Dell E1709W- Manuals

  Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the moni...

Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:   Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25....

    LCD Monitor Quality & 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.When the pixel remains perma...

Back to Contents Page   Appendix Dell™  E1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Safety Instructions   FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information   Contacting Dell      CAUTION: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide . FCC Notices (...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1709W 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 driv...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™  E1709W 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...

Back to Contents Page   Operating the Monitor Dell™  E1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide    Using the Front Panel Controls    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu    Setting the Optimal Resolution    Using the Tilt    Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to ...

  OSD Warning Messages   LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable".    Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.  ...

      See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for the monitor: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1440 x 900. 4. Click OK . If you do not see 1440 x 900 as a...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™  E1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: ...

Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Dell™  E1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide    Attaching the Stand    Connecting Your Monitor    Organizing Your Cables    Removing the Stand Base      Removing_the_Stand_for_VESA_wall_mount   Attaching the Stand     Connecting Your Monitor To connect...

  Organizing Your Cables   After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above. Removing the Stand Base CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustratio...

  Removing the Stand for VESA wall mount Back to Contents Page       To remove the base of the stand from the monitor: 1. Place  the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Press and hold the release latch, while pulling the base of the stand away from the monitor.   To rem...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell™  E1709W Flat Panel Monitor    Self-Test    Common Problems    Product Specific Problems     Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are proper...

  Product Specific Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. l Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electric...