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  • Page 1

    Dell™SX2210FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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[...]

  • Page 2

     Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Your monitor comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items. If something is missing, contact Dell .  Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Seri[...]

  • Page 3

     Product Features  The SX2210 flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 21.5 inches (546.8 mm) diagonal. ■ 1920X1080resolution,plusfull - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ■ Plug and[...]

  • Page 4

     Back View  Side View  Bottom View 1- 2 *The default settings are Preset Modes select and Brightness/Contrast select . 1 Preset Modes select 2 Brightness/Contrast select 3 OSD menu select 4 EXIT 5 Power button (with light indicator) 6 Webcam 7 Microphone Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial[...]

  • Page 5

     Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in[...]

  • Page 6

    ZeropowerconsumptioninOFFmodecanonlybeachievedbydisconnectingthemaincablefromthepoweradapter. Pin Assignments VGA Connector DVIConnector  NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR ® - compliant. Pin Number 15 - pin Side of the Co nnected Signal Cable 1 Video - Red 2 Video - Green 3[...]

  • Page 7

    HDMIConnector   Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor. USB Upstream Connector 13 Floating 14 +5V 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 [...]

  • Page 8

    USB Downstream Connector USB Ports l 1 upstream - back l 2 downstream at back & 2 downstream at bottom Camera - MIC Specifications Overview The integrated USB camera and analog microphones allow you to take pictures, videos, and communicate with other computer users. The camera is located at the top of the monitor and is fixed. However, the cam[...]

  • Page 9

    l Available USB 2.0 port or a USB 2.0 hub with external power supply Dell Webcam Software Suite The Dell Webcam Software Suite includes the following applications: DellWebcamCentre Dell Webcam Central enables convenient access to all exciting applications to enhance your Dell Webcam experience. CreativeLive!CamAvatarCreator?[...]

  • Page 10

     Preset Display Modes  Electrical Specifications  Physical Characteristics Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) 640 x 350 31.47 70.09 25.18 +/ - 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 25.18 -/ + 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 25.17 -/ - 640 x 480 31. 50 75.00 31.5 -/ - 720 x 400 31.[...]

  • Page 11

    Environmental Characteristics  Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: l To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen - cleaning tissue or solution suitabl[...]

  • Page 12

    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell  CAUTION: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the safety information that shipped with your monitor. FCC Notices (U.S. Onl[...]

  • Page 13

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™SX2210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. Afte[...]

  • Page 14

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SX2210 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 description at [...]

  • Page 15

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Turn 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  Using the Camera  Insta[...]

  • Page 16

    Front panel button Use the buttons onthesideofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings.    Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Accessing the Menu System Exit Use the Exit button to exit on - screen display (OSD) from menu and sub - menus. Front panel Button Descriptio[...]

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    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 again. 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. 5. Press t[...]

  • Page 18

        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 sign[...]

  • Page 19

     Back Press the button to go back to the main menu.  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.  Mode Selection A[...]

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     Display setting mode submenu   Back Press the button to go back to the main menu.  Horizontal position Usethe and buttons to adjust image left and right (min 0 ~ max 100). NOTE: When using DVI or HDMI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.  Vertical Position Usethe and buttons to adjust image up and do[...]

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     Audio Setting mode submenu Line Out Source Select the source of the audio input.  Power Save Audio Allows you to turn on or off the power to the audio during the audio power save mode. Default is "On". On — Allows you to turn off the line - out to the sound bar during monitor standby. Off — Allows you to turn on the line - out [...]

  • Page 22

     DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience. Disable : Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on [...]

  • Page 23

    OSD Warning Messages Personalize Allows you to adjust shortcut button for: 1. Brightness & Contrast and 2. Preset Modes. The following warning messages may appear on the screen to indicate that the monitor is out of synchronization. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the[...]

  • Page 24

    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[...]

  • Page 25

    overall system level, a LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. Using the Tilt Tilt With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Using the Camera  Installing the Dell Webcam Software (Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating Systems ) The Dell SX2210 webcam application media that ships wi[...]

  • Page 26

     Accessing the Camera Help File To access the camera ’ s help file, right - click the Dell Webcam Central icon in the notification area and click. Click Help from the menu and select Contents .  Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings. Settin[...]

  • Page 27

    You are now ready to use the Facial Recognition Software. First Use 1. From the Start Menu; click Start à All Programs à FastAccess à ConfigureFastAccess. 2. Follow the on - screen setup wizard to begin using FastAccess face recognition. 3. FastAccess automatically learns your face when you login to Vista. You will be able to log in to you[...]

  • Page 28

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel 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: 1. Right - click on the deskto[...]

  • Page 29

    Dell™ SX2210 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are?[...]

  • Page 30

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide  Connecting the Monitor  Organizing Your Cables  Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Connecting Your Monitor To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable. 2. Conn[...]

  • Page 31

     Connecting the USB Cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/HDMI cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the downstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. 2. Connect USB peripherals to the upstream USB ports on the mon[...]

  • Page 32

    Back to Contents Page  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 the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ SX2210 Flat Panel Monitor  Self - Test  Common Problems  Product - Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems  Dell Soundbar Problems  Camera Problems  Facial Recognition (FastAccess) Problems    Self - Test Your monitor provides a sel[...]

  • Page 34

    4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Press the shortcut key 4 key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. 6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens. The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, pres[...]

  • Page 35

     Product - Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  Dell™Soundbar Problems Missing Color Picture lacks color l Perform monitor self - test feature check. l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable conne[...]

  • Page 36

     Camera Problems l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3 player). l Avoid using an audio cable extension or audio jack converter. Distorted Sound Other audio source is used l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. l Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into t[...]

  • Page 37

    Facial Recognition (FastAccess) problems Installation Daily Use   Back to Contents Page Set the correct audio source in Dell Webcam Central . To select the correct audio source: 1. In the Dell Webcam Central , navigate to configure settings by clicking on the More Options button. 2. Select Monitor Webcam in the Microphone box. 3. Adjust the V[...]