Dell S2230mx manual

Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) 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 use[...]

Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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 a[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 ( Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop[...]

Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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[...]

DVI -HDMI Dongle 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™ S2230MX/S2330MX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's [...]

Label Description Use 1 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Adapter connector To connect the monitor power cable using a 12V DC adapter for transition. 4 DVI connector To connect your computer to the m[...]

VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 20 W (Maximum) 13 W (Typical) Active- off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Amber Less than 0.5 W Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W S2330MX: VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Norma[...]

Pin Number 24 -pin Side of th e C onnected 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 +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[...]

17 DDC/CEC GND 18 +5V 19 Hot Plug Detect 17 TX 0 - 18 TX 0 + 19 SHLD 0 / 5 20 TX 5 - 21 TX 5 + 22 TX CLK SHLD 23 TX CLK + 24 TX CLK - 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 Cha[...]

AC/DC Adapter* input voltage / frequency / current VAC / 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A (Max.), Lite- On adapter PA- 1041- 0: 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (Max.) VAC / 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A (Max.), Lite- On adapter PA- 1041- 0: 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (Max.) output voltage / current OUTPUT: 12[...]

Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number Dell S2230MX monitor Dell S2330MX monitor Connector type D -subminiature, blue connector; DVI -D: White connector D -subminiature, blue connector; DVI -D: White connector Signal cable type Analog: Detachable, D - Sub, 15 pins, shipped attach[...]

Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: To clean your antistatic screen, sli[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Attach the stand riser to the stand base. b. Ti[...]

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 . Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2 . Connect the white (digital DVI - D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the DVI- HDMI Dongle and HDMI display connector cable to the corresponding video por[...]

Connecting the white DVI cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. Removing the Monitor Stand[...]

After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1. Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand. 2. While pushing the release latch, pull the stand away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX Monitor User's Guide Using the Front 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 Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to a[...]

Front panel Key Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu . B Brightness / Contrast Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. C Menu Use the Menu key to open the on- screen display (OSD). D Exit[...]

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 key to go back to the previous menu. Using the On- Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor [...]

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. 5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the[...]

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. Adjust brightness first, and adjust contrast only [...]

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 Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables . [...]

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 are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push to select the DVI input source. COLOR SETTINGS Use the Color Setting menu to adjust the monitor&[...]

Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to : 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 . 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.[...]

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

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 between Norma[...]

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 1920 x 1080. Horizontal Position Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+) . Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down.[...]

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 to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast is not available (greyed out) in Energy Smart modes. Reset Displ[...]

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 keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, n[...]

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 Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. The below warni[...]

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", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.[...]

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

Reset Personalization Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. OSD Messages 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 and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. When the monitor enters the Power [...]

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD . 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, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this s[...]

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 . 2 . Select the Settings tab. 3 . Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 . 4 . Click OK . Windows Vista® or Windows® 7: 1 . Right - click on the desktop and [...]

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

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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[...]

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[...]

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. 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 line[...]

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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 ha[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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 th[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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 t[...]