Dell U3011 Users Guide

							 
 
  
Preset Modes   You can choose  Standard, Multimedia, Game, Movie, Warm, Cool, Adobe RGB, sRGB, xv Mode  or  Custom Color;   
l Standard : Loads the color settings  suitable for desktop applications . This is the default preset mode.   
l Multimedia : Loads color settings  suitable for  multimedia applications , e.g. video playback .   
l Game : Loads color settings  suitable for  most gaming applications.  
l Movie : Loads color settings  suitable for  movies.    
l Warm :  Select warm mode to obtain a red tint. This color setting is typically used for color - intensive applications (photograph 
image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.).    
l Cool :  Select cool mode to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets, 
programming, text editors, etc.).    
l Adobe RGB :  This mode is compatible with Adobe RGB (99% coverage).   
l sRGB : Mode to emulate 72% NTSC color.   
l xv Mode :  Suitable for xvYCC compliance HDMI source.  
l Custom Color : Touch the   or   button  select  Gain, Offset, Hue and Saturation .     
-   Gain : Select it to adjust input RGB signal gain level.    
-   Offset : Select it to adjust RGB black level offset value to control your monitor base color .   
-   Hue : Select it to adjust RGBCMY hue value individually .  
-   Saturation : Select it to adjust RGBCMY saturation value individually.  
 
 
Hue
This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use   or 
adjust the hue from 0 to 100.  
Touch the   button to increase the green shade of the video image.  
Touch the   button 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    or   to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100.  
Touch the   button to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.  
Touch the   button to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.  
 
NOTE:  Saturation adjustment is available only for video input.  
  
Reset Color Setting
s    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 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, Aspect or full screen.
  
Horizontal Position  
Use  the   or   to adjust image left or right. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).
  
Vertical Position    
Use  the   or    to adjust image up or down. Minimum is 0 ( - ). Maximum is 100 (+).  
 
NOTE:  Horizontal Position and Vertical Position Adjustments are only available for VGA input.   
  
Sharpness  
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use   or   to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.
  
Noise Reduction   Improve the motion picture quality by reducing noise on image edge.   
 
NOTE:  Noise Reduction is only available for Multimedia, Game and Movie modes.   
  
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 
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NOTE:  Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for VGA input.   
  
Dynamic Contrast    Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality . (Brightness control is disabled while 
in Dynamic Contrast mode and will be grayed out.)   
Touch the   button to  select the Dynamic Contrast On or Off .   
NOTE:  Dynamic Contrast is only available for Game and Movie color preset modes.   
  
Display Info   Displays the monitors current settings .   
  
Reset Display 
Settings    Select this option to restore default display settings.   
Audio Settings Select this option to adjust the audio settings.  
 
 
 
  Line Out Source Use the  Line Out Source  menu to select between different audio signals that may be connected to your monitor.  
   
						

							NOTE:  Line Out Source selection is available only when the monitor display is in PBP mode.  
 
Audio 
Configurations
Audio offers two kind of configurations of audio channels. Use  the   or   to  move between 2 channels and 5.1 channels and 
select the desired option.  
 
   
 
 
Reset Audio 
Settings Reset all audio settings to the factory preset values. 
PBP Settings This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source. Thus you can watch two images from different sources 
at the same time. 
PBP submenu when PBP On  
 
PBP submenu when PBP Off    
						

							 
   
PBP Mode To turn  on  or  off   Picture by Picture (PBP) .  
PBP Source Select an input signal for Picture by Picture (PBP). (HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Component).
PBP Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PBP Mode.
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, Español, Français, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, 
Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese).
  
Menu Transparency  
   
    Select this option to change the menu transparency by touching    and     buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100yf.  
  
Menu Timer   OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you touched a button.  
Use the    or   to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.    
  
Menu Lock   This function allows you to restrict the access of the various settings on your monitor.  
 
To lock the menu, select the Lock option.   
To unlock the menu, touch and hold the button above the Power button for about 10 seconds.   
   
 
Button Sound This function is used to turn on/off the button sound.
 
Power Save Audio To turn  on  or  off  Audio Power during Power Save mode.    
 
NOTE:  This function is available only when DC power connector is connected to soundbar.  
  
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 Reset   Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 
Personalize   This feature enables you to personalize the shortcut keys .  
 
 
   
  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 and Multimedia), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.    
						

							 
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message:
 
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 2048 x 1280 (VGA input sourceyf[ 
1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920   x 1200 (HDMI input source). 
 
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 touch any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
VGA/DVI - D/ DisplayPort /HDMI/Component input        
						

							See  Solving Problems  for more information.  
Setting the Maximum Resolution  
To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:  
Windows XP:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input sourceyf[9,LVSOD\3RUWLQSXWVRXUFHV\f / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input sourceyf   
4. Click  OK .   
Windows Vista ®
  or Windows ®
  7:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Personalization .   
2. Click  Change Display Settings .   
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding left - mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) /  2560 x 
1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source) .       
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see  2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) /  2560 x 1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920   x 1200 (HDMI input source),   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:   
l Go to  support.dell.com , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.   
If you are using a non - Dell computer (portable or desktop):  
l Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.   
l Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.   
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.     
If either VGA or DVI - D or  DisplayPort or HDMI or Component input   is selected and both VGA and DVI - D and  DisplayPort  and HDMI and Component cables are not connected, a floating 
dialog box as shown below appears.
     
 
     
 
     
 
  NOTE:  In DVI, please use the dual - link DVI cable shipped with your monitor for maximum preset resolution of 2560 x 1600.  
						

							 
   
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension  
Tilt , Swivel  
With this stand, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
Vertical Extension  1.   Attach mechanism
2.   Headphone jacks
Power indicator 
4.   Power/Volume control
NOTE:   This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup 
instructions.
  NOTE:  The stand is  att ached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE:   The stand extends vertically up to 90 mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically.   
						

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Setting the display resolution to  2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600 
 
For maximum display performance with Microsoft ®
  Windows ®
  operating systems, set the display resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600 
(DVI/Display P ort input sources)  / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source)  pixels by performing the following steps:  
In Windows XP:  
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 resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 
1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source).  
4. Click  OK .  
In Windows Vista ®
  or Windows ®
  7:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Personalization .  
2. Click  Change Display Settings .  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding  the  left - mouse button and adjust the screen   resolution to  2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 
1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source).  
4. Click  OK .  
If you do not see 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source)   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:   
Back to Contents Page     NOTE:   In DVI, please use the dual - link DVI cable shipped with your monitor for maximum preset resolution of 2560 x 1600 .