Alienware Optx Aw2310 Users Guide

							Hue  
This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color.   
Decrease the value of the Hue, increases the green shade of the video image.  
Increase the value of the Hue, increases the purple shade of the video image.  
NOTE:  Hue adjustment is available only for video input.  
Saturation  
This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image.   
Decrease the value of the Saturation, increases the monochrome appearance of the video image.  
Increase the value of the Saturation, increases the colorful appearance of the video image.  
NOTE:   Saturation adjustment is available only for video input.  
Reset  Color Settings 
Resets your monitors color settings to the factory defaults.  
D isplay Settings  
   
						

							 
Wide Mode
Adjust the image ratio as Fill, Aspect, or 4:3.  
  
Sharpness  
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.   
 
Dynamic Contrast  
    Dynamic Contrast provides  higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie Preset, and Nature Preset.  
NOTE:   Brightness control is disabled while in Dynamic Contrast mode and will be grayed out.  
 
Response Time This function can improve the response time.
 
Reset Display 
Settings Reset the image to the original factory setting.  
Audio Settings
   
						

							 
Line Out Source
Use the  Line Out Source  menu to select between different audio signals that may be connected to your monitor.  
 
Reset Audio 
Settings Reset the audio to the original factory setting.  
Other Settings
 
  
Language   Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, 
Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).  
 
Menu Transparency   This function is used to change the OSD background from opaque to transparent.  
 
Menu Timer   This function is used to change the  slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.  
  
Menu Lock  
Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed.   
NOTE:  When the OSD is locked,  touch   the first OSD control above the Power On/Off control for about 15 seconds to unlock it.    
						

							 
Button Sound   This function is used to turn on/off the button sound.  
  
DDC/CI    
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc.) to be adjustable 
using software on your computer.    
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Setting the display resolution to 1920x1080(maximum)  
For maximum display performance with the Microsoft ®
  Windows ®
  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
Microsoft   Windows   XP:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .  
2. Select the  Settings  tab.  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse - button and adjust the screen resolution to  1920x1080.  
4. Click  OK .  
Windows Vista   or Windows 7:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Personalization .  
2. Click  Change Display Settings .  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse - button and adjust the screen resolution to  1920X1080 .  
4. Click  OK .  
    If you do not see  1920x1080  as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the 
computer you are using, and follow the provided directions:  
1:  If you have an Alienware desktop or an Alienware portable computer with internet access.  
2:  If you have non Alienware desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.  
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Model AW2310t.   
November 2009      Users Guide  
 
Setting the display resolution to 1920x1080 (maximum)    
						

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Setting Up the Monitor   
 
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing the Cables and Attaching the Cable Cover  
   Removing the Stand    
   Wall Mounting (Optional)    
   
Attaching the Stand  
   
Remove the monitor cover and place the monitor on it.  
1. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand into the grooves on the back of the monitor.   
2. Lower the stand so that the stand snap onto the monitor mounting area.   
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer:  
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.   
2. Connect your monitor to your computer using ONLY ONE of the following cables: the DVI (digital DVI - D) or the HDMI cable. Use both the cables only 
when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems.   
Connecting the White DVI Cable  
 
 NOTE:  The stand is detached from the monitor when it is shipped from the factory.
 WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .    
						

							Connecting the HDMI Cable  
   
 
   
Connecting the Audio Cable  
Connect one end of the audio cable to the green audio connector on your computer and the other end to the audio in connector on your monitor.  
 
Connecting the USB Cable  
Connect one end of the USB cable that shipped with your monitor to the USB upstream port (see  bottom view ) on your monitor, and the other end to an 
availble USB port on your computer/device.  
 
   
Organizing the Cables and Attaching the Cable Cover  
 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer (see   Connecting Your Monitor   for cable attachment), use the cable management slot 
to organize all cables as shown below.  NOTE:   You can connect your Alienware display to an Xbox,  PlayStation or DVD player.
NOTE:  The graphics above are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of your computer may vary.  
						

							Attaching the Cable Cover  
 
Attach the cable cover to the monitor after making the required cable connections to the monitor.  
 
Removing the Stand  
To remove the stand:  
   
1. P ress and hold the stand release button.    
2. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor .   
Wall Mounting (Optional)  NOTE:   To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand,   ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.  
						

							 
(Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm).   
See the instructions that came with the VESA compatible base mounting kit.   
1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table.    
2. Remove the stand.    
3. Remove the four screws securing the plastic cover using a screwdriver.    
4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the  monitor .    
5. Mount the  monitor  on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit.    
Back to Contents Page      NOTE:   Wall mounting should be done only  with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.21 kg .