Dell E771MM User's Manual
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1. Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water If the monitor accidentally gets wet unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately You can clean the exterior of the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary but be sure to unplug the monitor first If your monitor does not operate normally in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug the monitor immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer jeje CED ie gt 2 ZDP Li 1 Turn off your computer and unplug your computer s power cable 2 Connect the blue connector of the monitor s signal cable to the blue video connector on the back of your computer Tighten the connector screws finger tight Do not overtighten Insert the green audio plug to the green audio line out on the back of your computer Insert the red microphone plug to the red audio mic in on the back of your computer Fully insert the monitor power cable into the power port on the back of the monitor oa eS Dell E771mm Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide 6 Plug the power cables of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet 7 Turn on your computer and monitor If the monitor does not display an image refer to the troubleshooting section of this guide Monitor Contols and Indicators Soo oo oo 002. Properties window click the Settings tab and then click Advanced 7 Click the Monitor tab and then click Change 8 When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears follow the steps in the previous paragraph Setting Display Resolution For optimal monitor performance while using Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows NT set the display resolution to 1024 x 768 as follows 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon in the Control Panel window and the click the Settings tab 3 In the Desktop area move the slidebar to 1024 x 768 pixels Then click OK Dell E771mm Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Accessing the Users Guide Online or via CD To view the latest monitor User s Guide access the SUPPORT section of the Dell Web site http support dell com If you do not have Internet access you can access the guide on the monitor CD 1 Insert the monitor CD into your CD ROM drive A start up document should launch automatically however if the start up document does not launch automatically click Start gt Run type D monitor htm and click OK Substitute the correct CD ROM drive letter if it is not the D drive 2 Click the appropriate icon to open the User s Guide in the desired language T w NOTE All applicable warranty and regulatory information regarding your monitor is contained in the User s a Guide on your CD Trouble
3. 00000000 0000000000 0000000000000 000000000000 0700709000006 0 200000 06 00 1 Power button Switches your monitor on 2 Power Indicator This light glows green during normal operation 3 OK button When pressed it will take you to the Main OSD Menu controls 4 Contrast hotkeys Pressing either Up or Down arrow directly will adjust screen contrast CONTRAST control bar will appear on screen UP and DOWN buttons These are also used for selecting other functions in the Main OSD Menu of your monitor 5 Brightness hotkeys Pressing either Left or Right arrow directly will adjust screen brightness BRIGHTNESS control bar will appear on screen LEFT and RIGHT buttons These are also used for adjusting other functions in the Main OSD Menu of your monitor Audio Controls GB Volume Control Turn the rotary knob upwards clockwise to increase the sound volume h 2 Earphone connection connect your earphone plug to the earphone connector the speakers will be switched off when earphone is plugged in 3 Microphone located at top of front bezel When recording sound speak towards this location Driver Installation Use the monitor CD to install the appropriate monitor driver for your operating system A Dell E771mm Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Microsoft Windows XP Operating System To manually install or update the driver perform the following steps Insert the monito
4. Dell E771mm Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Safety Instruc tons Observe the following safety guidelines when connecting and using your monitor Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location Locate your monitor near an easily accessible electrical outlet Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully The screen can be damaged if dropped sharply hit or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it 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 s case Be sure to hold the plug not the cable when disconnecting the monitor from an electrical outlet Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation To prevent overheating these openings should not be blocked or covered Also avoid using the monitor on a bed sofa rug or other soft surface Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet If you put the monitor ina bookcase or some other enclosed space be sure to provide adequate ventilation
5. io volume by turning the rotary volume control upwards Turn up the volume by clicking the yellow speaker icon in the windows taskbar and adjusting the volume setting Make sure that none of the mute boxes below the slider bars are selected Use an audio CD and start CD player via Start Programs Accessories Entertainment IMPORTANT Before contacting Dell for technical assistance refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Users Guide on your monitor CD This section contains detailed information for resolving most monitor problems Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2001 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own September 2001 4 Dell E771mm Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide
6. r CD into the CD ROM drive Click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance amp Themes and then click the Display icon In the Display Properties window click the Settings tab and then click Advanced Click the Monitor tab and then click Properties gt Driver tab gt Update Driver When the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appears choose Install the software automatically and click Next gt and then Finish to complete the installation Close the Display Properties window oe o Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System To manually install or update the driver perform the following steps 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click Display 2 In the Display Properties window click the Settings tab and then click Advanced 3 Click the Monitor tab and then click Change Specify the location of the driver gt Next 4 When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears select Display a list of all the drivers ina specific location so you can select the driver you want and click Next gt 5 Insert the monitor CD into the CD ROM drive then click Have Disk 6 Type a change the drive letter to match your CD ROM drive if it is not drive D in the Copy manufacturer s files from box then click OK 7 Click Next gt Next gt and then Finish to complete the installation 8 Close the Display Properties window Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System To manuall
7. shooting Tips Monitor Has No Power If the monitor s power indicator is off and no image appears on the display perform the following checks Ensure that the power cable is fully inserted in the monitor s power port and the electrical outlet Test the electrical outlet by plugging in a working electrical device such as a lamp Ensure that the power button has been depressed and wait for the power indicator to light Try another power cable on the monitor Use the computer s power cable and turn on the monitor with the signal cable disconnected If the monitor is working correctly a self test pattern appears No Image Is Displayed on the Monitor If the monitor power indicator is on but no image appears on the display perform the following checks Ensure that the video connector is seated properly Tighten the connector screws securely with your fingers Ensure that the computer is on Increase brightness and contrast controls Turn off the monitor and unplug the signal cable Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins With the signal cable still disconnected turn on the monitor If the monitor is working correctly a self test pattern appears Perform a monitor reset or recall No Sound from Speakers If there is no sound from speakers after Windows start up perform the following checks Ensure that all audio cables are connected properly Ensure that the monitor is not in power save mode Increase aud
8. y install or update the driver perform the following steps 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click Display 2 Inthe Display Properties window click the Settings tab and then click Advanced 3 Click the Monitor tab and then click Properties gt Driver Update Driver 4 When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears choose Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next gt 5 Insert the monitor CD into the CD ROM drive type d change the drive letter to match your CD ROM drive if it is not drive D in the Copy manufacturer s files from box and click Next gt and then Finish to complete the installation 6 Close the Display Properties window Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System Windows 98 automatically detects the new monitor and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box if the monitor driver is not already installed 1 Insert the monitor CD into the CD ROM drive and click Next gt twice when the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears 2 Click the CD ROM drive box to install the drivers from the CD and then click Next gt 3 Confirm that the driver was found on the CD and click Next gt twice to install the driver 4 Click Finish to exit the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box To manually install or update the driver perform the following steps 5 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click Display 6 Inthe Display
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