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  • Page 1

    Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 201 1 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in t[...]

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    Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and [...]

  • Page 3

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop and c[...]

  • Page 4

    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the co[...]

  • Page 5

    Power Cable VGA Cable (Attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide[...]

  • Page 6

    Product Features The Dell Professional P2012H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 20 - inch ( 50.80 cm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally), 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allo[...]

  • Page 7

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power (with power light indicator) Back View[...]

  • Page 8

    Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate ) Wall mount monitor using VESA - compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) . 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor wi[...]

  • Page 9

    Left view R ight view Bottom View Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). 3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable. 5 USB upstr[...]

  • Page 10

    6 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using M3 x 6mm machine screw (screw not provided). Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 508.0 mm (20 -inches viewable image size) Preset display area: 442.8 (H) X 249.1 (V) mm Horizontal 442.8 mm (17.43 inches) Verti[...]

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    Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080p and 1080i Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 - /+ 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- 800 x 600 37.[...]

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    Analog: Detachable, D - Sub, 15 pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 474.56 mm (18.68 inches) Height (compressed) 344.56 mm (13.57 inches) Width 478.40 mm (18.84 inches) Depth 183.34 mm (7.22 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 284.70 mm (11.21 inches) Width 478.40 mm (18.84 inches) Depth 59.50 mm (2[...]

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    Operating 10% to 80% (non- condensing) Non- operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non- operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 153.55 BTU/hour (maximum) 68.25 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance di[...]

  • Page 14

    Pin Assignmentss VGA Connector 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/3.3V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H - sync 14 V - sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector[...]

  • Page 15

    Pin Number 24 - pin Side of th e C o nnected 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 Floating 14 +5V/+3.3V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0 - 18 TMDS RX0+ 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground[...]

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    23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock - 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. Most[...]

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    USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4 -Pin Side of the Signal Cable 1 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPD 4 GND USB Ports 1 upstream - back 4 downstream - 2 on back; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0 - capable computer NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you turn off the monitor[...]

  • Page 18

    Use a lightly - dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. Handle your monitor with care as a darker - colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than a lighter -[...]

  • Page 19

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is a[...]

  • Page 20

    Connecting the blue VGA cable CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 . Connect the upstream USB [...]

  • Page 21

    After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The Soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for th[...]

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    To remove the stand: 1 . Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2 . P ress and hold the Stand release button. 3 . Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA- compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on[...]

  • Page 23

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap with Enhanced Menu Rotation Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Ad[...]

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    Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Push the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. 2. Push the an[...]

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    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. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self -adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) an[...]

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    Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Standard : Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie : Loads color settings ideal for most movie applications. Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming appli[...]

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    NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for Movie and Game mode. Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturat[...]

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    Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). Menu Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time th[...]

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    OSD Warning Messages When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game and Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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 Mo[...]

  • Page 30

    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 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. or See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap with Enhance[...]

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    NOTE: After installation, one desktop shortcut and one shortcut under "Start" for PowerNap are created. OS support: Windows XP32, XP64, Vista32, Vista64, Win 7. Output interface support: VGA and DVI. The latest version of the PowerNap Software can be downloaded from Dell’s website. This will ensure that the software is compatible with y[...]

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    1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone jacks 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt , Swivel With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the m[...]

  • Page 33

    Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) and fully tilted ( Tilt ) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is [...]

  • Page 34

    NOTE: When in Portrait View Mode , you may experience performance degradation in graphic - intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.) Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of Your System. NOTE: If you are using the mon[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self- Test Built - in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . Self- Test Your monitor [...]

  • Page 36

    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 front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen ap[...]

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    Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built - in diagnostics. NOTE: When using DVI- D input, the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available. Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via[...]

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    No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on 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 volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel 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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2012H 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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2012H Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 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[...]