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Dell™ S1709W 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:
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CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Model S1709Wc
April 2008 Rev. A00
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- Page 1 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Page 2: About Your Monitor
Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) Drivers and Documentation Media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The Dell™ S1709W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitors features include:... -
Page 3: Identifying Parts And Controls
■ Dell S1709W has a 17-inch (431.8 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. ■ Tilt capability. -
Page 4: Side View
Label Description Serial number barcode label To contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. Cable management slot To organize cables by placing them through the slot. Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. -
Page 5: Monitor Specifications
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ... -
Page 6: Plug And Play Capability
CCFL edgelight system Response Time 8ms typical Color Gamut 60% (typical)* *Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor color gamut (typical) is based on CIE 1976 (65%) and CIE1931 (60%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model number Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Scan range ... -
Page 7: Electrical Specifications
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/2.0A (Max.) 120V:30A (Max.) Inrush current 240V:60A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency... -
Page 8: Environmental Characteristics
- no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.07 lbs (0.94 kg) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Temperature Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Non-operating Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F) Humidity ... -
Page 9: Contacting Dell
For Customers in the United States, call 800-W W W-DELL (800-999-3355) 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 more services may not be available in your area. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1440x900 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Back to Contents Page... - Page 11 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
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Page 12: Operating The Monitor
Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front panel Button Description Use the Menu button to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. -
Page 13: Using The Osd Menu
1. Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. NOTE: Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. NOTE: Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. - Page 14 NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports analog (VGA) input only. Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video according to the input signal. Mode Selection Select Graphics if you are connecting a computer to your monitor;...
- Page 15 In the Graphics mode, you can choose one of the following preset modes: Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom (RGB); Standard: Allows you to utilize the flat panel's native color format. Multimedia: suitable for viewing media applications like photo or video clips using your computer. Game: suitable for playing games on your computer.
- Page 16 Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. Other Settings : Use the Other Setting menu to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the location of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and the rotation of the OSD, and so on.
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Page 17: Osd Warning Messages
The following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it receives from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 @ 60Hz. NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. ... -
Page 18: Using The Tilt
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 blue LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. - Page 19 Back to Contents Page...
- Page 20 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
- Page 21 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Page 22: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. -
Page 23: Organizing Your Cables
Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. - Page 24 Back to Contents Page ...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
3. Turn on the monitor. The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog box should appear on-screen on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. -
Page 26: General Problems
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it receives from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 X 900 @ 60Hz. Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer or that the monitor is in power save mode. -
Page 27: Product Specific Problems
Perform monitor reset. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. Image Retention (from a Faint Shadow from the static image Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not static image) ...