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Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 3008WFPt
December 2009 Rev. A05
About Your Monitor
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
Card Reader Specifications
Maintenance Guidelines
Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing the Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
Removing the Stand
Attaching the Stand
Operating the Monitor
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Solving Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Video Problems
Product Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar
TroubleshootingtheCardReader
Appendix
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
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.
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About Your Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Product Features
The 3008WFP flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■ 30-inch (756.228 mm) viewable area display.
■2560x1600resolution,plusfull-screen support for lower resolutions.
■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side.
■ Tilt, swivel and vertical extension capabilities.
■ Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■ Software and documentation CD includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
■ Security lock slot.
■ 9-in-2USB2.0CardReader(CFI/II,xD,SD/MiniSD,MS/HSMD/MSPRO,MMC).
■ Support VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort, HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite video signals.
■SupportPicturebyPicture(PBP)Selectmode.
Identifying Parts and Features
Front View
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
Card Reader Specifications
Maintenance Guidelines
Front View
Label
Description
1
Video input select
2
Picture by Picture (PBP) Select
Back View
Side View
3
OSDMenu/Select
4
Brightness & Contrast/Down (-)
5
Auto-adjust/Up (+)
6
Power button (with power light indicator)
Back view
Back View with monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1
VESA mounting holes (100mm)
(Behind attached base plate)
To mount the monitor.
2
Security lock slot
To help secure your monitor.
3
Barcode serial number label
To contact Dell for technical support.
4
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets (2)
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5
Regulatory rating label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
6
Service tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support.
7
Cable holder
Help organize cables by placing them in the holder.
Leftview
Right view
Label
Description
1
Card reader: for details, see Card Reader Specifications.
2
USB downstream ports.
NOTE: To use the USB connectors on your monitor, connect the USB cable to your computer and the USB upstream connector to your monitor.
Bottom View
Bottom view
Bottom view with monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1
AC power cord connector
Connect the power cord to wall outlet.
2
DC power connector for Dell
Soundbar
Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional).
3
Audio connectors
Connect the HDMI 2.0 channel or 5.1 channel audio
output devices.
Connect the front left/right channel output to the green
connector.Usethisconnectorfor2.0/2.1channelaudio
connection.
Connect the rear left/right channel output to the black
connector. Use this connector for 5.1 channel audio
connection.
4
Audio connector
Connect the center/subwoofer channel output to the
yellowconnector.Usethisconnectorfor5.1channel
audio connection.
5
VGA connector
Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the
monitor.
6
Componentvideoconnectors
Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or
cable TV box.
7
DisplayPort connector
Connect the DisplayPort cable from your computer to
the monitor.
8
HDMI connector
Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box.
9
DVI connectors
Connect the DVI cable from your computer to the
monitor.
10
Composite video connector
Use this to connect devices such as VCR or DVD player.
11
S-Video connector
Use this to connect devices such as a video game
system, a digital camera, or a DVD player.
12
USB upstream port
Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to
the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is
connected you can use the USB connectors on the side
and bottom of the monitor.
13
USB downstream ports
Connect your USB devices.
Monitor Specifications
The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor.
Power Management Modes
IfyouhaveVESA'sDPM™compliancedisplaycardorsoftwareinstalledinyourPC,themonitorcanautomaticallyreduceitspowerconsumptionwhennotinuse.Thisisreferredtoas
Mode
*. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling
of this automatic power saving feature:
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When the menu or plus buttons are pressed in Active-
off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
Analog Input In Power Save Mode. Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
OR
Digital Input In Power Save Mode. Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
VESA Modes
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar and USB active)
Active
Active
Active
Blue
250 W (maximum)
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
Blue
163 W (typical)
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Blanked
Amber
Less than 2 W
Switch off
-
-
-
Off
Less than 1 W
NOTE: WhileusingtheDisplayPortconnectorat230v/50Hz,theDisplayPortconsumesapproximately0.25WmorethantheVGAorDVI-
D while in sleep mode.
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
DVIConnector
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the Connected 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
+5V
10
DDC-GND
11
GND
12
DDC-SDA
13
H-sync
14
V-sync
15
DDC-SCL
NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top left.
Pin
Number
24-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable
1
T.M.D.S. Data 2-
2
T.M.D.S. Data 2+
3
T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield
4
T.M.D.S. Data 4-
5
NT.M.D.S. Data 4+
6
DDC Clock
7
DDC Data
8
No Connect
9
T.M.D.S. Data 1-
10
T.M.D.S. Data 1+
20-pinDisplayPortConnector
19-pinHDMIConnector
11
T.M.D.S. Data 1/3 Shield
12
T.M.D.S. Data 3-
13
T.M.D.S. Data 3+
14
+5V Power
15
Self Test
16
Hot Plug Detect
17
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
18
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
19
T.M.D.S. Data 0/5 Shield
20
T.M.D.S. Data 5-
21
T.M.D.S. Data 5+
22
T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
23
T.M.D.S. Clock +
24
T.M.D.S. Clock -
Pin
Number
20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
1
ML Lane 3(n)
2
GND
3
ML Lane 3(p)
4
ML Lane 2(n)
5
GND
6
ML Lane 2(p)
7
ML Lane 1(n)
8
GND
9
ML Lane 1(p)
10
ML Lane 0(n)
11
GND
12
ML Lane 0(p)
13
GND
14
GND
15
AUX CH (p)
16
GND
17
AUX CH (n)
18
Hot Plug Detect
19
Return
20
DP PWR
Pin
Number
19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
S-video Connector

Composite Video Connector
Luma Composite Chroma
Component Video Connector
1
T.M.D.S. Data 2-
2
T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield
3
T.M.D.S. Data 2+
4
T.M.D.S. Data 1+
5
T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield
6
T.M.D.S. Data 1-
7
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
8
T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield
9
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
10
T.M.D.S. Clock +
11
T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
12
T.M.D.S. Clock -
13
CEC
14
Reserved(N.C. on device)
15
SCL
16
SDA
17
DDC/CEC Ground
18
+5V Power
19
Hot Plug Detect
Pin
Number
5-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
(Cable not included)
1
GND
2
GND
3
LUMA
4
CHROMA
5
GND
Pin
Number
3-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
(Cable not included)
1
Y (Luminance signal)
2
Pb (Color differential signal)
3
Pr (Color differential signal)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor.
USB Upstream Connector
USB Downstream Connector

USB Ports
l1 upstream - rear
l4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side
NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.
Transfer speed
Data Rate
Power Consumption
High speed
480 Mbps
2.5W(Max.,eachport)
Full speed
12 Mbps
2.5W(Max.,eachport)
Low speed
1.5 Mbps
2.5W(Max.,eachport)
Pin Number
4-pin Side of
the connector
1
DMU
2
VCC
3
DPU
4
GND
Pin Number
4-Pin Side of
the Signal
Cable
1
VCC
2
DMD
3
DPD
4
GND
NOTE:USB2.0functionalityrequiresaUSB2.0-
capablecomputer.
NOTE:
The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds
to resume normal functionality.
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-
compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data
Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more
information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor.
Card Reader Specifications
Overview
lThe Flash Memory Card Reader is a USB storage device that allows users to read and write information from and into the memory card.

lThe Flash Memory Card Reader is automatically recognized by Windows®2000, XP , Vista & Windows®7.

lOnce installed and recognized, each separate memory card (slot) appears as a separate drive/drive letter.

lAll standard file operations (copy, delete, drag-and-drop, etc.) can be performed with this drive.
Features
The Flash Memory Card Reader has the following features:
lSupports Windows 2000, XP and Vista operating systems.

lNo Windows 9X support from Dell.

lMass Storage Class device (No drivers are required under Windows 2000, XP , Vista & Windows 7).

lUSB-IF certification.

lSupports various memory card media.
The following table lists the slot to support what kind of memory card:
Slot Number
Flash memory cards type
1
Compact Flash type I/II Card (CF I/II)/CF form factor ATA hard drives to USB 2.0 bus
2
xD memory card
Memory Stick Card (MS)/High Speed Memory Stick (HSMS)/Memory Stick Pro Card (MS PRO)/Memory Stick Duo (with Adapter)
Secure Digital Card (SD)/Mini Secure Digital (with Adapter)/ TransFlash Card (with Adapter)
MultiMedia Card (MMC)/Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with Adapter)
Cards Type
Support Specification
Memory Card Spec Version
Max. capacity
CF
xD
MS
MS PRO
MD Duo
SD
MMC
CompactFlash Specification
xD Picture Card Specification
Memory Stick Standard Format Specification
Memory Stick Pro Standard Format Specifications
Memory Stick Duo Standard Format Specifications
SD Memory Card Specifications
MultiMediaCard System Specification
2.0
1.2
1.40-00
1.01-01
1.10-00
2.0
4.2
128 GB
2 GB
128 MB
32 GB
128 MB/32 GB
32 GB
32 GB
NOTE: MSPRO : MSPRO includes MSPRO Duo and MS Micro.
NOTE: SD : SD includes MiniSD.
Flat Panel Specifications
* 3008WFP color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (117%) and CIE1931 (100.6%) test standards.
NOTE: MMC : MMC includes RS-MMC.
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions
30 inches (30-inch viewable image size)
Preset display area:
Horizontal
641.28 mm (25.25 inches)
Vertical
400.80 mm (15.78 inches)
Pixel pitch
0.2505mm
Viewing angle
178°(vertical)typ,178°(horizontal)typ
Luminance output
370 cd/m ²(typ)
Contrast ratio
1000 to 1 (typ)
Dynamic contrast ratio
3000 to 1 (typ)
Faceplate coating
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight
Wide CCFL (9) backlight system
Color Gamut (Typical)
117%*
Response Time
8ms typical (Grey to Grey) and 12ms maximum
(Black to White)
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Appendix
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
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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.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or
Dell product catalog.
1.
Visit support.dell.com.
2.
Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-downmenuatthebottomofthepage.
3.
Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
IfyouhaveaDell™desktoporaDell™portablecomputerwithinternetaccess
1. Download and install the latest driver for your graphics card from the Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
2. Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600.
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NOTE:Ifyouareunabletosettheresolutionto1920x1200/2560x1600,pleasecontactDell™toinquireaboutagraphicsadapterthatsupportsthese
resolutions.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
IfyouhavenonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphiccard
In Windows XP:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Select the Adapter tab. The Adapter Type lists the graphics adapter on your system.
5. Download and install the latest drivers from the graphics card manufacturers web site.
(You can download drivers for your ATI/NVIDIA graphics card from: www.ATI.com/www.NVIDIA.com. )
6. Set the resolution to 1920x1200 for Analog input or 2560x1600 for Digital/Displayport input.
In Windows Vista® or Windows 7:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
2. Click Change Display Settings.
3. Click Advanced Settings.
4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600 again.
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NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600, contact the computer manufacturer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600.
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Operating the Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Using the Front Panel
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls,
an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
Front panel Button
Description
A
Input Source Select
Use Input Source Select button to select between eight different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
lVGA input
lDVI-D1input
lDVI-D2input
lDisplayPort input
lHDMI input
lComponentvideoinput
lS- Video input
lComposite video input
As you cycle through the inputs you will see the following messages to indicate currently selected input source. It may take 1 or 2
seconds for the image to appear.
If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below
appears.
If either S-
Video or Composite input is selected and both cables are not connected or the video source is turned off, the screen does not
display an image. If any button is pressed (except power button), the monitor displays the following message:
or
or
or
or
or
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Accessing the Menu System
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
or
Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input
or
or
B
Picture by Picture
(PBP) Select
UsethisbuttontoactivatePicturebyPicture(PBP)modeadjustment.
C
OSD Menu/Select
Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
D
Brightness/Contrast
Hot Key
Use this button for direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.
E
Down (-
) and Up (+)
Use these buttons to navigate and adjust the slider-bar (decrease/increase ranges) controls in the OSD.
F
Auto Adjust
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-
adjusts
to the current input:
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 (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under DISPLAY SETTINGS.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
G
Power button
(withpowerlight
indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off.
The blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode.
NOTE: IfyouchangethesettingsandtheneitherproceedtoanothermenuorexittheOSDmenu,themonitorautomaticallysavesthose
changes.ThechangesarealsosavedifyouchangethesettingsandthenwaitfortheOSDmenutodisappear.
1.
Push the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
2.
Push the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See
the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3.
Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option.
4.
Push the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5.
Push toentertheslidebarandthenusethe or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6.
Select the "back" option to return to the main menu or "exit" to exit the OSD menu.
Icon
Menu and
Submenus
Description
EXIT
Select to exit the main menu.
BRIGHTNESS
& CONTRAST
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Brightness
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Push the buttontoincreasebrightnessandpushthe button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Contrast
Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Push the button to increase contrast and push the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
Exit Menu
Push toexittheOSDmainmenu.
AUTO
ADJUST
Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use
with your particular setup.
NOTE:Inmostcases,AutoAdjustproducesthebestimageforyourconfiguration.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
INPUT
SOURCE
Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Auto Select
Push to scan for available input signals.
VGA
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source.
DVI-D1/
DVI-D2
Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push to select the DVI input source.
DisplayPort
Select DisplayPort input when you are using DisplayPort connector. Push to select the DisplayPort input source.
HDMI
Select HDMI input when you are using HDMI connector. Push to select the HDMI input source.
Component
Select Component input when you are using component video connector. Push to select the component input source.
S-Video
Select S-Video input when you are using S-Video connector. Push to select the S-Video input source.
Composite
Select Composite input when you are using composite video connector. Push to select the composite input source.
Exit Menu
Push toexittheOSDmainmenu.
PRESET
MODES
Use the Preset Modes to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
There are different color setting sub-menus for VGA/DVI-D and Video input.
Color setting
submenu for
VGA/DVI-D
input
Color setting
submenu for
Video Input
or
VGA/DVI-D input
Video input
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Input Color
Format
Choose the RGB option if monitor is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or a DVI cable. Choose the YPbPr option if monitor is
connected to a DVD by a YPbPr cable.
Gamma
To achieve the different color mode for PC and Mac.
Color Setting
mode
You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD,
STB, or VCR is connected to your monitor, choose Video.
Preset Modes
(VGA/DVI-D
input)
You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.
Desktop
Mode suitable for desktop applications.
Multimedia
Mode for multimedia applications (example, video playback).
Game
Mode suitable for game applications.
Adobe RGB
This mode is compatible with Adobe RGB (1998).
sRGB
Mode to emulate 72% NTSC color.
Warm
Warm mode is selected to obtain a redder tint. This color setting is typically used for color-intensive applications (photograph image
editing, multimedia, movies, etc.).
Cool
Cool mode is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets,
programming,texteditors,etc.).
Custom
(R,G,B)
Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single-
digit increments, from 0 to
100.
Preset Modes
(Video input)
You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.
Movie
Mode suitable for movie playback.
Game
Mode suitable for game applications.
Sports
Mode suitable for sports scenes.
Nature
Mode suitable for nature scenes.
Hue
This feature can make color shift of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color.
Use and buttons to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
makes video image shade into greenish
makes video image shade into purplish
NOTE: Hue adjustment only available for video input.
Saturation
This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image.
Use and buttons to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
makes video image looks more monochrome
makes video image looks more colorful
NOTE: Saturation adjustment only available for video input.
Color Reset
Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.
Exit Menu
Push to exit the OSD main menu.
DISPLAY
SETTINGS
Display
setting mode
submenu for
VGA/DVI-D
input
Display
setting mode
Video input
or
VGA/DVI-D input
Video input
NOTE: Display Settings modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs.
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Wide Mode
Adjust the image ratio as 1:1, aspect or full screen.
Horizontal Po
sition
Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
NOTE:WhenusingDVIsource,theHorizontalPositionsettingisnotavailable.
Vertical Posit
ion
Use the and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
NOTE:WhenusingDVIsource,theVerticalPositionsettingisnotavailable.
Sharpness
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
Use and buttons to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Pixel Clock
Phase
The Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the
main OSD menu, by selecting 'Display Settings'.
Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality.
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase
(fine), again.
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Dynamic
Contrast
The Dynamic Contrast adjustment helps get a higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie Preset, Sports Preset and Nature
Preset. (Brightness control is disabled while in Dynamic Contrast mode and will be grayed out.)
Use the button to enable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
Use the button to disable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
Display Info
All the settings related to this monitor.
Display Reset
Reset the image to the original factory setting.
Exit Menu
Push to exit the OSD main menu.
OTHER
SETTINGS
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Language
Language option to set the OSD display to one of five languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, or Japanese).
Menu
Transparency
This function is used to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
Menu Timer
OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Menu Lock
Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Lock' is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except
button.
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button will take the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre
-
selectedonentry.Pressandhold button for 15 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.
Audio
Options
To turn on or off audio power during power save mode.
Default is "Enable". Select Disable to disable this feature.
Yes — Turn off audio power during power save mode.
No — Turn on audio power during power save mode.
Audio
Configuration
Audio offers two kind of configurations of audio channels. Use the or button to move between 2 channels and 5.1 channels
andandselectthedesiredoption.
DDC/CI
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be adjustable
via software on your PC. You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".
Default is "Enable". Select Disable to disable this feature.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Below warning message appears when you select “Enable DDC/CI”:
LCD
Conditioning
If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD
Conditioning feature may take several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature
does not remove burn-in.
Below warning message appears when you select “Enable LCD Conditioning”:
NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention.
Factory
ResetallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues.
Reset
Exit Menu
Push toexittheOSDmainmenu.
PBP
SETTINGS
This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source. Thus you can watch 2 images from different sources at
the same time.
PicturebyPicture(PBP)submenuwhenPicturebyPicture(PBP)OFF
INPUTSOURCEsubmenuwhenPicturebyPicture(PBP)ON(Main source is VGA or DisplayPort or Component input.)
Picture by Picture (PBP) submenu when Picture by Picture (PBP) ON (Second source is DVI or HDMI or Composite or S-
Video.

OSD Warning Messagess
NOTE: When using DVI source, the contrast adjustment is not available.
Back
Push to go back to the main menu.
Mode
Use and buttonstobrowseand to select Picture by Picture (PBP) "On" or "Off".
PBP Source
Select an input signal for Picture by Picture (PBP). (DVI-1/DVI-2/HDMI/Composite/S-Video).
Use and buttonstobrowseand to select.
Preset Modes
You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.
Desktop mode is for desktop applications. (DVI input source only.)
sRGB mode emulate 72% NTSC color. (DVI input source only.)
Movie mode is suitable for movie playback. (Video input sources only. HDMI/Composite /S-Video )
Nature mode is suitable for nature scenes. (Video input sources only. HDMI/Composite/S-Video )
Use and buttonstobrowseand to select
Contrast
Adjust the contrast level of the picture in Picture by Picture (PBP) Mode.
button reduce the contrast.
button increases the contrast.
NOTE: Contrast adjustment only available for video input.
Hue
This function shifts the color of Picture by Picture (PBP) image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color.
Use and buttons to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
makes video image shade into greenish.
makes video image shade into purplish.
NOTE: Hue adjustment only available for video input.
Saturation
Adjust the color saturation of Picture by Picture (PBP) image.
Use and buttons to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
button makes the image look more monochrome.
button makes the image look more colorful.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment only available for video input.
Exit Menu
Push toexittheOSDmainmenu.
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message :
or
See Solving Problems for more information.
Setting the Optimal Resolution
To set the optimal resolution for the monitor:
Windows XP:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600.
4. Click OK.
Windows Vista or Windows 7:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalization.
2. Click Change Display Settings.
3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding left-mousebuttonandadjustthescreenresolutionto1920x1200/2560x1600.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the
following procedures:
lIf you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:
¡Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
lIf you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):
¡Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
¡Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the
HorizontalandVerticalfrequencyrangesaddressablebythismonitor.
For analog input, it is recommended to use the resolution 1920 x 1200.
For digital input, it is recommended to use the resolution 2560 x 1600.
If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
VGA/DVI-D input
Video Input
or
In Picture by Picture (PBP) mode, when the monitor does not sense the selected signal input, one of the following messages will appear depending
upon the selected input as long as the OSD screen is closed.
1.VGA
2. DVI-D1/DVI-D 2
3. DisplayPort
4. HDMI
5. S-Video
6. Composite
7. Component
If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or
NOTE:
When the cable is connected back to the input of the monitor, any active Picture by Picture (PBP) window will disappear. Enter Picture by Picture (PBP)
submenu to bring back the Picture by Picture (PBP) window.
NOTE: The Picture by Picture (PBP) function can bring up a picture from a second image source. Thus you can watch images from 1 PC source (D-
Sub or DVI) and 1 Video
Source (Composite or S-video or Component). The functions will not allow for 2 Video sources to perform Picture by Picture (PBP).
NOTE: The optimal resolution is 1920 x 1200 for Analog input and 2560 x 1600 for Digital input.
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)
The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to
adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Tilt/Swivel
With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Vertical Extension
The stand extends vertically up to 90mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically.
1.
Power/volume control
2.
Power indicator
3.
Headphone connectors
NOTE: The stand is attached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 (VGA input
source)/2560 x 1600(DVI/Displayport input sources) (Optimal)
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows®operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600 pixels by
performing the following steps:
In Windows XP:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600.
4. Click OK.
In Windows Vista® or Windows 7:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
2. Click Change Display Settings.
3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1920 x 1200/2560 x 1600 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best
describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions:
1: IfyouhaveaDell™desktoporaDell™portablecomputerwithinternetaccess.
2: IfyouhavenonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphiccard.
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Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitor
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 3008WFPt
December 2009 Rev. A05
User Guide
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 (VGA input source)/2560 x 1600
(DVI/Displayport input sources) (Optimal)
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Setting Up the Monitor
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing Your Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (optional)
Removing the Stand
Attaching the Stand
Connecting Your Monitor
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:
lTurnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable.
lConnect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your
computer.Donotusebothcablesonthesamecomputer. Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with
appropriatevideosystems.
Connecting the white DVI cable
Connecting the blue VGA cable
Connecting the Displayport cable
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DisplayPort cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your
monitor setup:
lConnect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer.
lConnect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (rear or side) on the monitor. (See rear or side view for details.)
lPlugthepowercablesforyourcomputerandmonitorintoanearbyoutlet.
lTurn on the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems.
lUse the cable holder on the monitor stand to organize the cables.
Organizing Your Cables
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitorforcableattachment,)usethecableholdertoorganizeall
cables as shown above.
Attaching the Soundbar
Removing the Stand
Complete the following steps to remove the stand:
NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.
NOTICE: DonotusewithanydeviceotherthanDellSoundbar.
NOTE:Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.
1.
Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
2.
Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place.
3.
Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector.
4.
InserttheministereoplugfromtherearoftheDellSoundbarintothecomputer'saudiooutputjack.
NOTE: To playback audio from HDMI sources, insert the mini stereo plug into the audio OUT connector at the back of the monitor.
NOTE: TopreventscratchesontheLCDscreenwhileremovingthestand,ensurethatthemonitorisplacedonacleansurface.
Attaching the Stand
Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand:
1.
Remove the four screws from the stand.
2.
Remove the stand by lifting it straight up and away from the monitor.
1.
Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.
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2.
Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on to or locks on to the stand and tighten up the bolts as indicated.
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Solving Problems
Dell™3008WFPFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Video Problems
Product Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar
TroubleshootingtheCardReader
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly
connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue
connector) cables from the back of computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning
properly.
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly.
While in self-test mode, the power LED remains blue. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll
through the screen.
or
NOTE: Self test feature check is not available for S-Video, Composite, and Component video modes.
Common Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video/ Power LED off
No picture
lEnsure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
lVerify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
lEnsure that the power button depressed fully.
No Video/ Power LED on
No picture or no
brightness
lIncrease brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lEnsure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Poor Focus
Picture is fuzzy,
blurry, or ghosting
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lEliminate video extension cables.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lChange the video resolution to the correct aspect ration (16:10).
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or
fine movement
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lCheck environmental factors.
lRelocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has
lCycle power on-off.
Video Problems
Product Specific Problems
spots
lPixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has
bright spots
lCycle power on-off.
lPixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Brightness Problems
Picture too dim or
too bright
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lAuto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Geometric Distortion
Screen not
centered correctly
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lAuto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Screen has one or
more lines
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.
Synchronization Problems
Screen is
scrambled or
appears torn
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lRestart the computer in the safe mode.
Safety Related Issues
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
lDo not perform any troubleshooting steps.
lContact Dell immediately.
Intermittent Problems
Monitor
malfunctions on &
off
lEnsure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
Missing Color
Picture missing
color
lPerform monitor self-test feature check.
lEnsure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector..
Wrong Color
Image is displayed
with the wrong
colors.
lChange the Color Setting Mode to Graphics or Video using the OSD.
lTry different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD.
lAdjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.
lChange the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
Imageretentionfroma
static image left on the
monitorforalongperiod
of time
Faint shadow from
the static image
displayed appears
on the screen
lUse the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more
information, see Power Management Modes).
lIn OSD Menu, under OTHER SETTINGS, select Enable LCD Conditioning. Using this option may take
several hours before the image is eliminated.
lAlternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Common Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video
No signal indicator is displayed
lCheck Video Input Selection.
¡Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack.
¡S-Video: Typically a round 4 pin jack.
¡Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks.
Low Quality DVD
playback
Picture not crisp and some color distortion
lCheck DVD connection and use the best available video cable.
¡Composite gives good picture.
¡S-Video gives better picture.
¡Component gives the best picture.
Blinking Video
Video is blinking or discontinuous
lCheck DVD connection and use the best available video cable.
¡Composite gives good picture.
¡S-Video gives better picture.
¡Component gives the best picture.
lCheck if DVD player is HDCP compliant.
¡Some non-
compliant players may exhibit blinking video and others will display
a raster screen (image larger or smaller than the screen).
NOTE: When choosing S-Video,CompositeorComponentvideo,AutoAdjustfunctionisnotavailable.
Common Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
Screen image is too small
Image is centered on screen, but does not
fill entire viewing area
lCheck the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar
Cannot adjust the monitor
with the buttons on the
front panel
OSD does not appear on the screen
lTurn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the
monitor.
The monitor will not go
into power saving mode.
No picture, the LED light is blue. When
press “+”, “-” or “Menu” key, the message “
No S-Video input signal ”, “ No Composite
input signal ”or “ No Component input
signal ” appears
lMove mouse or hit any key on the keyboard or activate the video player, then
accesstheOSDtosetAudiotooffstate.
No Input Signal when user
controls are pressed
No picture, the LED light is blue. When
press +, - or Menu key, the message No S-
Video input signal, No Composite input
signal,orNoComponentinputsignal
appears
lCheck the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode
by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
lCheck to make sure Video Source to S-Video, Composite or Component is
powered and playing video media.
lCheckwhetherthesignalcableispluggedinproperly.Re-plug the signal cable
if necessary.
lReset the computer or video player.
The picture does not fill
the entire screen.
The picture cannot fill the height or width of
the screen
l
Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in
full screen.
NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjustfunctionisnotavailable.
Common
Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
USB
interface is
not
working
USB peripherals are not working
lCheck that your monitor is turned ON.
lReconnecttheupstreamcabletoyourcomputer.
lReconnecttheUSBperipherals(downstreamconnector).
lSwitch off and then turn on the monitor again.
lReboot the computer.
lSome USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric
current; connect the device directly to the computer system.
High
Speed USB
2.0
interface is
slow.
High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working
slowly or not working at all
lCheck that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.
lSome computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the
correctUSBportisused.
lReconnecttheupstreamcabletoyourcomputer.
lReconnecttheUSBperipherals(downstreamconnector).
lReboot the computer.
Common Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
No Sound
No power to Soundbar - the
power indicator is off
(built-in DC power supply. i.e.
3008WFP)
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if
the power indicator (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.
lEnsure that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monitor.
lEnsure that the monitor has power.
lIf the monitor has no power, see Monitor Specific Troubleshooting for monitor common
problem.
No Sound
Soundbar has power - power
indicator is on
lPlug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.
lSet all volume controls to their maximum and ensure that the mute option is not
enabled.
lPlay some audio content on the computer (example, audio CD, or MP3).
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3
player).
Distorted Sound
Computer's sound card is used
as the audio source
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.
lSet all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.
lDecrease the volume of the audio application.
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume
setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
lTroubleshoot the computer's sound card.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3
player).
lAvoid using an audio cable extension or audio jack converter.
Distorted Sound
Other audio source is used
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio
source.
lDecrease the volume of the audio source.
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume
setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Unbalanced Sound Output
Sound from only one side of
Soundbar
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card
or audio source.
lSet all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
TroubleshootingtheCardReader
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lTroubleshoot the computer's sound card.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3
player).
Low Volume
Volume is too low
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume
setting.
lSet all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
lIncrease the volume of the audio application.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3
player).
NOTICE: Do not remove the media while the Card reader is reading or writing to the media. Doing so may cause loss of data or
malfunction in the media.
Common Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
Drive letter is not assigned
(Microsoft Windows XP™
only)
Conflict with network drive letter
A. Right-click My Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage. Under
Computer Management, click Disk Management.
B. In the list of drives in the right panel, right-click Removable Device and then
click Change Drive Letter and Paths.
C. Click Change, and in the drop-down box, specify a drive letter for the
Removable Device, choose one that is not assigned to a mapped network
drive.
D. Click OK, and then click OK again.
Drive letter is assigned, but
the media is not accessible
The media needs reformatting
lRight-click the drive in Explorer and choose Format from the resulting menu.
NOTICE: Formatting the media erases the contents.
lTest the card reader using another media or test the media on another card
reader to ensure the media is not defective.
The media is removed during
writing or erasing.
Computer prompts this error
message during erasing.
Error copying file or folder
OR
Cannot write folder (folder name) or
file (file name), during writing, or,
Cannot remove folder (folder name)
or file (file name)
lReinsert the media and write or erase again.
lWhile erasing, you cannot write or erase in the same folder or file name.
lThe media may be corrupted, format the media and try again.
NOTICE: Formatting the media erases the contents.
The media is removed while
the LED is still blinking
although the write/delete
status window has
disappeared.
Although the write/delete status
window disappears, the
writing/deleting action on the media
may not have been completed if the
LED is blinking.
lReinsert the media and write or erase again.
lThe media may be corrupted, format the media and try again.
NOTICE: Formatting the media erases the contents.
Cannot format or write on the
media.
Write-protect switch is enabled
Verifythatthewrite-protect switch of the media is unlocked.

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