Dell P1911 Users Guide

   
    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 and Phase controls under Displays Settings.  
The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input:       

 
NOTE:  In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.  
NOTE:  AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.  
INPUT SOURCE    Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
  
  
  
Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
VGA  
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press   to select the VGA input source.
DVI - D
Select DVI -...

When you select  Video , you can choose  Movie, Game, Sports,  or  Nature :  
l Movie : Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode.   
l Game : Loads color settings ideal for game.   
l Sports : Loads color settings ideal for sports.   
l Nature : Loads color settings ideal for nature.        
 
    
 
Hue  
This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use   or 
adjust the hue from 0 to 100 .
Press   to...

  
Display Setting submenu for DVI - D input    
  
 
  
Wide Mode    Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen.
  
Horizontal Position  
Use the   and   buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).  
NOTE:  When using a DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.  
  
Vertical Position  
Use the   and   buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).  
NOTE:  When using a DVI source, the Vertical Position setting is not...

    
 
  
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   OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.  
Use the   and    buttons to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.     

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Setting the display resolution to 1440 X 900 (maximum)  
For maximum 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 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...

 
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