Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E1912HC Dell
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Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Notes, Cautions, Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™E1912HMonitorUser'sGuide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monito.
Product Features The Dell™E1912H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin - Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: ■ 47.0 cm (18.5 inches) viewable area display. ■ 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions.
Back View Side View Bottom View .
Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.
9 DDC +5 V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H- sync 14 V- sync 15 DDC clock Flat Panel Specifications * [E1912H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards.
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) VESA, 720 x 400 31.
Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide .
Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps: - Back to Contents Page 1.CheckOperatingSystemRequirements Windows XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 2. Install Entech API Install 3.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H monitor IfyouhaveaDell™desktoporaDell™portablecomputerwithinternetaccess 1. Go to http://support.dell.com ,enteryourservicetag,anddownloadthelatestdriverforyourgraphicscard.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H monitor IfyouhaveanonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphicscard In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software .
Front panel Key Use the keys onthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings. Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System Front panel Key Description A Up Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again.
AUTO ADJUST Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self current input: Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self - adjust to the incoming video signal.
l Standard : Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. l Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. l Text : Loads color settings ideal for text applications. l Warm : Increases the color temperature.
Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.
Factory Reset ResetsallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues . PERSONALIZE Select this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.
OSD Messages Reset Personalization Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased.
Steps to download software: 1. Go to http://www.support.dell.com 2. Select “ Monitor Drivers ” under “ Drivers and downloads ” tab 3. Select your Monitor Model – PowerNap Application 4. Download and install application Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1.
With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Back to Contents Page NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H monitor Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 ( Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1.
Dell™ E1912H monitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011 DellInc.Allrightsreserved . Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Removing the Stand Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Attaching the Stand 1.
To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable. 2. Connectthebluedisplayconnectorcabletothecorrespondingvideoportonthebackofyourcomputer.
Back to Contents Page 1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor. 2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3. Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector from the Soundbar Power Adapter.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ E1912H monitor Self - Test Built - in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Soundbar Problems Self - Test Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self - test mode. 3. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.
Product Specific Problems Dell™Soundbar Problems l 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. l Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
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