Dell E248wfp Users Guide

Setting the Optimal Resolution  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200.   
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see 1920 x 1200 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...

   
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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 (Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .  
2. Select the  Settings  tab.  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding left - mouse button and adjust the screen...

 
   
   
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Setting Up the Monitor   
 
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   Removing the Stand   
   
Attaching the Stand  
  
 
Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand:  
1. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.    
2. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on to or locks on to the...

 
Connecting the blue VGA cable  
 
   
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup:  
l Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.    
l Turn on the monitor and the computer.  
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see  Solving Problems .    
l Use the cable management opening on the monitor stand to organize the cables.    
Organizing Your Cables...

 
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.   
Removing the Stand  
   
   
After placing the monitor panel on...

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Solving Problems    
 
   Monitor Specific Troubleshooting   
   Common Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   
   
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...

    
Product Specific Problems  Common Symptoms   What You 
Experience   Possible Solutions  
No Video/ Power LED off No picture l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.  
l Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.  
l Ensure that the power button depressed fully .    
No Video/ Power LED on No picture or no 
brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor...

   
   
   
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Cannot adjust the monitor with 
the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen l Turn off the monitor, unplug the power 
cord, plug back, and then turn on the 
monitor.   
l The OSD Lock is On. Press the menu button 
for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu.