Dell Se178wfp Users Guide

							On Screen Menu/Display  (OSD)  
Direct - Access Functions  
Using the OSD  A  
 
MENU     The MENU button is used to open the on - screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from menus and sub - menus, and to exit the OSD. See 
Accessing the Menu System.  
B  
 
Brightness/Contrast Hot 
Key     Use this button for direct access to the  Brightness  and  Contrast  control menu.   
B 
C  
 
-  and + buttons     Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD.   
NOTE : You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either + or  -  button.  
C  
 
Auto Adjust   Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self - adjusts to the current 
input:   
Auto Adjustment  button allows the monitor to self - adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your 
monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls in the OSD.  Auto adjustment In Progress .  
NOTE : Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables.  
D  
 
Power Button & 
Indicator   The  Blue  LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode.   
The Power button turns the monitor on and off.  
Function   Adjustment Method  
Auto adjustment     Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on 
screen as the monitor self - adjusts to the current input:  
Auto Adjustment  button allows the monitor to self - adjust to the incoming video signal. After 
using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase 
controls in the OSD.   Auto adjustment In Progress  
NOTE : Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input 
signals, or attached cables.  
Brightness / Contrast  
  With the menu off, press button to display the Brightness and Contrast adjustment menu.  
The Brightness function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel.  
Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.  
+ increase brightness  
  -  decrease brightness  
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the 
display screen.   
+ increase the contrast  
 -  decrease the contrast    
						

							Accessing the Menu System    
1. With the menu off, press the  MENU  button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu.   
 
2. Press the  -  and + buttons to move between the function icons. As you move from one icon to another, the function name is highlighted to reflect the 
function or group of functions (sub - menus) represented by that icon. See the table below for a complete list of all the functions available for the monitor.   
3. Press the  MENU  button once to activate the highlighted function. Press  - /+ to select the desired parameter, press menu to enter the slidebar   
then use the  -  and + buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.   
4. Press the  MENU  button once to return to the main menu to select another function or press the  MENU  button two or three times to exit from the OSD.   A   Function icons   B   Main Menu   C   Menu icon  
D   Sub - Menu name   E   Resolution  
Icon   Menu Name 
and Sub -
menus   Description  
  EXIT   This is used to exit out of the Main Menu.  
  Positioning:  
Horizontal
Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.  
When making changes to either the  Horizontal  or  Vertical  settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area; the image gets 
shifted based on what you select.  
Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).  
 
    Image 
settings:      
    Auto Adjust Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function will optimize 
the display settings for use with your particular setup.  
    
NOTE : In most cases, 'Auto Adjust' produces the best image for your configuration; you can directly access this function via Auto 
Adjustment   hotkey.      
						

							  Pixel Clock The  Phase  and  Pixel Clock  adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. Select  Image Settings  in 
the main OSD to access these settings.   
Use the  -  and + buttons to adjust interference. Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100  
  Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the  Phase  adjustment, use the  Pixel Clock  adjustment and then use  Phase  again.  
 
NOTE : This function may change the width of the display image. Use the 'Horizontal' function of the 'Position' menu to center the 
display image on the screen.  
    Color 
Settings:   Adjusts the color temperature and saturation.  
 
      Color Settings adjust the color temperature.  
      Color Settings has the following options: Color Management :  
      Color Settings Mode : You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose 
Video.  
      Color Presets: You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.  
   
As soon as choose Graphics,you can choose Normal Preset, Red Preset,Blue Preset or User Preset.  
Select Red Preset for a warm color.  
Select Blue Preset for a cool color.  
You can adjust the monitor color using User Preset, R, G, B.Normal Preset mean color temperature 6500K.  
Select Blue Preset for a bluish tint. This color setting is used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors, 
etc.).  
Select Red Preset for a reddish tint.This color setting is used for color - intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia, 
movies, etc.).  
Select Normal Preset for default color settings. This setting is also the  “ sRGB ”   standard default color space.   
User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit 
increments, from 0 to 100.     
						

							There are three video modes:Theater Preset ,Sports Preset, Nature Preset.  
 
Select Theater Preset for playing a movie.   
Select Sports Preset for viewing sports.   
Select Nature Preset for general viewing. For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature Preset.   
User can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on the preference.   
NOTE : Color temperature is a measure of the warmth of the image colors (red/green/blue). The two available presets (Blue and 
Red) favor blue and red accordingly. Select each one to see how each range suits your eye; or utilize the User Preset option to 
customize the color settings to your exact choice.  
    OSD 
Settings:   Each time the OSD opens, it displays in the same location on the screen. OSD Settings (horizontal/vertical) provides control over this 
location.  
  Horizontal 
Position -   and + buttons move OSD to the left and right.  
  Vertical 
Position -  and + buttons move OSD down and up.  
  OSD Hold 
Time: The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use.  
OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.  
Use the  -  and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.  
NOTE : Default OSD hold time is 20 seconds.  
  OSD Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Yes (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons, except Menu, are 
locked.  
All buttons can be locked or unlocked. Press the 'Menu' button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu.    
       
 
NOTE : When the OSD is locked, pressing the Menu button will take the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock 
preselected on entry. Select No( - ) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.   
						

							  Language:   Language sets the OSD to display in one of the five languages (English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Japaneseyf.  
 
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 Conditioning:  If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select  LCD Conditioning  to help eliminate any image 
retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn - in, the 
LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn - in.  
   
Below warning message appears when you select  “ Enable LCD Conditioning ” :   
   
   
DDC/CI  (Display Data Channel/Command InterfaceyfDOORZV\RXWRDGMXVWWKHPRQLWRUSDUDPHWHUVEULJKWQHVVFRORUEDODQFH 
etc.yfYLDVRIWZDUHDSSOLFDWLRQVRQ\RXU3&   
Select  Disable  to disable this feature.  
For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor, keep this feature enabled.  NOTE:  Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention.
NOTE:  Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.  
						

							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 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.  
 
Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.  
See  Troubleshooting  for more information.  
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.  
     
NOTE :If you select disable for DDC/CI,the warning message appears on screen.You can select Yes or No according to need.  
Cannot Display This Video Mode  
Optimum resolution 1440 x 900 60Hz   
  NOTE: The floating Dell  -  self - test Feature Check dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.    
						

							Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor  
 
 
Back to Contents Page  1. Power/Volume control
2. Power indicator 
3. Headphone connectors 
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 cable 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:  Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. 
NOTE:  Soundbar Power Connector  -  12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.  
						

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Product Specific Problems  
Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide   
  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 computer and the monitor.   
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self - Test operation, remove the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of 
computer.   
3. Turn on the monitor. 
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  
For OSD - related issues, see  OSD Warning Messages  
Common Problems  
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.   C AUTION:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .  
The floating Dell  -  Self - Test Feature Check dialog box should appear on - screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video 
signal and is working correctly. While in self - test mode, the power LED remains  blue . Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs 
shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.
COMMON SYMPTOMS   WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE   POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
No Video/ Power LED off No picture, monitor is dead l Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable   
l Electric outlet verification   
l Ensure power button depressed fully  
No Video/ Power LED on No picture or no brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls   
l Perform monitor self - test feature check   
l Check for bent or broken pins  
Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting l Press Auto Adjust button   
l Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD   
l Eliminate video extension cables   
l Perform monitor reset   
l Lower video resolution or increase font size   
Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l Press Auto Adjust button     
						

							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 
technology   
Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright l Perform monitor reset on All Settings   
l Press Auto Adjust button   
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls   
Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly l Perform monitor reset on Position Settings Only   
l Press auto - adjust button   
l Adjust the centering controls   
l Ensure monitor is in proper video mode   
Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l Perform monitor reset on All Settings   
l Press Auto Adjust button   
l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD   
l Perform monitor self - test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self -
test mode   
l Check for bent or broken pins   
Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears 
torn l Perform monitor reset on All Settings   
l Press Auto Adjust button   
l Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD   
l Perform monitor self - test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in 
self - test mode   
l Check for bent or broken pins   
l Boot up in the  safe mode   
LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges l Turn monitor off and clean the screen   
l For cleaning instruction, see  Caring for your Monitor .   
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks l Do not perform any troubleshooting steps   
l Monitor needs to be replaced   
Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off l Ensure monitor is in proper video mode   
l Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure   
l Perform monitor reset on All Settings   
l Perform monitor self - test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem 
occurs in self - test mode   
Missing Color Picture missing color l Perform monitor self - test feature check    
l Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable    
l Check for bent or broken pins    
Wrong Color Picture color not good l Change the color to User Preset    
l Adjust R/G/B value of User Preset    
Image Retention (from a 
static imageyf  Faint Shadow from the static image 
displayed appears on the screen l 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.   
l In OSD Menu, under Reset to Factory Settings, select  Enable LCD Conditioning. 
Using this option may take several hours before the image is eliminated.   
NOTE:   Image Burn - in is not covered by your warranty.  
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not 
fill entire viewing area l Perform monitor reset on All Settings   
Cannot adjust the monitor 
with the buttons on the 
front panel OSD does not appear on the screen l Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and 
then plug back and power on   
The monitor will not go into 
power saving mode. No picture, the LED light is  blue . When 
press +,  -  or Menu key, the message 
 No input signal  will appear. l Move mouse or hit any key on the keyboard on the 
computer or  activate video player,  then access the 
OSD to set both Audio/Video to  off  state.     
						

							Back to Contents Page  No Input Signal when user 
controls pressed No picture, the LED light is  blue . 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 
seated properly.  Re - 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 user adjustments are allowed.    l Press the menu button for over 15 seconds to 
unlock the OSD menu.