Dell Sp2008wfp Users Guide

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
 
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .  
2. Select the  Settings  tab.  
3. Select  Advanced .  
4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).   
5. Please refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,  http://www.ATI.com  OR  http://www.NVIDIA.com  ).  
6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to  1680x1050  again.  
   
Back to Contents Page  NOTE:  If you are unable to set the resolution to  1680x1050, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter 
that will support the video resolution of 1680x1050.      
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680X1050 (Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 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  1680X1050 .  
4. Click  OK .  
If you do not see  1680X1050  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:  
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Model SP2008WFP   
June 2007 Rev. A00    User Guide    
  Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680X1050 (Optimal)    
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
   Connecting Your Monitor  
   Installing the Webcam Application  
   Using the Front Panel  
   Using the OSD Menu  
   Setting the Optimal Resolution  
   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  
Connecting Your Monitor  
 
 
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  safety instructions .  
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1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 
2.  Connect either the white DVI or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor. 
3. Connect the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Once this cable is connected to the 
computer and the monitor, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor.
4. Connect any USB devices. 
5. Connect the power cables.
6. Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, push the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If you still do not 
see an image, see  Troubleshooting your monitor .  
						

							Installing the Webcam Application (Microsoft   Windows   Operating Systems)
The  setup.exe  application tool launcher provided in the CD allows you to the install Webcam Application on the computer.  
You are now ready to use the Webcam. The Webcam application provides the following functions.  
l Dell Webcam Center : Dell Webcam Center makes it easy to capture photos and video with your Dell Webcam. With Webcam Center, you can perform 
photo and video captures, or perform advanced tasks such as remote monitoring, motion detection, and time lapse video capturing.   
l Dell Webcam Manager : Dell Webcam Manager is a central access point for all your webcam - related applications. Locate and launch your favorite 
webcam applications quickly and easily from Webcam Manager while you use your webcam.   
l Dell Webcam Console : The Dell Webcam Console provides a customized set of attractive features, such as Advanced Video and Audio Effects, face 
tracking and parental control, and enhancing your video chatting experience.   
l L ive! Cam Avatar : Live! Cam Avatar lets you disguise yourself as a superstar, a furry friend, or any customized animated character while you video chat 
using any instant messaging software. The avatar tracks your head movement and lip sync anything you say instantly at the same time.   
l Live! Cam Avatar Creator : Live! Cam Avatar allows you to create your very own personalized avatar from digital photos you have chosen, accompanied 
by the advanced speech technology which provides lip sync to your animated avatar.   
Using the Front Panel  
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.   
The following table describes the front panel buttons:   1. Insert the Webcam resource media into the CD drive.
NOTE:  Ensure that the USB cable is connected between the monitor and the computer. 
2.  The  Install Shield Wizard  automatically launches the setup application. Choose your desired Language and click  Next  to continue.   
3.  Read  Software License Agreement  and click  Yes  to continue.
4.  Click  Browse  to change the destination folder where the software will be installed to and click  Next  to continue.
5.  Select  Full Installation , click  Next  and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Click  Finish  to restart the computer after installation is completed. 
Alternatively, choose  Custom Installation  to customize the installation.
 
 
Video input select    Use the Input Select button to choose between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.  
If both VGA and DVI cables are connected to one PC, the monitor displays an image automatically as long as a video 
signal is present in either the VGA or DVI outputs. When connecting one  display to two PCs, if using screen savers, 
best to set both to the exact times. Whichever mouse is moved first will activate that video input first.
NOTE:  The floating Dell Self - test Feature Check' dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot 
sense a video signal. Using the input select button, select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input 
or Digital Input. Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self - test Feature Check dialogue 
box will appear if the display is operating correctly.  
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							Using the OSD Menu  
1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.      or      
 
OSD menu / select    The Menu button is used to open and exit the on - screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub - menus. See 
Using the OSD Menu .
 
Down ( - ) and Up (+)  Use these buttons to adjust (decrease/increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
Brightness Menu   Use this button to launch Brightness menu.
 
Auto Adjust Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the 
monitor self - adjusts to the current input: 
Auto Adjustment   button 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 (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD.  
  Auto Adjust In Progress
NOTE:   Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or 
attached cables.  
 
Power Button and Indicator   Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off. 
The blue light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.  
   
NOTE:   If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those 
changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog (VGA) Input    Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital (DVI) Input   
						

							   
2. Press the  -  and  +  buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table 
below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.  
3. Press the Menu button once to activate the highlighted option.    
4. Press  -  and + button to select the desired parameter.   
5. Press Menu to enter the slide bar and then use the  -  and  +  buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.   
6. Press the Menu button once to return to the main menu to select another option or Press the Menu button two or three times to exit from the OSD 
menu.    or
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input    Main Menu for Digital (DVI) Input 
or
  NOTE:  Auto Adjust, Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.  
Icon Menu and 
Submenus Description  
						

							  Exit   Select to exit the Main menu.
  Brightness/ 
Contrast   Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. 
Adjust  Brightness  first, then adjust  Contrast  only if further adjustment is necessary.  
Push the  +  button to increase luminance and push the  -  button to decrease luminance (min 0 ~ max 100). 
 
Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.  
Push the  +  button to increase the contrast and push the  -  button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). 
 
  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.
Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self - adjusts to the current 
input:   
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 (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings.  Auto Adjust In Progress  
  NOTE:   In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.
  NOTE:   When using DVI, Auto Adjust is not available.
  Positioning:  
Horizontal  
Vertical     Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen. 
When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area. The image shifts in 
response to your selection.  
When making changes to Zoom setting, you can increase or decrease the size of image. The image scale changes in response to your 
selection.  
Minimum is 0 ( - ) and maximum is 100 (+).  
 
  NOTE:   When using DVI source, the Horizontal and Vertical settings are not available.  
    
    
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
    Image 
settings:  
 
   
Pixel Clock 
(Coarse)  
   
Phase  (Fine)  
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
    The Phase, Pixel Clock and Sharpness adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. Select Image Settings 
in the main OSD menu to access these settings.  
Use the  -   and  +  buttons to make adjustments. (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100)  
 
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use Pixel Clock (Coarse) and then use Phase (fine), again.     NOTE:  Pixel Clock controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows 
vertical stripes and the images is not proportional.
    NOTE:   This function may change the width of the display image. Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to center the display 
image on the screen.    
						

							   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
 
     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Sharpness   
   
Scaling Ratio   The Sharpness adjustment allow you to improve the sharpness of texts. There are five levels for adjustment totally. (0, 25, 50, 75, 100)
   
The Scaling Ratio adjustment allow you to change the image scale with various default settings.  
   
NOTE:   When using DVI source, the Pixel Clock, Phase and Sharpness settings are not available.  
NOTE:   Scaling Ratio is not available if the resolution of video signal is greater than 1680x1050. However, 16:9 and Fill will be available for 
video timing.    
Color 
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Normal Preset  
Multimedia 
Preset  
Gaming Preset  
Red Preset  
Blue Preset  
User Preset   
   
   
    Color Settings adjust the color temperature.  
   
Color Settings has the following options:   
Color Management : You can choose to enable or disable this option.  
Color Settings Mode : You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose 
Graphics. If a DVD, STB, or VCR is connected to your monitor, choose Video.  
Color Presets: You can choose different color presets for different viewing modes.  
 
In the Graphics mode, you can choose Normal Preset, Multimedia Preset, Gaming Preset, Red Preset, Blue Preset or User Preset;
l Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings.   This setting is also the  “ sRGB ”   standard default color space.
l Select Multimedia Preset to view media applications.   
l Select Gaming Preset for playing games in your computer.   
l Select Red Preset for a reddish tint. This color setting is used for color - intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia, 
movies, etc.).   
l Select Blue Preset for a bluish tint. This color setting is used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors, etc.. 
l User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single
increments, from 0 to 100.     
						

							   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Theatre Preset  
Sports Preset  
Nature Preset  
 
   
   
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Saturation   
     
 
In Video mode, you can choose Theatre, Sports or Nature Preset;  
l Select Theater Preset for playing a movie.   
l Select Sports Preset for viewing sports.   
l Select Nature Preset for general viewing.   
l You can adjust the Hue/Saturation based on the preference.   
    NOTE: Optimized color settings such as  Multimedia  and  Gaming  presets are unavailable when you disable Color Management selection.
  makes video image shade into greenish.  
  makes video image shade into purplish.  
  makes video image look more monochrome.   
  makes video image look more colorful.