Dell W1700 - 17" LCD TV User manual

Dell™ W1700 LCD TV User's Guide
Preface
Safety Instructions
Introduction
Setup
Using the LCD TV
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Regulatory Notices
Dell Contact Information
Limited Warranties
Documentation
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Preface: Dell™ W1700 LCD TV User's Guide
About This Guide • Notational Conventions
About This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell™W1700 LCD TV. It describes the product features, setup, and operation.
The sections are as follows:
Safety Instructions lists safety information.
Introduction gives an overview of the LCD TV's features and provides an orientation to the LCD TV.
Setup describes the initial setup process.
Using the LCD TV gives an overview of how to use the LCD TV.
Troubleshooting provides tips and solutions for common problems.
Specifications lists the technical specifications of the LCD TV.
Regulatory lists regulatory certifications and notices.
Dell Contact Information provides Dell Service support information.
Limited Warranty describes the warranty information for this product.
Documentation provides additional documentation that supports this product.
Notational Conventions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes,
notices, and cuations, and they are used as follows:
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.
Some cautions may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the
warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
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Safety Instructions: Dell™ W1700 LCD TV User's Guide
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result
in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your LCD TV:"
To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch on the power supply for the computer is
set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location:
115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan,
South Korea (also 220 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz)), and Taiwan.
230 volts (V)/50 hertz (Hz) in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Always be sure that your LCD TV is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
Note: This LCD TV does not need or have a voltage selection switch for setting the AC voltage according to the
ranges defined in the Electrical for PC section in the Specifications page.
Never insert anything metallic into the LCD TV openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the LCD TV. Only a qualified technician should open the LCD TV case.
Never use your LCD TV if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Keep the
power cable away from where people could trip over it.
Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the LCD TV from an electric socket.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Openings in the LCD TV cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked
or covered. Avoid using the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface, as doing so may block the ventilation
openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you place the LCD TV in a bookcase or an enclosed space, be sure to provide
adequate ventilation and air flow.
Place your LCD TV in a location with low humidity and minimum dust. Avoid places similar to a damp basement or dusty
hallway.
Do not expose the LCD TV to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, next to swimming pools, etc.). If the LCD TV accidentally
gets wet, unplug it and contact Dell immediately. You can clean the LCD TV with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure
to unplug the LCD TV first.
Place the LCD TV on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped or
hit sharply. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table capable to adequately support your LCD TV. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/ LCD TV combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Contact Dell for mounting
accessories.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Locate your LCD TV near an easily accessible electric outlet.
If your LCD TV does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it
immediately and contact Dell.
Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to an electrical shock hazard. The back cover should only
be removed by qualified service personnel.
High temperatures can cause problems. Don't use your LCD TV in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves,
fireplaces, and other sources of heat.
Unplug your LCD TV from the electric outlet before any service is performed.
Damage Requiring Service- The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Tilt/Stability-All televisions must comply
with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.

Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top of the cabinet which could
ultimately overturn the product.
Do not place electronic equipment/toys on the top of the set. As such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set
and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The LCD TV should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines-An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code. ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure
grounding of the lead-in wire to and antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
Refer to limited warranty section of your user guide for service of your LCD TV. Servicing is required when the LCD TV has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
LCD TV the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system fo the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

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Introduction: Dell™ W1700 LCD TV User's Guide
Overview • Graphics
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Dell W1700 17-inch wide LCD TV. Utilizing an Active Matrix TFT LCD, the Dell LCD TV display
sharp and brilliant images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution up to 1280 x 768 pixels. This Dell LCD TV was designed
to accommodate a wide variety of uses from a TV entertainment system with capabilities to display TV broadcast standards and
HDTV formats to a performance PC Monitor for use in the home, small office, or large corporate environment. This LCD TV can be
used as a stand alone TV, or as a dual function TV/Monitor with complete TV and PC system capabilities including word
processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and Internet browsing.
For more details see Specifications Section.
Graphics
The following links show various views of the LCD TV and its components.
Front View
Back View
Side View
Bottom View
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