Dell P2210h Users Guide

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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 three colors 
(R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.   
 
When you select  Video , you can choose  Movie, Game, Sports,  or  Nature  preset:  
l Movie : Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode.   
l Sports : Loads color settings ideal for sports.   
l Game : Loads color settings ideal for game.   
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 correct the flesh tone color. Use to 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 This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use 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 
Settings    R eset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.  
						

							  Display 
Settings   Use the Display Settings to adjust image.   
   
  Wide Mode  Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen.
   Horizontal P
osition  
Use  the   or   to adjust image left or right. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+). 
   Vertical Pos
ition    
Use  the   or    to adjust image up or down. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+). 
   Sharpness  
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use   or   to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.  
   Pixel Clock  
T he Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.   
Use  the   or   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 
(fine) again.    
   
NOTE:  Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for VGA input.   
   Reset 
Display 
Settings    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 Trans
parency  
   
    Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing  1st  or  2nd  buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).  
   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    or   to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.   
   Menu Lock   Controls user access to adjustments. When  Lock  is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked .  
   
NOTE:  When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock 
selected. Select Unlock to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.  
  Menu 
Rotation Rotates  the OSD by 90 degrees counter - clockwise. Your can adjust the menu according to your  Display Rotation .
  Power Save 
Audio To turn  on  or  off  Audio Power during Power Save mode.
   DDC/CI     DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be adjustable 
via software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.  
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.   
						

							 
OSD Warning Messages      
  LCD 
Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. 
You can enable this feature by selecting Enable.  
 
  Factory Res
et   Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 
Personalize   User can select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Energy Modes and set as shortcut key.  
 
NOTE:  This monitor has a built - in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for CCFL aging. 
When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game, Movie, Sport and Nature),the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.  
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message:
   
						

							See  Solving Problems  for more information.  
Setting the Maximum Resolution  
To set the  Maximum  resolution for the monitor:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080.   
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following 
procedures:  
l If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: 
Go to  support.dell.com , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.   
l If you are using a non - Dell computer (portable or desktop):
Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.   
Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.     
 
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  1920x1080. 
 
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.  
   
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears:    
 
 
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the  OSD .
If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
VGA/DVI - D/DP input      
   
If either VGA or DVI - D or  DP input   is selected and both VGA and DVI - D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
      or  
						

							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 the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 1.   Power/Volume control
2.   Attach mechanism
Power indicator 
4.   Headphone jacks  
						

							Vertical Extension  
 
   
       
Rotating the Monitor  
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) and fully tilted ( Tilt ) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of 
the monitor.  
     NOTE:  The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE:   The stand extends vertically up to 100 mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically.   
						

							 
 
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System  
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of Your System.  
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab and click  Advanced .   
3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the  Rotation  tab and set the preferred rotation.  
If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the  nVidia  tab, in the left - hand column select  NVRotate , and then select the preferred rotation.  
If you have an Intel graphics card, select the  Intel  graphics tab, click  Graphic Properties , select the  Rotation  tab, and then set the preferred rotation.   
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included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to  support.dell.com  and see the  Download  section for  Video Drivers  for latest driver 
updates. 
NOTE:  When in  Portrait View Mode , you may experience performance degradation in graphic - intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.). 
NOTE:  If you are using the monitor with a non - Dell computer, you need to go to the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for 
information on rotating the contents on your display. 
NOTE:  If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to  support.dell.com  and download the latest driver for your graphics card.   
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
 
Setting the display resolution to  1920 x1080 ( maximum)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 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  1920 x1080  .  
4. Click  OK .  
    If you do not see  1920 x1080  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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Setting the display resolution to 1920 x1080(maximum)   
     
						

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Setting Up the Monitor   
 
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   Removing the Stand    
   Wall Mounting (Optional)  
Attaching the Stand  
 
 
To attach the monitor stand:  
1. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.   
2. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.   
3. Press the stand till it snaps into its place.   
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer:  
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 
Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to your computer.  
   NOTE:  The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
 WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .  
NOTE:  If your computer supports a white DVI connector, unscrew and detach the blue (VGA) cable from the monitor and then 
connect the White DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector on your computer.