Dell E198FP User Manual

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™E198FPFlatPanelMonitor
Connecting Your Monitor
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Using the OSD
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
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Connecting Your Monitor
1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
2. Connect the blue (analog D-sub)displayconnectorcabletothecorrespondingvideoportonthebackofyourcomputer.(Thegraphicisforillustration
only. System appearance may vary).
3. Connect the power cable for your display to the power port on the back of the display.
4. Plug the power cables of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage
range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Be sure that your local power is within the supported range. If you are unsure, ask your
electricity supplier.
5. Turn on your display and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting.
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls,
an OSD shows their numeric values as they change.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
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Dell E198FP Specifications

General

Screen Size	19 inches
Display Type	LCD
Resolution	1280 x 1024
Aspect Ratio	5:4
Brightness	250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	800:1
Response Time	5 ms
Input Connectors	VGA (D-Sub)
Pixel Pitch	0.294 mm
Horizontal Viewing Angle	160 degrees
Vertical Viewing Angle	160 degrees
Horizontal Refresh Rate	30 - 81 kHz
Vertical Refresh Rate	56 - 76 Hz
Color Support	16.7 million colors
Dimensions (WxDxH)	17.4 x 14.4 x 7.7 inches
Input Signal	Analog

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

About Your Monitor

Front View

Visual guide to the monitor's front panel, identifying buttons and features.

Back View

Visual guide to the monitor's rear panel, showing connection ports and mounting points.

Side View

Visual guide to the monitor's side profile, highlighting its design and stand.

Bottom View

Visual guide to the monitor's underside, indicating power and video connectors.

Monitor Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the Dell E198FP monitor, including dimensions and display properties.

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy

Policy regarding pixel defects and quality standards for the LCD display.

Caring for Your Monitor

Maintenance and care instructions for the monitor to ensure optimal performance and appearance.

Appendix

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Essential safety precautions and guidelines for monitor usage to prevent hazards.

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Regulatory compliance information for the U.S. market, as per FCC rules.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support services via internet and phone.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting Your Monitor

Step-by-step guide for connecting the Dell E198FP monitor to a computer and power source.

Using the Front Panel Buttons

Explanation of the functions of the monitor's front panel controls.

Using the OSD

Guide to navigating and using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for monitor adjustments.

Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)

Instructions for attaching and using the optional Dell soundbar with the monitor.

Solving Problems

Monitor Specific Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues specific to the Dell E198FP monitor, including self-test features.

Common Problems

Table detailing common monitor symptoms and their potential solutions.

Product Specific Problems

Solutions for specific issues related to screen image and control panel functionality.