Dell 2709w Users Guide

 
 
 
 
 
  
Auto Select  
VGA  
DVI - D 1 & 2
DisplayPort
HDMI
Component
Composite
Back Scan for Sources.  Press   to scan for available input signals.
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.  Press   to select the VGA input source.
Select DVI - D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector.  Press   to select the DVI input source.
Select DisplayPort input when you are using DisplayPort connector.  Press    to select the DisplayPort input source. 
Select HDMI input when...

 
  
   
    Input Color Format  
Gamma  
Mode Select  
Preset modes  
VGA/DVI - D input
Standard  
Multimedia 
Game  
Warm  
Cool  
Adobe RGB  
sRGB   NOTE:  Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI - D and Video inputs
Allows you to set the color format to:   
PC RGB - Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI  
HD YPbPr - Suitable for HD video playback over DVI.    
Allows you to set the color mode to PC or Mac.
Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is...

    Custom (RGB)  
Custom (RGBCMY)  
Video input
Movie
Game
Sports
Nature
Hue  
Saturation  
Reset Color Settings  
Back   Use the   or    button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single - digit increments, from 0 to 100.
Use the   or    button to increase or decrease each of the six colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) independently, in single - digit increments, from 0 to 100. 
  
Mode suitable for movie playback.  
Mode suitable for game applications.  
Mode suitable...

   
 
      
    
   
    
Wide Mode  
Horizontal Position  
Vertical Position  
Sharpness  
Zoom  
Pixel Clock  
Phase  
Dynamic Contrast  
Display Info  
Reset Display  Settings  
Back  
   Adjusts the image ratio as 1:1, Aspect or full screen.  
   
  NOTE:  Wide Mode adjustment is not required at optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200.   
Use  the  and    buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).  
Use  the  and    buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is 0...

 
 
   
    PIP Settings  
 
  
  
PIP Mode  
When  PIP/PBP 
activated
PIP  Source   This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source.
PIP /PBP submenu when PIP/PBP OFF -
PIP /PBP submenu when PIP/PBP ON -
   
NOTE:   When using DVI source, the contrast adjustment is not available.  
There are  two modes: Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP)  
Use   and   to browse and   to select  Off ,  PIP  or  PBP .  
  When PIP /P BP is activated, select Swap to exchange...

    Size  
Position  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Hue  
Saturation  
Back   Use    and   to browse and   to select.
Select PIP window size.  
Use    and   to browse and   to select.  
Select PIP window position.  
Use    and   to browse and   to select.  
Adjust the brightness level of the picture in PIP /PBP  Mode.  
reduces  the brightness  
increases the brightness  
Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP /PBP  Mode.  
reduces  the contrast  
increases the contrast   
This function shifts the...

    Menu Lock  
Button Sound  
Audio  
Audio Configuration  
DDC/CI  
LCD Conditioning  
Factory Reset  
Back   Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.
   
NOTE:  When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. 
pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function.  
The monitor beeps everytime a new option is...

   
OSD Warning Messages    
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message :
  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 appears :  
  or
or
Activate the computer and wake up the...

   
   
   
See  Solving Problems  for more information.   
Setting the Optimal 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 one of the following 
procedures.  
 
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:   
Go to  support.dell.com , enter your...

Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  
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 tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  1. Attach mechanism 
2.   Headphone...