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  • Page 1

    Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™IN1930/IN2030M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 [...]

  • Page 3

     Product Features The Dell™IN1930/IN2030M flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin - Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: ■ IN1930: 47.0 cm (18.5 inches) viewable area display. 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ IN2030M: 50.8 cm (20.0 inches) viewab[...]

  • Page 4

      Side View  Bottom View  Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label[...]

  • 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

    15 - pin D - Sub connector DVI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 -G 8 GND -B 9 DDC +5 V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H- sync 14 V- sync 15 DDC clock Pin Number 24 - pin Side of th e C onnected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 [...]

  • Page 7

    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 automat[...]

  • Page 8

    Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: IN1930: IN2030M: 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, 6[...]

  • Page 9

     LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot.When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a “ bright dot. ” W[...]

  • Page 10

     Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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 Regulator[...]

  • Page 12

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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 des[...]

  • Page 14

    Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M Monitor User's Guide  Using the Front Panel Controls  Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu  Setting the Maximum Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt  Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the mo[...]

  • Page 15

    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 16

    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.[...]

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       Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight.   Press the keytoincreasebrightnessandpressthe key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).  Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Adjus[...]

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    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[...]

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    Input Source (for IN2030M only) Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. 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 - D Select DVI - D input when you [...]

  • Page 20

     Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to : l RGB : Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter l YPbPr : Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output .  Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. ?[...]

  • Page 21

    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 Movie : Loads color settings ideal for movies. l Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. l Text : Loads color settings ideal for office environment. l Warm : [...]

  • Page 22

     Hue Allows you to adjust the skin tone of the image. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.  Saturation Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the image. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.  Demo Mode You can launch the Demo Mode to identify the monitor display difference b[...]

  • Page 23

     Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1366 x 768 (for IN1930) or 1600 x 900 (for IN2030M) .  Horizontal Position Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+) .  Vertical Pos[...]

  • Page 24

      Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Menu Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor. Use the and [...]

  • Page 25

     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[...]

  • Page 26

     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", "Input Source"(for IN2030M only), "Aspect Rati[...]

  • Page 27

     Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source"(for IN2030M only), "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.[...]

  • Page 28

     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: IN1930: IN2030M:[...]

  • Page 29

    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 1366 x 768 (for IN1930) or 1600 x 900 (for IN2030M).  Youwillseethefollowingmes[...]

  • Page 30

    See Solving Problems 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 .  If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: If VGA or DVI cable is not connected,[...]

  • Page 31

    2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1366 x 768 (for IN1930) or 1600 x 900 (for IN2030M). 4. Click OK . Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7: 1. Right - click on the desktop and select Personalization . 2. Click Change Display Settings . 3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding left - mouse button and a[...]

  • Page 32

    Back to Contents Page NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M monitor Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for IN1930) or 1600 x 900 (for IN2030M) ( Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for IN1930) or 1600 x 900 (for IN2030M) pixels[...]

  • Page 34

    Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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trade[...]

  • Page 35

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M 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: Connect[...]

  • Page 36

    To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable. 2. Connect either the white (digital DVI - D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.Donotusebothcablesonthesamecomputer.Useboth[...]

  • Page 37

    To attach the soundbar: Back to Contents Page CAUTION: DonotusewithanydeviceotherthantheDellSoundbar. 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 Sound[...]

  • Page 38

    Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1930/IN2030M monitor  Self - Test  Built - in Diagnostics  Common Problems  Product Specific Problems  Dell Soundbar Problems    Self - Test Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. [...]

  • Page 39

     Built - in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built - in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. To run the built - in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Un[...]

  • Page 40

     Product Specific Problems Dell™Soundbar Problems l Auto Adjust via OSD. l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. NOTE: When using 'DVI - D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. l Ad[...]

  • Page 41

     Back to Contents Page as the audio source l Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card. l Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints. l Decrease the volume of the audio application. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter - clockwise to a lower volume setting. l Clean and re[...]