Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A Warning indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S 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 1280x1024 again.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics 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 graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the ima
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or 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 Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down (-) and Up (+) Brightness/Contrast Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System 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. Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. 1. Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. 4. 5. 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Positioning: Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area. 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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. Normal Preset Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default color space. Blue Preset Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time: OSD Rotation 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 Rotation: OSD Lock Rotates the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Audio (optional) You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode. Yes — enables audio No — disables audio (default) NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is not available. Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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". 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide or 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 Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1280 X 1024. Click OK.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Power/volume control 2. Power indicator 3. Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/OptiPlex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE:Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 130mm. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/operate.
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Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1280x1024 (Maximum Resolution) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide cables on the same computer. Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the White DVI Cable NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. 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. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer (see Connecting Your Monitor), use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3. Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector. 4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex™ USFF 780/Optiplex™ SFF 980 AIO Stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set up instructions. Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/setup.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product-Specific Problems USB Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 4. 5. 6. 7. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the + (button 4) key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens. The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the + (button 4) again.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. 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.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as the audio source. 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.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide DVI Cable USB upstream cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The P170S/P190S flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), and liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P170S: 17-inch (432 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ P190S: 19-inch (481.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Label Front panel controls Description 1 Video input select 2 OSD menu / select button 3 Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button 4 Auto-Adjust / Up (+) button 5 Power button (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Label Description/Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (behind attached VESA Plate) Use to mount the monitor.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide USB connectors (downstream) Right side Left side Bottom View Bottom view Label Description 1 Power connector Insert the power cable. 2 Dell Soundbar power connector Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional). 3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P170S_P190S/UG/about.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 5 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. 6 USB connector Connect your USB devices.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 9 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2- 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5V/+3.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide USB ports: 1 upstream - rear 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.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, 75 ohm input impedance Video input signals Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals separate horizontal and vertical, 3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync. AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A Max. Inrush iso surge current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Operating 3,048 m (12,000 ft) max 3,048 m (12,000 ft) max Non-operating 9,144 m (40,000 ft) max 9,144 m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 171.00 BTU/hour (maximum) 75.24 BTU/hour (typical) 181.
Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions WARNING: 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.