Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or
See
Solving Problems
for more information.
PowerNap Software
PowerNap software comes in the CD that comes with the monitor you have just purchased.
This software provides 2 options where user can select "Screen dim" or " Sleep" when your PC goes to screen saver mode.
1. Screen dim - monitor dims to minimum brightness level when PC is in screen saver mode.
2. Sleep - monitor goes into sleep mode when PC is in screen saver mode.
NOTE:
After installation, one desktop shortcut and one shortcut under "Start" for PowerNap are created.
OS support: Windows XP32, XP64, Vista32, Vista64
Output interface support: VGA and DVI.
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
1920 x 1080
.
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
1920X1080
.
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 Alienware desktop or portable computer:
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):
Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
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, mountable 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.
