Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S1909W Dell
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Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page AboutYourMonitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and C.
Product Features The S1909W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 18.5 - inch (469.9 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions.
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Bottom view Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes IfyouhaveVESA'sDPMS™compliancedisplaycardorsoftwareinstalledinyourPC,themonitorcanautomaticallyreduceitspowerconsumptionwhennotin use.
DVIConnector Pin Number 15 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 Video - Red 2 Video - Green 3 Video - Blue 4 GND 5 Self - test 6 GND -R 7 GND -G 8 GND -B 9 Computer 5V/3.
Flat Panel Specifications * S1909W Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%). Resolution Video Supported Modes Preset Display Modes 20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock - Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 18.
Electrical Physical Characteristics Environmental Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/ - 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI - D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line,.
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 that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Information that ships with your monitor.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitor If you have a Dell ™ desktop or a Dell ™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com , enteryourservicetag,anddownloadthelatestdriverforyourgraphicscard.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitor IfyouhaveanonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphicscard 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu .
Using the On - Screen display (OSD) Menu 1. Push 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 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.
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 table fora complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Push the buttononcetoactivatethehighlightedoption.
Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. NOTE: Inmostcases,AutoAdjustproducesthebestimageforyourconfiguration.
Input Color Format Mode Selection Preset modes VGA/DVI - D input Standard Multimedia Game Warm Cool Custom (RGB) Video input Movie Game Sports or NOTE: Image modes are different bet.
Nature Hue Saturation Demo Mode Reset Color Settings Back Mode suitable for nature scenes. This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple.
Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Reset Display Setting Back This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' . T he Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.
OSD Warning Messages LCD Conditioning Factory Reset Back If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention.
See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for the monitor. 1. Right - click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1366 x 768 .
Using the Tilt Tilt With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone connectors 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1366x768 (Optimal) 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: 1.
Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting the Monitor Attaching the Soundbar (o.
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup: 1. Plugthepowercablesforyourcomputerandmonitorintoanearbyoutlet. 2. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base. 1. Pull down the tab on the bottom of the base.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™S1909WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Self - Test Built - in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Spe.
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/ Power LED off No picture l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
Product Specific Problems TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar(Optional) Back to Contents Page SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Screen image is too small I.
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