Dell 1401FP Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. Dell 1401FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Safety Instructions 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 in a bookcase or some other enclosed space be sure to provide adequate ventilation Do no2. oe OON Monitor Controls and Indicators Brightness Power button amp Indicator 1 For Brightness use this button to decrease or increase brightness 2 The Power button turns the monitor on and off The Power indicator lights steady green amber yellow or blinking steady yellow indicates the power management state of the monitor Driver Installation 0 Use the monitor CD to install the appropriate monitor driver for your operating system 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 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 Change 4 When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears follow the steps in the previous paragraph Microsoft Windows 95 Operating S
3. and click OK 6 In the Select Device window click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK 7 Inthe Advanced Display Properties window click Close 8 Inthe Display Properties window click OK Accessing the User s 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 Ts 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 NOTE All applicable warranty and regulatory information regarding your monitor is contained in the User s Guide on your CD Troubleshooting 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 ca
4. ble 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 IMPORTANT Before contacting Dell for technical assistance refer to the Troubleshooting section in the User s Guide on your monitor CD This section contains detailed information for resolving most monitor problems Dell 1401FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide 4 Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1999 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 name
5. s 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 Month 1999 Dell 1401FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide
6. t 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 Turn off your computer and display then unplug the power cable Remove the door Connect the 24 pin DVI D connector of signal cable to the DVI D video port on the back of computer Tighten screws securely with fingers Connect the speaker cable to the lime colored phone jack on the back of computer Connect the microphone cable to the pink colored microphone jack on the back of computer Dell 1401FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Route the USB cable under the DVI D cable then connect it to the USB port Connect the power cable for your monitor to the power port on the base Connect the power cable for your computer to the power port Secure all long cables under the cable guide Attach door into position Plug the power cable of the display into the outlet Plug the power cable of the computer into the outlet If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Troubleshooting
7. ystem First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right clicking the My Computer icon on the desktop and selecting Properties The version number is listed under System Perform the steps for the appropriate version Version 4 00 950A 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 Change Display Type 3 Inthe Change Display Type window click Change and then click Have Disk 4 Insert the monitor CD into the CD ROM drive type ad 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 OK In the Select Device window click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK In the Change Display Type window click Close In the Display Properties window click OK NON 2 Dell 1401FP Flat Panel Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide Version 4 00 950A 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 Properties 3 Inthe Advanced Display Properties window click the Monitor tab and then click Change 4 Inthe Select Device window click Have Disk 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
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