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  • Page 1

    Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Notes, Cautions, Warnings    Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011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 this te[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™E1912H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 mon[...]

  • Page 3

     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. ■ Tilt adjustment capability. ■ Removable pedesta[...]

  • Page 4

    Back View   Side View  Bottom View  Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial nu[...]

  • Page 5

     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 its power consumption when not [...]

  • Page 6

     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. Resolution Specifications Electrical Specifications Model number Dell E1912H monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type TN Screen dime[...]

  • Page 7

    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 31.5 70.0 28.3 - /+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/ - VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/ - VESA, 80[...]

  • Page 8

     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. Most monitor installations are aut[...]

  • Page 9

    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 . FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Inform[...]

  • Page 10

    Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps: - Back to Contents Page 1.CheckOperatingSystemRequirements Windows XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 2. Install Entech API Install 3.InstallPowerNapSoftware Install[...]

  • Page 11

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H 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 dri[...]

  • Page 12

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H 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[...]

  • Page 13

    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  Setting the Maximum Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt  Power On the Monitor Press the button to [...]

  • Page 14

    Front panel Key Use the keys onthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings.  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. B Down Use the Down key to adjust (decr[...]

  • Page 15

    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. 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.[...]

  • Page 16

    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. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and[...]

  • Page 17

      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. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. l Cool : Decreases the co[...]

  • Page 18

     Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.  Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. OTHER SETTINGS Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount[...]

  • Page 19

     Factory Reset ResetsallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues . 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.  Shortcu[...]

  • Page 20

     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 Monitor Specifications for the horizontal?[...]

  • Page 21

    See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased. This software provides Power Saving mode with your Monitor. The Power Saving mode allows user to select either "Screen dim" or " Sleep" when your PC goes to the screen saver mo[...]

  • Page 22

    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. Right - click on the des[...]

  • Page 23

    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.[...]

  • Page 24

    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. Right - click on the desktop and cli[...]

  • Page 25

    Dell™ E1912H monitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011 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 this text: Dell and the DELL logoaretrademarks[...]

  • Page 26

    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. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. 2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor: Connecting [...]

  • Page 27

    To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable. 2. Connectthebluedisplayconnectorcabletothecorrespondingvideoportonthebackofyourcomputer. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Dell Soundbar To [...]

  • Page 28

    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. 4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of [...]

  • Page 29

    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. If your monitor a[...]

  • Page 30

    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 appears. 4. Carefully inspect the scre[...]

  • Page 31

     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. Image retention from a static imageleftonthemonitorfor[...]

  • Page 32

     Back to Contents Page[...]