Dell 1908wfp Users Guide

							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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Resets the OSD menu  options to the factory preset values.
Reset All Setings:  Changes all the  user -adjustable settings including color, position, brightness,  contrast , menu  transparency,  and  OSD hold time  to  the factory defaults.  The  language of the OSD does  not change.
 
						

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							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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OSD Warning Messages
One  of the following warning  messages may appear on the screen indicating  that  the monitor is out of synchronization.
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							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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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 1440 X  900 @ 60Hz.
NOTE: The floating Dell  Self-test  Feature Check  dialog  appears on-screen if  the monitor  cannot sense a  video signal.  
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  or    
 
Occasionally, no warning  message  appears,  but the screen is blank.  This could also  indicate that  the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.
When  monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message  appears:
Actiave the computer  and  wake  up  the monitor to  gain access  to  the  OSD.
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  1440 x  900.
4 .  Click   OK.
If  you do not see 1440 x  900 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
 
						

							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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3.Headphone connectors
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Tilt/Swivel
With the built -in pedestal,  you can  tilt  and/or  swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
NOTE: The stand is  detached and extended when the monitor  is  shipped from the factory.
Vertical Extension
You  can  adjust  the stand  vertically, up  to  4.72  inches  (120mm)  using  the stand  lock/release button. You  can  adjust  the monitor to  the desired position  by sliding the monitor up  and  down  the Stand.
 NOTE:  If locked in the down position,
1.  push the monitor down.
2.  press  the Lock  down/release button on the bottom  rear of stand  to  unlock  the monitor.
3.  Lift the monitor up  and  extend  the stand  to  the desired height.
 
						

							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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NOTE: Before  you move the monitor  to a  new  location,  lock the stand by  lowering  monitor  until it clicks in to place.
Rotating the 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.
 
 
						

							Setting Up Your Monitor: Dell 1908WFP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide
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NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait  view)  with your Dell  computer, you require an  updated  graphics driver  that is  not  included  with this  monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to
support.dell.com  and see  the Download  section for   Video Drivers  for  latest  driver  updates.
NOTE: When in  Portrait  View Mode ,  you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D  Gaming etc.)
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your 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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