Dell E228wfp Users Guide

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 1680 x 1050, 60Hz   
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see 1680 x 1050 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your...

 
Back to Contents Page  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 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.
NOTE:
NOTE:  The base removal is not necessary to...

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Solving Problems   
 
   Troubleshooting Your Monitor  
   General Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Troubleshooting Your Soundbar  
   
   
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...

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 1680 X 1050 @ 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...

Product Specific Problems  
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar  
Back to Contents Page  left on the monitor for a long period of 
time) displayed appears on the 
screen             when not in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.  
 
NOTE: Image Burn - In is not covered by your warranty.   
Input auto switching to another source  Can't select input source       l Under Auto Detect mode if one of the DVI or VGA signal is lost(or 
cable disconnected) the display will automatically...

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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 tabs of the stand.   
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to stand.   
Organizing Your Cables  
 
 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your...

 
Removing the Stand  
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the stand removal button, and then remove the stand.  
 
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    NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.