Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor specifications LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Caring for Your Monitor Using Your Monitor Stand Solving Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems Appendix CAUTION: Safety Instruction FCC Notice (U.S.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor Front View Back View Side View Bottom View Monitor Specifications LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Caring for Your Monitor Front View 1 Menu selection button 2 Brightness & Contrast / Down(-) button 3 Auto-Adjust / Up(+) button 4 Power on/off button with LED indicator Back View
1 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 2 Security lock slot Attach a lock to secure your monitor. 3 Stand removal button Press to release the stand. 4 VESA mounting holes (100mm - behind attached stand) Use to mount monitor. 5 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 6 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. 7 Cable holder Help organize cables by passing them through the holders.
Left side Bottom View 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector Monitor Specifications General Model number E198FP Flat Panel Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 19 inches (19-inch diagonal viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 376.3 mm (14.
301.1 mm (11.8 inches) Vertical Pixel pitch 0.
Temperature: 5¢X to 35¢XC (41¢X to 95¢XF) Operating Storage: 0¢X to 60¢XC (32¢X to 140¢XF) Shipping: -20¢X to 60¢XC(-4¢X to 140¢XF) Nonoperating Humidity: 10% to 80% (noncondensing) Operating Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing) Nonoperating Altitude: 3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max Operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max Nonoperating Thermal dissipation 138.44 BTU/hour (maximum) 129.
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 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. If required, the user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell™ CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor 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 Instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. Connect the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.
A The 'MENU' button is used to open the on-screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from menus and sub-menus, and to exit the OSD. See Accessing the Menu System. MENU B Use this button for direct access to the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' control menu. Brightness/Contrast Hot Key B C Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD. - and + buttons C NOTE: You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either + or - button.
Using the OSD Accessing the Menu System 1. With the menu off, push the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu. A Function icons B Main Menu C Menu icon D Sub-Menu name E Resolution 2. 3. 4. Icon 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.
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' produces the best image for your configuration; you can directly access this function via Auto Adjustment hotkey. Pixel Clock The 'Phase' and 'Pixel Clock' adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference.
Vertical - and + buttons move OSD down and up. Position OSD Hold The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use. Time 'OSD Hold Time': Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the - and + buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. NOTE: Default 'OSD hold time' is 20 seconds. OSD Lock 'OSD Lock': Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Yes' (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed.
retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Below warning message appears once user select "Enable LCD Conditioning": NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.
Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer. See Troubleshooting for more information. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a four-speaker, 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. 1. Headphone connectors 2.
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 Soundbar 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. NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Product Specific Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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.
Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l l l l l Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l l Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots l l Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright l l l Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly l l l l Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l l l l l Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn l l l l l l LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges l l Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or
l The OSD Lock is On. Press the menu button for 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu. The monitor will not go into power saving mode. No picture, the LED light is green. When press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message " No input signal " will appear. l Move mouse or hit any key on the keyboard on the computer or activate video player, then access the OSD to set both Audio/Video to " off " state. No Input Signal when user controls pressed No picture, the LED light is green.
Back to Contents Page Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™ E198FP Flat Panel Monitor 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. 2. 3. Place the stand on a flat surface. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of upper stand. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to stand.
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable holder to neatly organize all cables as shown above. Using the Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor to best suit your viewing needs. 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.