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Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
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NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 1908FPt, 1908FPf, 1908FPb
September 2008 Rev. A00
file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1908WFP/1908FPBL/en/ug/index.htm[11/8/2012 12:10:10 PM]
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Page 2: About Your Monitor
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. -
Page 3: Product Features
Safety Information Product Features The Dell™ 1908FP-BLK flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 19-inch (481.9 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally). ■ 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 4: Back View
Use to mount the monitor. (Behind attached VESA plate) Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. -
Page 5: Bottom View
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide connectors (downstream) Left view Right view Bottom View Bottom view 1 Power connector Insert the power cable. 2 Dell Soundbar power connector Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional). 3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. -
Page 6: Monitor Specifications
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model 1908FP-BLK Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Screen dimensions 19 inches (19-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 380 mm (14.96 inches) Vertical 300 mm (11.81 inches) -
Page 7: Physical Characteristics
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Video input signals Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG Synchronization input signals (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.) -
Page 8: Power Management Modes
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 102.43 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. -
Page 9: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface
About Your Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5V/+3.3V power... -
Page 10: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com... -
Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand... -
Page 12: Organizing The Cables
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting the Blue VGA Cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Organizing the Cables file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1908WFP/1908FPBL/en/ug/setup.htm[11/8/2012 12:10:33 PM]... -
Page 13: Removing The Stand
Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Dell Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. Slide the Dell Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. -
Page 14: Wall Mounting (Optional)
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button. 2. Press the stand release button and lift up the stand and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). -
Page 15: Operating The Monitor
Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self-test Feature Check dialogue box will appear if the display is operating correctly. - Page 16 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See Using the OSD Menu. OSD menu / select Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
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Page 17: Accessing The Menu System
Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. - Page 18 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
- Page 19 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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 shifts in response to your selection.
- Page 20 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: When using DVI source, the Image Settings option is not available. Color Settings Color Settings adjusts the color temperature, color hue, and saturation. The color hue is most noticeable in areas of white.
- Page 21 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Rotation OSD Rotation: Rotates the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction OSD Lock OSD Lock: Controls user access to adjustments. When Yes (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.
- Page 22 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide NOTE: When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is not available. Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values. Exit — Select to exit out of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options.
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Page 23: Osd Warning Messages
Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1280 X 1024. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1908WFP/1908FPBL/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 12:10:47 PM]... -
Page 24: Using The Dell Soundbar (Optional)
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 white LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. -
Page 25: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension
Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Power/volume control Power indicator Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt/Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. -
Page 26: Vertical Extension
Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 130mm. Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should either be vertically extended (Vertical Extension) or titled (Tilt) to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. - Page 27 Operating the Monitor:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1908WFP/1908FPBL/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 12:10:47 PM]...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor Common Problems Product Specific Problems USB Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the... -
Page 29: Common Problems
Troubleshooting:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. -
Page 30: Product Specific Problems
Troubleshooting:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide mode. Check for bent or broken pins. Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset. Push 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. - Page 31 Troubleshooting:Dell 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide into the monitor. Confirm that the monitor has power. If the monitor has no power, see Troubleshooting your monitor for monitor common problem. No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on.
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Page 32: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.