Dell™ S199WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Solving Problems
Using Your Monitor Stand
Appendix
Setting Up Your Monitor
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model S199WFP
August 2007 Rev. A00
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Security lock slot
Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
Press to release the stand.
Stand removal button
Regulatory rating label
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Cable holder
List the regulatory approvals.
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Help organize cables by placing them through the holder.
Bottom View
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Power connector
Insert the power cable.
Dell Soundbar power connector
Stand anti-theft feature
DVI connector
Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional).
Mount a 3*8 screw to make the stand undetachable.
Connect your computer DVI cable.
VGA connector
Connect your computer VGA cable.
Side View
Left side
Right side
Monitor Specifications
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. Th
referred to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the system detects input from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:
VESA Modes
Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video
Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar active) Active
Active
Active
Inactive
-
Active
Active
Blue
Blue
75 W (maximum)
32 W (typical)
Less than 2 W
Less than 1 W
Normal operation
Active-off mode
Switch off
Active
Inactive
Blanked Amber
Off
-
-
NOTE: The OSD only functions in the normal operation mode. One of the following messages appears when the Menu or Plus buttons are pressed when i
Active-off mode.
1 : Auto Detect (Analog Input)
1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)
In Power Save Mode
In Power Save Mode
Press computer power button
Press computer power button
or
or any key on keyboard or move mouse
or any key on keyboard or move mouse
2: Analog Input
In Power Save Mode
3: Digital Input
In Power Save Mode
Press computer power button
or any key on keyboard or move mouse
or
Press computer power button
or any key on keyboard or move mouse
This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '99 power management compatible.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
Pin Assignments
15-pin D-Sub connector
Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
GND
Self-test
GND-R
GND-G
GND-B
DDC +5V
10
11
12
13
14
15
GND-sync
GND
DDC data
H-sync
V-sync
DDC clock
24-pin Digital-only DVI Connector
Note: Pin 1 is at the top right.
Pin Signal Assignment
Pin Signal Assignment
T.M.D.S. Data 1-
10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+
Pin Signal Assignment
17 T.M.D.S. Data 0-
18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
T.M.D.S. Data 2-
T.M.D.S. Data 2+
9
T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield
No Pin
12 No Pin
20 No Pin
No Pin
13 No Pin
21 No Pin
DDC Clock
DDC Data
No Connect
14 +5V Power
15 Ground (for +5V)
16 Hot Plug Detect
22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
23 T.M.D.S. Clock +
24 T.M.D.S. Clock -
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data
using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. Y
select different settings if required.
General
Model number
S199WFP
Flat Panel
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
19 inches wide(19-inch wide viewable image size)
Horizontal
Vertical
408mm / 16.1inches (minimum)
255mm / 10.0 inches (minimum)
Pixel pitch
~ 0.2850mm
Viewing angle
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ
300 CD/m ²(typ)
1000 to 1 (typ)
ARC-Glare (2H)
CCFL (4) edgelight system
5ms typical
Response Time
Resolution
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Vertical scan range
Optimal preset resolution
Highest preset resolution
Video Display Capabilities (DVI HD Playback)
1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
1440 x 900 at 75 Hz
480i/576i/1080i/480p/576p/720p/1080p(Supports HDCP)
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)
VESA, 720 x 400
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
64.0
80.0
55.9
70.0
60.0
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
75.0
60.0
28.3
25.2
31.5
49.5
49.5
65.0
78.8
108
-/+
-/-
VESA, 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
VESA, 1440 x 900
-/-
+/+
+/+
-/-
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
-/+
135.0
135.0
106.5
Electrical
The following table lists the monitor electrical feature:
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance
Video input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on
green)
Synchronization input signals
AC input voltage / frequency /
current
100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 2.0A (Max.)
120V:30A (Max.)
240V:60A (Max.)
Inrush current
Physical Characteristics
The following table lists the monitor physical characteristics:
Connector type
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor
Signal cable type
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor
Dimensions (with stand)
Height
14.42 inches (366.21 mm)
17.59 inches (446.72 mm)
5.81 inches (147.65 mm)
Width
Depth
Dimensions: (without stand)
Height
Width
Depth
11.52 inches (292.5 mm)
17.59 inches (446.72 mm)
2.32 inches (59.00 mm)
Stand dimensions:
Height
11.04 inches (280.31 mm)
10.43 inches (264.84 mm)
5.81 inches (147.65 mm)
15.66lbs (7.1 kg)
Width
Depth
Weight with packaging
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
12.79 lbs (5.8 kg)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
8.16 lbs (3.7 kg)
2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
Weight of stand assembly
Environmental
The following table lists the environmental condition for monitor:
Temperature
Operating
5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F)
Nonoperating
Humidity
Operating
10% to 80% (noncondensing)
Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing)
Nonoperating
Altitude
Operating
Nonoperating
3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)
119.5 BTU/hour (typical)
Thermal dissipation
Caring for your Monitor
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable 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 a
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 monitor 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™ S199WFP 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 manufacturer's 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 operations:
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 : S199WFP
Model number : S199WFP
Company Name :
Dell Inc.
Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs
One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400
CAUTION: Safety Instruction
For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.
Contacting Dell
For Customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-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 more services may not be available in
your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit support.dell.com
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ S199WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Connecting Your Monitor
or
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect either the white DVI or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor.
3. Connect the power cable.
Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, press the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If you still do
4.
Using the Front Panel
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
The following table describes the front panel buttons:
Use the Input Select button to choose between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
A
NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot
sense a video signal. Depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will scroll
continually.
Input select
or
or
B
The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See
OSD menu / select
C
and
D
Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
Down (-) and Up (+)
Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
E
The Blue light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.
Power Button and
Indicator
Using the OSD Menu
NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those
changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
Main Menu for Digital (DVI) Input
or
or
NOTE: Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
2. Press the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table
below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3. Press the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option.
4. Press - and + button to select the desired parameter.
5. Press MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the - and + buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another option or press the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD
menu.
Icon
Menu and Submenus
Description
Exit
Select to exit the Main menu.
Brightness/
Contrast
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Push the + button to increase luminance and push the - button to decrease luminance (min 0 ~ max 100).
Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
Push the + button to increase the contrast and push the - button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
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.
image shifts in response to your selection.
Minimum is 0 (-) and maximum is 100 (+).
NOTE: When using DVI source, the Positioning option is not available.
Auto Adjust
Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display
for use with your particular setup.
Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor se
adjusts to the current input:
Auto Adjust In Progress
Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can
tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings.
In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.
NOTE: When using DVI, Auto Adjust is not available.
Image settings
The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. Select Imag
Settings in the main OSD menu to access these settings.
Pixel Clock (Coarse)
Use the - and + buttons to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100)
Phase (Fine)
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use Pixel Clock (Coarse) and then use Phase (fin
again.
NOTE: This function may change the width of the display image. Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu t
center the display image on the screen.
NOTE: When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is not available.
Color Settings
Color Settings adjusts the color temperature.
Under the model,you can choose Graphics or Video according to what signal input.If PC connect to your monitor,pleas
choose Graphics;if DVD or STB or VCR connected to your monitor,Video is recommended.To disable Color Managemen
there are four mode, Normal Preset, Red Preset, Blue Preset, User Preset can be chosen;
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If you prefer a warm color, choose Red Preset;
If you prefer a cool color, choose Blue Preset;
You can adjust the monitor color using User Preset, R, G, B. Normal Preset mean color temperature 6500K.
Blue Preset
Red Preset
Normal Preset
User Preset
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As soon as choose Graphics,you can choose Normal Preset,Multimedia Preset,Gaming Preset, Red Preset,Blue
or User Preset;
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If you play game in PC, choose Gaming Preset;
If you view media application like photo,clip etc via PC, choose Multimedia Preset;
If you prefer a warm color, choose Red Preset;
If you prefer a cool color, choose Blue Preset;
You can adjust the monitor color using User Preset, R, G, B. Normal Preset mean color temperature 6500K.
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There are three video modes:Theater Preset ,Sports Preset and Nature Preset;
For playing movie,Theater Preset can be chosen;
For playing sport program,Sports Preset is recommended;
For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature Preset. User can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based
the preference.
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Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is used for text based applications (spreadshee
programming, text editors, etc.).
Red Preset is selected to obtain a reddish tint. This color setting is used for color-intensive applications (photo
image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.).
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Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) 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.
Advanced Settings
Input Color Format
Choose the RGB option if monitor is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or a DVI cable. Choose the YPbPr+ optio
monitor is connected to a DVD by a YPbPr cable.
Adjust the settings for the OSD, including the location, the amount of time the menu remains on the screen, and the
rotation of the OSD.
OSD Settings
Position of the OSD:
Horizontal Position
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To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right.
To adjust the vertical position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD down and up.
Vertical Position
OSD Hold Time
OSD Hold Time:
The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use. Adjusting the hold time, sets the length of time the OSD remains activ
the last time you pressed a button. Use the - and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60
seconds.
OSD Lock:
OSD Lock
Controls user access to adjustments. When Yes (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons except
Menu button are locked.
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with
Lock selected. Select No (-) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.
NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds.
Language
Select to have the OSD display in one of five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, or Japanese).
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 not available.
Factory Reset
Resets the OSD menu options to the factory preset values.
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 d
setting for Normal Preset.
All settings — Change all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast, and OSD hold t
the factory defaults. The language of the OSD does not change.
IR (Image Retention) — The feature helps reduce minor cases of image retention.
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) — allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, colo
balance, etc.) through software applications on your computer.
Select Disable to disable this feature.
For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor, keep this feature enabled.
NOTE:If you select 'disable' for DDC/CI,a warning message as shown in the picture above appears on the screen.T
you can select Yes or No according to need.
OSD Warning Messages
One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization.
1 : Auto Detect (Analog Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
or
or
2: Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
3:Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
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.
NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.
or
or
Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.
Setting the Optimal Resolution
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Set the screen resolution to 1440 x 900.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1440 x 900 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following
procedures.
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:
Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
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If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):
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Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
Attaching 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. Power/volume control
2. Power indicator
3. Headphone connectors
Attaching the Dell Soundbar
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar.
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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 power cord from the Soundbar to the Dell Soundbar power connector on the monitor.
Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Solving Problems
Dell™ S199WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly
connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
1. Turn off both your computer and monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and 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 on 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.
or
or
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
One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization.
1 : Auto Detect (Analog Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
or
or
2: Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
3:Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1440 x900 60Hz
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 Monitor 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 or that
the monitor is in power save mode.
General Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No Video/Power LED off
No picture, monitor is dead
Check connection integrity at the both ends of the video cable, verify that the monitor
and computer are plugged into a working electrical outlet, and that you have pressed
the power button.
No Video/Power LED on
No picture or no brightness
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Press the input select button in the front of the monitor and ensure the correct
input source is selected.
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Increase brightness & contrast controls.
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Check for bent or broken pins on the end of the video cable.
Reboot your computer and monitor.
Poor Focus
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting
Wavy picture or fine movement
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Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD.
Eliminate video extension cables.
Perform monitor reset.
Lower video resolution or increase font size.
Shaky/Jittery Video
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Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via 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 this is a natural defect that occurs
in LCD technology.
Brightness Problems
Geometric Distortion
Picture too dim or too bright
Screen not centered correctly
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Perform monitor reset.
Push Auto Adjust button.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls.
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Perform monitor reset on "Position Settings Only".
Push 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.
Push 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.
Push 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 and 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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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.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem
occurs in self-test mode.
Image Retention (from a
static image)
Faint Shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the
screen
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Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not
in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screen saver left on the monitor
for a long period of time.
Product Specific Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small
Image is centered on screen, but does not fill
entire viewing area.
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Cannot adjust the monitor with the
buttons on the front panel
OSD does not appear on the screen.
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Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord and then
plug back and turn on the monitor.
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar
COMMON
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
SYMPTOMS
No Sound
No power to Soundbar - the
power indicator is off.
(built-in DC power supply. i.e.
1905FP )
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Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the
power indicator (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.
Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monitor.
Confirm that the monitor has power.
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No Sound
Soundbar has power - power
indicator is on.
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Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted Sound
Computer's sound card is used
as the audio source.
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.
Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.
Decrease the volume of the audio application.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted Sound
Other audio source is used.
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source.
Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Unbalanced Sound
Output
Sound from only one side of
Soundbar
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or
audio source.
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Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Low Volume
Volume is too low.
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Increase the volume of the audio application.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Using Your Monitor Stand
Dell™ S199WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
To attach the stand:
1. Place the stand on a flat surface.
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two tabs on the 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
You can tilt the monitor to best fit your viewing needs.
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