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Dell UltraScan P780 User Manual

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Attaching the Cables: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor
User's Guide
Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer
1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
2. Connect the blue connector of signal cable to the blue video port on the back of your computer.
3. Connect the power cable for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
4. Plug the power cables of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see
Troubleshooting.
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  • Page 1 Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Connect the blue connector of signal cable to the blue video port on the back of your computer.
  • Page 2 Back to Contents Page Back View: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 3 Back to Contents Page Bottom View: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: The tilt/swivel base is not detachable. Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 4 Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Introducing the On Screen Display (OSD) System • Automatic Save • Size/Center • Geometry • Color • Convergence • Language • Options • Help •...
  • Page 5 Introducing the On Screen Display (OSD) System 1. Press the MENU button to display the Main MENU on your screen. 2. Use the (BRIGHTNESS) buttons to highlight/select the desired function. 3. Press the (MENU) button to activate the desired function. 4.
  • Page 6 Select Change the horizontal centering Change the vertical centering Change the horizontal sizing Change the vertical sizing Change the degree of zoom GEOMETRY Select GEOMETRY from the MENU to adjust the picture's rotation and shape. Use the buttons to select the function you wish to adjust and the buttons to make the adjustment.

  • Page 7: Pin Balance

    PIN BALANCE Shift the picture sides to the left or right Adjust the picture width at the top and bottom of KEYSTONE the screen Shift the picture to the left or right at the top and KEY BALANCE bottom of the screen COLOR Select COLOR from the MENU to determine the color temperature you would like.
  • Page 8 CONVERGENCE Select CONVERGENCE from the MENU to adjust the picture's quality. You can adjust the vertical and horizontal convergence. Use the buttons to select the function you wish to adjust and the buttons to make the adjustment. Select Eliminate horizontal red or blue color shadows H CONVERGENCE Eliminate vertical red or blue color shadows V CONVERGENCE...
  • Page 9 OPTION Select OPTION from the MENU to adjust various functions. Use the buttons to select the functions you wish to adjust. Select Demagnetize the monitor manually Adjust moiré Adjust horizontal position of the OSD Adjust vertical position of the OSD Lock / Unlock OSD features.

  • Page 10: Return To Main Menu

    Select What you will see RETURN TO MAIN MENU RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION FLICKER THIN HORIZONTAL LINE...

  • Page 11: Out Of Focus

    DISTORTED SHAPE OUT OF FOCUS DISCOLORATION RECALL FEATURES Resetting a single adjustment item. Press the MENU button and select the function that you want to adjust. Press the RESET button before the OSD disappears. Resetting all adjustments for the Current Signal. Press the RESET button when no OSD is shown on the screen.
  • Page 12 Press and hold the RESET button for more than 2 seconds. Holding in this button for longer than 2 seconds erases all RESET button data in the User Settings memory and returns the monitor settings to the factory defaults. All OSD Messages A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync.
  • Page 13 The monitor's version information and serial number can be displayed by pressing and holding the RESET key for more than 2 seconds, while it's displaying NO INPUT SIGNAL or OUT OF SCAN RANGE or it's in the power saving mode. This indicates that the monitor is in power saving mode.
  • Page 14 Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 15 Guide Overview The Dell UltraScan P780 17 inch (16 VIS) color monitor is loaded with features at an affordable price that's perfect for the demanding corporate professional. Whether you are purchasing your first computer or maintaining product consistency through the corporate rank and file, you will appreciate what the UltraScan P780 monitor has to offer.
  • Page 16 Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide ® ® For optimal monitor performance while using the Microsoft...

  • Page 17: Electric And Magnetic Fields

    Back to Contents Page Positioning the Monitor: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding how to position the monitor: If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another •...
  • Page 18 Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products. Why do we have environmentally labeled computers? In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.
  • Page 19 TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire.

  • Page 20: Energy Efficiency

    DPMS power management capabilities. When used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS, the monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) WARNING: 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.

  • Page 21: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. •...

  • Page 22: Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 23: Vcci Class 2 Notice (Japan Only)

    This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only) This equipment complies with the limits for a Class 2 digital device (devices used in or adjacent to a residential environment) and conforms to the standards for information technology equipment that are set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference for preventing radio frequency interference in residential areas.
  • Page 24 Dell Computer Corporation Exporter: One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, Importer: S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel Ship to: de México S.

  • Page 25: Dell Computer Corporation's Environmental Program

    Spare Parts Policy Dell commits to retaining stocks of spare parts (or reasonable alternatives) for a period of five years from the termination of production of the Dell system component-for example, the base system, the keyboard, or the monitor.
  • Page 26 Also be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of • electric shock. To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician •...
  • Page 27 Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 28 1600 x 1200 at 65 Hz resolution* * Addressable means the monitor will sync up to this mode. However, Dell does not guarantee the image will be sized, centered or shaped correctly. Dell guarantees image size and centering for all preset modes listed in the following table.
  • Page 29 Preset Display Modes Horizontal Pixel Sync Polarity Frequency Vertical Clock (Horizontal / Display Mode (kHz) Frequency (Hz) (MHz) Vertical) VGA (text), 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 VEGA (graphics), 640 x 31.5 59.9 25.2 ® VESA , 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5...
  • Page 30 Physical Characteristics Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature Signal cable type attached to monitor Dimensions: Height 414 mm (16.4 inches) Width 404 mm (15.9 inches) Depth 420 mm (16.5 inches) Weight (monitor only) 18.8 kg (41 lbs 6 oz) Weight (with packaging) 22 kg (48 lbs 6 oz) Environmental Temperature:...

  • Page 31: Pin Assignments

    Orange OFF* This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant and TCO'99 power management compatible. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, DELL has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Pin Assignments...

  • Page 32: Plug And Play Capability

    Video-Green Video-Blue CPU sense GND-R GND-G GND-B No pin present GND-sync/self-raster DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock 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.
  • Page 33 Back to Contents Page Tilt/Swivel Base: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide • Pedestal Pedestal With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. CAUTION: The tilt/swivel base is not detachable.
  • Page 34 Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ UltraScan P780 Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 35: Common Problems

    On-Screen Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to activate it using your computer. Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
  • Page 36 Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine Perform monitor reset • movement Check environmental factors • Relocate and test in other room • Color Purity Problems Color is not uniform Perform degauss • Perform monitor reset • Has color blotches or Check environmental factors esp.

  • Page 37: Specific Symptoms

    Boot up in the "safe mode" • Audible Noise Problems Has humming sound or Ensure monitor is in proper video mode • high frequency squeal Reposition the monitor • Loud hum when turning on is normal • CRT Scratched Screen has scratches or Turn monitor off and clean the screen •...

  • Page 38: Limited One-Year Warranty (U.s. Only)

    Dell will repair or replace products returned to Dell's facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell customer service within the warranty period. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original packaging or equivalent, prepay shipping charges, and you must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.
  • Page 39 If Dell repairs a product, its warranty term is not extended except as may be required by law; if Dell replaces a product, the replacement is warranted for the remainder of the original term or 60 days, whichever is longer.

  • Page 40: "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.s. And Canada)

    "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada) If you bought products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days from the day they are delivered for a complete refund of the purchase price. If your company bought the products under a Corporate Performance Agreement with a Dell company, there are limits on when products may be returned to Dell under this policy.
  • Page 41 In the absence of applicable legislation, this Guarantee will be the end-user's sole and exclusive remedy against DELL or any of its affiliates, and neither DELL nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.

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