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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.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Front panel Button	Description

A	Use the Menu button to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See Using the OSD
	Menu.
OSD Menu/Exit

B	Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu or to increase the values of the selected menu option.
Brightness/Contrast
Hot Key

C

Auto Adjust

Use this button to activate automatic setup/adjustment or to decrease the values of the selected menu option.

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 and Phase controls under Image Settings.

The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input:

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Dell S1709W appendix Operating the Monitor, Using the Front Panel

Contents

Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Package Contents Product FeaturesAbout Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls Front viewBack View Side View Bottom ViewLabel Description Use Left side Right side Monitor Specifications Power Management ModesPin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Pin Assignments Flat Panel Specifications Resolution SpecificationsPlug and Play Capability Model number Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Electrical Specifications Preset Display ModesPhysical Characteristics Maintenance Guidelines Environmental CharacteristicsCaring for your Monitor Appendix Visit support.dell.com Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Operating the Monitor Using the OSD Menu Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and offPower Button Indicator Enter Color Settings Mode SelectionPreset Modes Input Color Format Display Settings Pixel Clock and PhaseHorizontal Position Vertical Position Reset Display Settings Menu TimerLanguage Menu Transparency Factory Reset OSD Warning MessagesLCD Conditioning Setting the Optimum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar OptionalUsing the Tilt Back to Contents Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 Optimal Dell S1709W Flat Panel Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting Your MonitorAttaching the Base Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Optional Dell SoundbarRemoving the Base Back to Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your MonitorBuilt-in Diagnostics Self-Test Feature Check Stfc General Problems Common Symptoms Problem Description Possible Solutions Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting Your Soundbar