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Dell S1909WN User Manual

Dell S1909WN User Manual

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Dell™ S1909WN 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 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 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 trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. 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 S1909WNf
August 2008  Rev. A00
 
 
 

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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.

  • Page 2: About Your Monitor

    Power Cable VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information   Product Features The S1909WN flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:...

  • Page 3: Identifying Parts And Controls

    ■ 18.5-inch (469.9 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1366x768 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. ■ Tilt capability. ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■...

  • Page 4: Side View

    Description 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. Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 5: Monitor Specifications

    1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight CCFL (2) edgelight system Response Time 5 ms typical Color Depth 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut 85%* *[S1909WN] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.

  • Page 6: Resolution Specifications

    Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 75 Hz Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Component playback)

  • Page 7: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 VESA, 800 x 600...
  • Page 8 Dimensions (without stand) Height  273.85 mm (10.78 inches) Width 453.75 mm (17.86 inches) Depth 57.57 mm (2.27 inches) Stand dimensions Height 129.10 mm (5.08 inches) Width 204.83 mm (8.06 inches) Depth 204.83 mm (8.06 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 5.33 kg (11.73 lbs) Weight with stand assembly and cables 3.86 kg (8.50 lbs) Weight without stand assembly...

  • Page 9: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information

    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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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 1366x768 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1366x768, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.   Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 11: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize. 2. Select the Display Settings tab. 3. Select OK. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

  • Page 12: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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 front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.

  • Page 13: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    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. Push the Menu button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Push the buttons to move between the setting options.
  • Page 14 Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Contrast Push the button to increase contrast and push the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. 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.
  • Page 15 For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; For playing a game, choose "Game" preset; For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature preset. You can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on your preference. If you want to restore default color settings, choose Color Reset; Select Color Reset preset to restore default (factory) Color settings.
  • Page 16 Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.      NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings. Settings Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on Other Settings...

  • Page 17: Osd Warning Messages

    Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.    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. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1366 x 768.

  • Page 18: Setting The Optimal Resolution

    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.
  • Page 19 NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.   Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 20 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1366x768 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366x768 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
  • Page 21 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 22: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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.

  • Page 23: Removing The Base

    Attaching the Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
  • Page 24   Press the hook to loosen the base from the riser. Detach the base away from the monitor hinge.   Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor   Self-Test   Common Problems   Product Specific Problems   Dell Soundbar Problems   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 26: 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 27: Dell™ Soundbar Problems

    Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full entire screen. height or width of the screen screen. Run the built-in diagnostics. 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;...

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