Power Management Modes

If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. Th referred to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the system detects input from the keyboard, mouse or other input device following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:

VESA Modes

Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar active)

Normal operation

Active-off mode

Switch off

Horizontal Sync

Active

Active

Inactive

-

Vertical Sync

Active

Active

Inactive

-

Video

Power Indicator

Power Consumption

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active

Blue

75 W (maximum)

 

 

 

Active

Blue

32 W (typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blanked

Amber

Less than 2 W

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Off

Less than 1 W

 

 

 

NOTE: The OSD only functions in the normal operation mode. One of the following messages appears when the Menu or Plus buttons are pressed when i Active-off mode.

1 : Auto Detect (Analog Input)

 

1 : Auto Detect (Digital Input)

In Power Save Mode

 

In Power Save Mode

Press computer power button

or

Press computer power button

 

 

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

 

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

 

 

 

 

 

2: Analog Input

 

3: Digital Input

 

 

In Power Save Mode

 

In Power Save Mode

 

 

Press computer power button

or

Press computer power button

 

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

 

or any key on keyboard or move mouse

 

 

 

 

 

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '99 power management compatible.

* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.

Pin Assignments

15-pin D-Sub connector

Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable

1 Video-Red

2 Video-Green

3 Video-Blue

4 GND

5 Self-test

6 GND-R

7 GND-G

8 GND-B

9 DDC +5V

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Dell SE198WFP appendix Power Management Modes, Pin Assignments

SE198WFP specifications

The Dell SE198WFP is a versatile 19-inch widescreen monitor designed to meet the demands of both home and office environments. This display combines impressive image quality, user-friendly features, and eco-friendly technologies, making it a popular choice for various computing needs.

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