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Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor Specifications
Cleaning Your Monitor
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Setting Up Your Monitor
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel
Using the OSD
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
 
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 a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2006-2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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Inc;  Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in
certain jurisdictions.  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.
Model SP1908FP
July 2007 Rev. A01
 
 
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
General Problems
Product Specific Problems
USB Problems
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar
 
Appendix
Safety Information
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
Contacting Dell
Your Monitor Setup Guide
 
 

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  • Page 1 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™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Front View   Back View   Bottom View   Side View   Monitor Specifications   Cleaning Your Monitor   Front View Video input select OSD menu / select button Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button...
  • Page 3: Bottom View

    Use to mount the monitor. attached base plate) 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.
  • Page 4 The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar and USB active) Active Active Active Green...
  • Page 5: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock 24-pin Digital-only DVI Connector NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top right. The following table shows pin assignments in the DVI connector: Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S.
  • Page 6: Video Supported Modes

    Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 19 inches (19-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 380 mm (14.96 inches) Vertical 300 mm (11.81 inches) Pixel pitch 0.294 mm Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ Luminance output 300 CD/m ²(typ) Contrast ratio 800 to 1 (typ) Faceplate coating...
  • Page 7: Cleaning Your Monitor

    Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions (with stand): Height 16.56 inches (420.5 mm) Width 16.15 inches (410.1 mm) Depth 7.17 inches (182.0 mm) Dimensions: (without stand)    13.31 inches (338.1 mm) Height  16.15 inches (410.1 mm) Width 2.59 inches (65.9 mm) Depth...
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  • Page 9: Fcc Notice (U.s. Only)

    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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • 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™ portable 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 portable computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.
  • Page 11  Customer Service  toll-free: 1300-662-196  Austria (Vienna)  Online Support   support.euro.dell.com     tech_support_central_europe@dell.com  International Access Code: 900  Technical Support for XPS computers only  0820 240 530 81  Home/Small Business Sales  0820 240 530 00  Country Code: 43  Home/Small Business Fax  0820 240 530 49  Home/Small Business Customer Service...
  • Page 12  Technical Support Fax  592 818 1350  City Code: 592  Technical Support – XPS computers only  toll-free: 800 858 0540  Technical Support – Dell™ Dimension™ and Dell Inspiron™   toll-free: 800 858 2969  Technical Support – Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell   toll-free: 800 858 0950 Precision™   Technical Support – Servers and Storage  toll-free: 800 858 0960...
  • Page 13  Technical Support – XPS computers only  00852-3416 6923  Technical Support – Dimension and Inspiron  00852-2969 3188  Country Code: 852  Technical Support – OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  00852-2969 3191  Technical Support – Servers and Storage  00852-2969 3196  Technical Support – Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers,  00852-3416 0906...
  • Page 14  Country Code: 81  Technical Support outside of Japan – Dimension and  81-44-520-1435 Inspiron  City Code: 44  Technical Support – Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  toll-free:0120-198-433  Technical Support outside of Japan – Dell Precision,  81-44-556-3894 OptiPlex, and Latitude  Technical Support – Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell  toll-free: 0120-198-498...
  • Page 15  Technical Support – XPS computers only  toll-free: 1 800 885 784  International Access Code: 00  Technical Support – Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  toll-free: 1 800 880 193  Technical Support – Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics  toll-free: 1 800 881 306  Country Code: 60...
  • Page 16  toll-free: 1800 394 7464  Country Code: 65  Technical Support – Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics  toll-free: 1800 394 7430 and Accessories  Technical Support – OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  toll-free: 1800 394 7488     Technical Support – PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect,  toll-free: 1800 394 7478 and PowerVault  Customer Service...
  • Page 17  toll-free: 0080 165 1228  Corporate Sales  toll-free: 0080 165 1227  Thailand  Online Support   support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  toll-free: 1800 0060 07  International Access Code: 001  Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect,  toll-free: 1800 0600 09 and PowerVault)  Country Code: 66...
  • Page 18    la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales  toll-free: 000-413-598-2521  U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)  toll-free:1-877-DELLTTY  Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech- Impaired  International Access Code: 011 (1-877-335-5889)  Fax  toll-free:1-800-727-8320  Country Code: 1  Technical Support  support.dell.com  XPS  toll-free:1-800-232-8544  Home and Home Office  toll-free:1-800-624-9896...
  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Connecting Your Monitor   Using the Front Panel   Using the OSD Menu   Setting the Optimal Resolution   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
  • Page 20: Using The Front Panel

    NOTE: The floating 'Dell Self-test Feature Check' dialog appears 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.
  • Page 21: Using The Osd Menu

    NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.   Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.  The green light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode. Power Button and Indicator   Using the OSD Menu NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those  changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog (VGA) Input  ...
  • Page 22   NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
  • Page 23   NOTE: When using DVI source, the Positioning option is not available. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
  • Page 24 You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode. (optional) 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. Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 25 Factory Reset the OSD menu options to  the factory preset values.  Reset: 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.
  • Page 26: Osd Warning Messages

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Solving Problems

    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.
  • Page 29: General Problems

      Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz 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.
  • Page 30: Usb Problems

    NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty. Product Specific Problemss SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill Perform monitor reset on "All Settings." entire viewing area. Cannot adjust the monitor with the OSD does not appear on the screen.
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  • Page 32: Attaching The Stand

    Back to Contents Page   Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand Dell™ SP1908FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Attaching the Stand   Organizing Your Cables   Using the Tilt   Removing the Stand  Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Fit the groove on the monitor to the two tabs on the stand.
  • Page 33: Removing The Stand

      NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Removing the Stand NOTE: After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following step to remove the stand. 1. Press the stand release button. 2.

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