Dell E248WFP User's Manual
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1. Left side Bottom View Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DVI connector 3 VGA connector Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If input from keyboard mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer the monitor will automatically wake up The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Power Consumption Indicator NOTE The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode Otherwise one of the following messages appears depending upon the selected input In Power Save Mode Press computer power button or any key on keyboard or move mouse Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant as well as TCO 99 TCO 03 power management compatible ENERGY STAR Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Pin Assignments VGA Connector Connected Signal Cable DVI Connector2. p REx xr o fio fii x x pals ie ae fa x x Bales Ba a 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable aa twos Ground 12 Floating Moa o O T i T z z z 24 TMDS Clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings If required the user can select different settings but in most cases monitor installation is automatic Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix TFT LCD Screen dimensions 24 inches 24 inch diagonal viewable image size Preset display area 520 mm 20 4 inches Horizontal vertical 325 6 mm 12 8 inches Pixel pitch 0 27 mm Viewing angle 160 Vertical typical 160 Horizontal typical Luminance output 400 cd m 2 typ Contrast ratio 1000 1 typ Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard coating 3H Backlight 6 CCFLs U type backlight 92 wide color gamut Response Time 5ms typical Black to White Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz Optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities DVI playback 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Pres
3. Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor To clean your antistatic screen lightly 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 Use a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor Handle your monitor with care as darker colored plastics may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter colored monitor Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Appendix DellT E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor Safety Instructions FCC Notice U S Only Contacting Dell CAUTION Safety Instructions 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 To help avoid damaging your computer be sure that the voltage selection switch on the power supply for the computer is set to
4. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings centered correctly Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D the positioning adjustments are not available Horizontal Vertical Lines Screen has one or Reset the monitor to Factory Settings more lines Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector NOTE When using DVI D the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Synchronization Problems Screen is Reset the monitor to Factory Settings scrambled or Perform Auto Adjust via OSD appears torn Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues Visible signs of Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing Perform monitor self test feature check color Ensure that th
5. all cables as shown above Attaching the soundbar Working from the rear of the monitor attach Soundbar by 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 the place Connect the Soundbar with the power brick Plug the power cables of the power brick into a nearby outlet Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack aaa eal oe NOTICE Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar K NOTE Soundbar Power Connector 12V DC output is for optional only Removing the Stand K NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion press and hold the LCD removal button and then remove the stand Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions 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 moni
6. 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 software applications on your PC Default is Enable You can disable this feature by selecting Disable For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor keep this feature enabled NOTE If user select Disable display Warning message box as below Select Yes disable DDC CI and return to Factory Reset menu Warning message time out in 20 sec The function of adjusting display settings using PC applications will be disabled Do you want to disable DDC CI 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 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Cannot Display This Video Mode Cannot Display This Video Mode Optimum Resolution 1920 x1200 60Hz Optimum Resolution 1920 x1200 60Hz 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Cannot Display This Video Mode Cannot Display This Video Mode Optimum Resolution 1920 x1200 60Hz Optimum Resolution 1920 x1200 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
7. green 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 5 A Max 120V 40A Max 240V 80A Max D sub Detachable Analog 15pin shipped attached to the monitor DVI D Detachable Digital Solid pins shipped detached to the monitor 436 3 mm 17 17 inches 559 7 mm 22 04 inches 172 0 mm 6 77 inches 6 8 kg 14 99 Ib 5 2 kg 11 46 Ib 9 2 kg 20 26 Ib 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F i Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 noncondensing Nonoperating mis mee to oo noncondensing ipping 5 to 90 noncondensing Altitude Operating 3 657 6 m 12 000 ft max 12 192 m 40 000 ft max Nonoperating Thermal dissipation 259 BTU hour maximum 171 BTU hour typical LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot In almost every case these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards For more information see Dell Support site at support dell com Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor A CAUTI ON Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor A CAUTI ON
8. left right and up down respectiv Using and buttons to adjust image left and right Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Using and buttons to adjust image up and down Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Positioning Exit Horizontal Vertcal Zoom H Pan V Pan Exit Pixel Clock Phase Sharpness Scaling Ratio E o J H Oo 1 1 4 3 16 9 Fill The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference These settings are accessed throuc OSD menu by selecting Image Settings Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use Pixel Clock Coarse and then use Phase fine again K NOTE This function may change the width of the display image Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to cente display image on the screen E NOTE Pixel Clock and Phase are not available when using DVI connector This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100 Adjust the image ratio as 1 1 4 3 16 9 or Fill full screen K NOTE This adjustment is not required and not available at optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200 ee Color Settings Color Settings adjusts the color temperature Color Management Color Management is On by default When Color Management is disabled four modes are available Normal Preset Red Preset User Pre
9. match the alternating current AC power available at your location o 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 o 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 according to the ranges defined in the Electrical Specifications section in the User s Guide Do not store or use the monitor in locations that are exposed to heat direct sunlight or extreme cold Avoid moving the monitor between locations with large temperature differences Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions For example do not place the monitor inside a car trunk Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or dusty environment Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the 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 insi
10. mode is 1920 X 1200 60Hz K NOTE The floating Dell Self test Feature Check dialog appears on screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal DEAL DEAL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check DOLL DOLL 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer See Solving Problems for more information Setting the Optimal Resolution Right click on the desktop and select Properties Select the Settings tab Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200 Click OK nga ae a If you do not see 1920 x 1200 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 o 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 o Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers o 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 t
11. 07 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model E248WFP August 2007 Rev A02 Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar optional Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand K NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand 1 Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand 2 Lower the moni
12. Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Solving Problems Product Features Troubleshooting Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls Common Problems Monitor specifications Product Specific Problems Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy Appendix Maintenance Guidelines CAUTION Safety Instruction FCC Notice U 5 Only Setting Up the Monitor Contacting Dell Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar optional Removing the Stand Operating the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Scree Display OSD Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Notes Notices and Cautions Throughout this guide blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type These blocks are notes notices and cautions and they are used as follows K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates the potential for property damage personal injury or death Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon In such cases the specific presentation of the caution is mandated by regulatory authority Information in this document is subje
13. E2Z48WFP Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell desktop portable computer or graphic card 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select Advanced 4 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Please refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR http www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1200 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1200 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920x1200 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell E2Z48WFP Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Scree Display OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings 0000 A B C D E Use Input Source Select button to select between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor VGA input DVI D input Input Source Select As you cycle through the inputs you will see the following messages to indicate currently selected input sou
14. ct to change without notice 2007 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model E248WFP August 2007 Rev A02 Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The E248WFEP flat panel display has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD The monitor features include m 24 inch 609 6 mm viewable area display m 1920 x 1200 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions a Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standin
15. de of the monitor Only a qualified technician should open the monitor case Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged Ensure that nothing rests on your computer s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over 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 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 o
16. e LCD Conditioning DDC CI Enable Disable 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 language of the OSD does not change AR IR This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Enable LCD Conditioning f an image appears to be stuck on the monitor select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours Severe cases of image retention are known as burn in the LCD Co feature does not remove burn in K NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention Below warning message appears once user select Enable LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you want to continue No K NOTE Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time LCD Conditioning is currently in progress Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning
17. e video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color not Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending to the good application Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD Image retention from a Faint shadow from Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for more static image left on the the static image information see Power Management Modes monitor for a long period displayed appears Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver of time on the screen Input auto switching to jCan t select input Under Auto Detect mode if one of the DVI or VGA signal is lost or cable disconnected the display will another source source automatically switch to the other input source where a signal exist Product Specific Problems SPECI FIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen but does not fill entire Reset the monitor to factory settings using viewing area the All Settings option Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the screen the buttons on the front panel T
18. et Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency kHz Hz MHz Horizontal Vertical VGA 720 x 400 31 5 70 1 28 3 VGA 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 25 2 VESA 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 VESA 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 40 0 VESA 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 VESA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 VESA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 VESA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 135 0 VESA 1600 x 1200 75 0 60 0 162 0 VESA 1920 x 1200 74 5 60 0 154 0 Electrical The following table lists the electrical specification Video input signals Synchronization input signals AC input voltage frequency current Inrush current Physical Characteristics The following table lists the physical characteristics Signal cable type Dimensions with stand Height Width Depth Weight Monitor Stand and Head Monitor Flat panel only VESA Mode Weight with packaging Environmental The following table lists the environmental limitation Temperature Operating Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI D TMDS 600mvV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on
19. g position or moving side to side Tilt adjustment capabilities m Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization m Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM and product documentation m Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance m Security lock slot m Asset Control a Stand anti theft feature Identifying Parts and Features Front View Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Input source selection 2 Menu selection button 3 Brightness amp Contrast Down button 4 Auto Adjust Up button 5 Power on off button with LED indicator Back View NOI Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar 2 Security lock slot Attach a lock to secure your monitor 3 Stand removal button Press to release the stand VESA mounting holes 100mm behind j attached stand 5 Barcode serial number label 6 Regulatory rating label 7 Cable management opening Side View Right side Use to mount monitor Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support List the regulatory approvals Help organize cables by passing them through the holder
20. justs the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Se AUTO ADJ UST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for your particular setup Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts ti current input Auto Adjust In Progress N oe Image settings Pixel Clock Coarse Phase Fine Sharpness Scaling Ratio Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tun monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Image Settings K NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration K NOTE AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector 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 The image response to your selection Minimum is O and maximum is 100 K NOTE Horizontal and Vertical are not available when using DVI connector Use the Zoom function to zoom in to specific area of interest Using and buttons to zoom in and out After zooming in the horizontal and vertical pan function allows you to pan the enlarged image
21. ll com 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 some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit support dell com Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you el aa Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell E2Z48WFP Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 1 Go to http support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1200 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1200 please contact Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell
22. o adjust the overall system level a blue LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks Power volume control 2 Power indicator Headphone connectors Using the Tilt With the built in pedestal you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs 4 oT Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 Optimal For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the following steps 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920x1200 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920x1200 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided directions 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have non Dell desktop portable computer or graphic card Back to Contents Page Dell E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 Optimal Information in this document is subject to change without notice 20
23. osition 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 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 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 button K NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock Select No to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings On Screen Display OSD Exit al Horizontal Position Vertcal Position OSD Hold Time 20 Sec OSD Lock Yes K NOTE You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds amp Language Select to have the OSD display in one of five languages English French Spanish German or Japanese English Espa ol Fran ais Deutsch K NOTE The change only affects the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Factory Reset Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values Reset to Factory Setting Exit Position Settings Only Color Settings Only All Settings Enabl
24. power save mode with power light indicator Using the OSD Menu 7 Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog appears on a black screen as the Auto Adjust K 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 E248WFP Ea Brightness Auto Adjust a Positioning a z zA Image Settings Color Settings Advanced Settings e OSD Settings EIERE Factory Reset 1 Auto Detect Analog Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Optimum 1920x1200 60Hz Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital DVI Input ere Auto Adjust ef Positioning A Image Settings Color Settings Advanced Settings OSD Settings ENEE Factory Reset 1 Auto Detect Digital Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Optimum 1920x1200 60Hz Main Menu for Analog VGA Input DOLL E248WFP FY exit Ea Brightness Auto Adjust ef gt Positioning ay zA Image Settings Color Settings Advanced Settings OSD Settings EIERE Factory Reset 2 Analog Input Main Menu for Digital DVI Input DCL E248WFP PN Exit Ea Brightness Auto Adjust ef Positioning neon eee Image Settings Color Settings Ad
25. r smells coming from it unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center Do not attempt to remove the back cover as you will be exposed to an electrical shock hazard The back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel High temperatures can cause problems Don t use your monitor in direct sunlight and keep it away from heaters stoves fireplaces and other sources of heat Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time Unplug your monitor from the electric outlet before any service is performed D LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN S MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OFF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW DELL COM HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW EIAE ORG 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
26. rce It may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to appear 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input If either VGA or DVI D input is selected and both VGA and DVI D cables are not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears DOLL DOLL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check The Menu button is used to open and exit the on screen display OSD and exit from menus and sub menus See Using the OSD Menu OSD Menu Select C Use this button for direct access to the Brightness and Contrast control menu Brightness Contrast Hot Key O Use these buttons to adjust decrease increase ranges items in the OSD menu Down and Up monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjustment bt 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 Power button The green light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber light indicates
27. reset or Nature Preset Color Settings Video Exit Color Management Color Settings Mode Graphics Color Presets Sports Preset Nature Preset Theatre Preset Mode suitable for movie playback Sports Preset Mode suitable for sports programme Nature Preset Mode suitable for nature scenes User can adjust the Hue Tint Saturation based on the preference Hue This feature can make color shift of video image to green or purple This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color Use or the hue from 0 to 100 makes video image shade into greenish makes video image shade into purplish K NOTE Hue adjustment only available for video input Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100 makes video image looks more monochrome makes video image looks more colorful K NOTE Saturation adjustment only available for video input 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 option if monitor connected to a DVD by a YPbPr cable Advanced Settings Exit l Input Color Format RGB YPbPr OSD Settings Adjust the settings for the OSD including the location the amount of time the menu remains on screen and the rotation of the Position of the OSD Horizontal Position To adjust the horizontal p
28. set Color Management On or Color Management Off Color Settings Graphics Color Settings Exit ial Exit a Color Management Color Management On Color Settings Mode Color Presets Normal Preset Color Presets Red Preset Multimedia Preset Blue Preset Gaming Preset sRGB Preset Red Preset Blue Preset User Preset Color Settings Mode Under the model you can choose Graphics or Video according to what the signal input is If PC is connected to your monitor ple Graphics if DVD or STB or VCR is connected to your monitor Video is recommended When Graphics is selected you can choose Normal Preset Multimedia Preset Gaming Preset SRGB Preset Red Preset Blue Pre Preset Normal Preset Default factory color settings Multimedia Preset Mode suitable for PC media application such as photo clip etc Gaming Preset Mode suitable for PC gaming application SRGB Preset Standard default color space for SRGB Red Preset is selected to obtain a reddish tint This color setting is used for color intensive applications photograph imag multimedia movies etc Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint This color setting is used for text based applications Spreadsheets prograr editors etc User Preset Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors R G B independently in lt increments from 0 to 100 When Video is selected you can choose Theatre Preset Sports P
29. sible Solutions Experience No Video Power LED off No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment Ensure that the power button depressed fully No Video Power LED on No picture or no Increase brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Poor Focus i i Perform Auto Adjust via OSD blurry or ghosting Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ration 16 10 Shaky J ittery Video Wavy picture or Perform Auto Adjust via OSD fine movement Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Check environmental factors Relocate the monitor and test in another room Missing Pixels Cycle power on off Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Stuck on Pixels LCD screen has Cycle power on off bright spots Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Brightness Problems Picture too dim or Reset the monitor to Factory Settings too bright Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Geometric Distortion Screen not
30. tor self test by performing the following steps 1 2 3 Turn off both your computer and the monitor Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer Turn on the monitor The floating Dell Self Test Feature Check dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains green Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen DEAL DAL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check DOLL DOLL 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check 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 because your monitor is functioning properly OSD Warning Messages For OSD related issues see OSD Warning Messages Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter Common Symptoms What You Pos
31. tor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on to or locks on to the stand Connecting Your Monitor A cauTI ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps instructions Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable Connect either the white digital DVI D or the blue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not use both cables on the same computer Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable K NOTE The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the the computer may vary After you have completed connecting the DVI VGA cable follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Solving Problems Use the cable management opening on the monitor stand to organize the cables Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment use the cable management hole to neatly organize
32. undesired operation NOTICE The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by DellT 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 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 DellT 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 Product name E248WFP Model number E248WFPb Company name Dell Inc Worldwide Regulatory Compliance amp Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 78682 USA 512 338 4400 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically you can access the following websites and by phone For support through the web go to support de
33. urn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug back and then turn on the monitor The OSD Lock is On Press the menu button for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu Back to Contents Page
34. vanced Settings OSD Settings Language Factory Reset 3 Digital Input Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Optimum 1920x1200 60Hz Optimum 1920x1200 60Hz K NOTE Auto Adjust is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector D 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 Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option Push and button to select the desired parameter Push MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 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 D De Icon Menu and Submenus Description EXIT Select to exit the main menu Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast adjustment Brightness Contrast Exit Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Push the button to increase luminance and push the button to decrease luminance min 0 max 100 E Adjust Brightness first and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary r Push the button to increase contrast and push the button to decrease contrast min 0 max 100 The Contrast function ad
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