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Dell E228WFP - 22" LCD Monitor User Manual

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Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
Monitor Specifications
Caring for your Monitor
Using Your 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
Using the OSD
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
 
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 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.
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell
Inc;  Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in
certain jurisdictions.  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 E228WFP
November  2006 Rev. A00
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
General Problems
Product Specific Problems
Troubleshooting Your Soundbar
 
Appendix
FCC Identification Information
Safety Information
Contacting Dell
 

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: About Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Front View   Back View   Bottom View   Side View   Monitor Specifications LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy   Caring for your Monitor   Front View Input source select button OSD menu / select button Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button...

  • Page 3: Bottom View

    Use to mount the monitor with VESA compliance (100mm) bracket. attached VESA plate) 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor.

  • Page 4: Pin Assignments

    If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in  use. This is referred to as 'Power Save Mode'*. If input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor automatically 'wakes up'. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption...

  • Page 5: Plug And Play Capability

    Note: Pin 1 is at the top right. Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0- T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield No Pin 12 No Pin 20 No Pin...

  • Page 6: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Sync Polarity (MHz) (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 49.5...

  • Page 7: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards.  For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com Caring for Your Monitor...

  • Page 8: Fcc Identification Information

    1 This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 9: Contacting Dell

       NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell? XPS? computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.
  • Page 10  Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Service  08 20 24 05 30 16  Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support  08 20 24 05 30 17  Switchboard  08 20 24 05 30 00   www.dell.com/bs  Online Support   Bahamas  la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales  toll-free: 1-866-874-3038  www.dell.com/bb...
  • Page 11  Technical Support - Dell™ Dimension™ and Dell Inspiron™  toll-free: 800 858 2969  Technical Support - Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell   toll-free: 800 858 0950 Precision™  Technical Support - Servers and Storage  toll-free: 800 858 0960  Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers, etc.  toll-free: 800 858 2920  Technical Support - Printers  toll-free: 800 858 2311...
  • Page 12  Technical Support - XPS computers only  00852-3416 6923  Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron  00852-2969 3188   Hong Kong  Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  00852-2969 3191  International Access Code:  Technical Support - Servers and Storage  00852-2969 3196  Technical Support - Projectors, PDAs, Switches, Routers, etc.
  • Page 13  Technical Support outside of Japan - Dimension and Inspiron  81-44-520-1435  Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  toll-free: 0120-198-433  Technical Support outside of Japan - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and  81-44-556-3894 Latitude  Technical Support - Dell PowerApp, Dell PowerEdge, Dell  toll-free: 0120-198-498...
  • Page 14  Technical Support - XPS computers only  toll-free: 1 800 885 784   Malaysia (Penang)  Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude  toll-free: 1 800 880 193  Technical Support - Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and  toll-free: 1 800 881 306  International Access Code: 00...
  • Page 15  Technical Support - Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and  toll-free: 1 800 394 7430  International Access Code: Accessories  Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision  toll-free: 1 800 394 7488  Technical Support - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and  Country Code: 65  toll-free: 1 800 394 7478...
  • Page 16  Transaction Sales  toll-free: 0080 165 1228  Corporate Sales  toll-free: 0080 165 1227  Online Support   support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision)  toll-free: 1800 0060 07   Thailand  Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and  toll-free: 1800 0600 09 PowerVault)  International Access Code:...
  • Page 17  0870 907 4006   www.dell.com/uy  Online Support   Uruguay  la-techsupport@dell.com  Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales  toll-free: 000-413-598-2521  toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY  Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired  (1-877-335-5889)  Fax  toll-free: 1-800-727-8320  Technical Support  support.dell.com  XPS  toll-free: 1-800-232-8544  Home and Home Office  toll-free: 1-800-624-9896...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Monitor

        3. After installing the drivers, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 again. NVidia:     1. NVidia folder on the CD (GEFORCE & TNT2 family only; excludes mobile and QUADRO chipsets).     2. Run the installation by double clicking the executable file.     3. After installing the drivers, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1680x1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.     Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 19: If You Have A Dell™ Desktop Or A Dell™ Portable Computer With Internet Access

      Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor  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 1680x1050 again.

  • Page 20: If You Have Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphic Card

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor  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.).
  • Page 21 If you have a Dell™ desktop with no internet access. If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.

  • Page 22: User Guide

    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.

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Monitor

    Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Connecting Your Monitor   Using the Front Panel   Using the OSD Menu   Setting the Optimal Resolution   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions.
  • Page 24 Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Input select Analog Input or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self Feature Check dialogue box will appear if the display is operating correctly.

  • Page 25: Using The Osd Menu

    Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings.
  • Page 26 NOTE: Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push the - and + buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
  • Page 27 NOTE: When using DVI source, the Positioning option is not available. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for us setup. Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
  • Page 28   NOTE:Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.   Color Format To achieve the different color domain for PC RGB and HD YPbPr ( HD YPbPr is suitable for HD video playback over DVI. PC RGB PC graphics display over DVI.).
  • Page 29     Adjust the settings for the OSD, including the location and the amount of time the menu remains on-screen. OSD Settings:     Position of the OSD:       To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD, use the - and + buttons, and move OSD to the left and right. Horizontal Position  ...

  • Page 30: Osd Warning Messages

    Optimum resolution 1680 x1050 60Hz This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving 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 1680 X 1050 @ 60Hz.  NOTE: The floating Dell Self-test Feature Check dialog appears on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a signal cable .    or    ...

  • Page 31: Setting The Optimal Resolution

    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 32 Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into the place. Connect the soundbar with the power brick. Plug the power cables of the power brick into a nearby outlet.

  • Page 33: Solving Problems

    3. Turn on the monitor. NOTE: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 green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.  ...

  • Page 34: General Problems

    2: Analog Input 3: Digital Input  or  Cannot Display This Video Mode Cannot Display This Video Mode   Optimum Resolution 1680 x1050 60Hz Optimum Resolution 1680 x1050 60Hz This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use.

  • Page 35: Product Specific Problems

    left on the monitor for a long period of displayed appears on the when not in use. Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. time) screen             NOTE: Image Burn-In is not covered by your warranty. Input auto switching to another source Can't select input source      ...

  • Page 36: Attaching The Stand

    Back to Contents Page   Using Your Monitor Stand Dell™ E228WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Attaching the Stand   Organizing Your Cables   Using the Tilt   Removing the Stand  Attaching the Stand NOTE: Stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.    1. Place the stand on a flat surface.

  • Page 37: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, press and hold the stand removal button, and then remove the stand. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface. Back to Contents Page  ...

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