Dell 2709W manual

Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccomp[...]

Back to Contents Page AboutYourMonitor Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Product Features  Identifying Parts and Controls  Monitor Specifications  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface  Card Reader Specifications   Plug and Play Capability  Maintenance Guidelin[...]

Back View  BackviewBackViewwithmonitorstand  Side View 3 Input Source Select 4 OSD menu select 5 EXIT 6 Power but[...]

 Bottom View  Bottom view  Rightside  Left side Label Description 1 Card reader. See Card Reader Specifications formoreinformation. 2 USB downstream ports Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DCpowerconnectorforDell™Soundbar 3 DisplayPort connector 4 HDMI connector[...]

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 [...]

DVIConnector Composite V ideo Connector 8 GND -B 9 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H- sync 14 V- sync 15 DDC clock Pin Number 24 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 - 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13[...]

Luma composite chroma  Component Video Connector  DisplayPort Connector  Pin Number 3- pin Side of the C onnected Signal Cable (Cable not included) 1 Y (Luminance signal) 2 Pb (Color differential signal) 3 Pr (Color differential signal) Pin Number 20 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7[...]

 HDMI Connector  Pin Number 19 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2 - 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1 - 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0 - 10 TMDS CLOCK 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK - 13 Floating 14 Floating 15 DDC CLOCK (SDA) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 G[...]

Resolution  Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz Optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 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/P[...]

Connector type l D- sub: blue connector l DVI - D: white connector l DisplayPort: black connector l Composite l Component l HDMI Signal cable type l D- sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor l DVI - D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor l DisplayPort: Detachable, Digital, 20pin, shipped detached f[...]

 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface USB Upstream C onnector  USB Downstream C onnector  USB P orts l 1 upstream - rear l 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side Operating 10% to 80% (noncondensing) Nonoperating Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing) Altitude  Operating 3,657.6 m ( 12,000 ft ) max [...]

Card Reader Specifications  Overview l The Flash Memory Card Reader is a USB storage device that allows users to read and write information from and into the memory card.  l The Flash Memory Card Reader is automatically recognized by Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP and Windows Vista ® .  l Once installed and recogn[...]

 General Performance 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 require[...]

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell  CAUTION: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Information . FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other R[...]

Back to Contents Page  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[...]

Back to Contents Page  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 th[...]

Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Using the Front Panel Controls  Using the On - Scree Display (OSD) Menu  Setting the Optimal Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension  Using the Front P[...]

 Using the OSD Menu 1. Press to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for Analog (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.  If either Composite, or Component input is selected and the cables are not connected or [...]

Or Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input 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.[...]

6.  Press return to the main menu or to exit the OSD menu.  Icon Menu and Submenus Description         Brightness/Contrast  Brightness Contrast Back Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast. Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the buttontoincreasebrightnessandPress?[...]

    Auto Select VGA DVI - D 1 & 2 DisplayPort HDMI Component Composite Back Scan for Sources. Press to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. Select DVI - D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI[...]

    Input Color Format Gamma Mode Select Preset modes VGA/DVI - D input Standard Multimedia Game Warm Cool Adobe RGB  sRGB NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI - D and Video inputs Allowsyoutosetthecolorformatto: PC RGB - Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI HD YPbPr - Suitable fo[...]

 Custom (RGB) Custom (RGBCMY) Video input Movie Game Sports Nature Hue Saturation Reset Color Settings Back Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single - digit increments, from 0 to 100. Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the six colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) independently, in [...]

        Wide Mode Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Zoom Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Display Info Reset Display Settings Back  Adjusts the image ratio as 1:1, Aspect or full screen.   NOTE: Wide Mode adjustment is not required at optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200. Use the and button[...]

   PIP Settings    PIP Mode When PIP/PBP activated PIP Source 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?[...]

 Size Position Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Back Use and tobrowseand to select. Select PIP window size. Use and tobrowseand to select. 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 increases[...]

 Menu Lock Button Sound PowerSave Audio Audio Configuration DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Factory Reset Back Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.  NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user acces[...]

 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frequency ranges addressable by this m[...]

   See Solving Problems for more information. 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, comp[...]

Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) TheDellSoundbarisastereotwochannelsystemadaptabletomountonDellflatpaneldisplays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.  Using the Tilt, Swivel and[...]

 Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 90 + 5mm.   Back to Contents Page NOTE: Stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.[...]

Back to Contents Page  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:[...]

Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitor   Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, are trademarks of Dell[...]

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitor User's Guide  Connecting the Monitor  Organizing Your Cables  Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  Connecting Your Monitor To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: l Turnoffyourcomput[...]

l 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 . l 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 Yo[...]

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™2709WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  Common Problems  Video Problems  Product Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar(Optional) ?[...]

  Video Problems l Ensure that the power button is depressed fully . No Video/ Power LED on No picture or no brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. l Perform monitor self - test feature check. l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting l Perform [...]

  Product Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Video No signal indicator is displayed l Check Video Input Selection ¡ Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack ¡ Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks [...]

 TroubleshootingtheCardReader  Back to Contents Page No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on. l Plug the audio line - in cable into the computer's audio out jack. l Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. l Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3). l Turn the Power/Volume knob on t[...]