Dell E178FP User Manual

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Dell™E178FPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
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February 2008 Rev.A02
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor specifications
Caring for your Monitor
Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand
Attaching the Stand
Organizing Your Cables
Using the Tilt
Removing the Stand
Using the OSD
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Using the OSD
UsingtheDell™Soundbar(Optional)
Product Specific Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Product Specific Problems
Appendix
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
CAUTION: Safety Instruction
Contacting Dell
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Dell E178FP Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	E178FP
Category	Monitor
Language	English

Summary

Monitor Overview

Front View

Provides an overview of the monitor's front panel, showing buttons and indicators.

Back View

Details the rear panel of the monitor, identifying ports, labels, and connection points.

Side View

Illustrates the monitor's side profile, showing its overall dimensions and design.

Bottom View

Highlights the monitor's bottom connections, including power and video inputs.

Monitor Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications such as resolution, refresh rates, power, and physical dimensions.

Caring for Your Monitor

Offers guidance on cleaning, handling, and maintaining the monitor to ensure longevity and performance.

Document Appendix and Resources

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Details FCC compliance information for Class B digital devices, including operational conditions.

CAUTION: Safety Instruction

Provides essential safety instructions and precautions for operating the monitor to prevent hazards.

Contacting Dell

Lists various contact methods, support channels, and regional contact information for Dell.

Monitor Setup and Configuration

Connecting Your Monitor

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the monitor to the computer, including cable management.

Using the Front Panel Buttons

Explains the function of each button on the monitor's front panel for adjusting settings.

Using the OSD

Details how to navigate and utilize the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu for various monitor adjustments.

Using the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)

Instructions for attaching and connecting the optional Dell Soundbar for audio playback.

Troubleshooting Monitor Issues

Monitor Specific Troubleshooting

Guides users through specific troubleshooting procedures like self-test checks and OSD warning messages.

Common Problems

Provides solutions for frequent monitor issues such as no video, poor focus, or shaky video display.

Monitor Stand Assembly and Adjustment

Attaching the Stand

Procedure for physically attaching the monitor stand to the display panel.

Organizing Your Cables

Guidance on using the integrated cable holder to neatly manage monitor and computer cables.

Using the Tilt

Information on how to adjust the monitor's tilt for optimal viewing comfort and angles.

Removing the Stand

Steps to safely detach the monitor stand from the display panel, typically for mounting purposes.