Dell P190s Users Guide

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NOTE: The  change  only  affects  the OSD.  It has  no effect on any software running  on the computer.
Audio
(optional) You  can  select to  have  the audio on or off when  the monitor is in power saving mode.
Yes
 — enables  audio
No  — disables audio (default)
 
 
 
 
NOTE:  When  the Dell Soundbar is not properly  connected to  the monitor,  the audio menu
is...

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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...

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DDC/CI (Display  Data Channel/Command Interface) allows  you to  adjust  the monitor parameters  (brightness, color  balance, etc) via software applications  on yourPC.
Default is Enable. You  can  disable  this feature  by selecting  Disable.
For  best user  experience and  optimum performance  of your  monitor,  keep this feature  enabled.NOTE: If  user  select...

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or
 
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
Setting the Maximum Resolution
To set  the maximum  resolution for the monitor:
1.  Right-click  on the desktop and  select Properties .
2 .  Select the Settings  tab.
3 .  Set  the...

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1. Power/volume  control
2. Power indicator
3. Headphone connectors
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
NOTE:  This is applicable  for a  monitor with a  stand. When  the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand  is bought, please refer to  the respective AIO stand  setup  guide for set  up
instructions.
 
Tilt/Swivel
With the built -in stand, you...

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NOTE:Stand  is detached  and  extended when  the monitor is shipped from  the factory.
Vertical Extension
Stand  extends vertically up  to  130mm.
Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor
Before  you rotate  the monitor,  your  monitor should either  be vertically extended ( Vertical  Extension) or titled (Tilt) to  avoid  hitting the bottom  edge  of the monitor.
 

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor
Important instructions to set the display resolution to
1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution)
For  optimal display  performance  while  using  the Microsoft Windows® operating  systems, set  the display  resolution to
1280x1024  pixels by performing the following steps:
1. Right-click  on the desktop and  click...

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Setting Up the Monitor
Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor  Users Guide
  Attaching  the  Stand
  Connecting  the  Monitor
  Organizing Your   Cables
  Attaching  the Soundbar (Optional)
  Removing the  Stand
 
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: Stand  is detached  when  the monitor is shipped from  the factory.
NOTE:  This is applicable  for a  monitor with a  stand. When...

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cables on the same  computer. Use  both  the cables only  when  they are connected to  two different computers with appropriate video  systems.
 
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable
Connecting the White DVI Cable
NOTE: The  Graphics are used for the purpose  of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer  may vary.
After you have  completed connecting  the VGA/DVI cable, follow  the...