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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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
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Stand Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Stand Template sheet ...
Product Features The P2210 SFF AIO flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 22-inch (558.68 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1680 x 1050 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Release stand from monitor. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. Information mark Help locating regulatory and barcode labels Auto retractable handle Enable full monitor and computer system transportability.
Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Side View Left view Right view Label Description USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices.
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Bottom view Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable DC power connector for Dell Soundbar. Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) DisplayPort connector Connect your computer DP cable DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable...
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Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight 2-CCFL edge light system Response Time 5ms panel typical Color depth 16.7 million colors Color Gamut 83%* *[P2210 SFF AIO color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210 SFF AIO 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 1680x1050 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1680x1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Back to Contents Page...
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210 SFF AIO Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics 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.).
Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Operating the Adjustable Stand Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front 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.
Power The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. (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 changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1.
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NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use 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 following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. Push the button once to activate the highlighted option. ...
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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 ...
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Mode Selection You can choose Graphics or Video according to the input signal. Graphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer. Video: Select this mode if you monitor is connected to a DVD player. ...
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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 appearance of the video image Press...
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OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Menu Timer Use the to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. ...
OSD Warning Messages Dynamic Contrast Feature is offered in Game, Movie, Sport and Nature Mode only. When switching from these modes to other modes, Dynamic Contrast feature will be disabled. When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game, Movie, Sport and Nature),the manual brightness adjustment is disabled When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: ...
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount 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.
Height Adjustment Stand extends vertically 90mm for viewing comfort. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Swivel Adjustment Swivel the monitor for viewing comfort.
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NOTE: The stand will lost the swivel functionality if the stand is mounted to desktop surface. Back to Contents Page...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210 SFF AIO Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1680x1050 (maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
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Cable Connections on the Back of the Monitor and the Computer Removing the Cable Cover and the Computer from the Stand Detaching the Monitor from the Stand Attaching the Dell Soundbar (optional) Cable Connections on the Back of the Monitor and the Computer 1.Attach the monitor to the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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3.Place the OptiPlex 960 SFF (small-form-factor) computer on the stand with the back of the computer resting on the step 4. Engage the OptiPlex 960 SFF (small-form-factor) computer to the stand auto locking mechanism. a. Toe-in the computer towards the chassis hooks until it reaches the alignment ramp. b.
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NOTE: This blue Analog (VGA) cable is shipped attached to the monitor. 6.Connect the power cables to the monitor and the computer. NOTE: The monitor power cable and the Cable Cover are shipped with the monitor. 7.Connect the keyboard, mouse and other cables to the computer.
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8.To route the cables through the cable cover openings. a. Hold the cable cover close to the computer b. Route the cables connected to the monitor (power, USB and VGA cables) through the cable cover front opening. c. Route the computer power cables, monitor power cables any other cables that connect to the computer (mouse, keyboard, network, printer, external audio, etc.) through the cable cover back opening.
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Remove “breakaway piece” by breaking it along the outline. Dongle route through the new opening List of video dongles for Optiplex SFF computer Video Dongle Video Card DMS 59 to dual DVI dongle (included) 256MB ATI RADEON HD 3450 DMS 59 to dual VGA dongle (included) DP to DVI dongle (2 included) 256MB ATI RADEONHD3470...
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10.Press down the cable cover lock switch to lock the cable cover to the stand. 11.Use the cable management clip to neatly organize all the cables as shown below. 12. Install security locks to the computer and the monitor (Optional)
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13.Plug the power cables of the computer and the monitor into a nearby outlet. 14. Power on both the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Troubleshooting. ...
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Removing the Cable Cover and the OptiPlex 960 SFF (small-form-factor) Computer from the Stand 1.Unplug the power cables of the monitor and the computer. 2.Release the cable cover and the OptiPlex 960 SFF (small-form-factor) computer from the stand. 1.
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3. Remove the cables from the cable management clip. 4. Lift and remove the cable cover from the computer and the stand. 5. Unplug all cables from the computer. 6. Lift and remove the OptiPlex 960 SFF (small-form-factor) computer from the stand.
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Detaching the Monitor from the Stand NOTE: This monitor is VESA compliant for wall mounting, and detaching the monitor from the stand is necessary. 1.Press the stand removal button to release the monitor from the stand. 2.Remove the monitor from the stand. a.
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3. Plug in the power cord from the Soundbar in to the connector on the back of the monitor. Insert the green stereo plug from the Soundbar in to your computer's audio output connector. NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is optional . CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar . ...
Dell™ P2210 SFF AIO Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: 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.
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.
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.
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.