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Dell™ Crystal Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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Model Crystal 

June 2008 Rev. A02 

 

 

 

 

About Your Monitor 

Product Features

  

Identifying Parts and Controls

  

Monitor Specifications 

 

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

 

Plug and Play Capability

 

Integrated Speakers Specifications

 

Webcam-MIC Specifications

 

Maintenance Guidelines

  

Setting Up the Monitor 

Connecting the Monitor 

 

Operating the Monitor 

Using the Front Panel Controls 

 

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

   

 

Setting the Optimal Resolution 

 

Using the Speakers

  

Tilting your monitor

  

Using the Camera

  

 

 

Solving Problems 

Troubleshooting The Monitor

 

Common Problems

 

Camera Problems

 

Product Specific Problems

 

Troubleshooting the Speakers 

 

Appendix 

Safety Instructions

  

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 

 

Contacting Dell

  

 

 

NOTE: 

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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CAUTION: 

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Summary of Contents for Crystal

Page 1: ...g the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model Crystal June 2008 Rev A02 About Your Monitor Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus USB Interface Plug and Play Capability Integrated Speakers Specifications Webcam MIC Specifications Maintenance Guidelines S...

Page 2: ...y your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM and product documentation Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance Supports HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Four integrated speakers 2 0 Mega pixel internal webcam with integrated microphone Identify...

Page 3: ...Back View Side View Bottom View 3 Down button 4 OK button 5 Power button 6 Webcam 7 Speakers Back view Left side Right side Bottom view with the monitor stand Monitor Specifications ...

Page 4: ...ure The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When you press any button other than the power button in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indi...

Page 5: ...Shield 6 T M D S Data 1 7 T M D S Data 0 8 T M D S Data 0 Shield 9 T M D S Data 0 10 T M D S Clock 11 T M D S Clock Shield 12 T M D S Clock 13 CEC 14 Reserved N C on device 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect Universal Serial Bus USB Interface USB Upstream Connector ...

Page 6: ...nstall the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if desired Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active ma...

Page 7: ...ive Subwoofer Optional Accessory Frequency Response 20Hz 200Hz Power 15W 50W Camera MIC Specifications Overview The integrated USB camera and digital microphones allow you to take pictures videos and communicate with other computer users The camera is located at the top of the monitor and is fixed However the camera s software Webcam Software suite provides limited panning abilities When the camer...

Page 8: ...nd video captures or perform advanced tasks like remote monitoring motion detection and time lapse video capturing 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 Dell Webcam Console The Dell Webcam Console provides a custom...

Page 9: ...Hz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Optimal preset resolution 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video input capabilities HDMI playback 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Supports HDCP ...

Page 10: ...ility varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Back to Contents Page CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards NOTE If you do not have an active Internet ...

Page 11: ...o http support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 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 Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions ...

Page 12: ...cription 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 ...

Page 13: ...utton to adjust increase ranges items in the OSD menu C Down Use the Down button to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu D OK Use the OK button to confirm your selection E Power with DELL logo indicator Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off The blue DELL logo indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber DELL logo indicates power save mode NOTE You can use the and...

Page 14: ...k Press to go back to the main menu Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight Press the button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness min 0 max 100 Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Adjust brightness first and adjust contrast only if you need furt...

Page 15: ... the image Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100 NOTE Hue adjustment is available only in the Video mode Saturation Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the image Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100 NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only in the Video mode Color Reset Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Displays Settings men...

Page 16: ... Game suitable for game applications l Music suitable for music scene l Custom allows you to manually adjust the Treble and Bass Audio Input Allows you to select an audio input signal as an audio source You can set the Audio Input to Auto HDMI USB Press the or button to choose among the options to select and to cancel NOTE Your monitor supports audio input signals from HDMI and USB interfaces only...

Page 17: ...t Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience Disable Disables the DDC CI option and the following message appears on the screen Select Yes to disable DDC CI or No to return LCD Conditioning LCD conditioning helps eliminate any image retention and may take several hours NOTE Severe cases of image retention are known as burn in LCD Conditioning does not remov...

Page 18: ... drivers Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Speakers With the built in speaker you can adjust the sound volume of the speakers by audio setting mode on the OSD Tilting Your Monitor With the built in pedestal you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle If you press any button other than the power button one of the following message...

Page 19: ... Launch Webcam Console 2 In the Webcam Console window Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings such as contrast and brightness Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings such as the volume level For more information about camera settings and other camera related topics see the camera s Help file see Accessing the Camera s Help File 1 Insert the Webcam Software into the drive NOTE Ensure t...

Page 20: ...dvanced Video and Audio Effects face tracking and parental control and enhancing your video chatting experience l Live 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 C...

Page 21: ...op 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 1 If you ...

Page 22: ...ystems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or t...

Page 23: ...cable to the HDMI port on your system 3 Connect the USB cable if applicable to the USB port on your system NOTE You must connect the USB cable to your system to use your monitors built in webcam 4 Connect the DC power adapter to your monitor s power cable 5 Connect the other end of the DC power adapter to the electrical outlet 6 Turn on your system 7 Press the monitor power button to turn your mon...

Page 24: ...m NOTE You must connect the USB cable to your system to use your monitors built in webcam 5 Connect the DC power adapter to your monitor s power cable 6 Connect the other end of the DC power adapter to the electrical outlet 7 Turn on your system 8 Press the monitor power button to turn your monitor on If nothing appears see Troubleshooting the Monitor ...

Page 25: ...ormal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor COMMON SYMPTOMS PROBLEM DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Video DELL logo off No picture monitor is dead l Check the cable connections l Verify that the monitor and computer power cables are connected to a working electrical o...

Page 26: ...amera defaults through the Dell Webcam Console See Using the Camera for more information Ensure that the Color Depth settings in Display Properties is set to 16 bit color or higher NOTE Lower color depth settings result in poor quality images NOTE The integrated webcam operates at a lower resolution than most commercially available digital cameras Most commercial digital cameras are 4 mega pixel o...

Page 27: ...ck and turn on the monitor Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No audio from the speakers l Ensure that the monitor has power l If the monitor has no power see Monitor Specific Troubleshooting for monitor common problem l Set all volume controls to their maximum and ensure that the mute option is not enabled l Play some audio content on the computer example audio CD or ...

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