Dell 3008WFP - User Manual

Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model 3008WFPt
December 2009 Rev. A05
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About Your Monitor
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
Card Reader Specifications
Maintenance Guidelines
Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing the Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
Removing the Stand
Attaching the Stand
Operating the Monitor
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Solving Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Video Problems
Product Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar
TroubleshootingtheCardReader
Appendix
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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.

Summary

About Your Monitor

Product Features

Monitor Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications including resolution, dimensions, and power.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

Appendix

Safety Instructions

Crucial safety precautions for monitor use.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Setting the Optimal Resolution

Guide to configuring the best display resolution for performance.

Connecting the Monitor

Step-by-step guide for connecting video and power cables.

Operating the Monitor

Front Panel Controls Overview

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Navigation

How to navigate and use the monitor's OSD menu system.

Solving Problems

Monitor Self-Test and Basic Troubleshooting

Initial checks and self-test feature for monitor issues.

Common Problems and Solutions

Table of frequent issues and their fixes.

Video Problems

Troubleshooting for picture problems and color distortion.

Product Specific Problems

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar

Troubleshooting the Card Reader

Dell 3008WFP Specifications

General

Screen Size	30 inches
Resolution	2560 x 1600
Panel Type	IPS
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Brightness	370 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	3000:1
Color Support	1.07 billion colors
Adjustability	Height, swivel, tilt
Viewing Angle	178° (horizontal), 178° (vertical)
Input Connectors	DVI-D, HDMI, VGA, Component, Composite, S-Video
USB Ports	4 USB 2.0
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
Response Time	8 ms (gray-to-gray)