Dell Computer Monitor E177FP User Manual

Dell™ E177FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  
About Your Monitor  
Product Specific Problems  
Appendix  
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand  
Using the OSD  
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.  
© 2006 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.  
October 2006 Rev. A00  
 
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Security lock slot - 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.  
VESA mounting holes ( 100mm - behind attached stand) - Use to mount monitor.  
Cable holder - Help organize cables by passing them through the holder.  
Side View  
   
Right side  
Left side  
Bottom View  
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AC power cord connector  
VGA connector  
   
Monitor Specifications  
General  
Model number  
E177FP  
Flat Panel  
Screen type  
Active matrix - TFT LCD  
Screen dimensions  
Preset display area:  
Horizontal  
17 inches (17-inch diagonal viewable image size)  
337.9 mm (13.3 inches)  
Vertical  
270.3 mm (10.6 inches)  
Pixel pitch  
0.264 mm x 0.264 mm  
Viewing angle  
Luminance output  
Viewing angle 120° (vertical) typ, 140° (horizontal) typ  
300 cd/m ²(typ)  
Contrast ratio  
Faceplate coating  
Backlight  
500:1 (typ)  
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H  
4 CCFLs backlight  
Response Time  
8 ms typical (Black to White)  
Resolution  
Horizontal scan range  
30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic)  
Vertical scan range  
56 Hz to 76 Hz  
Optimal preset resolution  
Highest preset resolution  
1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz  
1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz  
Preset Display Modes  
The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:  
Display Mode  
Horizontal Frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical Frequency (Hz)  
Pixel Clock (MHz)  
Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical)  
VGA, 720 x 400  
31.5  
31.5  
37.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
60.0  
67.5  
64.0  
80.0  
70.1  
60.0  
75.0  
60.3  
75.0  
60.0  
75.0  
75.0  
60.0  
75.0  
28.3  
25.2  
-/+  
-/-  
VGA, 640 x 480  
VESA, 640 x 480  
VESA, 800 x 600  
VESA, 800 x 600  
VESA, 1024 x 768  
VESA, 1024 x 768  
VESA, 1152 x 864  
VESA, 1280 x 1024  
VESA, 1280 x 1024  
31.5  
-/-  
40.0  
+/+  
+/+  
-/-  
49.5  
65.0  
78.8  
+/+  
+/+  
+/+  
+/+  
108.0  
108.0  
135.0  
Electrical  
Video input signals  
Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance  
Synchronization input signals  
separate horizontal and vertical,  
3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync.  
AC input voltage / frequency / current  
Inrush current  
100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 1.5A (RMS) Max.  
110V: 30A (Max.)  
220V: 60A (Max.)  
Physical Characteristics  
Signal cable type  
D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, blue connector, attached to the monitor  
   
Dimensions (with stand):  
Height  
389.66 mm (15.34 inches)  
374.7 mm (14.75 inches)  
<136.7 mm (5.38 inches)  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
Monitor (Stand and Head)  
4.85kg (10.67 lb)  
4.0 kg (8.8 lb)  
Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode)  
Weight with packaging  
6.0 kg (13.2 lb)  
Environmental  
Temperature:  
Operating  
5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)  
Nonoperating  
-20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F)  
Humidity:  
Operating  
10% to 80% (noncondensing)  
5% to 90% (noncondensing)  
Nonoperating  
Altitude:  
Operating  
3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max  
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max  
Nonoperating  
Power Management Modes  
If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce 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. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:  
Power Management Definition  
VESA's Mode  
Video  
Active  
H-sync  
Yes  
V-sync  
Yes  
Power Used  
Power Saving  
0%  
LED color  
Green  
ON  
maximum 40W  
typical 34W  
<=2W  
Power Saving  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Blanked  
Blanked  
No  
Yes  
No  
--  
Yes  
No  
No  
--  
>80%  
>80%  
>80%  
>80%  
Amber  
Amber  
Amber  
Off  
<=2W  
<=2W  
Switch Off  
<=1W  
NOTE: The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. Otherwise one of the following messages will appear  
depending upon the selected input.  
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.  
Pin Assignments  
VGA Connector  
The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector:  
Pin Number  
15-pin Side of the Connected  
Signal Cable  
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Video-Red  
Video-Green  
Video-Blue  
GND  
2
3
4
5
Self-test  
GND-R  
6
7
GND-G  
8
GND-B  
9
Computer 5V/3.3V  
GND-sync  
GND  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
DDC data  
H-sync  
V-sync  
DDC clock  
Plug and Play Capability  
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display  
Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor  
installations are automatic; you can select different settings, if desired.  
Caring for your Monitor  
CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instruction before cleaning the monitor.  
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet.  
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To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for  
the antistatic coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.  
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Use a slightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.  
If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.  
Handle your monitor with care as darker-colored plastics may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitor.  
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.  
   
Appendix  
Dell™ E177FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)  
FCC Class B  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction  
manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.  
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient the receiving antenna.  
Relocate the system with respect to the receiver.  
Move the system away from the receiver.  
Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits.  
If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.  
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:  
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Product name:E177FP  
Model number:E177FPf  
Company name:  
Dell Inc.  
Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs  
One Dell Way  
Round Rock,TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400  
CAUTION: Safety Instruction  
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,  
electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.  
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:  
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To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch on the power supply for the computer is set to match the alternating  
current (AC) power available at your location:  
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115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea (also 220 volts (V)/60  
hertz (Hz)), and Taiwan.  
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230 volts (V)/50 hertz (Hz) in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.  
Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.  
NOTE: This monitor does not need or have a voltage selection switch for setting the AC voltage input. It will automatically accept any AC input voltage  
defined in the Electrical Specifications" section.  
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Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations that are exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.  
Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences.  
Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. For example, do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk.  
Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or dusty environment.  
Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the LCD monitor.  
Keep flat panel monitor in room temperature conditions. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display.  
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.  
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor case.  
Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Keep the power cable away from  
where people could trip over it.  
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Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket.  
Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. Avoid using the  
monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface, as doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you place the monitor  
in a bookcase or an enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation and air flow.  
     
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Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and minimum dust. Avoid places similar to a damp basement or dusty hallway.  
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, next to swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and  
contact an authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to unplug the monitor first.  
Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply.  
Locate your monitor near an easily accessible electric outlet.  
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an  
authorized dealer or service center.  
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Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to an electrical shock hazard. The back cover should only be removed by qualified  
service personnel.  
High temperatures can cause problems. Don't use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources  
of heat.  
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Unplug your monitor from the electric outlet before any service is performed.  
Hg Lamp(s) inside this product contains mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, Go  
Or contact the electronic industries alliance: http://www.eiae.org for more information.  
Contacting Dell  
To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:  
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support.dell.com (support)  
For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.  
NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.  
NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell XPS™ portable computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating  
countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and  
your call will be routed appropriately.  
When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in  
determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.  
NOTE:The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and issubject to change.  
Country (City)  
International Access Code Country  
Area Codes,  
Local Numbers, and  
Toll-Free Numbers  
Department Name or Service Area,  
Website and E-Mail Address  
Code  
City Code  
Anguilla  
General Support  
toll-free: 800-335-0031  
Antigua and Barbuda  
Aomen  
General Support  
1-800-805-5924  
0800-105  
Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell  
Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and  
Dell Precision™)  
0800-105  
Technical Support (servers and storage)  
Argentina (Buenos Aires)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 54  
E-mail for desktop and portable computers:  
E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products:  
City Code: 11  
Customer Care  
toll-free: 0-800-444-0730  
toll-free: 0-800-444-0733  
toll-free: 0-800-444-0724  
0-810-444-3355  
Technical Support  
Technical Support Services  
Sales  
Aruba  
General Support  
toll-free: 800-1578  
Australia (Sydney)  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus  
International Access Code: 0011  
Country Code: 61  
Technical Support (XPS)  
toll-free: 1300 790 877  
13DELL-133355  
General Support  
City Code: 2  
Austria (Vienna)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Home/Small Business Sales  
International Access Code: 900  
Country Code: 43  
0820 240 530 00  
0820 240 530 49  
0820 240 530 14  
0820 240 530 16  
0820 240 530 81  
Home/Small Business Fax  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care  
Support for XPS  
City Code: 1  
   
Home/Small Business Support for all other Dell computers  
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support  
Switchboard  
0820 240 530 17  
0820 240 530 17  
0820 240 530 00  
Bahamas  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-866-874-3038  
1-800-534-3142  
General Support  
Barbados  
Belgium (Brussels)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Tech Support for XPS  
02 481 92 96  
02 481 92 88  
02 481 92 95  
02 713 15 65  
02 481 91 00  
02 481 92 99  
02 481 91 00  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 32  
Tech Support for all other Dell computers  
Tech Support Fax  
Customer Care  
City Code: 2  
Corporate Sales  
Fax  
Switchboard  
Bermuda  
Bolivia  
General Support  
1-877-890-0751  
General Support  
toll-free: 800-10-0238  
Brazil  
Customer Support, Tech Support  
Technical Support Fax  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 55  
0800 90 3355  
51 2104 5470  
Customer Care Fax  
51 2104 5480  
City Code: 51  
British Virgin Islands  
Brunei  
Sales  
0800 722 3498  
toll-free: 1-866-278-6820  
604 633 4966  
General Support  
Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia)  
Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia)  
Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia)  
Website: support.ca.dell.com  
AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support)  
Customer Service (Home/Home Office)  
604 633 4888  
Country Code: 673  
604 633 4955  
Canada (North York, Ontario)  
International Access Code: 011  
toll-free: 1-800-247-9362  
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096  
Customer Service (small/med./large business,  
government)  
toll-free: 1-800-387-5757  
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096  
Customer Service (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital  
jukebox, and wireless)  
Hardware Warranty Phone Support (XPS)  
toll-free: 1-866-398-8977  
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096  
Hardware Warranty Phone Support (Home/HomeOffice)  
Hardware Warranty Phone Support(small/med./large business, government) toll-free: 1-800-387-5757  
Hardware Warranty Phone Support (printers,projectors, televisions,  
1-877-335-5767  
handhelds, digital jukebox,and wireless)  
Sales (Home Sales/Small Business)  
Sales (med./large bus., government)  
Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-800-387-5752  
toll-free: 1-800-387-5755  
1 866 440 3355  
Cayman Islands  
1-877-262-5415  
Chile (Santiago)  
Country Code: 56  
Sales and Customer Support  
City Code: 2  
toll-free: 1230-020-4823  
China (Xiamen)  
Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn  
Technical Support E-mail: support.dell.com.cn  
Customer Care E-mail: [email protected]  
Technical Support Fax  
Country Code: 86  
City Code: 592  
592 818 1350  
Technical Support (XPS)  
toll-free: 800 858 0540  
toll-free: 800 858 2968  
toll-free: 800 858 0950  
toll-free: 800 858 0960  
toll-free: 800 858 2920  
toll-free: 800 858 2311  
toll-free: 800 858 2060  
592 818 1308  
Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron)  
Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  
Technical Support (servers and storage)  
Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, switches, routers, and so on)  
Technical Support (printers)  
Customer Care  
Customer Care Fax  
Home and Small Business  
toll-free: 800 858 2222  
toll-free: 800 858 2557  
toll-free: 800 858 2055  
Preferred Accounts Division  
Large Corporate Accounts GCP  
Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts  
Large Corporate Accounts North  
Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education  
Large Corporate Accounts East  
Large Corporate Accounts East Government and Education  
Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team  
Large Corporate Accounts South  
Large Corporate Accounts West  
Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts  
General Support  
toll-free: 800 858 2628  
toll-free: 800 858 2999  
toll-free: 800 858 2955  
toll-free: 800 858 2020  
toll-free: 800 858 2669  
toll-free: 800 858 2572  
toll-free: 800 858 2355  
toll-free: 800 858 2811  
toll-free: 800 858 2621  
Colombia  
01-800-915-4755  
0800-012-0231  
Costa Rica  
General Support  
Czech Republic (Prague)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 420  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support  
22537 2727  
22537 2707  
22537 2714  
22537 2728  
22537 2711  
Customer Care  
Fax  
Technical Fax  
Switchboard  
Denmark (Copenhagen)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 45  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell computers  
Customer Care (Relational)  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Switchboard (Relational)  
Switchboard Fax (Relational)  
Switchboard (Home/Small Business)  
Switchboard Fax (Home/Small Business)  
General Support  
7010 0074  
7023 0182  
7023 0184  
3287 5505  
3287 1200  
3287 1201  
3287 5000  
3287 5001  
Dominica  
toll-free: 1-866-278-6821  
1-800-156-1588  
Dominican Republic  
Ecuador  
General Support  
General Support (calling from Quito)  
General Support (calling from Guayaquil)  
General Support  
toll-free: 999-119-877-655-3355  
toll-free: 1800-999-119-877-655-3355  
El Salvador  
800-6132  
Finland (Helsinki)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support  
International Access Code: 990  
Country Code: 358  
City Code: 9  
0207 533 555  
0207 533 538  
0207 533 533  
0207 533 540  
0207 533 530  
0207 533 533  
0207 533 530  
Customer Care  
Switchboard  
Sales under 500 employees  
Fax  
Sales over 500 employees  
Fax  
France (Paris) (Montpellier)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 33  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Home and Small Business  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell computers  
Customer Care  
0825 387 129  
0825 387 270  
0825 823 833  
0825 004 700  
04 99 75 40 00  
0825 004 700  
0825 004 701  
04 99 75 40 01  
City Codes: (1) (4)  
Switchboard  
Switchboard (calls from outside of France)  
Sales  
Fax  
Fax (calls from outside of France)  
Corporate  
Technical Support  
0825 004 719  
0825 338 339  
01 55 94 71 00  
01 55 94 71 00  
01 55 94 71 01  
Customer Care  
Switchboard  
Sales  
Fax  
Germany (Frankfurt)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 49  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell computers  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Global Segment Customer Care  
Preferred Accounts Customer Care  
Large Accounts Customer Care  
Public Accounts Customer Care  
Switchboard  
069 9792-7222  
069 9792-7200  
0180-5-224400  
069 9792-7320  
069 9792-7320  
069 9792-7320  
069 9792-7320  
069 9792-7000  
City Code: 69  
Greece  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support  
00800-44 14 95 18  
00800-44 14 00 83  
2108129810  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 30  
Gold Service Technical Support  
Switchboard  
Gold Service Switchboard  
Sales  
2108129811  
2108129800  
Fax  
2108129812  
Grenada  
Guatemala  
Guyana  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-866-540-3355  
1-800-999-0136  
General Support  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-877-270-4609  
Hong Kong  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support E-mail: support.dell.com.cn  
Technical Support (XPS)  
International Access Code: 001  
Country Code: 852  
00852-3416 6923  
00852-2969 3188  
Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron)  
Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell  
Precision)  
00852-2969 3191  
00852-2969 3196  
00852-3416 0906  
Technical Support (servers and storage)  
Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, switches,  
routers, and so on)  
Customer Care  
00852-3416 0910  
00852-3416 0907  
00852-3416 0908  
00852-3416 0912  
00852-2969 3105  
Large Corporate Accounts  
Global Customer Programs  
Medium Business Division  
Home and Small Business Division  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support (XPS computers)  
India  
0802 506 8033  
or toll-free: 1800 425 2066  
1600 33 8045  
Technical Support(portables, desktops, servers, and  
storage)  
and 1600 44 8046  
1600 33 8044  
Sales (Large Corporate Accounts)  
Sales (Home and Small Business)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Sales  
1600 33 8046  
Ireland (Cherrywood)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 353  
Ireland Sales  
01 204 4444  
1850 200 778  
1850 200 778  
Dell Outlet  
City Code: 1  
Online Ordering HelpDesk  
Customer Care  
Home User Customer Care  
Small Business Customer Care  
Corporate Customer Care  
Technical Support  
01 204 4014  
01 204 4014  
1850 200 982  
Technical Support for XPS computers only  
Technical Support for all other Dell computers  
General  
1850 200 722  
1850 543 543  
Fax/Sales Fax  
01 204 0103  
Switchboard  
01 204 4444  
U.K. Customer Care (dial within U.K. only)  
Corporate Customer Care(dial within U.K. only)  
U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. only)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Home and Small Business  
Technical Support  
0870 906 0010  
0870 907 4499  
0870 907 4000  
Italy (Milan)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 39  
City Code: 02  
02 577 826 90  
02 696 821 14  
02 696 821 13  
02 696 821 12  
Customer Care  
Fax  
Switchboard  
Corporate  
Technical Support  
02 577 826 90  
02 577 825 55  
02 575 035 30  
02 577 821  
Customer Care  
Fax  
Switchboard  
General Support (dial from within Jamaica only)  
Website: support.jp.dell.com  
Technical Support (XPS)  
Technical Support outside of Japan (XPS)  
Jamaica  
1-800-440-9205  
Japan (Kawasaki)  
toll-free: 0120-937-786  
044-520-1235  
International Access Code: 001  
Country Code: 81  
XPS Customer Care (if ordered items are missing or  
have been damaged during shipment)  
044-556-4240  
Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron)  
toll-free: 0120-198-226  
81-44-520-1435  
City Code: 44  
Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron)  
Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)  
Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)  
toll-free:0120-198-433  
81-44-556-3894  
Technical Support (Dell PowerApp™, Dell  
PowerEdge™, Dell PowerConnect™, and Dell  
PowerVault™)  
toll-free: 0120-198-498  
Technical Support outside of Japan (PowerApp,  
PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)  
81-44-556-4162  
Technical Support ( projectors, PDAs,printers, routers)  
Technical Support outside of Japan ( projectors, PDAs,printers, routers)  
Faxbox Service  
toll-free: 0120-981-690  
81-44-556-3468  
044-556-3490  
24-Hour Automated Order Status Service  
Customer Care  
044-556-3801  
044-556-4240  
Business Sales Division (up to 400 employees)  
Preferred Accounts Division Sales (over 400 employees)  
044-556-1465  
044-556-3433  
Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical  
institutions)  
044-556-5963  
Global Segment Japan  
044-556-3469  
044-556-1760  
044-556-4300  
Individual User  
Switchboard  
Korea (Seoul)  
Support  
toll-free: 080-200-3800  
toll-free: 080-999-0283  
toll-free: 080-200-3801  
toll-free: 080-200-3600  
2194-6202  
International Access Code: 001  
Country Code: 82  
City Code: 2  
Technical Support (XPS)  
Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Accessories)  
Sales  
Fax  
Switchboard  
2194-6000  
Latin America  
Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)  
Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)  
Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)  
Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)  
512 728-4093  
512 728-3619  
512 728-3883  
512 728-4397  
512 728-4600  
SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)  
or 512 728-3772  
Luxembourg  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Support  
342 08 08 075  
+32 (0)2 713 15 96  
26 25 77 81  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 352  
Home/Small Business Sales  
Corporate Sales  
Customer Care  
+32 (0)2 481 91 19  
26 25 77 82  
Fax  
Macao  
Technical Support  
toll-free: 0800 105  
34 160 910  
Customer Service (Xiamen, China)  
Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China)  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support (XPS)  
Country Code: 853  
Malaysia (Penang)  
29 693 115  
toll-free: 1800 885 784  
toll-free: 1 800 880 193  
toll-free: 1 800 881 306  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 60  
Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude)  
Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories)  
Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 881 386  
City Code: 4  
Customer Care  
toll-free: 1800 881 306 (option 6)  
Transaction Sales  
toll-free: 1 800 888 202  
toll-free: 1 800 888 213  
Corporate Sales  
Mexico  
001-877-384-8979  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 52  
Customer Technical Support  
Sales  
or 001-877-269-3383  
50-81-8800  
or 01-800-888-3355  
001-877-384-8979  
Customer Service  
or 001-877-269-3383  
50-81-8800  
Main  
or 01-800-888-3355  
Montserrat  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-866-278-6822  
001-800-882-1519  
Netherlands Antilles  
General Support  
Netherlands (Amsterdam)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 31  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell computers  
Technical Support Fax  
020 674 45 94  
020 674 45 00  
020 674 47 66  
020 674 42 00  
020 674 4325  
020 674 55 00  
020 674 50 00  
020 674 47 75  
020 674 47 50  
020 674 50 00  
020 674 47 50  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Relational Customer Care  
Home/Small Business Sales  
Relational Sales  
City Code: 20  
Home/Small Business Sales Fax  
Relational Sales Fax  
Switchboard  
Switchboard Fax  
New Zealand  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus  
Technical Support (XPS)  
International Access Code: 00  
toll-free: 0800 335 540  
0800 441 567  
General Support  
Country Code: 64  
Nicaragua  
General Support  
001-800-220-1377  
Norway (Lysaker)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell products  
Relational Customer Care  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Switchboard  
815 35 043  
671 16882  
671 17575  
23162298  
671 16800  
671 16865  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 47  
Fax Switchboard  
Panama  
Peru  
General Support  
001-800-507-1264  
0800-50-669  
General Support  
Poland (Warsaw)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Customer Service Phone  
Customer Care  
International Access Code: 011  
Country Code: 48  
57 95 700  
57 95 999  
57 95 999  
57 95 806  
57 95 998  
57 95 999  
Sales  
City Code: 22  
Customer Service Fax  
Reception Desk Fax  
Switchboard  
Portugal  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support  
707200149  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 351  
Customer Care  
800 300 413  
800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800  
300 412 or 21 422 07 10  
Sales  
Fax  
21 424 01 12  
Puerto Rico  
General Support  
1-877-537-3355  
St. Kitts and Nevis  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-866-540-3355  
1-866-464-4352  
St. Lucia  
General Support  
St. Vincent and the Grenadines  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-866-464-4353  
Singapore (Singapore)  
International Access Code: 005  
Country Code: 65  
NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be  
called from within Singapore or Malaysia only.  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support (XPS)  
toll-free: 1800 394 7464  
toll-free: 1800 394 7430  
toll-free: 1800 394 7488  
Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories)  
Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  
Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 394 7478  
Customer Care toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 (option 6)  
Transaction Sales  
Corporate Sales  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support  
Customer Care  
toll-free: 1 800 394 7412  
toll-free: 1 800 394 7419  
Slovakia (Prague)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 421  
02 5441 5727  
420 22537 2707  
02 5441 8328  
02 5441 8328  
02 5441 7585  
Fax  
Tech Fax  
Switchboard (Sales)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Gold Queue  
South Africa (Johannesburg)  
International Access Code:  
09/091  
011 709 7713  
011 709 7710  
011 709 7707  
011 709 7700  
011 706 0495  
011 709 7700  
Technical Support  
Customer Care  
Country Code: 27  
City Code: 11  
Sales  
Fax  
Switchboard  
Southeast Asian and Pacific  
Countries  
Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia)  
604 633 4810  
Spain (Madrid)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Home and Small Business  
Technical Support  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 34  
City Code: 91  
902 100 130  
902 118 540  
902 118 541  
902 118 541  
902 118 539  
Customer Care  
Sales  
Switchboard  
Fax  
Corporate  
Technical Support  
902 100 130  
902 115 236  
91 722 92 00  
91 722 95 83  
Customer Care  
Switchboard  
Fax  
Sweden (Upplands Vasby)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 46  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support for all other Dell products  
Relational Customer Care  
Home/Small Business Customer Care  
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support  
Technical Support Fax  
0771 340 340  
08 590 05 199  
08 590 05 642  
08 587 70 527  
020 140 14 44  
08 590 05 594  
08 590 05 185  
City Code: 8  
Sales  
Switzerland (Geneva)  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 41  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
Technical Support for XPS  
Technical Support (Home and Small Business) for all other Dell products  
Technical Support (Corporate)  
Customer Care (Home and Small Business)  
Customer Care (Corporate)  
Fax  
0848 33 88 57  
0844 811 411  
0844 822 844  
0848 802 202  
0848 821 721  
022 799 01 90  
022 799 01 01  
City Code: 22  
Switchboard  
Taiwan  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support (XPS)  
International Access Code: 002  
Country Code: 886  
toll-free: 0080 186 3085  
toll-free: 0080 186 1011  
toll-free: 0080 160 1256  
Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics  
and Accessories)  
Technical Support (servers and storage)  
toll-free: 0080 160 1250  
(option 5)  
Customer Care  
Transaction Sales  
toll-free: 0080 165 1228  
toll-free: 0080 165 1227  
Corporate Sales  
Thailand  
Website: support.ap.dell.com  
Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  
toll-free: 1800 0060 07  
International Access Code: 001  
Country Code: 66  
Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 0600 09  
toll-free: 1800 006 007  
(option 7)  
Customer Care  
Corporate Sales  
toll-free: 1800 006 009  
toll-free: 1800 006 006  
Transaction Sales  
Trinidad/Tobago  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-888-799-5908  
toll-free: 1-877-441-4735  
General Support  
Turks and Caicos Islands  
U.K. (Bracknell)  
Website: support.euro.dell.com  
International Access Code: 00  
Country Code: 44  
Customer Care website:  
support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp  
Sales  
Home and Small Business Sales  
Corporate/Public Sector Sales  
Customer Care  
0870 907 4000  
01344 860 456  
City Code: 1344  
Home and Small Business Customer Care  
Corporate Customer Care  
0870 906 0010  
01344 373 185  
0870 906 0010  
01344 373 186  
01344 373 193  
01344 373 199  
01344 373 194  
Preferred Accounts (5005000 employees)  
Global Accounts Customer Care  
Central Government Customer Care  
Local Government & Education Customer Care  
Health Customer Care  
Technical Support  
Technical Support for XPS computers only  
Technical Support (Corporate/PreferredAccounts/PCA [1000+ employees])  
Technical Support for all other products  
General  
0870 366 4180  
0870 908 0500  
0870 353 0800  
Home and Small Business Fax  
0870 907 4006  
Uruguay  
General Support  
toll-free: 000-413-598-2521  
toll-free: 1-800-433-9014  
toll-free: 1-800-247-9362  
U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)  
International Access Code: 011  
Country Code: 1  
Automated Order-Status Service  
AutoTech (portable and desktop computers)  
Hardware and Warranty Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for  
Relationship customers  
toll-free 1-877-459-7298  
Americas Consumer XPS support  
toll-free: 1-800-232-8544  
toll-free: 1-800-624-9896  
toll-free: 1-800-624-9897  
toll-free: 1-800-695-8133  
Consumer (Home and Home Office) Support for all other Dell products  
Customer Service  
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers  
Financial Services website:  
Financial Services (lease/loans)  
toll-free: 1-877-577-3355  
toll-free: 1-800-283-2210  
Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA])  
Business  
Customer Service and Support  
toll-free: 1-800-456-3355  
toll-free: 1-800-695-8133  
toll-free: 1-877-459-7298  
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers  
Support for printers, projectors, PDAs, and MP3 players  
Public (government, education, and healthcare)  
Customer Service and Support  
toll-free: 1-800-456-3355  
toll-free: 1-800-695-8133  
toll-free: 1-800-289-3355  
Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers  
Dell Sales  
or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355  
toll-free: 1-888-798-7561  
toll-free: 1-800-671-3355  
toll-free: 1-800-357-3355  
toll-free: 1-800-247-4618  
toll-free: 1-800-727-8320  
toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY  
Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers)  
Software and Peripherals Sales  
Spare Parts Sales  
Extended Service and Warranty Sales  
Fax  
Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired  
(1-877-335-5889)  
U.S. Virgin Islands  
Venezuela  
General Support  
toll-free: 1-877-702-4360  
General Support  
0800-100-4752  
Your Monitor Set-up Guide  
To view PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf), click the document title. To save PDF files (files with an extension of .pdf) to your hard drive, right-click the  
document title, click Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and then specify a location on your hard drive to  
which you want to save the files.  
Setup Guide (.pdf)  
NOTES: PDF files require Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, which can be downloaded from the Adobe website at www.adobe.com .  
To view a PDF file, launch Acrobat Reader. Then click File® Open and select the PDF file.  
   
Using the OSD  
Dell™ E177FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  
Connecting Your Monitor  
1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.  
2. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. (The graphic is for illustration  
only. System appearance may vary).  
3. Connect the power cable for your display to the power port on the back of the display.  
4. Plug the power cables of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage  
range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Be sure that your local power is within the supported range. If you are unsure, ask your  
electricity supplier.  
5. Turn on your display and computer.  
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.  
Using the Front Panel Buttons  
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls,  
an OSD shows their numeric values as they change.  
The following table describes the front panel buttons:  
A
The 'MENU' button is used to open the on-screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from menus and sub-menus, and to ex  
MENU  
B
Use this button for direct access to the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' control menu.  
     
Brightness/Contrast Hot  
Key  
B
C
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.  
- and + buttons  
Auto Adjust  
C
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjus  
input:  
Auto Adjustment  
button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using 'Auto Adjustment', you can  
monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD.  
NOTE: Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables.  
D
The green 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.  
Power Button &  
Indicator  
On Screen Menu/Display (OSD)  
Direct-Access Functions  
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.  
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'  
Using the OSD  
Accessing the Menu System  
1. With the menu off, press the 'MENU' button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu.  
       
A
D
Function icons  
B
E
Main Menu  
Resolution  
C
Menu icon  
Sub-Menu name  
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.  
Icon  
Menu Name  
and Sub-  
menus  
Description  
EXIT  
This is used to exit out of the Main Menu.  
Positioning:  
'Positioning' moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.  
Horizontal When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes will occur to the size of the viewing area; the image  
Vertical will simply be shifted in response to your selection/change.  
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' will produce the best image for your configuration; this function can be directly access via  
Auto Adjustment  
hotkey.  
Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are  
accessed through the main OSD menu, by selecting Image Settings.  
Use the - and + buttons to adjust away 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  
Adjusts the color temperature and saturation.  
Settings:  
Normal Preset Selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings.  
Blue Preset This color setting gives a bluish tint and is used for text-based applications such as spreadsheets, programming, text editors, and so  
on.  
Red Preset This color setting gives a reddish tint and is used for color-intensive applications such as photograph image editing, multimedia,  
movies, and so on.  
User Preset Use the +/- buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit increments, from '0' to  
'100'.  
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 - and + buttons move OSD to the left and right.  
Position  
Vertical - and + buttons move OSD down and up.  
Position  
OSD Hold The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use.  
Time: '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 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  
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'.  
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance,  
etc.) via software applications on your PC.  
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 'disable' for DDC/CI,the warning message will appear on screen.Then user can select Yes or No according  
to need.  
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.  
Reset Functions  
Factory Preset Restoration  
'Exit' leaves this submenu without resetting any values.  
'All Settings' returns your monitor settings to those that were set at  
the time of manufacture. This includes 'Color', 'Position', 'Clock  
frequency', 'Phase', 'Brightness', 'Contrast' and 'OSD hold time'.  
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to  
adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance, etc.) via  
software applications on your PC.  
You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".  
For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor,  
keep this feature enabled.  
NOTE: There is no Undo when you use the 'Reset function'. To return to the previous function settings, you must adjust the functions again. 'Reset' will  
set the clock and phase back to factory settings, activating auto adjust may be required and this will optimize the image for your system.  
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 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz.  
NOTE: The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog will appear on-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.  
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.  
1. Headphone connectors  
   
2. Power indicator  
3. Power/Volume control  
Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
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.  
Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place.  
Connect the Soundbar with the power brick.  
Plug the power cables 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.  
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.  
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar.  
Product Specific Problems  
Dell™ E177FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  
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.  
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 green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs  
shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.  
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.  
COMMON SYMPTOMS  
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
No Video/ Power LED off  
No picture, monitor is dead  
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Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable  
Electric outlet verification  
Ensure power button depressed fully  
No Video/ Power LED on  
Poor Focus  
No picture or no brightness  
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Increase brightness & contrast controls  
Perform monitor self-test feature check  
Check for bent or broken pins  
Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting  
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Press Auto Adjust button  
Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD  
Eliminate video extension cables  
Perform monitor reset  
Lower video resolution or increase font size  
Shaky/Jittery Video  
Wavy picture or fine movement  
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Press Auto Adjust button  
     
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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  
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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  
Picture too dim or too bright  
Screen not centered correctly  
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Cycle power on-off  
These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD  
technology  
Brightness Problems  
Geometric Distortion  
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"  
Press Auto Adjust button  
Adjust brightness & contrast controls  
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Perform monitor reset on "Position Settings Only"  
Press auto-adjust button  
Adjust the centering controls  
Ensure monitor is in proper video mode  
Horizontal/Vertical Lines  
Screen has one or more lines  
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"  
Press Auto Adjust button  
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD  
Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in  
self-test mode  
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Check for bent or broken pins  
Sync Problems  
Screen is scrambled or appears torn  
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"  
Press Auto Adjust button  
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD  
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears  
in self-test mode  
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Check for bent or broken pins  
Boot up in the "safe mode"  
LCD Scratched  
Screen has scratches or smudges  
Visible signs of smoke or sparks  
Monitor malfunctions on & off  
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Turn monitor off and clean the screen  
For cleaning instruction, see Caring for your Monitor.  
Safety Related Issues  
Intermittent Problems  
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Do not perform any troubleshooting steps  
Monitor needs to be replaced  
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Ensure monitor is in proper video mode  
Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure  
Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"  
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem  
occurs in self-test mode  
Missing Color  
Wrong Color  
Picture missing color  
Picture color not good  
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Perform monitor self-test feature check  
Check connection integrity at both end of the video cable  
Check for bent or broken pins  
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Change the color to "User Preset"  
Adjust R/G/B value of "User Preset"  
Product Specific Problems  
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS  
WHAT YOU  
EXPERIENCE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
Screen image is too small  
Image is  
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"  
centered on  
screen, but  
does not fill  
entire  
viewing area  
Cannot adjust the  
monitor with the  
buttons on the front  
panel  
OSD does  
not appear  
on the  
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Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on  
screen  
The monitor will not go  
into power saving  
mode.  
No picture,  
the LED light  
is green.  
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.  
When press  
"+", "-" or  
"Menu" key,  
the message  
" No input  
   
signal " will  
appear.  
No Input Signal when  
user controls pressed  
No picture,  
the LED light  
is green.  
When press  
"+", "-" or  
"Menu" key,  
the message  
" No input  
signal " will  
appear.  
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Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is not in power saving by moving mouse or  
pressing any key on the keyboard.  
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly. Re-plug the signal cable if  
necessary.  
Re-boot the computer or video player.  
OSD Lock  
All buttons  
are locked  
except the  
"menu"  
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Press the "menu" button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu.  
button. No  
user  
adjustments  
are allowed.  
Using Your Monitor Stand  
DellT E177FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  
Attaching the Stand  
NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.  
1. Place the stand on a flat surface.  
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of the upper stand.  
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to the stand.  
Organizing Your Cables  
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to  
neatly organize all cables as shown above.  
Using the Tilt  
       
Tilt  
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
Removing the Stand  
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the LCD 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.  
   

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