Dell E178wfp Users Guide

  Language:    
 
NOTE : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.  
  Factory 
Reset:   Factory Reset  returns the settings to the factory preset values for the selected group of functions.  
 
Exit  is used to exit out of  Factory Reset  menu.  
For  All settings , all user adjustable settings are reset at one time except  Language   settings .  
IR   This feature helps reduce minor cases of image retention.  
 
Enable LCD...

Automatic Save  
With the OSD open, if you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any adjustments 
you have made. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the OSD to disappear the adjustment will also be saved.  
OSD Warning Messages  
A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync.  
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either...

Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor  
   
 
Back to Contents Page  1. Headphone connectors 
2. Power indicator 
3. Power/Volume control
1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar 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 place.
3. Connect the Soundbar 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...

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Product Specific Problems  
 
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 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...

Product Specific Problems   l Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD   
l Perform monitor reset   
l Check environmental factors   
l Relocate and test in  another  room   
Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l Cycle power on - off   
l 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 l Cycle power on - off   
l These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD...

Back to Contents Page  No Input Signal when user 
controls pressed No picture, the LED light is green. When 
press +,  -  or Menu key, the message 
 No input signal  will appear. l Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is 
not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing 
any key on the keyboard.   
l Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and 
- plug the signal cable if 
necessary.   
l Re - boot the computer or video player.   
OSD Lock  All buttons are locked except the menu 
button. No...

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Using Your Monitor Stand   
 
Attaching the Stand  
Organizing Your Cables  
Using the Tilt  
Removing the Stand  
Attaching the Stand  
 
1. Place the stand on a flat surface.   
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of the upper stand.   
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to the stand.  
Organizing Your Cables  NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.   

 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to 
neatly organize all cables as shown above.  
Using the Tilt  
With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs.  
 
Removing the Stand  
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the LCD removal button, and then remove the stand.    

 
Back to Contents Page  NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean 
surface.