Dell 1708fp Users 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.
 
						

							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.
All  settings  —  Change all the  user -adjustable settings including color, position, brightness,  contrast  and  OSD hold time   to  the factory
defaults.  The  language of the OSD does  not change.
IR  —    This feature  will help reduce minor cases  of image retention.
 
Enable  LCD  Conditioning:   If  an image appears to  be stuck on the monitor,  select  LCD  Conditioning to  help eliminate  any image
retention.  Using the LCD  Conditioning  feature  may take  several  hours.  Severe cases  of image retention are known as burn-in,  the LCD
Conditioning  feature  does  not remove burn-in.
NOTE:  Use  LCD  Conditioning  only  when  you experience a  problem with image retention.
Below warning  message  appears once  user  select “Enable LCD  Conditioning”:
NOTE:  Press  any button on the monitor to  terminate LCD  Conditioning  at any time.
 
						

							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.
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.  Select Yes disable  DDC/CI
and  return  to  Factory  Reset  menu.  Warning  message  time-out in 20  sec.
OSD Warning Messages
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of synchronization.
1. Auto Detect  (Analog Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1280  x1024  60Hz  
or
  1. Auto Detect
  (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum  Resolution 1280  x1024  60Hz
2. Analog  Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz  
 or
  3.Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
This means that  the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal  that  it  is receiving from  the computer. Either the signal  is too  high or too  low  for the monitor to  use.   See
Specifications
 for the Horizontal  and  Vertical  frequency ranges addressable  by this monitor.  Recommended  mode is 1280 X  1024 @ 60Hz.
NOTE:  The  floating  Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog  appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a  video  signal.  
    or     
 
						

							   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  Settings tab.
3 .  Set  the screen resolution to  1280 x  1024.
4 .  Click   OK.
If  you do not see 1280 x  1024 as an option,  you may need  to  update your  graphics driver. Depending on your  computer, complete  one  of the following procedures.
If  you have  a  Dell desktop or portable computer:
Go to   support.dell.com ,  enter your  service  tag, and  download the latest  driver  for your  graphics card.
If  you are using  a  non-Dell computer  (portable  or desktop):
Go to  the support site for your  computer  and  download the latest  graphic drivers.Go to  your  graphics card  website and  download the latest  graphic drivers.
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,  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 the monitor.
2. Slide the Soundbar to  the left  until it  snaps into place.
3. Plug in the power cord  from  the Soundbar into the connector  on the back  of the monitor.
4. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from  the rear of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
NOTE:  Soundbar Power Connector  +12V  DC output is for optional  only.
NOTICE:  Do  not  use with any  device  other  than Dell  Soundbar
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Rotating Your  Monitor  
Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor  Users 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) or titled (Tilt) to  avoid
hitting the bottom  edge  of the monitor.
Rotating Your Operating System  
After you have  rotated your  monitor,  you need  to  complete  the procedure below  to  rotate  your  operating  system.
NOTE: If  you are using  the monitor with a  non-Dell computer,   you need  to  go the graphics driver  website or your
computer  manufacturer website for information  on rotating your  operating  system.  
1 .  Right-click  on the desktop and  click   Properties.
2 .  Select the  Settings tab and  click   Advanced.
3 .  If  you have  ATI,  select the  Rotation tab and  set  the preferred rotation.
If  you have  nVidia,  click  the  nVidia tab, in the left -hand column select  NVRotate,  and  then  select the preferred
rotation.
If  you have  Intel,  select the  Intel graphics tab, click   Graphic Properties ,  select the Rotation tab, and  then  set  the
 
						

							preferred rotation.
NOTE: If  you do not see the rotation  option or it  is not working correctly, go to  support.dell.com  and  download the latest
driver  for your  graphics card.  
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Solving Problems
Dell™ 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor  Users 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.
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)
Your  monitor provides  a  self-test feature  that  allows  you to  check  whether  your  monitor is functioning properly. If  your  monitor and
computer  are properly  connected but the monitor screen remains  dark,  run  the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
1.  Turn off both  your  computer  and  monitor.
2 .  Unplug  the video  cable  from  the back  of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both  Digital (white
connector) and  the Analog(blue  connector) cables from  the back  of computer.
3 .  Turn on the monitor.
NOTE:  The  floating  Dell  Self-test Feature Check dialog  box should appear on a  black  background if the monitor cannot
sense a  video  signal. Using the input select button, select the desired input to  be tested either  Analog  Input or Digital
Input. Disconnect the video  cable  from  the video  card  and  the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue box will appear if
the display  is operating  correctly.
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							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  video  controller  and  computer  system; your
monitor is functioning properly.
OSD Warning  Messages
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of synchronization.
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz  
or
  1. Auto Detect
  (Digital Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
2. Analog  Input
1. Auto Detect  (Analog Input)
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz  
or
  3.Digital Input
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz
This means that  the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal  that  it  is receiving from  the computer. Either the signal  is too  high or
too  low  for the monitor to  use.  See  Monitor Specifications
 for the Horizontal  and  Vertical frequency ranges addressable  by this
monitor.  Recommended  mode is 1280 X  1024 @ 60Hz.
Occasionally, no warning  message  appears,  but the screen is blank.  This could also  indicate that  the monitor is not synchronizing with
the computer  or that  the monitor is in a  power save mode.
General Problems
The  following table contains  general information  about  common monitor problems you might encounter.
COMMON
SYMPTOMS PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No  Video/Power
LED off No  picture, monitor is dead
Check connection  integrity at the both  ends of the video  cable, verify that  the
monitor and  computer  are plugged into a  working electrical outlet,  and  that
you have  pressed the power button.
No  Video/Power
LED on No  picture or no brightness
Press  the input select button in the front of the monitor and  ensure the
correct input source is selected.
Increase brightness & contrast  controls.Perform monitor self-test feature  check.Check for bent or broken pins on the end  of the video  cable.Re
boot your  computer  and  monitor.
Poor Focus Picture  is fuzzy, blurry,  or
ghosting
Push Auto Adjust  button.Adjust  Phase and  Clock  controls via OSD.Eliminate video  extension  cables.Perform monitor reset.Lower  video  resolution or increase  font size.