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Dell™ 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model 1909Wf 1909Wb
January 2010 Rev. A02
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About Your Monitor
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Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
TM
TM
NOTE: Stand and cables are not included when purchased with OptiPlex
USFF 780/ OptiPlex
SFF 980 AIO Stands.
NOTE: To set up with the respective AIO stand, please refer to the respective AIO stand guide for setup instructions.
Monitor
Stand
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Power Cable
VGA Cable (attached to the monitor)
DVI Cable
USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)
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Drivers and Documentation media
Quick Setup Guide
Safety Information
Product Features
The 1909W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■ 19-inch (482.6 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) .
■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side.
■ Tilt, Swivel, Vertical Extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (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 media which includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■ Security lock slot.
■ Asset Management Capable.
■ EPEAT™ GOLD compliant.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
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Front panel controls
Label Description
1
2
3
Brightness & Contrast
Automatic adjust
Input source Select
4
5
Menu
Power (with power light indicator)
Back View
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Back view
Back View with monitor stand
Label
Description
VESA mounting holes (100mm)
Use
1
To mount the monitor.
(Behind attached base plate)
2
3
4
5
6
Security lock slot
To help secure your monitor.
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Stand Release Button
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
To press to release the stand.
Cable management slot
label compartment
To organize cables by placing them through the slot.
To pull out to view labels
Note: The regulatory rating label and barcode serial number label is revealed when plate is pulled out from USB compartment.
Label View
Monitor front view with pull-out card extended to reveal barcode serial number marks.
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Monitor rear view with pull-out card extended to reveal regulatory marks.
Monitor rear view with pull-out card inserted back to provide a clean back view.
Label
Description
Barcode serial number label
Regulatory label
Use
To contact Dell for technical support.
Lists the regulatory approvals.
1
2
Note: The regulatory rating label and barcode serial number label is revealed when plate is pulled out from USB compartment.
Side View
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Bottom view
Label Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
AC power cord connector
Dell Soundbar power connector
DVI connector
VGA connector
USB upstream port
USB downstream ports
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Screen type
Panel type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
TN
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
Horizontal
19 inches (19-inch viewable image size)
408.24(H)X255.15(V)
408.24 mm (16.08 inches)
255.15 mm (10.05 inches)
0.2835 mm
Vertical
Pixel pitch
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Viewing angle
160° (vertical) typical, 160° (horizontal) typical
300 CD/m²(typical)
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
1000 to 1 (typical)
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
CCFL (2) edgelight system
5 ms typical
Response Time
Color Gamut
83%*
*[1909W] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
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Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range
Vertical scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
1440 X 900 at 60 Hz
Optimal preset resolution
Highest preset resolution
1440 x 900 at 60 Hz
Supported Video Modes
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080P (Supports
HDCP)
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)
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Preset Display Modes
Display Mode
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1152 x 864
VESA, 1280 x 800
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1440 x 900
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
61.6
64.0
80.0
56.0
70.0
60.0
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
60.0
75.0
60.0
28.3
25.2
31.5
40
-/+
-/-
-/-
+/+
+/+
-/-
40
65.0
78.8
108.0
83.5
108.0
135.0
106.0
+/+
+/+
+/-
+/+
+/+
-/+
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Electrical Specifications
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input
impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at
50 ohm input impedance
Video input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level,
SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
Synchronization input signals
AC input voltage/frequency/current
Inrush current
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)
120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)
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Physical Characteristics
Connector type
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor
Signal cable type
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Analog:Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (Compressed)
12.39 inches (314.68 mm)
17.13 inches (434.68 mm)
17.45 inches (442.87 mm)
6.92 inches (175.64 mm)
Height (Extended)
Width
Depth
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
11.42 inches (289.77 mm)
17.45 inches (442.87 mm)
2.32 inches (59.00 mm)
Width
Depth
Stand dimensions
Height (Compressed)
Height (Extended)
Width
9.48 inches (240.80 mm)
14.22 inches (360.80 mm)
9.85 inches (249.92 mm)
6.92 inches (175.64 mm)
Depth
Weight
Weight with packaging
Weight with stand assembly and cables
14.09 lbs (6.40 kg)
12.34 lbs (5.60 kg)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
no cables)
8.25 lbs (3.74 kg)
3.18 lbs (1.44 kg)
Weight of stand assembly
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Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating
5° to 35° C (41° to 95°F)
Storage: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Shipping: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating
Altitude
Operating
3,657.60 m (12,000 ft) max
Non-operating
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
256.08 BTU/hour (maximum)
Thermal dissipation
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119.50 BTU/hour (typical)
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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 Power Save
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:
VESA Modes
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
Blue
25 W (typical)
Active-off mode
Switch off
Inactive
-
Inactive
-
Blanked
-
Amber
Off
Less than 1 W
Less than 1 W
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.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '03 power management compatible.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
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Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
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Pin
15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
Number
1
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
GND
2
3
4
5
Self-test
GND-R
6
7
GND-G
8
GND-B
9
Computer 5V/3.3V
GND-sync
GND
10
11
12
13
14
15
DDC data
H-sync
V-sync
DDC clock
DVI Connector
Pin
Number
24-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable
1
2
3
TMDS RX2-
TMDS RX2+
TMDS Ground
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5
Floating
Floating
6
DDC Clock
DDC Data
7
8
Floating
9
TMDS RX1-
TMDS RX1+
TMDS Ground
Floating
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Floating
+5V/+3.3V power
Self test
Hot Plug Detect
TMDS RX0-
TMDS RX0+
TMDS Ground
Floating
Floating
TMDS Ground
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Clock-
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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
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor.
NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface
Transfer speed
Data
Rate
Power Consumption
High speed
Full speed
Low speed
480 Mbps
12 Mbps
1.5 Mbps
2.5W (Max., each port)
2.5W (Max., each port)
2.5W (Max., each port)
USB Upstream Connector
Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector
1
DMU
VCC
DPU
GND
2
3
4
USB Downstream Connector
Pin Number
4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable
1
VCC
DMD
DPD
GND
2
3
4
USB Ports
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1 upstream - back
4 downstream - 2 on back; 2 on left side
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.
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny
dark or bright discolored spot. In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and
within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:
To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating. Do not use benzene,
thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as darker-colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitor.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.
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Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
TM
TM
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex
USFF 780/ OptiPlex
SFF 980 AIO stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup
guide for set up instructions.
To attach the monitor stand:
1. Place the stand on a flat surface
2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.
3. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on to or locks on to the stand.
Connecting Your Monitor
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To connect your monitor to the computer:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect 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
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NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.
Connecting the USB cable
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup:
1. Connect the upstream USB cable (cable supplied) to the monitor upstream port and then to the appropriate USB port on your computer (see bottom view for details).
2. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on the monitor. (See side or bottom view for details.)
3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.
4. Turn 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.
5. Use the cable holder on the monitor stand to organize the cables.
Organizing Your Cables
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After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown
above.
Attaching the Dell Soundbar
CAUTION: 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 the Soundbar 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.
4. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Removing the Stand
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NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.
TM
TM
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex
guide for set up instructions.
USFF 780/ OptiPlex
SFF 980 AIO stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup
To remove the stand:
1. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button.
2. Press and hold the Stand release button.
3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
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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
B
Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu or to increase the values of the selected menu option.
Brightness&Contrast
Use Auto Adjust to activate automatic setup/adjustment or to increase the values of the selected menu option.The following dialog
appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:
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Automatic Adjust /Adjust
Up
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 Image Settings.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
C
Use this button to select the input source or to decrease the values of the selected menu option. Use the Input source button to
select one of the two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor:
VGA input
DVI-D input
Input Source
Select/Adjust Down
or
or
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
D
E
Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
Menu
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.
Power
(with power light
indicator)
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Accessing the Menu System
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.
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
or
Main Menu for DVI Input
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NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use 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
and
button to select the desired parameter.
5. Push MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the
and
buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6.Select the "Menu/Exit" option to return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu.
Icon
Menu and
Submenus
Description
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
BRIGHTNESS
& CONTRAST
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Brightness
Push the
button to increase brightness and push the
button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Contrast
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.
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Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular
setup.
AUTO ADJUST
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.
Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
INPUT SOURCE
AUTO Select
VGA
Push
to select the Auto Select, the monitor will auto detect either VGA input or DVI-D input.
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push
Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push
to select the VGA input source.
to select the DVI input source.
DVI-D
COLOR SETTINGS
Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
There are different color setting sub-menus for VGA/DVI-D and Video input.
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Input Color Format Choose the RGB option if monitor is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Choose the YPbPr option if monitor is connected to a DVD by a
YPbPr to VGA or YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
Mode Selection
Preset Modes
You can choose Graphics or Video according to the input signal. Select Graphics if connecting a PC to your monitor; for connecting DVD, STB or VCR to
your monitor, Video is recommended.
When you select Graphics, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom (R,G,B);
If you view media application like photo, clip etc via PC, choose "Multimedia" preset;
If you play a game in PC, choose "Gaming" preset;
If you prefer a lower color temperature (5700K), choose "Warm" preset;
If you prefer a higher color temperature, choose "Cool" preset;
Custom (R, G, B) Preset offers a range of 6500K colors;
Choose "Standard" to utilize the panel native color format;
Select Warm preset for a reddish tint. This color setting is used for color-intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.)
Select Cool preset for a bluish tint. This color setting is used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors, etc.)
Select Custom preset to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit increments, from 0 to 100.
When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset:
For playing a movie, choose "Movie" preset;
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For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset;
For playing a game, choose "Game" preset;
For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature preset. You can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on your preference. If you want to
restore default color settings, choose Color Reset;
Select Color Reset preset to restore default (factory) Color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default color space.
Hue
This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use
from '0' to '100' .
or
to adjust the hue
Push
Push
to increase the green shade of the video image
to decrease the purple shade of the video image
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for video input.
Saturation
This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use
or
to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
Push
Push
to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image
to decrease the colorful appearance of the video image
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for video input.
Demo Mode
To show side-by-side the effect of color enhancement
Reset Color Setting Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.
s
Use the Display Settings to adjust image.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
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Wide Mode
Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen.
Horizontal Position
Use the
Use the
or
or
buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
Vertical Position
Sharpness
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use
or
to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Pixel Clock
The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu, by
selecting 'Image Settings'.
Use the
or
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.
Phase
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Reset Display
Settings
Select this option to restore default display settings.
Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on.
OTHER SETTINGS
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Language option to set the OSD display to one of seven languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Russian ,Simplified chinese or Japanese).
Language
Menu Transparency
Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing
or
(Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).
OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
Menu Timer
Menu Lock
Use the
or
buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Lock' is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu
button.
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select "Unlock" to
unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.
Menu Rotation
Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Your can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation.
To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode.
Power Save Audio
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".
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
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LCD Conditioning
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this
feature by selecting "Enable".
Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
Factory Reset
Note: This monitor has a build-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for CCFL aging.
OSD Warning Messages
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message:
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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. Recommended mode is 1440 x 900.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears:
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD
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
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
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Setting the Maximum Resolution
To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows XP:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Set the screen resolution to 1440 x 900.
4. Click OK.
In 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 the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1440 X900.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1440 x 900 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures:
If 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.
If 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.
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.
1. Power/volume control
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2. Power indicator
3. Headphone connectors
Using the Tilt, Rotation
TM
TM
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When the OptiPlex
USFF 780/ OptiPlex
SFF 980 AIO stand is bought, please refer to the respective AIO stand setup guide for set
up instructions.
Tilt
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Rotating the Monitor
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
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NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To
download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
NOTE: When in Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.)
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Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of Your System.
NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating your
operating system.
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.
3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation.
If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.
If you have an Intel graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.
NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to support.dell.com and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
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The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
Common Symptoms
No Video/Power LED off
What You Experience
No picture
Possible Solutions
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly
connected and secure.
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
No Video/Power LED on
Poor Focus
No picture or no brightness
Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or
ghosting
Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Eliminate video extension cables.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ration (16:10).
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or fine movement
Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Check environmental factors.
Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has spots
Cycle power on-off.
Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has bright spots
Picture too dim or too bright
Screen not centered correctly
Cycle power on-off.
Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Brightness Problems
Geometric Distortion
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Screen has one or more lines
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test
mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.
Synchronization Problems
Screen is scrambled or appears
torn
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in
self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Restart the computer in the safe mode.
Safety Related Issues
Intermittent Problems
Visible signs of smoke or
sparks
Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Contact Dell immediately.
Monitor malfunctions on & off
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected
properly and is secure.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs
in self-test mode.
Missing Color
Wrong Color
Picture missing color
Picture color not good
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected
properly and is secure.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video
depending on the application.
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color
Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.
Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
Image retention from a static Faint shadow from the static
image left on the monitor for a image displayed appears on the
Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
long period of time
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Product Specific Problems
Specific Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
Screen image is too small
Image is centered on screen,
but does not fill entire viewing
area
Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the
the buttons on the front panel screen
Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor.
No Input Signal when user
controls are pressed
Check the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode by
moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
Check to make sure Video Source to S-Video, Composite or Component is powered and
playing video media.
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if
necessary.
No picture, the LED light is
green. When you press "+", "-"
or "Menu" key, the message
"No S-Video input signal", or
"No Composite input signal", or
"No Component input signal"
appears
Reset the computer or video player.
The picture does not fill the
entire screen.
The picture cannot fill the
height or width of the screen
Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full
screen.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
Specific Symptoms
USB interface is not working
What You Experience
USB peripherals are not
working
Possible Solutions
Check that your monitor is turned ON.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.
Reboot the computer.
Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect
the device directly to the computer system.
High Speed USB 2.0 interface High Speed USB 2.0
is slow. peripherals working slowly or
not working at all
Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.
Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB
port is used.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
Reboot the computer.
Dell™ Soundbar Problems
Common Symptoms
No Sound
What You Experience
No power to Soundbar - the
power indicator is off
Possible Solutions
Turn 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.
Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the adaptor.
No Sound
Soundbar has power - power
indicator is on
Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum
Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e.portable CD player).
Distorted Sound
Computer's sound card is used
as the audio source
Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound
card.
Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.
Decrease the volume of the audio application.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume
setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player, MP3 player).
Distorted Sound
Other audio source is used
Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio
source.
Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume
setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
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Unbalanced Sound Output
Sound from only one side of
Soundbar
Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card
or audio source.
Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Low Volume
Volume is too low
Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume
setting.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Increase the volume of the audio application.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player, MP3 player).
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Appendix
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WARNING: Safety Instructions
WARNING: 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.
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).
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.
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:
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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