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Dell™ E178FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor specifications
Caring for your Monitor
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Using the OSD
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Using the OSD
Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions,
and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the caution is mandated by
regulatory authority.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007-2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of
DellInc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY
STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
February 2008    Rev. A02
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Product Specific Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Product Specific Problems
Appendix
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
CAUTION: Safety Instruction
Contacting Dell

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  • Page 1 STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: About Your Monitor

    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   Menu selection button Brightness Contrast / Down(-) button Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button Power On/Off button with LED indicator  ...

  • Page 3: Side View

    Security lock slot Attach a lock to secure your monitor. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Barcode serial number label for technical support. Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals.

  • Page 4: Bottom View

    Right side Left side Bottom View AC power cord connector VGA connector Monitor Specifications Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • Page 5: Flat Panel

    1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock...

  • Page 6: Physical Characteristics

    Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance  Synchronization input signals separate horizontal and vertical, 3.3V Cmos or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync. AC input voltage / frequency / current 100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 1.5A (RMS) Max. Inrush current 110V: 30A (Max.) 220V: 60A (Max.)

  • Page 7: Pin Assignments

    Active maximum 40W Green typical 34W Power Saving Blanked <=2W >80% Amber Blanked <=2W >80% Amber Blanked <=2W >80% Amber Switch Off Blanked <=1W >80% NOTE: The functions only in the normal operation mode. Otherwise one of the following messages will appear depending upon the selected input. In Power SaveMode Press computer power button or any key on keyboard or move mouse...

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    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 Support site at: support.dell.com.

  • Page 9: Fcc Notice (U.s. Only)

    1 This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 10: Contacting Dell

    NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If  you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.
  • Page 11 1800-633-559 Business Small Business, Education, toll-free: 1800-060-889 Local Government Customer Service toll-free: 1300-662-196  Austria (Vienna)  Online Support support.euro.dell.com     tech_support_central_europe@dell.com  International Access Code: Technical Support for XPS 08 20 24 05 30 81 computers onlycomputers only   Country Code: 43  Home/Small Business...
  • Page 12  Country Code: 86  Customer Service E-mail customer_cn@dell.com  City Code: 592  Technical Support Fax   592 818 1350   Technical Support – XPS  toll-free: 800 858 0540  computers only  Technical Support – Dell™   toll-free: 800 858 2969  Dimension™ and Dell  Inspiron™  Technical Support – Dell  toll-free: 800 858 0950 OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™,  and Dell Precision™  Technical Support –  toll-free: 800 858 0960 ...
  • Page 13 Accounts Queue Team  Large Corporate  toll-free: 800 858 2355  Accounts South Large Corporate Accounts  toll-free: 800 858 2811 West  Large Corporate  toll-free: 800 858 2621  Accounts Spare Parts  Colombia   Online Support www.dell.com/co    la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support,  01-800-915-4755 Customer Service, Sales  Costa Rica   Online Support www.dell.com/cr     la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support,  ...
  • Page 14    fi_support@dell.com  International Access Code:  Technical Support  0207 533 555  Customer Service  0207 533 538  Country Code: 358  Switchboard  0207 533 533  City Code: 9  Fax  0207 533 530  Sales under 500  0207 533 540 employees  Sales over 500  0207 533 533 employees  France (Paris) (Montpellier)
  • Page 15  Country Code: 852  Technical Support –  00852-2969 3188  Dimension and Inspiron  Technical Support –  00852-2969 3191  OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  Technical Support –  00852-2969 3196  Servers and Storage  Technical Support – 00852-3416 0906 Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers, etc.  Customer Service  00852-3416 0910 ...
  • Page 16 Japan – Dimension and Inspiron  Technical Support – Dell  toll-free:0120-198-433 Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  Technical Support outside  81-44-556-3894 of Japan – Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  Technical Support – Dell  toll-free: 0120-198-498 PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell PowerVault  Technical Support outside...
  • Page 17  Online Support support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support - XPS  toll-free: 1 800 885 784  International Access Code: 00 computers only  Technical Support - Dell  toll-free: 1 800 880 193  Country Code: 60 Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  City Code: 4  Technical Support -  toll-free: 1 800 881 306...
  • Page 18  Netherlands (Amsterdam)  Online Support support.euro.dell.com  Technical Support for XPS 020 674 45 94   International Access Code: 00 computers only  Technical Support  020 674 45 00   Country Code: 31  Technical Support Fax  020 674 47 66   City Code: 20  Home/Small Business  020 674 42 00  Customer Service  Relational Customer   020 674 4325  Service  Home/Small Business  020 674 55 00 ...
  • Page 19  toll-free: 1800 394 7464    computers only  Technical Support –  toll-free: 1800 394 7430  Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories  Technical Support –  toll-free: 1800 394 7488  OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  Technical Support –  toll-free: 1800 394 7478  PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault  Customer Service  toll-free: 1800 394 7430(option6)  Transaction Sales  toll-free:  1 800 394 7412   Corporate Sales  toll-free: 1 800 394 7419 ...
  • Page 20  Transaction Sales    toll-free:0080 165 1228  Corporate Sales  toll-free: 0080 165 1227   Thailand  Online Support support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support  toll-free: 1800 0060 07   International Access Code: (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  Technical Support  toll-free: 1800 0600 09   Country Code: 66 (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault)  Customer Service   toll-free: 1800 006 007  (option7)  Corporate Sales  toll-free: 1800 006 009 ...
  • Page 21  0870 907 4006   Uruguay   Online Support www.dell.com/uy     la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support,  toll-free: 000-413-598-2521 Customer Service, Sales  U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)  Dell Services for the Deaf, toll-free: 1-877-Dell™TY Hard-of-Hearing, or (1-877-335-5889) Speech-Impaired  International Access Code: toll-free: 1-800-727-8320  Country Code: 1 Technical Support support.dell.com toll-free: 1-800-232-8544...
  • Page 22 Software and Peripherals toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Sales  U.S. Virgin Islands  Online Support www.dell.com/vi   la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support,  toll-free: 1-877-702-4360 Customer Service, Sales  Venezuela   Online Support  www.dell.com/ve    la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support,  0800-100-4752 Customer Service, Sales     Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Monitor

    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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.

  • Page 24: On Screen Menu/Display (Osd)

    Brightness/Contrast Hot Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. NOTE: You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either + or - button. - and + buttons Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjust...
  • Page 25 Function icons Main Menu Menu icon Sub-Menu name Resolution 2. Press the - and + buttons to move between the function icons. As you move from one icon to another, the function name is highlighted to reflect the function or group of functions (sub-menus) represented by that icon. See the table below for a complete list of all the functions available for the monitor. 3.
  • Page 26 Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock adjustment and then use Phase again. NOTE: This function may change the width of the display image. Use the 'Horizontal' function of the 'Position' menu to center the  display image on the screen.  Color Adjusts the color temperature and saturation. Settings:   Normal Selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Preset  ...
  • Page 27     NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the 'Menu' button will take the user directly to the 'OSD settings' menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on entry. Select 'No'(-) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Language: Language sets the OSD to display in one of five languages (English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Japanese).

  • Page 28: Automatic Save

    NOTE: The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.
  • Page 29 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, and two audio headset jacks. Headphone connectors Power indicator Power/Volume control Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 30 Plug the power cables of the power brick into a nearby outlet. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack. NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar.  NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on...

  • Page 31: Product Specific Problems

    3. Turn on the monitor. The floating 'Dell™ - Self-Test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.
  • Page 32 Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD Perform monitor reset Check environmental factors Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on-off These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots...
  • Page 33 No Input Signal when user No picture, the LED light is green. When Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is controls pressed press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing "...

  • Page 34: Attaching The Stand

    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 NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Place the stand on a flat surface.

  • 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. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.

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