Dell U2410 manual

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    Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Caution s, and Warning s Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompa[...]

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    Back to Contents Page AboutYourMonitor Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Package Contents  Product Features  Identifying Parts and Controls  Monitor Specifications  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface  Card Reader Specifications   Plug and Play Capability [...]

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     Product Features The U2410 flatpaneldisplayhasanactivematrix,thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 24 - inch ( 518.4 mm x 324 mm) viewable area display measured diagonally. ■ 1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide vie[...]

  • Page 4

    Back View  Front View Control Panel Label Description 1- 3 Shortcut keys *The default settings are Preset Modes Select , Brightness/Contrast Select and Input Source Select . 1 Preset Modes Select 2 Brightness/Contrast Select 3 Input Source Select 4 OSD M enu S elect 5 E xit 6 Power B utton (with power light indicator) NOTE: 1~5 buttons are capac[...]

  • Page 5

     BackViewBackViewwithmonitorstand  Side View Label Description/Use 1 VESA Mounting Holes (100mm) (Behind attac[...]

  • Page 6

     Bottom View  Bottom View RightView  Left View Label Description 1 Card Reader. See Card Reader Specifications formoreinformation. 2 USB Down Stream Ports Label Description 1 AC Power Cord Connector 2 DCPowerConnectorforDell™Soundbar[...]

  • Page 7

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

  • Page 8

    DVIConnector Composite V ideo Connector 7 GND -G 8 GND -B 9 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H- sync 14 V- sync 15 DDC clock Pin Number 24 - pin Side of the Connected 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 Fl[...]

  • Page 9

    Luma composite chroma  Component Video Connector  DisplayPort Connector  Pin Number 3- pin Side of the C onnected Signal Cable (Cable not included) 1 Y (Luminance signal) 2 Pb (Color differential signal) 3 Pr (Color differential signal) Pin Number 20 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7[...]

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     HDMI Connector  Pin Number 19 - pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2 - 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1 - 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0 - 10 TMDS CLOCK 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK - 13 Floating 14 Floating 15 DDC CLOCK (SDA) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 G[...]

  • Page 11

    * U2410 Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (110%) and CIE1931 (102%) . Resolution  Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Supports HDCP) Video display [...]

  • Page 12

    Connector type l VGA: Blue Connector l DVI - D: White Connector l DisplayPort: Black Connector l Composite l Component l HDMI Signal cable type l D- sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor l DVI - D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor l DisplayPort: Detachable, Digital, 20pin, shipped detached from[...]

  • Page 13

     Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface USB Upstream C onnector USB Downstream C onnector USB P orts l 1 upstream - rear l 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side Operating 10% to 80% (noncondensing) Non - Operating Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing) Altitude  Operating 3,657.6 m ( 12,000 ft ) max Non - Opera[...]

  • Page 14

    Card Reader Specifications  Overview l The Flash Memory Card Reader is a USB storage device that allows users to read and write information from and into the memory card.  l The Flash Memory Card Reader is automatically recognized by Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP,Windows ® Vista and Windows ® 7 .  l Onc[...]

  • Page 15

    Performance Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play - compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required, the user [...]

  • Page 16

    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™U2410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 Safety Information . FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other R[...]

  • Page 17

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2410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. After installing the drivers[...]

  • Page 18

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitor If you have non Dell ™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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 the top of th[...]

  • Page 19

    Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor Dell™U2410FlatPanel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, Swivel and Vertical Extension  Rotating the [...]

  • Page 20

    l HDMI input l Component video input l Composite video input Displays the source selection bar. Touch and buttons to move between the setting options and Touch to select the input source you want. If VGA or DVI - D or DisplayPort or HDMI input is selected and all VGA and DVI - D and DisplayPort and HDMI cables are not connected, a floating dialog b[...]

  • Page 21

     Using the OSD Menu 1. Touch to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Or Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input 2.  Touch the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the tablefora complete list of all the opt[...]

  • Page 22

    6.  Touch return to the main menu or to exit the OSD menu.  Icon Menu and Submenus Description         Brightness/Contrast  Brightness Contrast Back Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast. Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Touch the buttontoincreasebrightnessandTouc[...]

  • Page 23

        Scan Sources VGA DVI - D 1 & 2 DisplayPort HDMI Component Composite Back Scan for Sources, touch to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Touch to select the VGA input source. Select DVI - D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Touch to select the DV[...]

  • Page 24

      VGA/DVI - D1/ DVD - D2/HDMI/DP input Standard Multimedia Game Warm Cool Adobe RGB  sRGB Custom Color Video input Movie Game Nature xvMode Hue Saturation Reset Color Settings Mode suitable for desktop applications. Mode for multimedia applications, eg video playback. Mode suitable for gaming applications. Use this mode for minimal inpu[...]

  • Page 25

     Back Touch  to go back to the main menu.       Display Settings  Wide Mode Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Noise Reduction Zoom Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Display Info Reset Display Settings Back  Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Adjusts the image ratio as 1:1, Aspect or[...]

  • Page 26

         PIP Mode When PIP/PBP activated PIP Source Size Position Contrast Hue Saturation Back or PIP /PBP submenu when PIP/PBP ON (mainsourceisVGA/DVI - Dinput)  PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP ON   or NOTE: When using DVI source, th[...]

  • Page 27

      Other Settings  Language Menu Transparency Menu Timer Menu Lock Menu Rotation Button Sound PowerSave Audio DDC/CI Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (Eng[...]

  • Page 28

     OSD Warning Messages  LCD Conditioning Factory Reset Back  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 several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn - in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn Re[...]

  • Page 29

    or or or 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 1200.  WhenmonitorentersPowerSavemode,thefollowingmessagea[...]

  • Page 30

      See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution 1. Right - click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1200. 4. Click OK . If you do not see 1920 x 1200 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete[...]

  • Page 31

    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 With the built - in pedestal, you can[...]

  • Page 32

    Stand extends vertically up to 100 mm + 5mm.  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. [...]

  • Page 33

     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 hav[...]

  • Page 34

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the following step[...]

  • Page 35

    Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitor   Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 - 2011 DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materails in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL lo[...]

  • Page 36

    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitor User's Guide  Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor  Organizing Your Cables  Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Attaching the Stand  To attach the monitor stand: 1. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it. 2. Fit the two tabs on th[...]

  • Page 37

    Connecting the Blue VGA Cable and USB uplink cable  Connecting the Black DisplayPort Cable and USB uplink cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DisplayPort cable, follow the procedure below to complete setting up your monitor: l Plugthepowercablesforyourcomputerandmonitorintoanearbyoutlet. [...]

  • Page 38

    Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Back to Contents Page 1 Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2 Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3 Connect the S oundbar with the DC power connector. 4 Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear[...]

  • Page 39

    Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™U2410FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide  Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  Built - in Diagnostics  Common Problems  Video Problems  Product Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  TroubleshootingtheDell™Soun[...]

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    4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Press the fourth button 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, press the[...]

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      Video Problems   Product Specific Problems 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 Adjust Phase and Pixel [...]

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     Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar power saving mode. press "+", " - " or "Menu" key, the message "NoCompositeinputsignal"or " No Component input signal " will appear. accesstheOSDtosetAudioto?[...]

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     TroubleshootingtheCardReader  Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Do not remove the device while reading or writing media. Doing so may cause loss of data or malfunction in the media.  Problem Cause Solution Drive letter is not assigned. (Windows ® XP only) Conflict with network drive letter. A. Right - click My Computer on the[...]