Dell 2408wfp Users Guide

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 (Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
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 left - mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to  1920x1200 .  
4. Click  OK .  
    If you do not see  1920x1200  as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the 
computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions:  
1:  If you have a Dell  desktop or a Dell  portable computer with internet access.  
2:  If you have non Dell  desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.  
   
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Mode l  2408WFP  
December  2007         R ev.  A00    User Guide  
  Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200(Optimal)    
						

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Setting Up the Monitor   
Users Guide    
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   Removing the Stand   
   
Attaching the Stand  
  
 
Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand:  
1. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.    
2. Lower the monitor so that the monitor mounting area snaps on to or locks on to the stand.    
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:  
l Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.    
l Connect either  the white (digital DVI - D) display connector cable, the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable or the black DisplayPort cable  to the 
corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not use  all the  cables on the same computer. Use  all the  cables only when they are 
connected to different computers with appropriate video systems.     
   
Connecting the white DVI cable  NOTE:   The s tand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.  
CAUTION:   Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  safety instructions .  
						

							 
Connecting the blue VGA cable  
 
    
Connecting the black DisplayPort cable  
 
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DisplayPort  cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup:  
l Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.    
l Turn on the monitor and the computer.  
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see  Solving Problems .    
l Use the cable management slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.    
Organizing Your Cables  
 
   
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to 
neatly organize all cables as shown above.  NOTE:   Your monitor supports two DVI ports. You can either choose DVI - D 1 or DVI - D 2 via source select 
button.
NOTE:   The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.  
						

							Attaching the soundbar  
 
Removing the Stand  
Complete the following steps to remove the stand:  
   
1. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button.   
2. Press and hold the stand release button.   
3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.   
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   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.
Connect the  S oundbar with the DC power connector.
4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
NOTICE:   Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar
NOTE:   Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Soundbar only.
NOTE:   To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand,  ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.    
						

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Solving Problems    
 
   Monitor Specific Troubleshooting   
   Common Problems  
   Video Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  
   Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optionalyf   
   Card Reader Troubleshooting  
   
   
   
Troubleshooting Your Monitor  
Self - Test Feature Check (STFC)  
Your monitor provides a self - test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly 
connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self - test by performing the following steps:   
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.   
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self - Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue 
connector) cables from the back of computer.   
3. Turn on the monitor. 
  
   
4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.   
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.   
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system, because your monitor is 
functioning properly.  
 
   
OSD Warning Messages  
For OSD - related issues, see  OSD Warning Messages  
Common Problems  
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.   CAUTION:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .  
The floating dialog box should appear on - screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. 
While in self - test mode, the power LED remains green. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously 
scroll through the screen.  
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NOTE:   Self test feature check is not available for S - Video, Composite and Component video modes.
Common 
Symptoms   What You 
Experience   Possible Solutions  
No Video/ Power 
LED off No picture l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is 
properly connected and secure.    
						

							    
Video Problems   l Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical 
equipment.  
l Ensure that the power button depressed fully .    
No Video/ Power 
LED on No picture 
or no 
brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor self - test feature check.  
l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.    
Poor Focus Picture is 
fuzzy, 
blurry, or 
ghosting l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.  
l Eliminate video extension cables.  
l R eset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ration (16:10).  
Shaky/Jittery 
Video Wavy 
picture or 
fine 
movement l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.  
l R eset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Check environmental factors.  
l Relocate the monitor and test in another room.    
Missing Pixels LCD screen 
has spots l Cycle power on - off.  
l Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD 
technology .    
Stuck - on Pixels LCD screen 
has bright 
spots l Cycle power on - off.  
l Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD 
technology .    
Brightness 
Problems Picture too 
dim or too 
bright l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.    
Geometric 
Distortion Screen not 
centered 
correctly l Reset the  monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
NOTE:  When using  2: 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 Clock controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor self - test feature check and determine if these lines are also 
in self - test mode.  
l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.    
NOTE:  When using 2: DVI - D, the Pixel Clock and Phase 
adjustments are not available.    
Synchronization 
Problems Screen is 
scrambled 
or appears 
torn l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor self - test feature check to determine if scrambled screen 
appears in self - test mode.  
l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.  
l Restart the computer  in the  safe mode .    
Safety Related 
Issues Visible signs 
of smoke or 
sparks l Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.  
l Contact Dell immediately.   
Intermittent 
Problems Monitor 
malfunctions 
on & off l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is 
connected properly and is secure.  
l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Perform monitor self - test feature check to determine if the intermittent 
problem occurs in self - test mode.    
Missing Color Picture 
missing 
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 connector..  
Wrong Color Picture color 
not good l Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or 
Video depending to the application.   
l Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value 
in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.  
l Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting 
OSD.  
Image retention  
from a static 
image left on the 
monitor for a long 
period of time Faint 
shadow 
from the 
static image 
displayed 
appears on 
the screen l Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times 
when not in use  (for more information, see  Power Management Modes ).  
l Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.      
						

							   
   
   
Product Specific Problems  
   
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  
    COMMON SYMPTOMS   WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE   POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
No Video No signal indicator is displayed   l Check Video Input Selection  
Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack    
S - Video: Typically a round 4 pin jack    
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks     
 
Low Quality DVD 
playback   Picture not crisp and some color 
distortion   l Check DVD connection  
Composite gives good picture    
S - Video gives better picture    
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks    
Blinking Video Video is blinking or discontinuous l Check DVD connection   
Composite gives good picture   
S - Video gives better picture   
Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks      
l Check if DVD player is HDCP compliant.   
Some non - compliant players may exhibit blinking video and others will display a 
raster screen.   
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire 
viewing area l Perform monitor reset on Factory Reset    
Cannot adjust the monitor with 
the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen l Turn the monitor off and unplug the power 
cord and then plug back and power on    
The monitor will not go into 
power saving mode. No picture, the LED light is green. When press +, 
 -  or Menu key, the message  No S - Video input 
signal ", " No Composite input signal "  or    No 
Component input signal  will appear. l Move mouse or hit any key on the 
keyboard on the computer or  activate 
video player,  then access the OSD to set  
Audio to  off  state.    
No Input Signal when user 
controls pressed No picture, the LED light is green. When press +, 
 -  or Menu key, the message  No S - Video input 
signal ,  No Composite input signal  or  No 
Component input signal  will appear.  l Check the signal source Make sure the 
Computer is not in power saving by moving 
mouse or pressing any key on the 
keyboard.    
l Check to make sure Video Source to S -
Video, Composite or Component is 
powered and playing video media.    
l Check whether the signal cable is plugged 
in and seated properly.  Re - plug the signal 
cable if necessary.    
l Re - boot the computer or video player.    
The monitor will not fill the entire 
screen. The picture cant fill the height or width of the 
screen. l Due to the non - standard formats of DVDs, 
the monitor may not show the full screen 
pictures.   
NOTE:  When choosing DVI - D, DisplayPort, HDMI, S - Video, Composite or Component video,  Auto Adjust  function is not available.
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working l Check that your monitor is powered ON.    
l Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.    
l Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connectoryf     
l Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.    
l Reboot the computer.    
High Speed USB 2.0 interface is 
slow. High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or 
not at all. l Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable.    
l Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.    
l Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.    
l Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connectoryf     
l Reboot the computer.      
						

							 
   
 COMMON 
SYMPTOMS   WHAT YOU 
EXPERIENCE   POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
No Sound No power to Soundbar  -  the 
power indicator is off.   
(built - in DC power supply. i.e. 
2408WFP) l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the 
power indicator (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.   
l Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monitor.   
l Confirm that the monitor has power.   
l If the monitor has no power, see  Monitor Specific Troubleshooting  for monitor common 
problem.   
No Sound Soundbar has power  -  power 
indicator is on. l Plug the audio line - in cable into the computers audio out jack.   
l Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.   
l Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).   
l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.   
l Clean and reseat the audio line - in plug.   
l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).   
Distorted Sound Computers sound card is used 
as the audio source. l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.   
l Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.   
l Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.   
l Decrease the volume of the audio application.   
l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter - clockwise to a lower volume setting.   
l Clean and reseat the audio line - in plug.   
l Troubleshoot the computers sound card.   
l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).   
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 the jack of the audio source.   
l Decrease the volume of the audio source.   
l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter - clockwise to a lower volume setting.   
l Clean and reseat the audio line - in plug.   
Unbalanced Sound 
Output Sound from only one side of 
Soundbar l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.   
l Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or 
audio source.   
l Set all Windows audio balance controls (L - R) to their midpoints.   
l Clean and reseat the audio line - in plug.   
l Troubleshoot the computers sound card.   
l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).   
Low Volume Volume is too low. l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.   
l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting.   
l Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.   
l Increase the volume of the audio application.   
l Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).   
NOTICE:   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 desktop, and then click  Manage . 
Under  Computer Management , click  Desk Management .  
 
B. In the list of drives in the right panel, right - click  Removable Device  
and then click  Change Drive   Letter and Paths.  
 
C. Click  Change , and in the drop - down box, specify a drive letter for the 
Removable Device , choosing one that is not assigned to the mapped 
network drives.  
 
D. Click  OK , and then click  OK  again  
   
Drive letter is 
assigned, but the 
media is not 
accessible   
 
  The media needs reformatting.   Right - click the drive in Explorer and choose  Format  from the resulting 
menu.
The media has been 
ejected during 
writing or erasing.   Displays the error message, Error copying file or folder.  
 
Displays the error message, Cannot write folder (folder 
name) or file (file name), during writing, or, Cannot 
remove folder (folder name) or file(file name),. While 
erasing, you cannot write or erase in the same folder or 
file name.  
 
  Reinsert the media and write or erase again.  
Format the media for writing or erasing the same folder or file name.