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 - D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press   to select the DVI input source.
Color Settings
Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.  
There are different color setting sub - menus for VGA/DVI - D and Video input.
 
  
 
Input Color Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to.   
l RGB : Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable or the HDMI to 
DVI adapter.   
l YPbPr : Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.   
Mode Selection
Allows you to set the display mode to:   
l Graphics : Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer.   
l Video : Select this mode if your monitor is connected to a DVD player.   
NOTE: Depending upon the Display Mode you select the Preset Modes available for your monitor changes.  
  
Preset Mode   When you select  Graphics , you can choose  Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool,  or  Custom (RGB) :  
l Standard : Loads the monitors default color settings. This is the default preset mode.   
l Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.   
l Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.   
l Warm : Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.   
l Cool : Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.   
l Custom (R, G, B) : Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the    and    buttons to adjust the Red, Green, 
and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.     
						

							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 increase the green shade of the video image  
Press   to increase the purple shade of the video image  
NOTE:  Hue adjustment is available only for video input.
Saturation  
T his feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use   or   to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100.  
Press   to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image  
Press   to increase the colorful appearance of the video image  
NOTE:   Saturation adjustment is available only for video input.
Reset  Color Setting
s   Resets your monitors color settings to the factory defaults.  
DISPLAY  
SETTINGS   Use the Display Settings to adjust image. 
  
Display Setting submenu for VGA input      
						

							  
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 available.  
  
Sharpness  
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use   or   to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.
  
Pixel Clock   The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.   
Use the    and   buttons to adjust  for best image quality.  
  
Phase   If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase 
(fineyfDJDLQ   
   
NOTE:   Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for VGA input.   
 
Dynamic  
Contrast   The Dynamic Contrast adjustment helps the user to get a higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie Preset, Sports Preset 
and Nature Preset.   
Use the   button to enable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.   
Use the   button to disable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
NOTE:  Dynamic Contrast is not available (greyed out) in Energy Smart modes.   
 
Reset Display Setti
ngs    Select this option to restore default display settings.
OTHER SETTINGS Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on 
screen, and so on.  
						

							    
 
  
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 to  1440 X 900 .  
4. Click  OK .  
In 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  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. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer 
system you are using, and follow the provided directions:  
1:   
2:   
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Model P1911b, P1911t.   
 
AUG 2010 Rev. A00   User Guide  
 
Setting the display resolution to 1440 X 900 (maximum)