Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Solving Problems
Setting Up the Monitor
Appendix
Operating the Monitor
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model 2709Wb
July 2008
Rev. A02
3
Input Source Select
4
5
6
OSD menu select
EXIT
Power button (with power light indicator)
Back View
Back view
Back View with monitor stand
Label
Description/Use
VESA mounting holes (100mm)
(Behind attached VESA Plate)
1
2
To mount the monitor.
Connectors label
To indicate the positions and types of connectors.
3
4
5
6
7
8
Service Tag label
To contact Dell for express service.
To help secure your monitor.
Security lock slot
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
Barcode serial number label
Regulatory rating label
Cable management slot
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
To contact Dell for technical support.
Lists the regulatory approvals.
To organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Side View
Right side
Left side
Label Description
1
2
USB downstream ports
Bottom View
Bottom view
Label Description
1
2
3
4
AC power cord connector
DC power connector for Dell™ Soundbar
DisplayPort connector
HDMI connector
5
DVI connector-1
6
DVI connector-2
7
VGA connector
8
Composite video connector
Component video connectors
Audio out (rear)
9
10
11
12
13
14
Audio out (SUB/CTR)
Audio out (front)
USB upstream port
USB downstream ports
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 DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your computer, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in
use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically
"wake up". 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
160 W (maximum)*
105 W (normal)**
Active-off mode
Switch off
Inactive
-
Inactive
-
Blanked
-
Amber
Off
Less than 2 W
Less than 1 W
* With Audio and USB
** Without Audio and USB
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '03 power management
compatible.
NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the
monitor.
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
GND
Self-test
GND-R
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
TMDS RX2-
TMDS RX2+
TMDS Ground
Floating
2
3
4
5
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-
Composite Video Connector
Luma composite chroma
Component Video Connector
Pin Number
3-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not
included)
1
2
3
Y (Luminance signal)
Pb (Color differential signal)
Pr (Color differential signal)
DisplayPort Connector
Pin
Number
20-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable
1
ML0(p)
GND
2
3
ML0(n)
ML1(p)
GND
4
5
6
ML1(n)
ML2(p)
GND
7
8
9
ML2(n)
ML3(p)
GND
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
ML3(n)
GND
GND
AUX(p)
GND
AUX(n)
HPD
Re-PWR
PWR
HDMI Connector
Pin
Number
19-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable
1
TMDS DATA 2+
TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 2-
TMDS DATA 1+
TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 1-
TMDS DATA 0+
TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 0-
TMDS CLOCK
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
TMDS CLOCK-
Floating
Floating
DDC CLOCK (SDA)
DDC DATA (SDA)
GROUND
+5V POWER
HOT PLUG DETECT
Flat Panel Specifications
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
27 inches (27-inch diagonal viewable image size)
581.76 mm (22.9 inches)
363.6 mm (14.30 inches)
Horizontal
Vertical
Pixel pitch
0.303 mm
Viewing angle
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
178° (Vertical) typical, 178° (Horizontal) typical
400 cd/m ²(typ)
1300:1 (typ), 3000:1 (typ, Dynamic Contrast on)
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
8 CCFL U-type system
Response Time
Color Gamut
6ms panel typical (Grey to Grey))/16ms typical (Black to White)
110%* typical
* 2709W Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (110%) and CIE1931 (102%) .
Resolution
Horizontal scan range
Vertical scan range
30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic)
56 Hz to 76 Hz
Optimal preset resolution
Highest preset resolution
1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
Video Supported Modes
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)
480p/576p/720p/1080p (Supports HDCP)
Video display capabilities (Composite playback) NTSC/PAL
Video display capabilities (HDMI playback)
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Video display capabilities (Component playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Preset Display Modes
The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering:
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
VGA, 720 x 400
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
64.0
80.0
75.0
74.5
70.1
59.9
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
75.0
60.0
60.0
28.3
25.2
-/+
-/-
VGA, 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 1024
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1600 x 1200
VESA, 1920 x 1200
31.5
-/-
40.0
+/+
+/+
-/-
49.5
65.0
78.8
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/-
108.0
108.0
135.0
162.0
154.0
Electrical
The following table lists the electrical specification:
Video input signals
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 75 ohm input impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, 50 ohm input
impedance
HDMI, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance
per differential pair
DisplayPort, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input
impedance per differential pair
Composite, 1 volt(p-p), 75 ohm input impedance
Component: Y, Pb, Pr are all 0.5~1volt(p-p), 75 ohm input
impedance
Synchronization input signals
separate horizontal and vertical,
3.3V CMOS or 5V TTL level, positive or negative sync.
SOG (Sync on green)
AC input voltage/frequency/current
Inrush current
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/2.0A (Max.)
120V: 40A (Max.)
240V: 80A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
The following table lists the physical characteristics:
Connector type
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D-sub: blue connector
DVI-D: white connector
DisplayPort: black connector
Composite
Component
HDMI
Signal cable type
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D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the
monitor
DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from
the monitor
DisplayPort: Detachable, Digital, 20pin, shipped detached
from the monitor
Composite
Component
HDMI
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NOTE: The composite, component and HDMI cables are
not included with the monitor.
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (Compressed)
451.9 mm (17.79 inches)
541.9 mm (21.33 inches)
632.1 mm (24.89 inches)
200.0 mm (7.87 inches)
Height (Extended)
Width
Depth
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
413.9 mm (16.30 inches)
632.1 mm (24.89 inches)
88.4 mm (3.48 inches)
Width
Depth
Stand Dimensions
Height (Compressed)
Height (Extended)
Width
306 mm (12.05 inches)
396 mm (15.59 inches)
320 mm (12.60 inches)
200.0 mm (7.87 inches)
Depth
Weight
Weight with packaging
14.3 kg (31.53 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
12.2 kg (26.90 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
8.3 kg (18.30 lb)
2.7 kg (5.95 lb)
Weight of stand assembly
Environmental
The following table lists the environmental limitation:
Temperature
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating
Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F)
Nonoperating
Humidity
10% to 80% (noncondensing)
Operating
Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing)
Nonoperating
Altitude
3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
Operating
Nonoperating
Thermal dissipation
375 BTU/hour (maximum)
195 BTU/hour (typical)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
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
2
3
4
DMU
VCC
DPU
GND
USB Downstream Connector
Pin Number
4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable
1
2
3
4
VCC
DMD
DPD
GND
USB Ports
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1 upstream - rear
4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side
NOTE: The monitor's 2.0 USB interface functions only if the computer is USB 2.0 compatible.
NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you switch
the monitor off and then switch it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal
functionality.
Card Reader Specifications
Overview
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The Flash Memory Card Reader is a USB storage device that allows users to read and write information from and into the memory card.
The Flash Memory Card Reader is automatically recognized by Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Windows Vista®.
Once installed and recognized, each separate memory card (slot) appears as a separate drive/drive letter.
All 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:
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Supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Windows Vista® operating systems
No Microsoft® Windows® 9X support from Dell
Mass Storage Class device (No drivers are required under Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Windows Vista®)
USB-IF certification
Supports various memory card media
The following table lists the memory cards supported:
Slot Number
Flash memory cards type
1
2
Compact Flash type I/II Card (CF I/II)/CF form factor ATA hard drives to USB 2.0 bus
xD-Picture 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)
Maximum Card Capacity Supported by the 2709W card reader
Card type
Support Specification
Memory Card Support Maximum
Spec Version Capacity by Spec
USB2602-NU-05
(For
2709W)
CF
Compact Flash Specification
2.0
128GB
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
MS
Memory Stick Standard Format Specification
Memory Stick Pro Standard Format Specifications
Memory Stick Duo Standard Format Specifications
SmartMedia™ Electrical Specification
1.40-00
1.01-01
1.10-00
1.40
128MB
MSPRO
MSDuo
32GB
128MB/32GB
SM
SmartMedia™ Physical Format Specifications
1.40
256MB
Supported
SmartMedia™ Logical Format Specifications
xD Picture Card Specification
1.30
1.2
xD
2GB
Supported
Supported
Supported
SD
SD Memory Card Specifications
2.0
32GB
32GB
MMC
MultiMedia Card System Specification
4.2
NOTE: MSPRO includes MSPRO Duo and MS Micro.
NOTE: xD includes TypeM and TypeH.
NOTE: SD includes HS-SD, MiniSD and SD Micro. SD v2.0 spec includes SDHC.
NOTE: MMC includes MMCPlus, RS-MMC, MMC Mobile and MMC micro.
General
Connection type
USB 2.0 High Speed Device (USB Full Speed Device compatible)
Supported OS
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Windows Vista®
Performance
Transfer Speed
Read: 480 Mb/s (max.)
Write: 480 Mb/s (max.)
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. If required, the
user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.
Maintenance Guidelines
Caring for Your Monitor
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical
outlet.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:
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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.
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Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.
If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as dark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-colored monitors.
Appendix
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
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.
For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Information.
FCC Notice (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
To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites and by phone:
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For support through the web, go to support.dell.com.
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.
Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor
If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access
1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1200 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1200, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.
Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor
If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
5. Please 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 1920x1200 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1200, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
that will support the video resolution of 1920x1200.
Operating the Monitor
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Using the Front Panel
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
1-3
1
Shortcut keys
Use this key for direct access to the control menu that you define in the personalize menu.
*The default settings are Preset Modes Select, Brightness/Contrast Select and Input Source Select.
Use this button for different displays on your monitor.
Preset Modes Select
Brightness/Contrast
Input Source Select
2
Use this button for direct access to the "Brightness/Contrast" control menu.
3
Use Input Source Select button to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
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VGA input
DVI-D 1 input
DVI-D 2 input
DisplayPort input
HDMI input
Component video input
Composite video input
Displays the source selection bar. Press
you want.
and
buttons to move between the setting options and press
to select the in
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
or
If either Composite, or Component input is selected and the cables are not connected or the video source is turned off, the scr
not have an image. If any button is pressed (except power button), the monitor displays the following message:
or
4
5
Use this key to exit the OSD menu.
OSD Menu
Exit
6
Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
Power button
(with power light
indicator)
The blue light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.
Using the OSD Menu
NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor
automatically saves the changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the
OSD menu to disappear.
1. Press
to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
Or
Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
2.Press the
and
buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table
for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3.Press the
button once to activate the highlighted option.
4.Press
5. Press
and
button to select the desired parameter.
to enter the slide bar and then use the
and
buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6.Press
return to the main menu or
to exit the OSD menu.
Icon
Menu and Submenus
Brightness/Contrast
Description
Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Brightness
Contrast
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Press the button to increase brightness and Press the
button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase contrast and Press the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between the darkest and lightest areas on the monitor screen.
Back
Press
to go back to the main menu.
Auto Adjust
Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display setting
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. This option is only available when you a
connector.
Input
The Input Source menu is to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Source
Auto Select
Scan for Sources. Press
to scan for available input signals.
VGA
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press
Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press
to select the VGA input source.
to select the DVI input source.
DVI-D 1 & 2
DisplayPort
HDMI
Select DisplayPort input when you are using DisplayPort connector. Press
to select the DisplayPort input source.
Select HDMI input when you are using HDMI connector. Press
to select the HDMI input source.
Component
Composite
Back
Select Component input when you are using component video connector. Press
Select Composite input when you are using composite video connector. Press
to select the component input source.
to select the composite input source.
Press
to go back to the main menu.
Color Settings
Allows you to set the image mode and color format.
Image mode submenu for VGA/DVI-D input
NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs
Allows you to set the color format to:
Input Color Format
PC RGB-Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI
HD YPbPr-Suitable for HD video playback over DVI.
Gamma
Allows you to set the color mode to PC or Mac.
Mode Select
Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If
Preset modes
VGA/DVI-D input
Standard
Mode suitable for desktop applications.
Multimedia
Mode for multimedia applications, eg video playback.
Game
Warm
Mode suitable for gaming applications.
Select warm mode to obtain a red tint. This color setting is typically used for color-intensive applications (photograph image
Cool
Select cool mode to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets, progra
Adobe RGB
This mode is compatible with Adobe RGB (1998).
Emulates 72% NTSC color.
sRGB
Custom (RGB)
Use the
Use the
or
or
button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single-digit increments
button to increase or decrease each of the six colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) independently, in single-digit increm
Custom (RGBCMY)
Video input
Movie
Game
Sports
Nature
Hue
Mode suitable for movie playback.
Mode suitable for game applications.
Mode suitable for sports scenes.
Mode suitable for nature scenes.
This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple. Use this feature to adjust the skin tone. Use
increases the green hue in the image
or
increases the purple hue in the image
NOTE: Hue adjustment is only available for video input.
Saturation
Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use
makes video image looks monochrome
or
button to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'
makes video image looks colorful
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is only available for video input.
Reset Color Settings
Back
Returns your monitor color settings to those that were set at the time of manufacture.
Press
to go back to the main menu.
Display Settings
Adjusts the image ratio as 1:1, Aspect or full screen.
Wide Mode
NOTE: Wide Mode adjustment is not required at optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200.
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Use the
Use the
and
and
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' (+).
Sharpness
Zoom
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use
Use the Zoom function to zoom in to specific area of interest.
or
to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' .
Using the
and
keys to zoom in and out.
The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed th
'Image Settings'.
Pixel Clock
Phase
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 P
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Dynamic Contrast
Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality.
Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings.
Resets the display settings to the original factory settings.
Reset Display Settings
Back
Press
to go back to the main menu.
PIP Settings
This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source.
PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP OFF (main source is VGA/DVI-D input)
PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP ON (main source is VGA/DVI-D input)
NOTE: When using DVI source, the contrast adjustment is not available.
There are two modes: Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP)
PIP Mode
Use
and
to browse and
to select "Off", "PIP" or "PBP".
When PIP/PBP is activated, select "Swap" to exchange the input source for the main screen and PIP/PBP window.
When PIP/PBP
activated
Select an input signal for PIP/PBP. (VGA/DVI-D 1/DVI-D 2/DP (DisplayPort)/HDMI/Composite/Component)
PIP Source
Use
and
to browse and
to select.
to select.
Select PIP window size.
Use and to browse and
Size
Position
Select PIP window position.
Use and to browse and
to select.
Adjust the brightness level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode.
reduces the brightness
Brightness
Contrast
increases the brightness
Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode.
reduces the contrast
increases the contrast
This function shifts the color of PIP/PBP image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color.
shifts image color towards green
Hue
shifts image color towards purple
Adjust the color saturation of PIP/PBP image.
makes the image look more monochrome
makes the image look more colorful
Saturation
Press
to go back to the main menu.
Back
Other Settings
Language
Language option to set the OSD display to one of five languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Japanese).
Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
Menu Transparency
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 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Menu Lock
Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the m
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicabl
pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function.
Button Sound The monitor beeps everytime a new option is selected in the menu. This button enables or disables the sound.
Turns the Audio Power on or off during power save mode.
Power Save Audio
Audio Configuration Switches between 2.0 and 5.1 audio output.
DDC/CI
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be a
can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the L
LCD Conditioning several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-
Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
Factory Reset
Press
to go back to the main menu.
Back
Personalize There are three shortcut keys on the front panel. Select one control menu for each shortcut key to allow direct access.
OSD Warning Messages
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message :
or
or
or
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 fr
ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 X 1200.
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears :
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or
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/HDMI/DisplayPort input
or
or
Video Input
or
In PIP mode, when the monitor does not sense the selected second 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
3. DVI-D 2
4. HDMI
or
or
or
5. DisplayPort
6. Composite
7. Component
or
or
If either VGA, DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort input is selected and all VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown be
or
or
or
NOTE: When the cable is connected back to the input of the monitor, any active PIP/PBP window will disappear. Please enter PIP/PBP submenu to bring bac
NOTE: The PIP/PBP functions can bring up a picture from a second image source. Thus you can watch images from 1 PC source (D-Sub, DVI, HDMI or Display
Source (Composite or Component). The functions will not allow for 2 PC sources or 2 Video sources to perform PIP/PBP.
Setting the Optimal Resolution
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1920 x 1200 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:
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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):
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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. Attach mechanism
2. Headphone connectors
3. Power indicator
4. Power/Volume control
Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension
Tilt/Swivel
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
NOTE: Stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Vertical Extension
Stand extends vertically up to 90+5mm.
Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 (Optimal)
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the
following steps:
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 1920x1200.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1920x1200 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:
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor
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Model 2709Wb
July 2008
Rev. A02
Setting Up the Monitor
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Connecting Your Monitor
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:
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Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) display connector cable, the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable, or the black DisplayPort cable to the
corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not use all the cables on the same computer. Use all the cables only when they are
connected to different computers with appropriate video systems.
Connecting the White DVI Cable
NOTE: Your monitor supports two DVI ports. You can either choose DVI-D 1 or DVI-D 2 via source select
button.
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable
Connecting the Black DisplayPort Cable
NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DisplayPort cable, follow the procedure below to complete setting up your monitor:
Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.
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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.
Use the cable management slot 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 management slot to
neatly organize all cables as shown above.
Attaching the Soundbar
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 Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Soundbar only.
Solving Problems
Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Troubleshooting Your Monitor
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)
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.
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
or
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 system, because your monitor is
functioning properly.
NOTE: Self test feature check is not available for Composite, and Component video modes.
OSD Warning Messages
For OSD-related issues, see OSD Warning Messages
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.
Common Symptoms
What You Experience
No picture
Possible Solutions
No Video/ Power LED off
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and secure.
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electric
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No Video/ Power LED on
Poor Focus
No picture or no brightness
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Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting
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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
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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
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Cycle power on-off.
Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD techn
Stuck-on Pixels
Brightness Problems
LCD screen has bright spots
Picture too dim or too bright
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Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD techn
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Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Geometric Distortion
Screen not centered correctly
Screen has one or more lines
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Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
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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 als
mode.
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NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not avail
Synchronization Problems
Screen is scrambled or appears torn
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Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen a
test mode.
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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
Monitor malfunctions on & off
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Contact Dell immediately.
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is con
and is secure.
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Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent pro
self-test mode.
Missing Color
Wrong Color
Picture missing color
Picture color not good
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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is con
and is secure.
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Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or V
to the application.
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B valu
Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.
Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting
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
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Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Video Problems
COMMON SYMPTOMS
No Video
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No signal indicator is displayed
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Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks
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Low Quality DVD playback
Blinking Video
Picture not crisp and some color distortion
Video is blinking or discontinuous
Check DVD connection
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Composite gives good picture
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks
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Composite gives good picture
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks
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Check if DVD player is HDCP compliant.
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Some non-compliant players may exhibit blinking video and others w
raster screen.
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
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Cannot adjust the monitor with
the buttons on the front panel
OSD does not appear on the screen
Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and p
The monitor will not go into
power saving mode.
No picture, the LED light is blue. When
press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message
" No Composite input signal " or " No
Component input signal " will appear.
Move mouse or hit any key on the keyboard on the computer or activate v
access the OSD to set Audio to "off " state.
No Input Signal when you press No picture, the LED light is blue. When you
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mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
Check to make sure Video Source to Composite or Component is powered
video media.
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly. Re-plu
if necessary.
the controls.
press "+", "-" or "Menu" key, the message
" No Composite input signal " or " No
Component input signal " will appear.
Re-boot the computer or video player.
The monitor will not fill the entire The picture can't fill the height or width of
screen. the screen.
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Due to the non-standard formats of DVDs, the monitor may not show the
pictures.
NOTE: When choosing DVI-D, DisplayPort, HDMI, Composite or Component video, Auto Adjust function is not available.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
USB interface is not working
USB peripherals are not working
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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.
High Speed USB 2.0 interface is
slow.
High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working
slowly or not at all.
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Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable.
Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
Reboot the computer.
Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar
COMMON SYMPTOMS
No Sound
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No power to Soundbar - the power
indicator is off.
(built-in DC power supply. i.e. 2709W)
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power indicator (blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.
Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monit
Confirm that the monitor has power.
problem.
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No Sound
Soundbar has power - power indicator is
on.
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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 volum
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.
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of th
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 lowe
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).
Distorted Sound
Other audio source is used.
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of th
Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lowe
Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Unbalanced Sound Output
Sound from only one side of Soundbar
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Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of th
audio source.
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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.
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Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum v
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).
Troubleshooting the Card Reader
NOTICE: Do not remove the device while reading or writing media. Doing so may cause loss of data or malfunction in the media.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Drive letter is not assigned.
(Windows® XP only)
Conflict with network drive letter.
A. Right-click My Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage. Under Com
Management, click Desk Management.
B. In the list of drives in the right panel, right-click Removable Device and the
Drive Letter and Paths.
C. Click Change, and in the drop-down box, specify a drive letter for the Remo
choosing one that is not assigned to the mapped network drives.
D. Click OK, and then click OK again
Drive letter is assigned, but the
media is not accessible
The media needs reformatting.
Right-click the drive in Explorer and choose Format from the resulting menu.
The media has been ejected
during writing or erasing.
Displays the error message, "Error copying Reinsert the media and write or erase again.
file or folder."
Format the media for writing or erasing the same folder or file name.
Displays the error message, "Cannot write
folder (folder name) or file (file name),"
during writing, or, "Cannot remove folder
(folder name) or file(file name),". While
erasing, you cannot write or erase in the
same folder or file name.
Despite the disappearance of the Although the pop-up window disappears
Format the media for writing or erasing the same folder or file name.
pop-up window, the media has
been ejected while the LED was
blinking.
during writing, if you eject your media
while the LED is still blinking, then you
cannot complete your action on the media.
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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