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Dell S2409WFP User Manual

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Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Solving Problems
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
 
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
 
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
 
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction 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 trademarks of Dell Inc;  Microsoft a n d Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems 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 their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model S2409Wb
June 2008  Rev. A01
 
 

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  • Page 1 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 2: About Your Monitor

      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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

  • Page 3: Front View

    Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information     Product Features The S2409W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 24-inch (609.6 mm) viewable area display. ■...

  • Page 4: Back View

    VESA mounting holes (100mm) To mount the monitor. (Behind attached base plate) Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 5: Monitor Specifications

    Bottom view    Label Description AC power cord connector Audio PC jack Audio line out DVI connector HDMI connector VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ 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 input from a keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up".
  • Page 6 15-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable Video-Red   Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock DVI Connector   24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data...

  • Page 7: Flat Panel Specifications

    +5V/+3.3V power Self test  Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1-...

  • Page 8: Video Supported Modes

    Pixel pitch 0.276 mm Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical Luminance output 300 CD/m ²(typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight CCFL edgelight system Response Time 5 ms typical Color Gamut 85%* * S2409W Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%). Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics D-sub: blue connector DVI-D: white connector Connector type HDMI D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from Signal cable type the monitor HDMI Dimensions (with stand) Height 416.19 mm (16.385 inches) Width 576.96 mm (22.715 inches) Depth...

  • Page 10: Caring For Your Monitor

    In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards.  For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the...

  • Page 11: Contacting Dell

    For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor  If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1080 again.
  • Page 13 Back to Contents Page   Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor  If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 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 14: Operating The Monitor

    Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Using the Front Panel Controls   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Setting the Optimal Resolution   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)   Using the Tilt   Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the side of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.

  • Page 15: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    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. Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.  Power button The green light indicates that the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.  (with power light indicator)   Using the On-Screen display (OSD) Menu NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves the changes. The  changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1.
  • Page 16   NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table  ...
  • Page 17 Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particu               NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. This option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.   Input Source The Input Source menu is to used to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.  ...
  • Page 18   NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs Input Color Format Allows you to set the color format to:  PC RGB-Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI HD YPbPr-Suitable for HD video playback over DVI. Mode Selection Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD, STB, or VCR is con Preset modes VGA/DVI-D input Standard...
  • Page 19 Nature Mode suitable for nature scenes. This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple. Use this feature to adjust the skin tone. Use increases the green hue in the image increases the purple hue in the image  ...
  • Page 20 Audio Settings   Line Out Source Select the source of the audio  Power Save Audio Turns the Audio Power on or off during power save mode. Reset Audio Settings Resets the audio settings to the original factory settings. Back Push   to go back to or exit the main menu.   ...

  • Page 21: Osd Warning Messages

    Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button. Menu Lock      NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function.
  • Page 22 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 address monitor. The recommended mode is 1920 X 1080.   When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears :   Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the  ...

  • Page 23: Setting The Optimal Resolution

    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 Dell 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.
  • Page 24 Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.   Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 25 Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.

  • Page 26: User Guide

    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 27: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Connecting the Monitor   Organizing Your Cables   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)   Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Soundbar

    4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack. NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Soundbar only.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page   Solving Problems Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide    Self-Test   Built-in Diagnostics   Common Problems   Product Specific Problems   Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)      CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.   Self-Test 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 30 Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. 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 31: Product Specific Problems

    NOTE: When choosing DVI-D or HDMI, Auto Adjust function is not available.   Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Sound Soundbar has power - power Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.

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