Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 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 and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. It describes the display's features, setup, and operation. The sections are as follows: Introduction gives an overview of the display’s features and provides an orientation to the display. Setup describes the initial setup process. Using the Display gives an overview of how to use the display.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics Overview Thank you for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. The Dell E173FP was designed to accommodate a wide variety of users ranging from home and small offices to large corporate environments. Displaying brilliant images at a maximum resolution of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing.
Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel 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 if your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges Turn monitor off and clean the screen For cleaning instruction, see maintenance.
Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes • Pin Assignments • Plug and Play Capability General Model number E173FP Flat Panel Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) Pixel pitch 0.264 x 0.
Dell guarantees image size and centering for all preset modes listed in the following table. Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical) DOS 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ VGA 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.18 -/- 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 -/- VESA 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.
Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector Signal cable type Detachable, D-sub, 15pin, attached to the monitor Dimensions:(with stand) Height 15.9inches (402 . 9 mm ) Width 14 . 9 inches (3 78 . 5 mm ) Depth 5 . 55 inches ( 141mm ) Dimensions: (without stand) Height 12 . 7 inches ( 322. 8 mm) Width 14 . 9 inches (3 78 . 5 mm) Depth 2.66 inches (67.7 mm) Stand dimensions: Height 11.81 inches (300 mm) Width 10 . 6 inches ( 270 mm) Depth 5 .
Humidity: Operating 10% to 80% (noncondensing) Nonoperating 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Altitude: Operating 3,658 m (12,000 ft) Nonoperating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation 137 BTU/hour max 1 16 BTU/hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS compliant display card or software installed in your PC, the display can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use.
1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 PC5V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the display in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The display 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 display settings.
Back to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale These terms and conditions ("Agreement") apply to your purchase of computer systems and/or related products and/or services and support sold in the United States ("Product") by the Dell entity named on the invoice or acknowledgement ("Dell") provided to you.
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any of your confidential, proprietary, or personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media. During the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited warranty, we will replace any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced.
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Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. NOTE: This monitor does not need or have a voltage selection switch for setting the AC voltage input. It will automatically accept any AC input voltage according to the ranges defined in the “Electrical Specifications" section. Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations that are exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
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The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available. Cadmium ** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
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Manager FOXCONN Technology Co., Ltd. No. 3-2, Chung-Shan Rd. Tu-Cheng City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan Wilson Huang/ Product Regulatory Manager EU Declaration of Conformity (LVD, EMC) Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only) For the following product: COLOR MONITOR This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian (category name) Department of Communications.
The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and George Wang / Display Division EMC Department Manager so on) should have the same power supply source.
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Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 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 and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Front View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide A Menu button B Brightness / Contrast Hotkey and - button C Auto Adjust and + button D Power On/Off button with LED Indicator NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Back View: E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide a Power Cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle b Kensington Lock Slot c Regulatory Label d VESA mounting holes, 100mm (Behind attached base plate) e Barcoded serial number label f 15-pin D-sub signal cable (Used for analog video and is detachable) g Mounting Location for Optional Sound Bar h Cable Holder NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Side View: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Tilt Base: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Tilt Base With the Tilt base, you can tilt the display for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only. Product appearance may vary.
Back to Contents Page Attaching the Cables: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Cable Connections on the Back of the Monitor and the Computer 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 2. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. (The graphic is for illustration only. System appearance may vary). 3. Connect the power cable for your display to the power port on the back of the display. 4.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Soundbar (Optional): E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • Graphics • Soundbar Attachment to Monitor • Specification • Troubleshooting Overview The Dell™ Soundbar is a four-speaker, two-channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays. Located on the Soundbar area: A rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a green LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. Graphics a. Attach Mechanism b.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into the place. Connect the sound bar with the power brick. 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. NOTE: The graphic is for illustration only.
Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged correctly into the power brick. Confirm that the power brick is plugged correctly into AC outlet. No Sound Soundbar has power power indicator is on. Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack. Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3). Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Back to Contents Page Positioning the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding how to position the display: Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Temperature: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Humidity: 80% max.
Back to Contents Page Maintenance: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the display cabinet. Users cannot service the display. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning. NOTE: Before cleaning the display, unplug it from the electrical outlet. To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating.
Back to Contents Page Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1280 x 1024 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel window, and then click the Settings tab.
Back to Contents Page Controls and Indicators: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Overview • On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) • Automatic Save • Reset Functions • OSD Warning Messages Overview Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an on-screen display (OSD) shows their numeric values as they change.
D The green LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. The Power button turns the monitor on and off. Power Button & Indicator On Screen Menu/Display (OSD) Direct-Access Functions Function Adjustment Method Auto adjustment Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment.
A Function icons B Main Menu C Menu icon D Sub-Menu name E Resolution 2. Push 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.
Image settings: Auto Adjust Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the 'Auto Adjustment' function will optimize the display settings for use with your particular setup. NOTE: In most cases, 'Auto Adjust' will produce the best image for your configuration; this function can be directly access via Auto Adjustment hotkey. Pixel Clock The 'Phase' and 'Pixel Clock' adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference.
Normal 'Normal Preset' is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Preset Blue Preset 'Blue Preset' is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (Spreadsheets, Programming, Text Editors etc.). Red Preset 'Red Preset' is selected to obtain a redder tint. This color setting is typically used for color intensive applications (Photograph Image Editing, Multimedia, Movies etc.).
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). NOTE: The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
Reset Functions Factory Preset Restoration 'Exit' leaves this submenu without resetting any values. 'All Settings' returns your monitor settings to those that were set at the time of manufacture. This includes 'Color', 'Position', 'Clock frequency', 'Phase', 'Brightness', 'Contrast' and 'OSD hold time'. NOTE: There is no "Undo" when you use the 'Reset function'. To return to the previous function settings, you must adjust the functions again.
