Dell S2309w Users Guide

   
See  Solving Problems  for more information.   
Setting the Optimal Resolution  
 
To set the optimal 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.  
 
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:...

 
   
Using the Tilt  
Tilt  
With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
 1. Attach mechanism 
2.   Headphone connectors 
Power indicator 
4.   Power/Volume control
NOTE:   The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.    

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 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 the left - mouse button and adjust the screen...

 
   
   
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Setting Up the Monitor   
Users Guide    
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:  
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.    
2. Connect either the white (digital DVI - D  (optional) ) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your...

   
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.  
Attaching the Soundbar  
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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    1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the 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.
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Solving Problems    
 
   Self - Test  
   Built - in Diagnostics  
   Common Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optionalyf   
   
   
   
Self - Test  
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...

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions.   
    
    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.  
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...

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Back to Contents Page  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    
No Input Signal when user 
controls pressed No picture, the LED...