Dell IN1940MW manual

Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor Use'r Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2012 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 [...]

Dell ™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Operating Your 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 are not[...]

Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have rec[...]

Stand Riser Stand Base Power Cable VGA Cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information[...]

Product Features The Dell™ IN1940MW display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid - crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ¦ 48.26 cm (19.0 inches) viewable area display. ¦ 1440 x 900 resolution plus full -screen support for lower resolutions. ¦ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ¦ Removable stand and Video Elect[...]

Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front Panel Controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)[...]

Back View Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) To mount the monitor. 4 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Del[...]

Side View Right View[...]

Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DVI connector 3 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Dell IN1940MW Monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 19 inches (19 - inch viewable image size) Preset display area 408.24 (H) X 255.15 (V) Horizontal 408.24 mm (16.08 inc[...]

Pixel pitch 0.2835 mm Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical Luminance output 25 0 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard - coating 3H Backlight LED light bar system Response Time 5 ms typical Color depth 16.7 millions colors Color Gamut 83% CIE1976 (typical)* *[IN1940MW[...]

VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 - /+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 - Anal[...]

Dimensions (with stand) Height 372.9 mm (14.68 inches) Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) Depth 163.5 mm (6.44 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 290.8 mm (11.45 inches) Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) Depth 52.0 mm (2.05 inches) Stand dimensions Height 140.4 mm (5.53 inches) Width 236.0 mm (9.29 inches) Depth 163.5 mm (6.44 inches) Weight Weight w[...]

Non- operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non- condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non- operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 78.5 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.0 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your P[...]

Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 15 - pin Side of the Co nnected 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 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND - sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H - sync 14 V - sync 15 DDC clock[...]

DVI Connector Pin Number 24 - pin Side of th e C o nnected 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 +5V/+3.3V 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 Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock - Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play- compatible system. The monitor automatically provides its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to the computer using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settin[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount Connecting Your Monitor Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510PA (optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser t[...]

2 Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of a desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Slide the bracket towards the monitor until it locks in place.[...]

Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount To remove the stand assembly from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand. 3. Once the latch is released, remove the stand assembly from the monitor.[...]

Connecting Your Monitor 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. Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to your computer. NOTE: If your computer supports a DVI connector, connect the wh[...]

Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the white DVI cable (optional) CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary.[...]

Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510PA ( optional) CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell soundbar. To attach the 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 soundb[...]

Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW 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 Dell Soundbar Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the con[...]

The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description 1 Shortcut key/Preset modes Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. 2 Shortcut key/Brightness/Contrast Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. 3 Menu Use the MENU button to launch the On - Screen Display (O[...]

Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Up Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. 2 Down Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. 3 OK Use the OK button to confirm your selection. 4 Back Use the Back butt[...]

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 automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu [...]

NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 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 the highlighte[...]

Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness / Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy [...]

Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. 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) an[...]

Auto S elect Press to select Auto Select , the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI - D input. VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. DVI- D Select the DVI- D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source. Color Settin[...]

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 VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr : Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.[...]

Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes , you can choose Standard , Multimedia , Movie , Game , Text , Warm , Cool or Custom Color from the list. 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 m[...]

Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you [...]

Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 5:4 or 4:3. Horizontal Position Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' ( - ). Maximum is &a[...]

Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. Other Settings Select this option to[...]

Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked . NOTE: Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button above the power [...]

Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set it as a shortcut key.[...]

NOTE: This monitor has a built - in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.[...]

OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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.[...]

When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD . If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI - D input[...]

If either VGA or DVI- D input is selected and both VGA and DVI - D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or See Solving Problems for more information.[...]

Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor. 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 adjust the screen resolution to 1440 x 900 . 4 . Click OK[...]

Using Dell Soundbar The soundbar has an on/off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, a LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks. 1 Attach mechanism 2 Power/Volume control 3 Headphone jacks 4 Power indicator[...]

Using the Tilt Tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Self- Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Dell Soundbar 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 your monitor&apo[...]

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

Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Check environmental factors. Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on- off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Qualit[...]

long period of time Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area R eset the monitor to Factory Settings . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front pa[...]

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ IN1940MW 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 hazards, [...]

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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide 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, attemp[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista ® or Windows 7: 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Personalization . 2. Click Change Display Settings . 3. Click Advanced Settings . 4. Identify your graphics contro[...]