Dell U2311H manual

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    Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  About Your Monitor Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.  Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specif[...]

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     Product Features The U2211H / U2311H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin - film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 546.1 mm (21.5 - inch)viewableareadisplay(Measureddiagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full - screen support for lower resolutions. ■ 584.2 mm (23[...]

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    Back View Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power (with power light indicator) Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate ) Wall moun[...]

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    Side View Bottom View 7 USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices. 8 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Left view R ight view Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar. Connect the power cor[...]

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    Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications *[U2211H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 ( 82% ) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. *[U2311H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 ( 82% ) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Supported Video Modes Preset Display Modes U2211H Model U2211H U2311H Screen type Activ[...]

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    U2311H Electrical Specifications Physical Characteristics VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/ - VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/[...]

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    Environmental Characteristics Power Management Modes IfyouhaveVESA'sDPM™compliancedisplaycardorsoftwareinstalledinyourPC,themonitorcanautomaticallyreduceitspowerconsumptionwhennotin use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode *. If the computer detects input from keyb[...]

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    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. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active. Pin Assignments VGA Connector DVIConnector NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR ® - compl[...]

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    DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 24 - pin Side of th e C o nnected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 - 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5V/+3.3V power 15 Selftest 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0 - 18 TMDS RX0+ 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating [...]

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    Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play - compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system 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 aut[...]

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    During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com . Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Moni[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide  Safety Instructions  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information  Contacting Dell  WARNING: Safety Instructions For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide . FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Oth[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitor IfyouhaveaDell™desktoporaDell™portablecomputerwithinternetaccess 1. Go to http://support.dell.com , enteryourservicetag,anddownloadthelatestdriverforyourgraphicscard. 2. After [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitor IfyouhaveanonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphicscard In Windows XP: 1. Right - click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced . 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier fro[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Operating the Monitor  Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide  Using the Front Panel Controls  Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu  Setting the Maximum Resolution  Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension  Rotating [...]

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    Using the On - Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Accessing the Menu System 1. Push the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for analog (VGA) Input or Main Menu for digital (DVI) Input or Main Menu for display (DP) Input 5 Power (withpowerlight indicator) Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. [...]

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    2.  Push the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the followingtableforacompletelistofalltheoptionsavailableforthemonitor. 3.  Push the buttononcetoactivatethehighlightedoption. 4.  Push and b[...]

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     NOTE: Inmostcases,AutoAdjustproducesthebestimageforyourconfiguration. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.   Auto S elect Push to sele[...]

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      Mode Selection You can choose Graphics or Video according to the input signal. l Graphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer. l Video: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to a DVD player.   Preset Modes When you select Graphics , you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool, or Cus[...]

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    Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press 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'. Press to increase the monochrome a[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2211H) or 1920 x 1080 (for U2311H) ( maximum) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2211H) or 1920 x 1080 (for U2311H) [...]

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    Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitor Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademar[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Setting Up the Monitor Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide  Attaching the Stand  Connecting the Monitor  Organizing Your Cables  Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  Removing the Stand   Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand To attach the monitor stand: [...]

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    2. Connect the white (digital DVI - D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back ofyourcomputer.Donotusethethreecablesonthesamecomputer. Use all the cables only when they are connected to three different computers with appropriate video[...]

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    Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA /DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) 2. Connect USB peripherals to the downs[...]

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    To attach the Soundbar: Removing the Stand To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. P ress and hold the Stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.  Wall Mounting (Optional) CAUTION: DonotusewithanydeviceotherthantheDellSoundbar. NOTE:  The Soundbar power connec[...]

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    (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA - compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™U2211H/U2311HMonitorUser'sGuide  Self - Test  Built - in Diagnostics  Common Problems  Product Specific Problems  Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems  Dell Soundbar Problems  Self - Test Your monitor provides a self - test feature that [...]

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    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 Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen app[...]

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    Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Dell™Soundbar Problems Missing Color Picture missing color l Perform monitor self - test feature check. l Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Wr[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Distorted Sound Other audio source is used l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. l Confirm that the audio line - in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. l Decrease the volume of the audio source. l Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter - clockwise to a lower volume s[...]