Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Solving Problems
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Appendix
Setting Up Your Monitor
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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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 a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model SP1908FP
July 2007 Rev. A01
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VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind
attached base plate)
Use to mount the monitor.
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5
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Barcode serial number label
Security lock slot
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Regulatory rating label
Stand removal button
List the regulatory approvals.
Press to release the stand.
Cable management hole
Help organize cables by placing them through the hole.
Bottom View
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Power connector
Insert the power cable.
Dell Soundbar
power connector
Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional).
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4
5
DVI connector
VGA connector
Connect your computer DVI cable.
Connect your computer VGA cable.
USB upstream
connector
Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the
computer. Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side
and bottom of the monitor.
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USB connector
Connect your USB devices.
NOTE: You can use this connector only after you connect the USB cable to the computer and the USB upstream connector on the monitor.
Side View
USB connectors (downstream)
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.
This is referred to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other
input devices. The 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 and USB active) Active
Active
Active
Green
75 W (maximum)
Normal operation
Active-off mode
Switch off
Active
Active
Inactive
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Active
Green
35 W (typical)
Less than 2 W
Less than 1 W
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 whe
Active-off mode.
1. Auto Detect (Analog Input)
In Power Save Mode
Press Computer Power Button
or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
1. Auto Detect (Digital Input)
In Power Save Mode
Press Computer Power Button
or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
or
2. Analog Input
In Power Save Mode
Press Computer Power Button
or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
3. Digital Input
In Power Save Mode
Press Computer Power Button
or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
or
This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '99 / TCO '03 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
The following table shows pin assignments in the D-Sub connector:
Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable
1
2
Video-Red
Video-Green
3
Video-Blue
GND
4
5
Self-Test
GND-R
GND-G
GND-B
DDC +5V
GND
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
GND
DDC data
H-sync
V-sync
DDC clock
24-pin Digital-only DVI Connector
NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top right.
The following table shows pin assignments in the DVI connector:
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 Connect
No Connect
DDC Clock
DDC Data
12 No Connect
13 No Connect
14 +5V Power
15 Self-Test
20 No Connect
21 No Connect
22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
23 T.M.D.S. Clock +
24 T.M.D.S. Clock -
No Connect
16 Hot Plug Detect
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.
Data Rate Power Consumption
High speed 480 Mbps 2.5W (Max., each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps
Low speed 1.5 Mbps
2.5W (Max., each port)
2.5W (Max., each port)
USB ports:
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4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side
NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0-capable computer.
NOTE: The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON (or in Power Save Mode). Switching your monitor OFF and then ON
would re-enumerate its USB interface; attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
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.
General
Model number
SP1908FP
Flat Panel
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
Horizontal
19 inches (19-inch viewable image size)
380 mm (14.96 inches)
300 mm (11.81 inches)
Vertical
Pixel pitch
0.294 mm
Viewing angle
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ
300 CD/m ²(typ)
800 to 1 (typ)
ARC-Glare (2H), Reflection Ratio 2%
CCFL (4) edgelight system
5ms typical
Response Time
Resolution
Horizontal scan range
Vertical scan range
30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic)
56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz
Optimal preset resolution
Highest preset resolution
1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz
Video Supported Modes
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)
480p/576p/720p (Supports HDCP)
Preset Display Modes
For quick adjustments of different modes, the monitor has default setting modes as shown in the following table:
Display Mode
VESA, 720 x 400
Horizontal Frequency (kHz)
Vertical Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
64.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
75.0
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
-/-
+/+
+/+
-/-
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
108
135.0
Electrical
Video input signals
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
Synchronization input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG
(Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage / frequency / current
Inrush current
100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 2.0A (Max.)
120V:42A (Max.)
240V:80A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
The following table shows the Physical Characteristics of monitor:
Connector type
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector
Signal cable type
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor
Dimensions (with stand):
Height
16.56 inches (420.5 mm)
16.15 inches (410.1 mm)
7.17 inches (182.0 mm)
Width
Depth
Dimensions: (without stand)
13.31 inches (338.1 mm)
16.15 inches (410.1 mm)
2.59 inches (65.9 mm)
Height
Width
Depth
Stand dimensions:
Height
12.66 inches (321.5 mm)
10.26 inches (260.7 mm)
5.74 inches (145.7 mm)
Width
Depth
Weight with packaging
15.11 lbs (6.86 kg)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Weight with stand assembly and cables
8.81 lbs (4 kg)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables)
Weight of stand assembly
2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)
Environmental
Please refer to the operation conditions given below to use the monitor correctly.
Temperature:
Operating
5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Nonoperating
Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F)
Humidity:
Operating
10% to 80% (noncondensing)
Nonoperating
Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing)
Altitude:
Operating
3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
Nonoperating
Thermal dissipation
256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)
119.5 BTU/hour (typical)
Cleaning 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 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 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™ SE198WFP 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 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.
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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:SE198WFPf
Model number:SE198WFPf
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 accor
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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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
Contacting Dell
You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone:
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For support through the web, go to support.dell.com.
For worldwide support through the web, use the Choose A Country/Region menu near the bottom of the page, or see the web addresses listed in the
following table.
support.dell.com (support)
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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.
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For support by phone, use the phone 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
Area Codes,
Local Numbers, and
Toll-Free Numbers
Service Type
Country Code
City Code
Website and E-Mail Address
Anguilla
Online Support
E-mail Address
toll-free: 800-335-0031
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Antigua and Barbuda
1-800-805-5924
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Technical Support
toll-free: 0800-105
34 160 910
Aomen
Customer Service (Xiamen, China)
Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China)
Online Support
Country Code: 853
29 693 115
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
E-mail for Desktops and Portables
E-mail for Servers and EMC® Storage Products
Customer Service
toll-free: 0-800-444-0730
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 54
Technical Support – Dell PowerApp™, Dell PowerEdge™, Dell
PowerConnect™, and Dell PowerVault™
toll-free: 0-800-222-0154
City Code: 11
Technical Support Services
Sales
toll-free: 0-800-444-0724
0-810-444-3355
Aruba
Online Support
toll-free: 800-1578
support.ap.dell.com
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Australia (Sydney)
International Access Code: 0011
Country Code: 61
support.ap.dell.com/contactus
Technical Support
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Home and Home Office
toll-free: 1300 790 877
toll-free: 1300-655-533
toll-free: 1800-633-559
toll-free: 1800-060-889
Medium and Large Business
City Code: 2
Small Business, Education, Local Government
Customer Service
Online Support
toll-free: 1300-662-196
Austria (Vienna)
support.euro.dell.com
0820 240 530 81
0820 240 530 00
0820 240 530 49
0820 240 530 14
0820 240 530 17
0820 240 530 16
0820 240 530 17
0820 240 530 00
toll-free: 1-866-874-3038
1-800-534-3142
International Access Code: 900
Country Code: 43
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Home/Small Business Sales
Home/Small Business Fax
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Home/Small Business Support
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Service
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support
Switchboard
City Code: 1
Bahamas
Barbados
Online Support
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Belgium (Brussels)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 32
support.euro.dell.com
02 481 92 96
Technical Support for XPS computers only
General Support
02 481 92 88
General Support Fax
Customer Service
02 481 92 95
02 713 15 65
Corporate Sales
02 481 91 00
City Code: 2
Fax
02 481 92 99
Switchboard
02 481 91 00
Bermuda
Bolivia
Online Support
1-877-890-0751
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
toll-free: 800-10-0238
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Brazil
0800 90 3355
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 55
City Code: 51
Customer Service and Tech Support
Technical Support Fax
51 2104 5470
Customer Service Fax
51 2104 5480
Sales
0800 970 3390
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia)
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
toll-free: 1-866-278-6820
604 633 4966
604 633 3101
Country Code: 673
or toll-free: 801 1012
604 633 3101
Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia)
or toll-free: 801 1012
support.ca.dell.com
toll-free: 1-800-247-9362
Canada (North York, Ontario)
Online Order Status
Online Support
International Access Code: 011
AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support)
Customer Service
Home/Home Office
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
toll-free: 1-800-906-3355
toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
Small Business
Medium/Large Business, Government, Education
Hardware Warranty Phone Support
XPS Computers Only
toll-free: 1-866-398-8977
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
Computers for Home/Home Office
Computers for Small/Medium/Large Business, Government
Printers, Projectors, Televisions, Handheld, Digital Jukebox,
and Wireless
1-877-335-5767
Sales
Home and Home Office Sales
Small Business
toll-free: 1-800-999-3355
toll-free: 1-800-387-5752
toll-free: 1-800-387-5755
1 866 440 3355
Medium/Large Business, Government
Spare Parts and Extended Service
Online Support
Cayman Islands
1-877-262-5415
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Chile (Santiago)
Country Code: 56
Sales and Customer Support
Online Support
toll-free: 1230-020-3397
City Code: 2
or 800-20-1385
China (Xiamen)
support.dell.com.cn
Technical Support E-mail
support.dell.com.cn/email
592 818 1350
Country Code: 86
City Code: 592
Customer Service E-mail
Technical Support Fax
Technical Support – XPS computers only
Technical Support – Dell™ Dimension™ and Dell Inspiron™
toll-free: 800 858 0540
toll-free: 800 858 2969
Technical Support – Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell
Precision™
toll-free: 800 858 0950
Technical Support – Servers and Storage
toll-free: 800 858 0960
toll-free: 800 858 2920
Technical Support – Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers,
etc.
Technical Support – Printers
Customer Service
toll-free: 800 858 2311
toll-free: 800 858 2060
592 818 1308
Customer Service Fax
Home and Small Business
Preferred Accounts Division
Large Corporate Accounts GCP
Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts
Large Corporate Accounts North
toll-free: 800 858 2222
toll-free: 800 858 2557
toll-free: 800 858 2055
toll-free: 800 858 2628
toll-free: 800 858 2999
Large Corporate Accounts North Government and Education toll-free: 800 858 2955
Large Corporate Accounts East
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
01-800-915-4755
0800-012-0231
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
Online Support
Colombia
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Costa Rica
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Czech Republic (Prague)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 420
support.euro.dell.com
22537 2727
Technical Support
Customer Service
22537 2707
Fax
22537 2714
Technical Fax
22537 2728
Switchboard
22537 2711
Denmark (Copenhagen)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 45
Online Support
support.euro.dell.com
7010 0074
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Technical Support
7023 0182
Customer Service – Relational
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Switchboard – Relational
Switchboard Fax – Relational
Switchboard – Home/Small Business
Switchboard Fax – Home/Small Business
Online Support
7023 0184
3287 5505
3287 1200
3287 1201
3287 5000
3287 5001
Dominica
toll-free: 1-866-278-6821
1-800-156-1588
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling from
Quito)
toll-free: 999-119-877-655-3355
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling from
Guayaquil)
toll-free: 1800-999-119-877-655-3355
El Salvador
Online Support
800-6132
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Finland (Helsinki)
support.euro.dell.com
0207 533 555
International Access Code: 990
Country Code: 358
City Code: 9
Technical Support
Customer Service
0207 533 538
Switchboard
0207 533 533
Fax
0207 533 530
Sales under 500 employees
Sales over 500 employees
Online Support
0207 533 540
0207 533 533
France (Paris) (Montpellier)
support.euro.dell.com
0825 387 129
Technical Support for XPS computers only
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 33
Home and Small Business
Technical Support
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
Customer Service
Switchboard
City Codes: (1) (4)
Switchboard (calls from outside of France)
Sales
Fax
Fax (calls from outside of France)
Corporate
Technical Support
Customer Service
Switchboard
0825 004 719
0825 338 339
01 55 94 71 00
Sales
01 55 94 71 00
Fax
01 55 94 71 01
Germany (Frankfurt)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 49
Online Support
support.euro.dell.com
069 9792-7222
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Technical Support
069 9792-7200
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Global Segment Customer Service
Preferred Accounts Customer Service
Large Accounts Customer Service
Public Accounts Customer Service
Switchboard
0180-5-224400
069 9792-7320
City Code: 69
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7000
Greece
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toll-free: 0120-198-226
Technical Support outside of Japan – Dimension and
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81-44-520-1435
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toll-free:0120-198-433
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Technical Support outside of Japan – Dell Precision,
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81-44-556-4162
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toll-free: 0120-981-690
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and Accessories
toll-free: 1 800 881 306
toll-free: 1 800 881 386
Technical Support – PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect,
and PowerVault
City Code: 4
Customer Service
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toll-free: 1 800 888 202
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Sales
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or 001-800-888-3355
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or 001-866-851-1754
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Online Support
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Online Support
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Technical Support
020 674 45 00
Technical Support Fax
020 674 47 66
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Relational Customer Service
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Relational Sales
020 674 42 00
020 674 4325
City Code: 20
020 674 55 00
020 674 50 00
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020 674 47 75
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020 674 47 50
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Online Support
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Technical Support
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 47
671 16882
Relational Customer Service
671 17575
Home/Small Business Customer Service
23162298
Switchboard
671 16800
Fax Switchboard
Online Support
671 16865
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Customer Service
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Reception Desk Fax
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57 95 998
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800 300 413
800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 412 or 21 422
07 10
Sales
Fax
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Technical Support
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NOTE: The phone numbers in this section should be
called from within Singapore or Malaysia only.
Online Support
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toll-free: 1800 394 7464
Technical Support – Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics
and Accessories
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toll-free: 1800 394 7488
toll-free: 1800 394 7478
Technical Support – OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision
Technical Support – PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect,
and PowerVault
Customer Service
Transaction Sales
Corporate Sales
Online Support
toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 (option 6)
toll-free: 1 800 394 7412
toll-free: 1 800 394 7419
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02 5441 5727
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Technical Support
Customer Service
Fax
420 22537 2707
02 5441 8328
Tech Fax
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International Access Code:
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011 709 7713
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011 709 7710
011 709 7707
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Fax
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011 709 7700
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Countries
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Malaysia)
604 633 4810
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902 100 130
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902 118 540
902 118 541
902 118 541
902 118 539
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City Code: 91
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Switchboard
Fax
Corporate
Technical Support
902 100 130
Customer Care
902 115 236
Switchboard
91 722 92 00
Fax
91 722 95 83
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Country Code: 46
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0771 340 340
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Technical Support
08 590 05 199
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Technical Support Fax
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08 590 05 642
08 587 70 527
020 140 14 44
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08 590 05 594
08587 705 81
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International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 41
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0848 33 88 57
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Technical Support – Corporate
Customer Service – Home and Small Business
Customer Service – Corporate
Main
0844 811 411
0844 822 844
0848 802 202
City Code: 22
0848 821 721
0848 335 599
Fax
022 799 01 90
Switchboard
022 799 01 01
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and Electronics and Accessories
toll-free: 0080 186 1011
toll-free: 0080 160 1256
Technical Support – Servers and Storage
toll-free: 0080 160 1250
(option 5)
Customer Service
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toll-free: 0080 165 1228
toll-free: 0080 165 1227
support.ap.dell.com
Corporate Sales
Thailand
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toll-free: 1800 0060 07
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Country Code: 66
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and PowerVault)
toll-free: 1800 0600 09
toll-free: 1800 006 007
(option 7)
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Online Support
toll-free: 1800 006 009
toll-free: 1800 006 006
Trinidad/Tobago
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Online Support
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Country Code: 44
Customer Service Online
Sales
Home and Small Business Sales
Corporate/Public Sector Sales
Customer Service
0870 907 4000
01344 860 456
City Code: 1344
Home and Small Business
Corporate
0870 906 0010
01344 373 185
0870 906 0010
01344 373 186
01344 373 193
01344 373 199
01344 373 194
Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees)
Global Accounts
Central Government
Local Government & Education
Health
Technical Support
XPS Computers Only
Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PCA (1000+ employees)
Other Dell Products
0870 366 4180
0870 908 0500
0870 353 0800
General
Home and Small Business Fax
Online Support
0870 907 4006
Uruguay
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U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)
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Country Code: 1
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Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-
Impaired
(1-877-335-5889)
Fax
toll-free:1-800-727-8320
support.dell.com
Technical Support
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toll-free:1-800-232-8544
toll-free:1-800-624-9896
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toll-free:1-877-671-3355
toll-free:1-800-981-3355
toll-free:1-800-727-1100
toll-free:1-800-274-1550
toll-free:1-888-977-3355
toll-free:1-800-274-7799
toll-free:1-877-459-7298
toll-free:1-800-624-9897
toll-free:1-800-433-9014
toll-free:1-800-456-3355
toll-free:1-877-671-3355
toll-free:1-800-981-3355
toll-free:1-800-727-1100
toll-free:1-800-274-1550
toll-free:1-888-977-3355
toll-free:1-800-274-7799
toll-free:1-800-695-8133
toll-free:1-877-577-3355
toll-free:1-800-283-2210
1-800-289-3355 or1-800-879-3355
toll-free:1-888-798-7561
toll-free:1-800-671-3355
Home and Home Office
Portable and Desktop AutoTech
Small Business
Medium and Large Business
State and Local Government
Federal Government
Healthcare
K-12 Education
Higher Education
Printers, Projectors, PDAs, and MP3 Players
Customer Service
Automated Order Status
Small Business
Medium and Large Business
State and Local Government
Federal Government
Healthcare
K-12 Education
Higher Education
Employee Purchase Program (EPP)
Financial Services
Leases and Loans
Dell Preferred Accounts (DPA)
Sales
Dell Outlet Store
Software and Peripherals Sales
Online Support
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toll-free: 1-877-702-4360
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0800-100-4752
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Your Monitor Set-up Guide
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ SP1908FP 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 cables to the connectors on the computer and the monitor.
Connect the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Once this cable is connected to
computer and the monitor, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor.
3.
4. Connect any USB devices.
5. Connect the power cables.
Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, push the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If you still do n
6.
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.
If both VGA and DVI cables are connected to one PC, the monitor displays an image automatically as long as a video
signal is present in either the VGA or DVI outputs. When connecting one display to two PCs, if using screen savers,
best to set both to the exact times. Whichever mouse is moved first will activate that video input first.
Video input select
NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot
sense a video signal. Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input
or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue
box will appear if the display is operating correctly.
or
or
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
Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
Down (-) and Up (+)
Use this button to launch Brightness menu.
Brightness Menu
Auto Adjust
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the
monitor self-adjusts to the current input:
Auto Adjust In Progress
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 (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or
attached cables.
Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
The green 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. Push the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog (VGA) Input
Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital (DVI) Input
or
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
Main Menu for Digital (DVI) Input
or
NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
2. Push 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. Push the Menu button once to activate the highlighted option.
4. Push - and + button to select the desired parameter.
5. Push Menu to enter the slide bar and then use the - and + buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Push the Menu button once to return to the main menu to select another option or push 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/ Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Contrast
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: Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.
Horizontal
Vertical
When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area. The 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 settings for use
with your particular setup.
Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-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 further tune your
monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings.
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.
Image
settings:
The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. Select Image Settings
in the main OSD menu to access these settings.
Pixel Clock
(Coarse)
Use the - and + buttons to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100)
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use Pixel Clock (Coarse) and then use Phase (fine), again.
Phase (Fine)
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.
NOTE: When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is not available.
Color
Settings
Color Settings adjusts the color temperature, color hue, and saturation.
The color hue is most noticeable in areas of white.
l
Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default
Normal
Preset
color space.
l
l
Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets,
programming, text editors, etc.).
Red Preset is selected to obtain a redder tint. This color setting is typically used for color-intensive applications
Blue Preset
(photograph image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.).
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.
Red Preset
User Preset
l
Adjust the settings for the OSD, including the location, the amount of time the menu remains on-screen, and the rotation of the
OSD.
OSD
Settings:
Position of the OSD:
Horizontal
Position
l
l
To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right.
Vertical
Position
To adjust the vertical position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD down and up.
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 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.
OSD Lock:
Controls user access to adjustments. When Yes (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except
the menu button.
OSD Lock
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD 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
You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode.
(optional)
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:
Reset 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 default
setting for Normal Preset.
All settings — Change all the user-adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast and OSD hold time to the
factory defaults. The language of the OSD does not change.
IR — This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.
Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image
retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in,
the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in.
NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention.
Below warning message appears when you select “Enable LCD Conditioning”:
NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.
DDC/CI — Enable the DDC/CI control function.
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc)
via software applications on your PC.
Default is "Enable". 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, a warning message as shown below appears. Select Yes to return to
Factory Reset menu. Warning message time out in 20 sec.
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 1280 x1024 60Hz
1. Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
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2.Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
3.Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 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 1280 X 1024 @ 60Hz.
NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.
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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 1280 x 1024.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1280 x 1024 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:
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Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
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.
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. Power/volume control
2. Power indicator
3. Headphone connectors
Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
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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.
Plug in the power cord from the Soundbar into the connector on the back of the monitor.
Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional only.
Solving Problems
Dell™ SP1908FP 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.
NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.
Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video
card and the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue box will appear if the display is operating correctly.
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This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
4. 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 1280 x1024 60Hz
1. Auto Detect (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
or
or
2. Analog Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
3.Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 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 1280 X 1024 @ 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 a 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.
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.
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 screensaver left on the
monitor for a long period of time.
In OSD Menu, under Reset to Factory Settings, select Enable LCD Conditioning.
Using this option may take several hours before the image is eliminated
NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty.
Product Specific Problemss
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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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings."
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.
USB Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
USB peripherals are not working.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
USB interface is not working
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Check that your monitor is turned ON.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream
connector).
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Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.
High Speed USB 2.0 interface is
slow
High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not at
all.
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Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable.
Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream
connector).
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.
SP1908FP )
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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
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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 Sound from only one side of
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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.
Output
Soundbar
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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 Adjustable Monitor Stand
Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
1. Fit the groove on the monitor to the two tabs on the stand.
2. Lower the monitor until it locks in to place on 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 hole to neatly organize
all cables as shown above.
Using the Tilt
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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