Dell S1909WX manual

Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and te[...]

Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel 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 comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you[...]

DVI Cable(Optional) Drivers and Documentation Media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The S1909WX flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 19 - inch (482.6mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full - screen support fo[...]

Front view 1. OSD menu button 2. Brightness and Contrast/Up ( ) button 3. Auto adjust / Down ( ) button 4. Input select/Enter button 5. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back View[...]

1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 3 Cable holder Helps organize cables by placing them through the holder. 4 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets [...]

1 Power connector Insert the power cable. 2 DVI connector Connect the DVI cable of your computer. 3 VGA connector Connect the VGA cable of your computer. Side View[...]

Left side Right side 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 DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consu[...]

or Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD . This monitor is ENERGY STAR ®-compliant . * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. Pin Assignments 15- pin D -Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 -pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video -Red 2 Video -Green 3 Vi[...]

Note: Pin 1 is at the top right. Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment 1 T.M.D.S. Data 2 - 9 T.M.D.S. Data 1 - 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0 - 2 T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield 4 No Pin 12 No Pin 20 No Pin 5 No Pin 13 No Pin 21 No [...]

Response Time 5ms typical Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 75 Hz Video Display Capabilities (DVI HD Playback) 480i/576i/1080i/480p/576p/720p/1080p (Supports HDCP) Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 [...]

Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor physical characteristics: Connector type 15 - pin D -subminiature, blue connector; DVI - D, white connector Signal cable type Analog: Detachable, D - Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions: (with stand) Height 14.56 inches (369.82 mm) Width 17.80 inches (452.16 mm) Dept[...]

Operating 3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max Nonoperating 12,192m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 256.08 BTU/hour (maximum) 119.5 BTU/hour (typical) LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that a[...]

Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. After placing the monitor panel on so[...]

Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions . Connecting Your Monitor Using a VGA Cable Connecting Your Monitor Using a DVI Cable(Optional)[...]

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect either the white DVI(Optional) or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor. 3. Connect the power cable. 4. Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, press the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If y[...]

Attaching the Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until[...]

After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base. 1. Place the monitor on a stable flat table. 2. Turn the screw counter- clockwise to loosen the base from the riser. 3. Detach the base away from the monitor hinge. Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. The following table describes the f[...]

C Auto Adjust Use this button to activate automatic setup/adjustment or to decrease the values of the selected menu option. 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 and Phase controls under Image Settings. The following di[...]

E Power Button and Indicator Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The white light indicates the monitor is on, and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode. Using the OSD Menu NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those change[...]

NOTE: Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using 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 table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3 . Press the MENU button on[...]

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. NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: When using DVI source, Auto Adjust is not available. Input Source Select the right input sour[...]

Color Settings: Use the Color Settings menu to set the Input Color format and mode. Input Color Format Choose RGB if monitor is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Choose YPbPr option if monitor is connected to a DVD by a YPbPr to VGA or YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB. Mode Selection Allows you to [...]

In the Video mode, you can choose one of the following preset modes: Movie : suitable for watching a movie. Sports : suitable for playing a sports program. Game : suitable for playing a game. Nature : suitable for general picture, web, or watching TV. You can adjust the Hue (tint)/Saturation based on your preference. If you want to restore default [...]

NOTE: This function may change the width of the display image. Use the Horizontal Position function to center the image on the screen. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. NOTE: When using DVI source, only two functions "Sharpness and Reset Display Settings" are available. Other Settings : Use the[...]

Menu Transparency Allows you to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). Menu Timer The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use. The Menu Timer allows you to adjust the hold time and sets the length of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the and buttons to adjus[...]

Select Yes to start LCD conditioning and No to quit without making changes. Factory Reset Resets the OSD menu options to the factory preset values. Reset All Setings: Changes all the user - adjustable settings including color, position, brightness, contrast , menu transparency, and OSD hold time to the factory defaults. The language of the OSD does[...]

Setting the Optimum Resolution 1 . Right -click on the desktop and select Personalize . 2 . Select the Display Settings tab. 3 . Set the screen resolution to 1440 x 900. 4 . Click OK . If you do not see 1440 x 900 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures. If you [...]

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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor Self- Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems CAUTION: 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 monitor is [...]

5 . Press the 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 button again. If you do not detect any screen abnormal[...]

Run the built - in diagnostics and check. Stuck- on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on- off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Run the built - in diagnostics and check. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust[...]

signal", or "No Component input signal" appears Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re- plug the signal cable if necessary. Reset the computer or video player. The picture does not fill the entire screen. The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs[...]

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide CAUTION: Safety Instruction FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instruction For information on safety instructions, see the Safety information that ships with your monitor. FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and other regulato[...]