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Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor 
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor Specifications
Cleaning Your Monitor
Using Your Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Setting Up Your Monitor
Connecting Your Monitor
Installing the Webcam Application
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.
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Model SP2008WFP
June 2007 Rev. A00
 
 
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
General Problems
Product Specific Problems
USB Problems
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar
 
Appendix
Safety Instruction
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
 

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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™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor   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 Blue...
  • Page 5: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    The following table shows pin assignments in the D-Sub connector: Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-Test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5V 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...
  • Page 6: Plug And Play Capability

    1 upstream - rear 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0-capable computer.   NOTE: The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON (or in Power Save Mode). Switching your monitor OFF and then ON would re-enumerate its USB interface;...
  • Page 7 Available USB 1.1 port or a USB 1.1 hub with external power supply (USB 2.0 required for maximum frame rate and resolution) CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation Monitor Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz...
  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Monitor

    12.56 inches (319.2 mm) Height  18.62 inches (473.05 mm) Width 2.59 inches (65.9 mm) Depth Stand dimensions:    11.69 inches (297.03 mm) Height 10.42 inches (264.84 mm) Width 5.8 inches (147.36 mm) Depth Weight with packaging 17.73 lbs (8.05 kg) Weight with stand assembly and cables 15.49 lbs (7.03 kg) Weight without stand assembly...
  • Page 9: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor  If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.  2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1680x1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.   Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on...
  • Page 11: If You Have Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphic Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor  If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
  • Page 12 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor  Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680X1050 (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.
  • Page 13 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 14: Connecting Your Monitor

      Connecting Your Monitor   Installing the Webcam Application   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.
  • Page 15: Using The Front Panel

    You are now ready to use the Webcam. The Webcam application provides the following functions. Dell Webcam Center: Dell Webcam Center makes it easy to capture photos and video with your Dell Webcam. With Webcam Center, you can perform photo and video captures, or perform advanced tasks such as remote monitoring, motion detection, and time lapse video capturing.
  • Page 16: Using The Osd Menu

      or     The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See Using the OSD Menu. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down (-) and Up (+) Use this button to launch Brightness menu.
  • Page 17 Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input   Main Menu for Digital (DVI) Input   NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Press 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 18 Exit Select to exit the Main menu. Brightness/ Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Contrast Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Push the + button to increase luminance and push the - button to decrease luminance (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
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  • Page 20                                                             NOTE: Optimized color settings such as Multimedia and Gaming presets are unavailable when you disable Color Management selection.  ...
  • Page 21                                                             NOTE: Optimized color settings such as Theatre, Sports and Nature presets are unavailable when you disable Color Management  ...
  • Page 22 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 23 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 default factory values. The default settings are as follows, Color Management: On Colors Settings Mode: Graphics Color Presets: Normal Preset...
  • Page 24: Osd Warning Messages

    If you do not see 1680 x 1050 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 25 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 26: 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 27: General Problems

      Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60Hz Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 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 28: Usb Problems

    NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty. Camera / MIC Problems Camera / MIC not working Ensure the USB upstream cable is connected to the PC. Install the Camera / MIC driver provided in the CD. Product Specific Problemss SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS...
  • Page 29 Back to Contents Page Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 30: Attaching The Stand

    Back to Contents Page   Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™ SP2008WFP Flat Panel Monitor   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 31: 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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