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Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor specifications
Caring for your Monitor
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Using the OSD
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Using the OSD
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions,
and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the caution is mandated by
regulatory authority.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of
DellInc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY
STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
April 2007 Rev. A00
Product Specific Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Product Specific Problems
Appendix
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
CAUTION: Safety Instruction
Contacting Dell
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- Page 1 STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Page 2: About Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications Caring for your Monitor Front View Menu selection button Brightness Contrast / Down(-) button Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button... -
Page 3: Side View
Attach a lock to secure your monitor. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. Stand removal button Press to release the stand. -
Page 4: Bottom View
Right side Left side Bottom View AC power cord connector VGA connector Monitor Specifications General... -
Page 5: Flat Panel
1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (Hz) -
Page 6: Physical Characteristics
Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 0.6A (100V)& 0.35A(240V)Max. Inrush current 120V: 30A (Max.) 240V: 60A (Max.) Physical Characteristics... -
Page 7: Pin Assignments
If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. -
Page 8: Plug And Play Capability
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Caring for your Monitor... -
Page 9: Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-W W W-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, see the Safety Instructions. -
Page 11: Using The Osd
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. MENU Use this button for direct access to the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' control menu. Brightness/Contrast Hot Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. -
Page 12: Accessing The Menu System
Accessing the Menu System 1. With the menu off, press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu. Function icons Main Menu Menu icon Sub-Menu name Resolution 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. - Page 13 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 ...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 Language: Language sets the OSD to display in one of the five languages (English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Japanese). NOTE: The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Factory Factory Reset returns the settings to the factory preset values for the selected group of functions. Reset: Exit is used to exit out of Factory Reset menu.
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Page 16: Automatic Save
NOTE: The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer. -
Page 17: Soundbar Attachment To The Monitor
Plug the power cable of the power brick into a nearby outlet. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's 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. Back to Contents Page... -
Page 18: Product Specific Problems
3. Turn on the monitor. 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. - Page 19 Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD Perform monitor reset Check environmental factors Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on-off 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...
- Page 20 No Input Signal when user No picture, the LED light is blue. When Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is controls pressed press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing "...
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Page 21: Attaching The Stand
Back to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand Dell SE178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. -
Page 22: Using The Tilt
Using the Tilt With the stand, you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs. 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. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.