can  have  an adverse effect on
the liquid crystal of the display.
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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  coating.
To clean your  Midnight Gray display  cabinet,  avoid  using  detergent of any kind. Detergent  leaves  a  milky film on
plastics;  particularly the darker  colored ones. It is best to  use a  lightly dampened  warm cloth  to  clean the cabinet.
White powder  substance, due  to  shipping, may appear on the plastic or near  bezel  edge. If  you observe this,  simply
wipe it  off.
Darker color  plastics may scratch and  shows  white scuff marks  more  than  lighter-colored display. Handle your  Midnight
Gray display  with care.
Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia,  abrasive cleaners, or compressed  air.
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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  the slidebar  to  1280 by 1024 pixels. Then click   OK.
4 .  Recommended  frequency for best performance  is 60Hz.
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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 display  (OSD),  select function icons,  exit  from
menus  and  sub -menus, and  to  exit  the OSD.  See 
Accessing the Menu System.
B
Brightness/Contrast  Hot
Key Use  this button for direct  access  to  the 
Brightness
  and  Contrast  control menu.
B
C
- and + buttons Use  these buttons to  adjust  (decrease/increase ranges)  items  in the OSD.
 
 
 
NOTE: you can  activate automatic scroll feature  by pressing and  holding either  + or -
button.
C
Auto Adjust 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 allows  the monitor to  self-adjust  to  the incoming video  signal.
After using  Auto  Adjustment,  you can  further tune  your  monitor by using  the Pixel  Clock and
Phase controls in the OSD.
NOTE: Auto Adjust  will not occur if you press  the button while  there are no active
video  input signals, or attached  cables.
 
						

							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 allows  the monitor to  self-adjust  to
the incoming video  signal. After using  Auto  Adjustment,  you can
further tune  your  monitor by using  the Pixel  Clock and  Phase
controls in the OSD.
NOTE: Auto Adjust  will not occur if you press  the button while
there are no active video  input signals, or attached  cables
Brightness  /  Contrast
 
With the menu  off,  push button to  display  the Brightness  and
Contrast adjustment menu.
The  Brightness  function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel.
Adjust  Brightness  first, then  adjust  Contrast only  if further
adjustment is necessary.
+ increase  brightness
 - decrease  brightness
The  Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between
darkness  and  lightness on the display  screen.  
+ increase  the contrast
- decrease the contrast
 
Accessing the Menu System 1.  With the menu  off,  push the MENU button to  open the OSD system  and  display  the main features menu.