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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.
The IN2010N flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 20-inch (508 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side to side. ■...
VESA mounting holes (100 mm) 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.
Bottom view Label Description AC power cord 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".
"dark dot." 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...
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.
Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN2010N 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 1600x900 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN2010N 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.).
Dell™ IN2010N Flat Panel 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 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.
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Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option. Press the buttons to select the desired parameter.
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NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. Color Settings Use the color settings to adjust the Image mode and color format. Input Color Format Allows you to set the color format. Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD, Mode Selection STB, or VCR is connected to your monitor, choose Video.
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Sports Mode suitable for sports scenes. 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 button to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. increases the green hue in the image increases the purple hue in the image NOTE:...
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Horizontal Position Use the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use the buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). ...
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Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of 6 languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Japanese, Simplified Chinese). Menu Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the amount of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
OSD Warning Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message : This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. The recommended mode is 1600x900.
If you do not see 1600x900 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.
Using the Tilt 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...
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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 graphics card.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN2010N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting the Monitor Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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 Removing the Base After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ IN2010N 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.
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor turns on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is...
The picture does not fill the Due to the non-standard formats of DVDs, the monitor may not show the full screen pictures. screen. height or width of the screen. Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) 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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Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. Increase the volume of the audio application. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player). Back to Contents Page...