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    Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Note, Caution, and Warning     Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbi[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.  Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monit[...]

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     Product Features The P2210H/P2310H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P2210H: 21.5 - inch (548.86 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). ■ P2310H: 23 - inch (584.2 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). ■ 1920 x1080 resolu[...]

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    Back View   Label Card View  Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power (with power light indicator) Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached base plate) Wall mount monitor usi[...]

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       Side View  Back View with label card pulled out Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Use 1 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals 2 Barcode serial number label Use to contact Dell for technical support[...]

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      Bottom View   Left view R ight view Label Description Use 1 USB downstream ports (2) Connect your USB devices 2 Label Card Slot For details, see Label Card 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 th[...]

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      Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications *[P2210H/P2310H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 ( 83% ) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Model number Dell P2210H Flat Panel Monitor Dell P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN TN Screen dimensions 21.5 inches (21.5 -[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanel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) [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310H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. [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitor IfyouhaveanonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphics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 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Power On the Monitor  Using the Front Panel Controls  Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu  Setting the Maximum Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Ve[...]

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    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 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for analog (VGA) Input or D Exit Use this button to go[...]

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    Main Menu for digital (DVI) Input or Main Menu for displayport (DP) 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 following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3.  Press the buttononcetoactivate?[...]

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      Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.  Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is ne[...]

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    Input Sourc e Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.   Auto Source Press to select the Auto source , the monitor will Auto detect the analog signal. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. DVI - D Select DVI[...]

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    s 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 Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. l Warm : Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. l Cool : Decreases the co[...]

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    Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image.  Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen.  Horizontal P osition Use the or to adjust image left or right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+).  Vertical Pos ition Use the or to adjust image up or down. Minimum is '0' ( - ). [...]

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    OSD Warning Messages  LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable".  Factory Res et ResetallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues. Personalize User can select [...]

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    See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: 1. Right - click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080. 4. Click OK . If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics drive[...]

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    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 Tilt , Swivel Wit[...]

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    Vertical Extension   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: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The stand extend[...]

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      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. To adjust the Rotation Display Settings: 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced . 3. If you[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x1080 ( maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right - click on the deskt[...]

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    Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009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?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™P2210H/P2310H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  To attach the mo[...]

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    2. Connect the white (digital DVI - D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back ofyourcomputer.Donotusethreecablesonthesamecomputer.Useallthecablesonlywhentheyareconnectedtothreedifferentcomputers[...]

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    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 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. 2. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom[...]

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    To attach the soundbar: Removing the Stand 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) CAUTION: DonotusewithanydeviceotherthantheDellSoundbar. NOTE:  The soundbar power connec[...]

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    (Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). 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 stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™P2210H/P2310HFlatPanelMonitor  Self - Test  Built - in Diagnostics  Common Problems  Product Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems  Dell Soundbar Problems  Self - Test Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you[...]

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    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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     Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  NOTE: When using '2: 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 Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. l Perfo[...]

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     Dell™Soundbar Problems Back to Contents Page Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No power to Soundbar - the power indicator is off l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator (Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated. l Confirm that the[...]