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Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: About Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines 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. -
Page 3: Product Features
Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell™ Professional P2411H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ■ P2411H: 609.7 mm (24-inch) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 4: Back View
Secures monitor with security cable lock Security lock slot Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices. -
Page 5: Monitor Specifications
Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable DC power connector for Dell Soundbar. Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable... -
Page 6: Resolution Specifications
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight LED edgelight system Response Time 5 ms typical Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut (Typical) 68%* *[P2411H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (81%) and CIE1931 (68%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model P2411H... -
Page 7: Video Supported Modes
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Model P2411H Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080p and 1080i Preset Display Modes P2411H Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency... -
Page 8: Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications Model P2411H Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Video input signals Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG... -
Page 9: Environmental Characteristics
5.8 kg (12.79 lbs) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 3.7 kg (8.16 lbs) Weight of stand assembly 1.92 kg (4.23 lbs) Environmental Characteristics Model P2411H Temperature Operating 0° to 40 ° C Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Non-operating Shipping: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Humidity... -
Page 10: Power Management Modes
Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: P2411H VESA Modes... -
Page 11: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. 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. - Page 12 Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps:- ® ® 1. Check Operating System Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 2. Install Entech API Install 3. Install PowerNap Software Install Back to Contents Page...
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Page 13: Setting Up Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel 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 installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Back to Contents Page... -
Page 14: If You Have Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphic Card
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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 from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). -
Page 15: Operating The Monitor
Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. -
Page 16: Accessing The Menu System
Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. Power (with power light indicator) Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System 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 ... - Page 17 Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase brightness and Press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). NOTE:Brightness control will be greyed out during "Screen dim" in PowerNap option when screen saver is activated. ...
- Page 23 AUTO ADJUST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls under Displays Settings.
- Page 24 INPUT SOURCE Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source.
- Page 25 When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature: Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode. Game: Loads color settings ideal for game. Sports: Loads color settings ideal for sports. Nature: Loads color settings ideal for nature.
- Page 26 Display Setting submenu for DVI-D input Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Horizontal Position Use the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: When using a DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.
- Page 28 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 (maximum) For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 pixels by performing the...
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Page 29: User Guide
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. -
Page 30: Setting Up The Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2411H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory. -
Page 31: Connecting The Usb Cable
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. -
Page 32: Removing The Stand
CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The Soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the Soundbar: Working from the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor. -
Page 33: Wall Mounting (Optional)
To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Press and hold the Stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Monitor Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. -
Page 35: Common Problems
LCD screen has spots Cycle power on-off. 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 Cycle power on-off. -
Page 36: Product Specific Problems
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. sparks Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. -
Page 37: Dell™ Soundbar Problems
Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if power indicator is off the power indicator (Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.