B C

Brightness/Contrast Hot

Key

- and + buttons

Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD.

NOTE: You can activate automatic scroll feature by pressing and holding either + or - button.

C

Auto Adjust

Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjus input:

Auto Adjust In Progress

Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using 'Auto Adjustment', you can monitor by using the 'Pixel Clock' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD.

NOTE: Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables.

D

Power Button &

Indicator

The green LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode.

The Power button turns the monitor on and off.

On Screen Menu/Display (OSD)

Direct-Access Functions

Function

Auto adjustment

Brightness / Contrast

Adjustment Method

Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:

Auto Adjust In Progress

Auto Adjustment button 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' and 'Phase' controls in the OSD.

NOTE: Auto Adjust will not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables

With the menu off, pressbutton to display the 'Brightness' and 'Contrast' adjustment menu.

The 'Brightness' function adjusts the luminance of the flat panel.

Adjust 'Brightness' first, then adjust 'Contrast' only if further adjustment is necessary.

"+" increase 'brightness' " - "decrease 'brightness'

The 'Contrast' function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the display screen.

"+" increase the 'contrast' "-" decrease the 'contrast'

Using the OSD

Accessing the Menu System

1. With the menu off, press the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu.

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Dell E178FP appendix Using the OSD, On Screen Menu/Display OSD, Brightness/Contrast Hot Key + buttons, Auto Adjust