Dell E198wfp Users Guide

							 
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OSD Lock OSD Lock:
 
Controls user  access  to  adjustments.  When  Yes (+) is selected, no user  adjustments are allowed. All buttons except the Menu button
are locked.
NOTE:  When  the OSD is locked, pressing the menu  button takes the user  directly to  the OSD settings menu,  with OSD Lock
selected. Select No  (-) to  unlock  and  allow user  access  to  all applicable  settings.
NOTE:  You  can  also  lock or unlock  the OSD by pushing  and  holding  the Menu button for 15  seconds.
Language Select to  have  the OSD display  in one  of five languages  (English, French, Spanish, German, or Japanese).
 NOTE:  The  change  only  affects  the OSD.  It has  no effect on any software running  on the computer.
Factory
Reset Resets the OSD menu  options to
  the factory preset values.
 
						

							Exit  — Select to  exit  out of Reset to  Factory Settings menu  without  resetting any OSD options.
Position  settings  only  — Change the settings for Image Position back  to  original factory settings.
Color  settings  only  — Change the Red,  Green, and  Blue  settings back  to  their original factory settings and  set   the default setting
for  Normal Preset.
All  settings  —  Change all the  user -adjustable settings including color, position, brightness,  contrast , and  OSD hold time   to  the
factory defaults.  The  language of the OSD does  not change.
IR  (Image  Retention)  — The  feature  helps reduce minor cases  of image retention.
DDC/CI  (Display  Data Channel/Command Interface) — allows  you to  adjust  the monitor parameters  (brightness, color, balance,
etc.)   via software  applications  on your  PC.
Select Disable to  disable  this feature.
For  best user  experience and  optimum performance  of your  monitor,  keep this feature  enabled.
  NOTE:If  you select disable for DDC/CI,a  warning  message  as shown in the picture above  appears on the screen.Then you can
select Yes or No  according to  need.
OSD Warning Messages
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of synchronization.
1 : Auto Detect (Analog  Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz  
or
  1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz
 
						

							2:  Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz  
or
  3:Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz
 
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 1440 X  900 @ 60Hz.
NOTE: The floating Dell  Self-test  Feature Check  dialog  appears on-screen if  the monitor  cannot sense a  video signal.  
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Occasionally, no warning  message  appears,  but the screen is blank.  This could also  indicate that  the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.
See  Solving  Problems
 for more  information.
Setting the Optimal Resolution
1.  Right-click  on the desktop and  select  Properties.
2 .  Select the  Settings tab.
3 .  Set  the screen resolution to  1440 x  900.
4 .  Click   OK.
If  you do not see 1440 x  900 as an option,  you may need  to  update your  graphics driver. Depending on your  computer, complete  one  of the following procedures.
 
						

							If  you have  a  Dell desktop or portable computer:
Go to  support.dell.com ,  enter your  service  tag, and  download the latest  driver  for your  graphics card.
If  you are using  a  non-Dell computer  (portable  or desktop):
Go to  the support site for your  computer  and  download the latest  graphic drivers.Go to  your  graphics card  website and  download the latest  graphic drivers.
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
The  Dell Soundbar is a  stereo two channel system  adaptable  to  mount on Dell Flat  Panel Displays.  The  Soundbar has  a  rotary volume  and  on/off  control to  adjust  the overall system
level,  a  blue LED for power indication,  and  two audio headset jacks.
1. Power/volume  control
2.   Power indicator
3. Headphone connectors
Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
 
						

							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 the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
NOTICE:  The  graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
 NOTE:  The  base  removal is not necessary  to  install the soundbar.  Shown with base  detached  for illustration purposes only.
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Solving Problems
Dell™ E198WFP  Flat Panel Monitor  Users Guide
  Troubleshooting Your  Monitor
  General Problems
  Product Specific  Problems
  Troubleshooting Your  Soundbar
 
CAUTION:  Before  you begin  any  of  the procedures in this  section, follow the  safety instructions.
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
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  computer  and  monitor.
2 .  Unplug  the video  cable  from  the back  of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both  Digital (white
connector) and  the Analog(blue  connector) cables from  the back  of computer.
3 .  Turn on the monitor.
The  floating  Dell  Self-test Feature Check dialog  box should appear on-screen on 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. Also, depending upon the selected input,  one  of the dialogs  shown below  will continuously scroll through
the screen.   
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							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
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of synchronization.
1 : Auto Detect (Analog  Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz  
or
  1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x990 60Hz
2:  Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz  
or
  3:Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1440  x900 60Hz
 
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  Monitor Specifications
 for the Horizontal  and  Vertical frequency ranges addressable  by this
monitor.  Recommended  mode is 1440 X  900 @ 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 that  the monitor is in a  power save mode.
General Problems
The  following table contains  general information  about  common monitor problems you might encounter.
COMMON
SYMPTOMS PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No  Video/Power
LED off No  picture, monitor is dead
Check connection  integrity at the both  ends of the video  cable, verify that  the
monitor and  computer  are plugged into a  working electrical outlet,  and  that
you have  pressed the power button.
No  Video/Power
LED on No  picture or no brightness
Press  the input select button in the front of the monitor and  ensure the
correct input source is selected.
Increase brightness & contrast  controls.Perform monitor self-test feature  check.Check for bent or broken pins on the end  of the video  cable.Re
boot your  computer  and  monitor.
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 another room.
Missing  Pixels LCD  screen has  spots
Cycle  power on-offThese are pixels that  are permanently  off and  this 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
DistortionScreen not centered correctlyPerform monitor reset on Position Settings Only.Push Auto Adjust  button.Adjust  the centering  controls.Ensure  monitor is in proper video  mode.
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.
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.Boot up  in the safe  mode.
LCD  Scratched Screen has  scratches or
smudges
Turn monitor off and  clean the screen.For  cleaning instruction,  see  Caring  for your  Monitor. 
Safety Related
IssuesVisible signs of smoke or
sparksDo not perform  any troubleshooting  steps.Monitor needs to  be replaced.
Intermittent
Problems Monitor malfunctions on and
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.
Image
Retention  (from a
static image)  Faint Shadow from  the static
image displayed appears on
the screen
            
Use  the Power Management feature  to  turn  off the monitor at all times
when  not in use.  Alternatively,  use a  dynamically changing screensaver
left  on the monitor for a  long period of time.
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 off the monitor,  unplug  the power cord  and
then  plug back  and  turn  on the monitor.
Troubleshooting Your  Soundbar
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 into the adapter.Confirm that  the monitor has  power.If  the monitor has  no power,  see  Troubleshooting your  monitor for monitor
common problem.
 
						

							No  SoundSoundbar 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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Appendix
Dell™ E198WFP  Flat Panel  Monitor  Users Guide
 FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
 CAUTION: Safety Instruction
 Contacting Dell
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
This equipment generates, uses, and  can radiate radio frequency energy and,  if not installed and  used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual,  may cause interference
with radio and  television reception. This equipment has been tested and  found to comply with the limits for a  Class B digital device pursuant  to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must  accept any  interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE: The FCC regulations  provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate  this  equipment.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  residential installation.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.  If this  equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which  can be  determined by turning the equipment off and  on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  or more of the following measures:
Reorient  the receiving antenna.Relocate the system  with respect  to  the receiver.Move the system  away  from  the receiver.
Plug the system into a  different  outlet so that the system and  the receiver are on different  branch circuits.
If necessary, consult a  representative of Dell Inc. or an  experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
 
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this  document  in compliance with the FCC regulations:
Product name:E198WFP
Model  number:E198WFPf
Company name:
Dell Inc.
Worldwide Regulatory  Compliance & Environmental  Affairs
One Dell Way
Round Rock,TX  78682 USA  512-338-4400
CAUTION: Safety Instruction
CAUTION: Use of  controls,  adjustments, or  procedures other  than those  specified  in this  documentation  may result  in exposure  to shock,  electrical hazards, and/or
mechanical  hazards.
Read and  follow these instructions when connecting and  using your computer monitor:
To help avoid  damaging your  computer, be sure  that  the voltage  selection switch on the power supply  for the computer  is set  to  match the alternating current (AC) power available  at yourlocation: