Dell E248wfp Users Guide

 
   
Notes, Notices, and Cautions  
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   Product Features  
   Identifying Parts and Controls  
   Monitor Specifications  
   Plug and Play Capability  
   LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy  
    Maintenance Guidelines  
Product Features  
The  E248WFP   flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:    
■  24 - inch (609.6 mm) viewable area display.   
■  1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower...

   
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Side View  
      3 Brightness & Contrast / Down( - ) button
4 Auto - Adjust / Up(+) button
5 Power on/off button with LED indicator
Label Description/Use
1 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets    Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.  
   
2  Security lock slot   Attach a lock to secure your monitor.
3 Stand removal button Press to release the stand.
4 VESA mounting holes ( 100mm   -  behind 
attached stand) Use to mount monitor.
5 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if...

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Monitor Specifications  
The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor.  
Power Management Modes  
If you have VESAs 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...

VGA Connector  
 
 
 Pin 
Number   15 - pin Side of the 
Connected Signal Cable  
1   Video - Red    
2   Video - Green  
3   Video - Blue  
4   GND  
5   Self - test  
6   GND - R  
7   GND - G  
8   GND - B  
9   Computer 5V/3.3V  
10   GND - sync  
11   GND  
12   DDC data  
13   H - sync  
14   V - sync  
15   DDC clock  
Pin 
Number   24 - pin Side of the Connected Signal 
Cable  
1 TMDS RX2 -
2 TMDS RX2+
3 TMDS Ground
4 Floating
5 Floating
6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data
8 Floating
9 TMDS RX1 -
10 TMDS...

   
Plug and Play Capability  
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play - compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display 
Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required, the 
user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.  12 Floating
13 Floating
14 +5V / +3.3V power  
15 Self test 
16 Hot Plug...

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)  
VGA, 720 x 400   31.5   70.1   28.3   - /+  
VGA, 640 x 480   31.5   59.9   25.2   - / -  
VESA, 640 x 480   37.5   75.0   31.5   - / -  
VESA, 800 x 600   37.9   60.3   40.0   +/+  
VESA, 800 x 600   46.9   75.0   49.5   +/+  
VESA, 1024 x 768   48.4   60.0   65.0   - / -...

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.  
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered 
normal and within competitive standards.  For more information, see Dell...

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Appendix  
DellT E248WFP Flat Panel Monitor   
   Safety Instructions  
   FCC Notice (U.S. Only)  
   Contacting Dell™  
   
CAUTION: Safety Instructions  
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:   
l To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch on the power supply for the computer is set to match the alternating 
current (AC) power available at your location:   
 
115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in...

FCC Class B  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction 
manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause...