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Dell 1708FP appendix Setting the Optimal Resolution, Using the Dell Soundbar Optional

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Setting the Optimal Resolution

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Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank. This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer.

See Solving Problems for more information.

Setting the Optimal Resolution

1.Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Set the screen resolution to 1280 x 1024.

4.Click OK.

If you do not see 1280 x 1024 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures.

If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:

Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):

Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.

Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.

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

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Dell 1708FP appendix Setting the Optimal Resolution, Using the Dell Soundbar Optional

Contents

Dell 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Notes, Notices, and CautionsSolving Problems Using Your Adjustable Monitor StandAbout Your Monitor Front ViewBack View Back to Contents PageBottom View DVI connector7 Cable management hole 8 Lock down/release button Monitor Specifications Power Management ModesSide View Pin Assignments15-pin D-Sub connector 24-pin Digital-only DVI ConnectorUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface Resolution Preset Display ModesPlug and Play Capability GeneralPhysical Characteristics ElectricalCleaning Your Monitor EnvironmentalBack to Contents Page Using Your Adjustable Monitor Stand Attaching the StandOrganizing Your Cables Back to Contents PageUsing the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt/SwivelVertical Extension NOTE If locked in the down position 1. Push the monitor down 3. Lift the monitor up and extend the stand to the desired heightRemoving the Stand Back to Contents PageSetting Up Your Monitor Connecting Your MonitorBack to Contents Page Connecting Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Using the OSD MenuUsing the Front Panel Video input selectAuto Adjust In Progress OSD menu / selectDown - and Up + Brightness MenuUsing the OSD Menu Auto Adjust Power Button and IndicatorMain Menu for Auto Detect Analog VGA Input Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital DVI InputMain Menu for Analog VGA Input Main Menu for Digital DVI InputIcon Menu and DescriptionPositioning Horizontal Vertical Auto Adjust Image settings Auto Adjust In ProgressPixel Clock OSD Settings Phase Fine Color Settings Normal Preset Blue Preset Red PresetUser Preset OSD Rotation Horizontal Position Vertical Position OSD Hold TimeOSD Lock Language Yes - enables audio No - disables audio defaultReset AudioIR - This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention OSD Warning Messages Optimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60HzOptimum Resolution 1280 x1024 60Hz Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar OptionalBack to Contents Page Soundbar Attachment to the MonitorNOTICE Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar Page Rotating Your Monitor Changing the Rotation of Your MonitorRotating Your Operating System Dell 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor Users GuideBack to Contents Page preferred rotationTroubleshooting Your Monitor Self-Test Feature Check STFCDell 1708FP Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Solving ProblemsGeneral Problems OSD Warning MessagesPROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSProduct Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMSPOSSIBLE SOLUTIONS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCEUSB Problems Troubleshooting Your SoundbarSPECIFIC SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSBack to Contents Page CAUTION Safety Instructions AppendixBack to Contents Page CAUTION Safety Instructions FCC Notice U.S. Only Contacting DellFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BDell Inc Contacting Dell Service TypeInternational Access Code Country Country CityAustralia Sydney Austria ViennaBahamas Barbados Belgium Brussels BermudaCustomer Service Hardware Warranty Phone SupportBolivia Brazil British Virgin Islands BruneiColombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Prague Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Finland Helsinki France Paris MontpellierHome and Small Business Germany Frankfurt GreeceGrenada Guatemala Guyana Hong Kong CorporateCustomer Service India Ireland CherrywoodServer Support Gold Support OnlyCustomer Service Italy MilanJamaica Japan Kawasaki SalesKorea Seoul Latin America LuxembourgMalaysia Penang Mexico Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Nicaragua Norway LysakerPanama PeruPoland Warsaw PortugalSlovakia Prague South Africa Johannesburg09/091 Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Spain MadridSwitzerland Geneva TaiwanThailand Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos IslandsCustomer Service U.K. BracknellUruguay U.S.A. Austin, Texas SalesYour Monitor Setup Guide Customer ServiceFinancial Services Your Monitor Setup Guide .pdf 26 MBPage Page Page