Page 2 - About Your Monitor; Front View
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Caring for your Monitor Front View Back View 1 Menu selection button 2 Brightness Contrast / Down(-) b...
Page 3 - Side View
Side View 1 Security lock slot Attach a lock to secure your monitor. 2 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 3 Barcode serial number label R e f e r t o t h i s l a b e l i f y o u n e e d t o c o n t a c t D e l l for technical support. 4 Regulatory rating label L...
Page 4 - Bottom View
Right side Left side Bottom View Monitor Specifications 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector
Page 5 - Electrical
General Model number E178FP Flat Panel Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 17 inches (17-inch diagonal viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 337.9 mm (13.3 inches) Vertical 270.3 mm (10.6 inches) Pixel pitch 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm Viewing angle Viewing angle 160 ° (...
Page 6 - Power Management Modes; Physical Characteristics
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...
Page 7 - Pin Assignments; VGA Connector; Plug and Play Capability
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD . Pin Assignments VGA Connector The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector: Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the comput...
Page 9 - Appendix; CAUTION: Safety Instruction
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide FCC Notice (U.S. Only) CAUTION: Safety Instruction Contacting Dell 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 t...
Page 10 - Contacting Dell
contact an authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to unplug the monitor first. l 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. l Locate your monitor...
Page 23 - Setting Up Your Monitor; Connecting Your Monitor; Using the Front Panel Buttons
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Connect the blue (analog...
Page 24 - Direct-Access Functions; Using the OSD; Accessing the Menu System
On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) Direct-Access Functions Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1. With the menu off, press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu. Brightness/Contrast Hot Key B C - and + buttons Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) i...
Page 29 - Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
See Troubleshooting for more information. 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 to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for power indication, an...
Page 31 - Product Specific Problems; Monitor Specific Troubleshooting; OSD Warning Messages; Common Problems
Back to Contents Page Product Specific Problems Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows y...
Page 34 - Using Your Monitor Stand; Attaching the Stand; Using the Tilt
Back to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Organizing Your Cables Using the Tilt Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand 1. Place the stand on a flat surface. 2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of the...
Page 35 - Removing the Stand
Removing the Stand 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 NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.