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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: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 2
features or media may not be available in certain countries. Monitor with stand Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) l Drivers and Documentation Media l Quick Setup Guide l Safety Information Product Features The Dell™ S1709W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 3
■ Dell S1709W has a 17-inch (431.8 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 4
number barcode label To contact Dell for technical support. 2 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 3 Cable management slot To organize cables by placing them through the slot. 4 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 5
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 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 6
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display standards. Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range l Horizontal l Vertical Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 75 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 7
Model Number Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions: (with stand) l Height l Width l Depth Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor 13.52 inches (343.10 mm) 16.35 inches (415.0 mm) 7.13 inches (181 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 8
l Operating l Non-operating Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor 5° to 35°C (41 Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 9
Page Appendix Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: Safety Instruction FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instruction For information on safety instructions, see the Safety information that ships with your monitor. FCC Notice - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 10
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 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - 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 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 12
to Contents Page 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 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 13
and wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 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. Ù Ú 2. Press the - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 14
connected to a DVD by a YPbPr to VGA or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB. Mode Selection Preset Modes 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. Select Graphics if you - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 15
photo or video clips using your computer. l Game: suitable for playing games on your computer. l Warm: suitable for color-intensive and buttons to make adjustments from 0~100. Ù Ú Allows you to finely adjust your monitor to your preference. Use the and buttons to make the adjustments (Minimum: 0 ~ - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 16
: English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. NOTE: The change only affects the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Menu Transparency Menu Timer Menu Lock Ù Ú Allows you to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). The OSD - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 17
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 - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 18
NOTE: The Dell S1709W Flat Panel monitor supports VGA input only. Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer. See General Problems for more information. Setting the Optimum Resolution 1. Right- - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 19
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Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 21
Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor l User's Guide l Setting the display resolution to 1440x900 (Optimal) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 22
to Contents Page 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. To - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 23
, see Troubleshooting your monitor. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), use the cable management slot to neatly organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Optional Dell Soundbar NOTICE - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 24
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Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor General Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 26
the screen. l For cleaning instruction, see Caring for your Monitor. Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks l Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. l Monitor needs to be replaced. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on and off l Ensure monitor is in proper video mode - Dell S1709WFP | User's Guide - Page 27
the monitor for a long period of time. Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with setting. l Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. l Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable
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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
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
is strictly forbidden.
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ENERGY STAR
is a registered
trademark of the 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.
Model S1709Wc
April 2008
Rev. A00
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.