Dell 2208wfp Users Guide

 
 
Rotating the Monitor  
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) and fully ( Tilt ) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the 
monitor.  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.   
NOTICE:   Before relocating  or  moving the monitor to a...

 
 
 
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System  
 
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of Your System.  
1.  Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .   
2.  Select the  Settings  tab and click  Advanced .   
3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the  Rotation  tab and set the preferred rotation.  
If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the  nVidia  tab, in the left - hand column select...

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 (Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .  
2. Select the  Settings  tab.  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding left - mouse button and adjust the screen...

 
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Setting Up the Monitor   
2208WFP  Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide  
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting your Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   Removing the Stand    
Attaching the Stand  
 
Place the s tand  on a flat surface and  follow these steps to attach the monitor stand:  
1. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.  
2. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area...

 
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable  
   
 
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your 
monitor setup:   
l Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer .   
l Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (rear or side) on the monitor. (See  rear  or  bottom  view for details.)   
l Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.   
l...

Attaching the Soundbar  
 
Removing the Stand  
Complete the following steps to remove the stand:  
 
1. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button.  
2. P ress and hold the Stand release button.  
3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor .   
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    NOTICE:  Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar .
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector  - 12V DC output is for optional  Soundbar  only.
1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning...

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Solving Problems    
 
   Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  
   Common Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Universal Serial Bus(USB) Specific Problems  
   Dell™ Soundbar Troubleshooting  
   
Troubleshooting   the   
Self - Test Feature Check  
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...

Product Specific Problems  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  Brightness Problems Picture too dim or 
too bright l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.   
Geometric Distortion Screen not 
centered correctly l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
NOTE:  When using 2:DVI - D, the positioning adjustments are not available....

   
 
Back to Contents Page   l Reboot the computer.   
l Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric 
current; connect the device directly to the computer system.   
High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow. High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working 
slowly or not working at all l Check that your computer is USB 2.0 - capable.   
l Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the 
correct USB port is used.    
l Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.   
l...