Dell E157FP User Manual

Dell™E157FPFlatPanelColorMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model E157FP
Feb. 2008 Rev.A02
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Bottom View
Side View
Specifications
Caring for your Monitor
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Setting Up Your Monitor
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Using the OSD
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (optional)
Solving Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Video Problems
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Appendix
FCC Identification Information
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Contacting Dell
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Dell E157FP Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	E157FP
Category	Monitor
Language	English

Summary

About Your Monitor

Front View

Displays the front of the monitor and identifies controls.

Back View

Shows the rear of the monitor, including ports and labels.

Bottom View

Illustrates the base and stand connection area of the monitor.

Side View

Depicts the monitor's profile from the side.

Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications of the monitor.

Caring for your Monitor

Offers guidance on cleaning and maintaining the monitor.

Connecting Your Monitor

Guide on physically connecting the monitor to the PC.

Using Monitor Front Panel Buttons

Operation of the monitor using its physical buttons.

Using the OSD Menu System

Navigating and utilizing the On-Screen Display menu system.

Setting Optimal Monitor Resolution

How to configure the best display resolution via OSD.

Using Optional Dell Soundbar

Instructions for installing and using the optional soundbar.

Attaching the Monitor Stand

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the monitor stand.

Organizing Monitor Cables

Details on using the cable holder for neatness.

Adjusting Monitor Tilt

How to adjust the monitor's viewing angle via tilting.

Removing the Monitor Stand

Instructions for safely detaching the monitor stand.

Solving Problems

Monitor Specific Troubleshooting

Detailed troubleshooting for monitor-specific problems.

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)

Using the built-in self-test to identify monitor malfunctions.

Common Monitor Problems

A guide to typical monitor issues and their potential solutions.

Appendix

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Regulatory compliance information for the United States.

Safety Instruction

Critical safety warnings and precautions for monitor usage.

Contacting Dell Support

Information on how to reach Dell support and service centers.