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Dell™ 

E1912H Monitor User's Guide 

Notes, Cautions, Warnings 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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 ENERGY STAR

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determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.  

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Model E1912Hf/E1912Hc 

 

April 2011  Rev. A01

 

About Your Monitor

 

 

Setting Up the Monitor

 

 

Operating the Monitor

 

Troubleshooting 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

 A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: 

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Страница 1: ...ncy 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 their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model E1912Hf E1912Hc April 2011 Rev A0...

Страница 2: ...el Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries l Monitor l Stand Riser l Stand Base l Power Cable l VGA Cable attached to...

Страница 3: ...y your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation media which includes an information file INF Image Color Matching File ICM and product documentation PowerNap Software included comes in the CD attached with the monitor Security lock slot Asset Management Capability ENERGY STAR compliant EPEAT Silver compliant Halogen reduced TCO ...

Страница 4: ...act Dell for technical support 2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals 3 VESA mounting holes 100 mm To mount the monitor 4 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor 5 Dell soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar Right Side Label Description Use ...

Страница 5: ...on is pressed in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed Activate the computer and 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 Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast Pin Assignments 15 pin D Sub connector 1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable 2 VGA co...

Страница 6: ...Luminance output 250 cd m typical Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 typical Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard coating 3H Backlight LED light bar system Response Time 5 ms typical black to white Color Depth 16 7 mil colors Color Gamut 82 typical Model number Dell E1912H Scan range l Horizontal l Vertical 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic 56 Hz to 75 Hz automatic Maximum preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Mo...

Страница 7: ... type D subminiature blue connector Signal cable type Analog Detachable D Sub 15 pins shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions with stand l Height l Width l Depth 349 0 mm 13 74 inches 445 4 mm 17 54 inches 163 5 mm 6 44 inches Dimensions without stand l Height l Width l Depth 266 0 mm 10 47 inches 445 4 mm 17 54 inches 52 0 mm 2 05 inches Stand dimensions l Height l Width l Depth 141 4 mm 5 57 ...

Страница 8: ...o clean your antistatic screen slightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air l Use a slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics l If you...

Страница 9: ...ed States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability 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 WARNING Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documenta...

Страница 10: ...PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully follow these steps Back to Contents Page 1 Check Operating System Requirements Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 2 Install Entech API Install 3 Install PowerNap Software Install ...

Страница 11: ...t 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 1366 x 768 again Back to Contents Page NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1366 x 768 please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions ...

Страница 12: ...t the resolution to 1366 x 768 again In Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 2 Click Change Display Settings 3 Click Advanced Settings 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 graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR ...

Страница 13: ... monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings Front panel Key Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes See Using the OSD Menu B Brightness Contrast Use the Brightness Contrast key to direct access to the Brightness and Contrast control menu C Menu Use the Menu key to open the on s...

Страница 14: ...key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu C OK Use the OK key to confirm your selection D Back Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu 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 1 Press t...

Страница 15: ...ent settings or to accept and return to previous menu Icon Menu and Submenus Description Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness Contrast Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight Press the key to increase brightness and press the key ...

Страница 16: ... Phase Fine controls under Image Settings NOTE Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables COLOR SETTINGS Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the monitor s color settings Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to l RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player l YPbPr Sele...

Страница 17: ... Settings Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor s display settings Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 NOTE Wide 16 9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1366 x 768 Horizontal Position Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100...

Страница 18: ...er adjustments are allowed All keys are locked except NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock pre press and hold key for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brigh...

Страница 19: ...t this option allows you to set two shortcut keys Shortcut Key 1 User can select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key Shortcut Key 2 User can select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key ...

Страница 20: ...age 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 1366 x 768 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears ...

Страница 21: ...heck if there is a new update Please check periodically if there is a new update for your software The latest version of the PowerNap Software can be downloaded from Dell s website Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input If VGA cable is not connecte...

Страница 22: ...you do not see 1366 x 768 as an option you may need to update your graphics card driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures l If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer Go to support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card l If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop Go to the support site for your com...

Страница 23: ...With the stand assembly you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle Back to Contents Page NOTE The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory ...

Страница 24: ... the screen resolution to 1366 x 768 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 1366 x 768 4 Click OK If you do not see 1366 x 768 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please cho...

Страница 25: ...t Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 their produc...

Страница 26: ...ly to the monitor Connecting Your Monitor NOTE The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory a Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top b Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks into place a Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk b Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor g...

Страница 27: ... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions CAUTION The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance on the computer may vary After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion complete the following steps to remove the base 1 Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand 2 Once the la...

Страница 28: ...o slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor 2 Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place 3 Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector from the Soundbar Power Adapter 4 Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack ...

Страница 29: ...connect 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 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 you...

Страница 30: ... 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 ...

Страница 31: ...apter No Sound Soundbar has power power indicator is on l Plug the audio line in cable into the computer s audio out jack 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 MP3 l Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting l Clean and reseat the audio line in plu...

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