Page 2
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association;...
Page 3
1700FP-E.book Page ix Monday, November 2, 1998 4:51 PM Safety Instructions Please read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor: • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location: —...
Page 4
1700FP-E.book Page x Monday, November 2, 1998 4:51 PM • High temperatures can cause problems. Don’t use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat. • Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time. •...
Use this button to select which system your moni- tor should display. Power button and indicator light Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. The power indicator light glows green during normal operation. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Kensington security slot This monitor offers you the opportunity to attach a Kensington-type security device . Kensington lock not included. Refer to your locking device documentation for installa- tion instructions. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Perform the auto adjustment procedure as described in “Auto Adjustment” on page 5. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Push the stand cover onto the back of the monitor and make sure that the tabs along both sides of the stand cover snap into place. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
To abort the Auto Adjustment function, press the EXIT button again. When finished, the screen will stop changing. Press the EXIT button to leave the OSM or allow the OSM to timeout and disappear automatically. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the above procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
(1 or 2) indicating which system is active on the flat panel display screen. Power indicator The power indicator light glows green during normal operation. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
– 1. With the menu off, push the EXIT button. The auto- matic adjustment display will appear. : Exit Follow the directions previously given on page 5. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
+ and − − buttons to make your changes. Push the EXIT button once to return to the main menu to select another function or push the EXIT button 2 or 3 times to exit from the OSM. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
• English The language chosen affects only the language of the • Deutsch OSM. It has no effect on any software running on the • Español computer. • Français • Italiano ® 1-10 Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Scaling smooths an image which may help the eye to see more detail. Filtering sharpens text by adding a fine, contrasting line around each character so that it is easier to recognize. ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 1-11...
NUTEK compliant when used with a com- NERGY puter equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. ® 1-12 Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
White lines show red or • Check surroundings for magnetic fields. blue shades at the edges • Perform monitor reset. Picture is fuzzy • Perform monitor reset. • Eliminate accessories (i.e., Video extension cables). ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 1-13...
Environmental Considerations ..Operating Temperature: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) Humidity: 20% to 80% Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Humidity: 5% to 95% NOTE: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ® 1-14 Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Table 1-6. 13W3 Connector Pin Assignments Pin No. 13W3 Side of the Signal Cable Green Blue DDC Clock Reserved Serial Data Return Composite H/V Sync DDC Data V-Sync Reserved Sync Return ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 1-15...
–/– ® ® ® VESA , 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 ® ® VESA , 1024 x 768 68.677 84.997 94.500 ® VESA , 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 ® 1-16 Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Page 23
1-10 Geometry 1-10 Color control 1-10 Getting help 1-10 1-10 Green 1-10 1-10 Connecting your monitor Contrast Horizontal 1-10 Deutsch 1-10 Direct-access features Image effect 1-11 Filtering 1-11 Display mode 1-11 ® Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Index-1...
Page 24
1-ix Menu position 1-11 Horizontal 1-11 Scaling 1-11 Vertical 1-11 Menu system Accessing Monitor self test Troubleshooting 1-13 No Connection, Check Signal Cable Vertical 1-10 VIDEO button and indicators Normal 1-11 ® Index-2 Dell 1700 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...