Dell U2410f Manual

							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 and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
Vertical Extension    1 Attach Mechanism 
2 Headphone Jacks 
3 Power Indicator 
4 Power/Volume Control   
NOTE:   Stand is NOT attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.   
						

							Stand extends vertically up to 100 mm  +  
 
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.  
 
   
						

							 
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.  
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.).  
When in Portrait View Mode, PIP/PBP is not available.   
NOTE:  If you are using the monitor with a non -
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  
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 (Maximum)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 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 x 1200 .  
4. Click  OK .  
1920 x 1200  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:  If you have a Dell  desktop or a Dell  portable computer with internet access.  
2:  If you have non Dell  desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.  
 
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  Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 (Maximum)    
						

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Setting Up the Monitor   
Users Guide    
Attaching the Stand  
  Connecting the Monitor  
Organizing Your Cables  
Attaching the Soundbar (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 perform the following steps/instructions:  
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l Connect the USB uplink cable.  
l Connect either  the white (digital DVI - D) display connector cable, the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable, or the black DisplayPort cable  to the 
all the  cables on the same computer. Use  all the  cables only when they are 
   
 
Connecting the White DVI Cable and USB uplink cable   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:  USB uplink cable connection enables USB ports and card reader on the monitor to work.    
						

							 
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable and USB uplink cable   
 
 
Connecting the Black DisplayPort Cable and USB uplink cable   
 
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DisplayPort  cable, follow the procedure below to complete  setting up your monitor:  
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l Turn on the monitor and the computer. Then change the input souce via the OSD Menu  Input Source Select  from VGA or DVI input to DisplayPort input.    
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see  Solving Problems .    
l Use the cable management slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.    
Organizing Your Cables  
 
 
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.  NOTE:   Your monitor supports two DVI ports. You can either choose DVI - D 1 or DVI - D 2 via input source on 
the OSD menu using  Input source select . 
NOTE:   The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.  
						

							Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)  
 
Back to Contents Page    1 Working from the rear of the monitor, attach 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.
3 Connect the  S oundbar with the DC power connector.
4 Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
CAUTION :   Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar
NOTE:   Monitor DC power connector +12 V DC output is for Dell Soundbar, that does not have built - in AC adapter, eg Dell AX510.  
						

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Solving Problems    
 
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting   
- in Diagnostics  
Common Problems  
Video Problems  
Product Specific Problems  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  
 
Card Reader Troubleshooting  
 
Troubleshooting Your Monitor  
Self - Test Feature Check (STFC)  
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 both your computer and the monitor.   
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self - Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue 
connector) cables from the back of computer.   
3. Turn on the monitor. 
 
4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.   
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.   
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system, because your monitor is 
functioning properly.  
Built - in Diagnostics  
Your monitor has a built - in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or 
with your computer and video card. 
To run the built - in diagnostics:  
1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).   
2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self - test mode.   
3. Press and hold the  first  and  fourth  buttons on the front panel, simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.   WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .  
The floating dialog box should appear on - screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. 
While in self - test mode, the power LED remains blue. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll 
through the screen.  
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NOTE:   Self - test feature check is not available for Composite, and Component video modes.
NOTE:  You can run the built - in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in  self - test mode .  
						

							 
4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.   
5. Press the  fourth  button on the front panel   again. The color of the screen changes to red.   
6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.   
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens.   
The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the  fourth  
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built - in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.  
OSD Warning Messages  
For OSD - related issues, see  OSD Warning Messages .  
 
Common Problems  
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter.   
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 is depressed fully .    
No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.  
l Perform monitor self - test feature check.  
l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.    
l Touch button 5 located above the power button, ensure that the correct input source is 
selected via the  Input Source Select  menu.   
l Run the built - in diagnostics.   
Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.    
l Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.  
l Eliminate video extension cables.  
l R eset the monitor to Factory Settings.    
l Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:10).    
Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.  
l R eset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Check environmental factors.  
l Relocate the monitor and test in another room.    
Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l Cycle power on - off.  
l Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology
For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: 
support.dell.com .  
Stuck - on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots l Cycle power on - off.  
l Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology
For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: 
support.dell.com .  
Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.  
l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.    
Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly l Reset the  monitor to Factory Settings.  
l Auto Adjust via OSD.