Page 2 - About Your Monitor; Front View; Back View
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Back View Bottom View Side View Monitor Specifications Cleaning Your Monitor Front View 1. Video input select 2. OSD menu / select button 3. Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button 4. Auto-Adjust / U...
Page 3 - Bottom View
1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) Use to mount the monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 4 Dell Soundbar mounting brack...
Page 4 - Power Management Modes; Pin Assignments
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 in...
Page 8 - Environmental; Cleaning Your Monitor
Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 7.78 lbs (3.53 kg) Weight of stand assembly 3.52 lbs (1.6 kg) Environmental 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) H...
Page 9 - Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand; Attaching the Stand; Organizing Your Cables
Back to Contents Page Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped...
Page 10 - Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension; Vertical Extension
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, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt/Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel th...
Page 12 - Removing the Stand
Removing the Stand NOTE: After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the stand. 1. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button. 2. Press the stand release button and lift up the stand and away from the monitor. Back to Contents ...
Page 13 - Setting Up Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in thi...
Page 14 - Using the Front Panel
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. 3. Connect the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Once this ca...
Page 16 - Using the OSD Menu
Auto Adjust 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 ...
Page 23 - OSD Warning Messages
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". You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable". Fo...
Page 24 - Setting the Optimal Resolution
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 for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settin...
Page 25 - Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
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 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of th...
Page 27 - Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor; Rotating Your Operating System
Back to Contents Page Rotating Your Monitor Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Rotating Your Operating System Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) ...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems USB Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions . Tro...
Page 30 - General Problems
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 vide...
Page 31 - Product Specific Problems
Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement 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 Cycle power on-off These are pixels that are permanently off ...
Page 34 - Appendix; CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell Your Monitor Setup Guide CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation ...
Page 35 - FCC Class B
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 ge...
Page 36 - Contacting Dell
512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your Product Information Guide. Contacting Dell You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone: For support through the web, go to support.dell.com . For worldwide support through the web, use the Choose A Country/Region menu near th...