Dell™ E178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Product Specific Problems
Appendix
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Using the OSD
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions,
and they are used as follows:
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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February 2008 Rev. A01
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Security lock slot
Attach a lock to secure your monitor.
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Barcode serial number label
Regulatory rating label
Stand removal button
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
List the regulatory approvals.
Press to release the stand.
VESA mounting holes ( 100mm - behind
attached stand)
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Use to mount monitor.
Cable holder
Help organize cables by passing them through the holder.
Side View
Monitor Specifications
General
Model number
E178WFP
Flat Panel
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
Horizontal
17 inches (17-inch diagonal viewable image size)
367.2 mm(14.46 inches)
Vertical
229.5 mm(9.04 inches)
Pixel pitch
0.255 mm x 0.255 mm
Viewing angle
Luminance output
Viewing angle 150° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ(CR>10)
250 cd/m ²(typ)
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
600:1 (typ)
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H
2 CCFL backlight
Response Time
8 ms typical (Black to White)
Resolution
Horizontal scan range
Vertical scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
50 Hz to 75 Hz
Optimal preset resolution
Highest preset resolution
1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
Preset Display Modes
The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:
Display Mode
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock (MHz)
Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical)
VGA, 720 x 400
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
64.0
80.0
55.935
70.1
60.0
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
75.0
60.0
28.3
25.2
-/+
-/-
VGA, 640 x 480
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1152 x 864
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1440 x 900
31.5
-/-
40.0
+/+
-/+
-/-
49.5
65.0
78.8
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
-/+
108.0
108.0
135.0
106.5
Electrical
The following table lists the electrical specification:
Video input signals
Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance
Synchronization input signals
D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor
AC input voltage / frequency / current
Inrush current
100 to 240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 1.5 A Max.
120V: 30A (Max.)
240V: 60A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
The following table lists the physical characteristics:
Signal cable type
D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, blue connector, attached to the
monitor
Dimensions (with stand):
Height
339.0 mm (13.34 inches)
403.9 mm (15.90 inches)
136.5 mm (5.37 inches)
Width
Depth
Weight:
3.60 kg (7.93 lb)
2.70 kg (5.95 lb)
4.85 kg (10.68 lb )
Monitor (Stand and Head)
Monitor Flat panel only (VESA Mode)
Weight with packaging
Environmental
The following table lists the environmental limitation:
Temperature:
5° to 35 °C (41° to 95 °F)
Operating
Storage: 0° to 60 °C (32° to 140 °F)
Nonoperating
Shipping: -20° to 60 °C (-4° to 140 °F)
Humidity:
Operating
10% to 80% (noncondensing)
5% to 90% (noncondensing)
Nonoperating
Altitude:
3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max
12,192 m ( 40,000 ft ) max
Operating
Nonoperating
Thermal dissipation
256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)
119.5 BTU/hour (typical)
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use.
This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor automatically resumes
functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature:
Power Management Definition
VESA's Mode
ON
Video
Active
H-sync
V-sync
Power Used
Power Saving
LED color
Green
Yes
Yes
maximum 40W
0%
typical 34W
<=2W
Power Saving
Switch Off
Blanked
Blanked
Blanked
Blanked
No
Yes
No
--
Yes
No>
No
>80%
>80%
>80%
>80%
Amber
Amber
Amber
Off
<=2W
<=2W
--
<=1W
messages will appear depending upon the selected input.
In Power Save Mode
Press computer power button
or any key on keyboard or move mouse
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
The following table shows pin assignments in the VGA connector:
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
1
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
GND
2
3
4
5
Self-test
GND-R
6
7
GND-G
8
GND-B
9
Computer 5V/3.3V
GND-sync
GND
10
11
12
13
14
15
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. Most monitor
installations are automatic; you can select different settings, if required.
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed
pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot.
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered
normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
Caring for your Monitor
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical
outlet.
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To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for
the antistatic coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
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Use a slightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.
If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.
Handle your monitor with care as darker-colored plastics may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitor.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.
Appendix
Dell™ E178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
For information on safety instructions, refer to your Product Information Guide.
Contacting Dell
You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone:
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For support through the web, go to support.dell.com.
For worldwide support through the web, use the Choose A Country/Region menu near the bottom of the page, or see the web addresses listed in the
following table.
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For support by e-mail, see the e-mail addresses listed in the following table.
NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.
NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ 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 computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will
be routed appropriately.
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For support by phone, use the phone numbers and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use,
contact a local or an international operator.
NOTE: The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change.
Service Type
Area Codes,
Local Numbers, and
Toll-Free Numbers
Country (City)
International Access Code Country Code
City Code
Web and E-mail Address
support.dell.com/ai
Online Support
E-mail Address
Anguilla
toll free: 800-335-0031
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Antigua and Barbuda
1-800-805-5924
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Technical Support
toll-free: 0800-105
34 160 910
Aomen
Customer Service (Xiamen, China)
Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China)
Online Support
Country Code: 853
29 693 115
toll-free: 0-800-666-0789
E-mail for Desktops and Portables
E-mail for Servers and EMC ® Storage Products
Customer Service
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 54
toll-free: 0-800-222-0154
or toll-free: 0-800-444-0724
toll-free: 0-800-666-0789
Technical Support
City Code: 11
Sales
Online Support
Aruba
toll-free: 800-1727
toll-free: 800-1729
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
support.ap.dell.com
Online Support
support.ap.dell.com/contactus
Technical Support
toll-free: 1300 790 877
toll-free: 1300-655-533
toll-free: 1800-633-559
toll-free: 1800-060-889
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Home and Home Office
Australia (Sydney)
International Access Code: 0011
Country Code: 61
Medium and Large Business
Small Business, Education, Local Government
Customer Service
City Code: 2
toll-free: 1800-812-393 (option 3)
toll-free: 1300-303-270 (option 3)
toll-free: 1300-662-196
Home and Home Office
Medium and Large Business, Education, Local
Government
24-Hour Automated Order Status Service
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The phone numbers in this section should
be called from within Austria only.
support.euro.dell.com
Online Support
08 20 24 05 30 81
08 20 24 05 30 55
08 20 24 05 30 92
08 20 24 05 30 00
08 20 24 05 30 49
08 20 24 05 30 14
08 20 24 05 30 17
08 20 24 05 30 16
08 20 24 05 30 17
08 20 24 05 30 00
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Large Business Support
Austria (Vienna)
Technical Support at Home
International Access Code: 900
Country Code: 43
City Code: 1
Home/Small Business Sales
Home/Small Business Fax
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Home/Small Business Support
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Service
Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support
Switchboard
Online Support
Bahamas
toll-free: 1-866-874-3038
toll-free: 1-866-296-9683
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Barbados
1-800-534-3349
Technical Support
1-800-534-3142
support.euro.dell.com
02 481 92 96
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Technical Support for XPS computers only
General Support
02 481 92 88
Belgium (Brussels)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 32
02 481 92 95
General Support Fax
Customer Service
Corporate Sales
02 713 15 65
02 481 91 00
City Code: 2
02 481 92 99
Fax
02 481 91 00
Switchboard
Online Support
Belize
811-866-686-9880
or (512) 723-0010
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Bermuda
1-877-890-0748
1-877-890-0751
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Bolivia
toll-free: 800-10-0238
or EEUU (512) 723-0010
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Brazil
0800 970 3355
51 2104 5470
51 2104 5480
0800 970 3390
Technical Support
Technical Support Fax
Customer Service Fax
Sales
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 55
City Code: 51
Online Support
British Virgin Islands
toll-free: 1-866-278-6820
or (512) 723-0010
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia)
Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)
24-Hour Automated Order Status Service
Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia)
604 633 4966
604 633 3101
or toll-free: 801 1012
Brunei
toll-free: 801 1044
Country Code: 673
604 633 3101
or toll-free: 801 1012
support.ca.dell.com
Online Order Status
Online Support
toll-free: 1-800-247-9362
AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty
Support)
Customer Service
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
toll-free: 1-800-906-3355
toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
Home/Home Office
Small Business
Medium/Large Business, Government, Education
Hardware Warranty Phone Support
XPS Computers Only
Canada (North York, Ontario)
toll-free: 1-866-398-8977
toll-free: 1-800-847-4096
toll-free: 1-800-387-5757
1-877-335-5767
International Access Code: 011
Computers for Home/Home Office
Computers for Small/Medium/Large Business,
Government
Printers, Projectors, Televisions, Handheld, Digital
Jukebox, and Wireless
Sales
toll-free: 1-800-999-3355
toll-free: 1-800-387-5752
toll-free: 1-800-387-5755
1 866 440 3355
Home and Home Office Sales
Small Business
Medium/Large Business, Government
Spare Parts and Extended Service
Online Support
Cayman Islands
1-877-261-0242
1-877-262-5415
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Chile (Santiago)
Country Code: 56
City Code: 2
toll-free: 800-20-20-44 (CTC)
or 123-00-20-37-62 (ENTEL)
Technical Support
toll-free: 800-20-20-44 (CTC)
or 123-00-20-34-77 (ENTEL)
Sales and Customer Support
support.dell.com.cn
Online Support
support.dell.com.cn/email
592 818 1350
Technical Support E-mail
Customer Service E-mail
Technical Support Fax
toll-free: 800 858 0540
toll-free: 800 858 2969
toll-free: 800 858 0950
toll-free: 800 858 0960
toll-free: 800 858 2920
toll-free: 800 858 2311
toll-free: 800 858 2060
592 818 1308
Technical Support - XPS computers only
Technical Support - Dell? Dimension? and Dell
Inspiron?
Technical Support - Dell OptiPlex?, Dell Latitude?,
and Dell Precision?
Technical Support - Dell PowerEdge? and Dell
PowerVault?
Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Switches,
Routers, etc.
Technical Support - Printers
Customer Service
China (Xiamen)
Country Code: 86
City Code: 592
Customer Service Fax
toll-free: 800 858 2222
toll-free: 800 858 2557
toll-free: 800 858 2055
Home and Small Business
Preferred Accounts Division
Large Corporate Accounts GCP
toll-free: 800 858 2628
toll-free: 800 858 2999
toll-free: 800 858 2955
toll-free: 800 858 2020
toll-free: 800 858 2669
toll-free: 800 858 2572
toll-free: 800 858 2355
toll-free: 800 858 2811
toll-free: 800 858 2621
Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts
Large Corporate Accounts North
Large Corporate Accounts North Government and
Education
Large Corporate Accounts East
Large Corporate Accounts East Government and
Education
Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team
Large Corporate Accounts South
Large Corporate Accounts West
Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts
Online Support
01-800-915-5704
Technical Support
Colombia
01-800-915-4755
Customer Service and Sales
toll free: 01-800-915-6158
toll free: 01-800-915-5676
Spare Parts, Software, Peripherals and Warranty
Sales
Ink and Toner Sales
Online Support
Costa Rica
0800-012-0232
0800-012-0231
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
support.euro.dell.com
Online Support
22537 2727
22537 2707
22537 2714
22537 2728
22537 2711
support.euro.dell.com
7010 0074
Technical Support
Czech Republic (Prague)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 420
Customer Service
Fax
Technical Fax
Switchboard
Online Support
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Technical Support
7023 0182
7023 0184
Customer Service - Relational
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Switchboard - Relational
Switchboard Fax - Relational
Switchboard - Home/Small Business
Switchboard Fax - Home/Small Business
Denmark (Copenhagen)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 45
3287 5505
3287 1200
3287 1201
3287 5000
3287 5001
Online Support
Dominica
toll-free: 1-866-278-6821
or (512) 723-0010
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Dominican Republic
1-800-156-1834
1-800-156-1588
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Ecuador
toll-free: 999-119-877-655-3355
or EEUU (512) 723-0020
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling
from Quito)
(calling from Quito and Guayaquil only)
toll-free: 1-800-999-119-877-655-3355
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling
from Guayaquil)
Online Support
toll free: 800-6100 (ANTEL)
or 800-6170 (Telefonica)
El Salvador
Technical Support
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
toll free: 800-6100 (ANTEL)
or 800-6132 (Telefonica)
support.euro.dell.com
0207 533 555
0207 533 538
0207 533 533
0207 533 530
0207 533 540
0207 533 533
support.euro.dell.com
0825 387 129
Technical Support
Customer Service
Switchboard
Finland (Helsinki)
International Access Code: 990
Country Code: 358
City Code: 9
Fax
Sales under 500 employees
Sales over 500 employees
Online Support
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Home and Small Business
Technical Support
Customer Service
Switchboard
0825 387 270
0825 823 833
0825 004 700
04 99 75 40 00
0825 004 700
0825 004 701
04 99 75 40 01
Switchboard (calls from outside of France)
Sales
France (Paris) (Montpellier)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 33
Fax
City Codes: (1) (4)
Fax (calls from outside of France)
Corporate
0825 004 719
Technical Support
Customer Service
Switchboard
0825 338 339
01 55 94 71 00
01 55 94 71 00
01 55 94 71 01
support.euro.dell.com
Sales
Fax
Online Support
069 9792 7222
Technical Support for XPS computers only
Technical Support
069 9792-7200
069 9792-7230
0180-5-224400
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7320
069 9792-7000
support.euro.dell.com
00800-44 14 95 18
2108129811
Germany (Frankfurt)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 49
Technical Support at Home
Home/Small Business Customer Service
Global Segment Customer Service
Preferred Accounts Customer Service
Large Accounts Customer Service
Public Accounts Customer Service
Switchboard
City Code: 69
Online Support
Technical Support
Gold Service Technical Support
Switchboard
Greece
2108129810
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 30
2108129811
Gold Service Switchboard
Sales
2108129800
2108129812
Fax
Online Support
Grenada
toll-free: 1-866-540-3355
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Guatemala
Guyana
1-800-999-0136
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
toll-free: 1-877-440-6511
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Haiti
toll free: 183-866-686-9849
or (512) 723-0010
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
Honduras
toll free: 800-0123-866-686-9848
or EEUU (512) 723-0020
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
Online Support
support.ap.dell.com
support.ap.dell.com /contactus
00852-3416 6923
00852-2969 3188
00852-2969 3191
00852-2969 3196
Technical Support - XPS computers only
Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron
Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell
Precision
Hong Kong
Technical Support - Servers and Storage
International Access Code: 001
00852-3416 0906
00852-3416 0910
00852-3416 0907
00852-3416 0908
00852-3416 0912
00852-2969 3105
support.ap.dell.com
Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Switches,
Routers, etc.
Country Code: 852
Customer Service
Large Corporate Accounts
Global Customer Programs
Medium Business Division
Home and Small Business Division
Online Support
Portable and Desktop Support
Portables, Desktop, and Peripherals E-mail
Portable Support E-mail
support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/emaildell
080-25068032 or 080-25068034
or your city STD code + 60003355
or toll-free: 1-800-425-9046
Phone Numbers
Server Support
E-mail
080-25068032 or 080-25068034
or your city STD code + 60003355
or toll-free: 1-800-425-8045
Phone Numbers
Gold Support Only
E-mail
080-25068033
or your city STD code + 60003355
or toll-free: 1-800-425-9045
India
Phone Numbers
XPS Support Only
E-mail
080-25068066
or toll-free: 1-800-425-2066
Phone Numbers
Customer Service
toll-free: 1800-4254051
Home and Small Business
Large Corporate Accounts
toll-free: 1800-4252067
Sales
1600 33 8044
1600 33 8046
Large Corporate Accounts
Home and Small Business
support.euro.dell.com
Online Support
Technical Support
XPS computers only
Business computers
Home computers
At Home Support
Sales
1850 200 722
1850 543 543
1850 543 543
1850 200 889
1850 333 200
Home
1850 664 656
Small Business
Ireland (Cherrywood)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 353
City Code: 1
1850 200 646
Medium Business
Large Business
1850 200 646
Sales E-mail
Customer Service
Home and Small Business
Business (greater than 200 employees)
General
01 204 4014
1850 200 982
01 204 0103
Fax/Sales Fax
01 204 4444
Switchboard
0870 906 0010
0870 907 4499
0870 907 4000
support.euro.dell.com
U.K. Customer Service (dial within U.K. only)
Corporate Customer Service (dial within U.K. only)
U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. only)
Online Support
Home and Small Business
Technical Support
Customer Service
Fax
02 577 826 90
02 696 821 14
02 696 821 13
02 696 821 12
Italy (Milan)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 39
City Code: 02
Switchboard
Corporate
02 577 826 90
02 577 825 55
02 575 035 30
02 577 821
Technical Support
Customer Service
Fax
Switchboard
Online Support
Jamaica
toll free: 1-800-975-1646
toll free: 1-800-404-9205
support.jp.dell.com
toll-free: 0120-937-786
81-44-520-1235
Technical Support
(dial from within Jamaica only)
Customer Service and Sales
Online Support
Technical Support - XPS computers only
Technical Support outside of Japan - XPS
computers only
toll-free: 0120-198-226
81-44-520-1435
Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron
Technical Support outside of Japan - Dimension
and Inspiron
toll-free: 0120-198-433
81-44-556-3894
Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and
Latitude
Technical Support outside of Japan - Dell Precision,
OptiPlex, and Latitude
Technical Support - Dell PowerApp, Dell
PowerEdge, Dell PowerConnect, and Dell
PowerVault
toll-free: 0120-198-498
81-44-556-4162
Technical Support outside of Japan - PowerApp,
PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault
toll-free: 0120-981-690
81-44-556-3468
044-556-3490
Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Printers,
Routers
Japan (Kawasaki)
Technical Support outside of Japan - Projectors,
PDAs, Printers, Routers
International Access Code: 001
Country Code: 81
Faxbox Service
City Code: 44
044-556-3801
24-Hour Automated Order Status Service
Customer Care
044-556-4240
044-556-3344
Business Sales Division - up to 400 employees
044-556-3433
Preferred Accounts Division Sales - over 400
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Technical Support at Home
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Sales
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Customer Service
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Corporate
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01344 373 186
Global Accounts
01344 373 193
Central Government
City Code: 1344
01344 373 199
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Other Dell Products
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Higher Education
toll-free: 1-877-459-7298
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toll-free: 1-800-624-9897
toll-free: 1-800-433-9014
toll-free: 1-800-456-3355
toll-free: 1-877-671-3355
toll-free: 1-800-981-3355
toll-free: 1-800-727-1100
toll-free: 1-800-274-1550
toll-free: 1-888-977-3355
toll-free: 1-800-274-7799
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toll-free: 1-888-798-7561
toll-free: 1-800-671-3355
Customer Service
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Small Business
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Federal Government
Healthcare
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Financial Services
Leases and Loans
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Dell Outlet Store
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toll-free: 1-877-702-4288
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Your Monitor Set-up Guide
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ E178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Connecting Your Monitor
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, see the Safety Instructions.
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. Plug the power cables of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage
range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Be sure that your local power is within the supported range. If you are unsure, ask your
electricity supplier.
5. Turn on your display and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.
Using the Front Panel Buttons
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 OSD shows their numeric values as they change.
The following table describes the front panel buttons:
A
The 'MENU' button is used to open the on-screen display (OSD), select function icons, exit from menus and sub-menus, and to ex
MENU
B
Brightness/Contrast Hot
Key
B
C
Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD.
NOTE: You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either + or - button.
- and + buttons
C
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjus
input:
Auto adjustment In Progress.
Auto Adjust
Auto Adjustment
button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using 'Auto Adjustment', you can
monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD.
NOTE: Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables.
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. The following dialog will appear on
screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:
Auto adjustment In Progress
Auto Adjustment
button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After
using 'Auto Adjustment', you can further tune your monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase'
controls in the OSD.
NOTE: Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input
signals, or attached cables.
Brightness / Contrast
With the menu off, press
button to display the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' adjustment menu.
The 'Brightness' function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel.
Adjust 'Brightness' first, then adjust 'Contrast' only if further adjustment is necessary.
"+" increase 'brightness'
" - "decrease 'brightness'
The 'Contrast' function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the
display screen.
"+" increase the 'contrast'
"-" decrease the 'contrast'
Using the OSD
Accessing the Menu System
1. With the menu off, press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu.
A
D
Function icons
B
E
Main Menu
Resolution
C
Menu icon
Sub-Menu name
2. Press 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. Press the MENU button once to activate the highlighted function. Press -/+ to select the desired parameter, press menu to enter the slidebar
then use the - and + buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
4. Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another function or press the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD.
Icon
Menu Name
and Sub-
menus
Description
EXIT
This is used to exit out of the Main Menu.
Positioning: 'Positioning' moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.
Horizontal When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area; the image gets
Vertical shifted based on what you select.
Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
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' 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. Select Image Settings in
the main OSD to access these settings.
Use the - and + buttons to adjust interference. Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100
Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock adjustment and then use Phase again.
NOTE: This function may change the width of the display image. Use the 'Horizontal' function of the 'Position' menu to center the
display image on the screen.
Color
Settings:
Adjusts the color temperature and saturation.
Color Settings adjust the color temperature.
Color Settings has the following options: Color Management :
Color Settings Mode : You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose
Video.
Color Presets: You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.
As soon as choose Graphics,you can choose Normal Preset, Red Preset,Blue Preset or User Preset.
Select Red Preset for a warm color.
Select Blue Preset for a cool color.
You can adjust the monitor color using User Preset, R, G, B.Normal Preset mean color temperature 6500K.
Select Blue Preset for a bluish tint. This color setting is used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors,
etc.).
Select Red Preset for a reddish tint.This color setting is used for color-intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia,
movies, etc.).
Select Normal Preset for default color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default color space.
User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit
increments, from 0 to 100.
There are three video modes:Theater Preset ,Sports Preset, Nature Preset.
Select Theater Preset for playing a movie.
Select Sports Preset for viewing sports.
Select Nature Preset for general viewing. For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature Preset.
User can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on the preference.
NOTE: 'Color temperature' is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors (red/green/blue). The two available presets ('Blue' and
'Red') favor blue and red accordingly. Select each one to see how each range suits your eye; or utilize the 'User Preset' option to
customize the color settings to your exact choice.
OSD
Settings:
Each time the OSD opens, it displays in the same location on the screen. 'OSD Settings' (horizontal/vertical) provides control over this
location.
Horizontal - and + buttons move OSD to the left and right.
Position
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 Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Yes' (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons, except Menu, are
locked.
All buttons can be locked or unlocked. Press the 'Menu' button for over 15 seconds to unlock the OSD menu.
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 the 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.
Factory
Reset:
Factory Reset returns the settings to the factory preset values for the selected group of functions.
Exit is used to exit out of Factory Reset menu.
For All settings, all user adjustable settings are reset at one time except Language settings.
IR — This feature helps reduce minor cases of image retention.
Enable LCD Conditioning: If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image
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 when you selects “Enable LCD Conditioning”:
NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor parameters (brightness, color, balance,
etc.) via software applications on your PC.
Select Disable to disable this feature.
For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor, keep this feature enabled.
NOTE:If you select 'disable' for DDC/CI,the warning message appears on screen.You can select Yes or No according to need.
Automatic Save
With the OSD open, if you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any adjustments
you have made. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the OSD to disappear the adjustment will also be saved.
OSD Warning Messages
A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync.
Cannot Display This Video Mode
Optimum resolution 1440 x 900 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. See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 @ 60Hz.
NOTE: The floating 'Dell - self-test Feature Check' dialog appears on the screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal.
Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.
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.
1. Headphone connectors
2. Power indicator
3. Power/Volume control
Soundbar Attachment to the Monitor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar 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 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.
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.
Product Specific Problems
Dell™ E178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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. 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. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of
computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
The floating 'Dell™ - Self-Test Feature Check' dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video
signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs
shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.
4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning
properly.
OSD Warning Messages
For OSD-related issues, see OSD Warning Messages
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No Video/ Power LED off
No picture, monitor is dead
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Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable
Electric outlet verification
Ensure power button depressed fully
No Video/ Power LED on
Poor Focus
No picture or no brightness
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Increase brightness & contrast controls
Perform monitor self-test feature check
Check for bent or broken pins
Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting
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Press Auto Adjust button
Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD
Eliminate video extension cables
Perform monitor reset
Lower video resolution or increase font size
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or fine movement
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Press Auto Adjust button
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Adjust Phase and Clock controls through OSD
Perform monitor reset
Check environmental factors
Relocate and test in another room
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has spots
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Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has bright spots
Picture too dim or too bright
Screen not centered correctly
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Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology
Brightness Problems
Geometric Distortion
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"
Press Auto Adjust button
Adjust brightness & contrast controls
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Perform monitor reset on "Position Settings Only"
Press auto-adjust button
Adjust the centering controls
Ensure monitor is in proper video mode
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Screen has one or more lines
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"
Press Auto Adjust button
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD
Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-
test mode
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Check for bent or broken pins
Sync Problems
Screen is scrambled or appears
torn
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"
Press Auto Adjust button
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in
self-test mode
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Check for bent or broken pins
Boot up in the "safe mode"
LCD Scratched
Screen has scratches or smudges
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
Monitor malfunctions on & off
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Turn monitor off and clean the screen
Safety Related Issues
Intermittent Problems
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Do not perform any troubleshooting steps
Monitor needs to be replaced
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Ensure monitor is in proper video mode
Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure
Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem
occurs in self-test mode
Missing Color
Wrong Color
Picture missing color
Picture color not good
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Perform monitor self-test feature check
Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable
Check for bent or broken pins
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Change the color to "User Preset"
Adjust R/G/B value of "User Preset"
Image Retention (from a
static image)
Faint Shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the screen
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Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in
use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a
long period of time.
In OSD Menu, under Reset to Factory Settings, select Enable LCD Conditioning.
Using this option may take several hours before the image is eliminated.
NOTE: Image Burn-in is not covered by your warranty.
Product Specific Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small
Image is centered on screen, but does not
fill entire viewing area
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Perform monitor reset on "All Settings"
Cannot adjust the monitor
with the buttons on the
front panel
OSD does not appear on the screen
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Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and
then plug back and power on
The monitor will not go into No picture, the LED light is green. When
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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.
power saving mode.
press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message
" No input signal " will appear.
No Input Signal when user
controls pressed
No picture, the LED light is green. When
press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message
" No input signal " will appear.
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Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is
not in power saving by moving mouse or pressing
any key on the keyboard.
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and
seated properly. Re-plug the signal cable if
necessary.
Re-boot the computer or video player.
OSD Lock
All buttons are locked except the "menu"
button. No user adjustments are allowed.
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Press the "menu" button for over 15 seconds to
unlock the OSD menu.
Using Your Monitor Stand
Dell™ E178WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
1. Place the stand on a flat surface.
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor onto the two teeth of the upper stand.
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on/locks to the stand.
Organizing Your Cables
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.
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