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Dell 320-9803 manual

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  • Page 1

    Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, 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 ar[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that [...]

  • Page 3

    VGA Cable DVI - HDMI Dongle (Optional) Notes: The image is for illustration purpose only and appearance of the actual dongle included may vary. Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product Information Guide Product Features The Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display[...]

  • Page 4

    1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2. Power On/Off button 3. Power LED indicator Back View Label Description Use 1 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 2 DVI connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a DVI cable. 3 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA [...]

  • Page 5

    Left view Right 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. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces it[...]

  • Page 6

    * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Pin Assignments 15- pin D -Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 - pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video - Red 2 Video - Green 3 Video - Blue 4 GND 5 Self- test 6 GND - R 7 GND -[...]

  • Page 7

    5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 - 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5 V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0 - 18 TMDS RX0+ 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock - Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatib[...]

  • Page 8

    Backlight LED light bar system LED light bar system Response Time 14 ms(typical) 7 ms(typical) with Overdrive 14 ms(typical) 7 ms(typical) with Overdrive Color Depth 16.7 mil colors 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut 82 % (typical) ** 82 % (typical) ** * Based on estimation. ** [S2240M/S2340M] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82 %) and CIE1931 ([...]

  • Page 9

    Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: S2240M: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 - /+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VE[...]

  • Page 10

    Stand dimensions: Height Width Depth 137.10 mm (5.40 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 137.10 mm (5.40 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) Weight: Weight with packaging 4.60 kg (10.14 lb) 4.95 kg (10.91 lb) Weight with stand assembly, cables, adapter, and dongle 3.69 kg (8.14 lb) 3.91 kg (8.62 lb) Weight of[...]

  • Page 11

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base and stand riser are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. [...]

  • Page 12

    a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . To connect your monitor to the comp[...]

  • Page 13

    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all cables as shown below: 1 . Insert cables into cable clip. 2 . Tie the cables together using the velcro strap that shipped with your monitor.[...]

  • Page 14

    Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1. Push the release button above the stand. 2. While pushing the release button, pull the stand away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page[...]

  • Page 15

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Using the Right Side Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Right Side Panel Controls Use the keys on the Right side of th[...]

  • Page 16

    Exit Right side panel Key Use the keys on the Right side of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Right side panel Key Description A Up Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. B Down Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. C OK Use the OK key to confirm your selection. D Back Use the Back ke[...]

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    4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. 5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. 6. Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu. The table below provides a list of all [...]

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    Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source. DVI Select DVI input when you are using the Digital ( DVI ) connector. Push to select the DVI input source. COLOR SETTINGS Use the Color Setting menu to adjust the monitor'[...]

  • Page 19

    Warm : Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool : Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom Color : Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. In the Movi[...]

  • Page 20

    The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use or buttons to adjust for best image quality. Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of contrast[...]

  • Page 21

    LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn - in. NOTE: Use LCD Condit[...]

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    Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "As[...]

  • Page 23

    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 1,920 x 1,080. When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the ma[...]

  • Page 24

    If VGA or DVI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode in 5 minutes if left at this state. or See Troubleshooting for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1 . Right - click on the desktop and select Properties .[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S2240M/S2340M monitor Self- Test Built - in Diagnostics In- Store Demo Common Problems Product Specific Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . Self- Test Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you to check whether your [...]

  • Page 26

    To run the built - in diagnostics: 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 right side panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray scr[...]

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    For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com . Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory S[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical haza[...]