Dell UltraScan P990 User manual

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Dell®Model UltraScan P990 Color Monitor User’s Guide
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Dell®Model UltraScan P990 Color Monitor User’s Guide
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarksusedinthistext: DellandtheDELLlogoareregisteredtrademarksofDellComputerCorporation;Microsoft,Windows,andWindows NT,
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trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; The ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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November 1998 P/N 2221D, 3221D, 4221D
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English
Contents ............................................................................1-Vii
Main Body...........................................................................1-1
Appendix ........................................................................... A-1
Français
Table des matières .............................................................2-V
Corps principal ...................................................................2-1
Appendice ......................................................................... A-1
Deutsch
Inhalt ..................................................................................3-V
Hauptteil.............................................................................3-1
Anhang .............................................................................. A-1
Español
Contenido ...........................................................................4-V
Texto principal ....................................................................4-1
Apendice............................................................................ A-1
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Contents
Introductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Warning on Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Using the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Using the tilt-swivel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Automatically sizing and centering the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Press the ASC button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Introducing the On Screen Display (OSD) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
COLOR RETURN - Restoring the Color Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
MOIRE ADJUST - Adjusting the moire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Graphic Enhancement Mode (GEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Monitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Resetting the adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Resetting a single adjustment item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Power saving mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Preset Timing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Monitor Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Dell Computer Corporation’s Environmental Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Tables
Table 3-1 Geometry Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Table 3-2 Convergence Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Table 3-3 Option Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Tabel 3-4 Display Power Management System (DPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Table 3-5 Preset Timing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Tabel 3-6 Troubleshooting Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Table 3-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Table A-1 Green Away Collection Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
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Introductions
Safety Instructions
•Prevent internal heat build up by allowing adequate air circulation. Do not place the
monitor on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation holes.
•Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
•Do not place the monitor near equipment that generates magnetism, such as tele-
phones, subwoofers/speakers fans or fluorescent lighting.
Maintenance
The screen’s surface is covered with a thin anti-reflective coating to enhance the ergo-
nomic characteristics of the monitor.
•Clean the screen surface lightly with a soft cloth. If necessary, use water with a soft
cloth to remove hand oils, fingerprints. etc. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvents such as alcohol, benzene or ammonia as they might
damage the anti-reflective coating.
Plug and Play
This monitor complies with the DDC™1 and DDC2B Display Data Channel (DDC) stan-
dards of VESA.
When a DDC1 host system is connected, the monitor synchronizes with the V. CLK in
accordance with the VESA standards, and outputs the EDID (Extended Display Identifica-
tion Data) to the data line.
When a DDC2B host system is connected, the monitor automatically switches to the
appropriate standard.
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DDC™ is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
•Your monitor operates according to DDC2B. Only computers that support the same
guidelines and operate at the same or higher level can make use of this feature.
•If your computer does not support the relevant guidelines, you can still use your mon-
itor and computer. You may need to manually specify the appropriate resolution in the
computer.
•The highest resolution automatically selected may not give the best result. You may
need to manually select the most suitable resolution in the computer.
Warning on Power Connection
•Use an appropriate power cord for your local power supply.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you do not use an appropriate power cord, the monitor will not conform to man-
datory FCC standards.
•Before disconnecting the power cord, wait for at least 30 seconds after turning off the
power to allow the static electricity on the CRT display surface to discharge.
•After the power has been turned on, the CRT is demagnetized (degaussed) for about
5 seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field around the metal frame, which may
affect the data stored on magnetic tapes and disks near the monitor. Place magnetic
recording equipment, tapes and disks away from this monitor.
The socket should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
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