Dell S2409w Users Guide

   
OSD Warning Messages    
    
   
    Menu Lock  
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, pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. 
pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function.  
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows...

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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. The recommended mode is  1920 X 1080.  
 
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears :  
  or
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the  OSD
   
   
If you push any button other than the power button one of the following messages will...

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:   
Go...

Tilt  
With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
 
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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) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your 
computer.  Do not...

   
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.
Connect the  S oundbar with the DC power...

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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...