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Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor
User Guide
Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1080 (maximum)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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.
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Model U2913WMt
November 2012 Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 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, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    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 3: Setting Up Your Monitor

    If you do not see 2560 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions: 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U2913WM 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.
  • Page 5 Stand Power Cable (varies by countries) DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP) DVI-DL Cable...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation. Dell Display Manager software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor).
  • Page 7 ■ EPEAT Gold Rating. ■ BFR/PVC-reduced. ■ Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury Free for Panel only. ■ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. ■ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1) . ■ TCO Certified Displays. ■...

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front View Front panel controls Label Description Preset Modes (default, but configurable) Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) Menu Exit Power (with glowing LED)

  • Page 9: Back View

    Release stand from monitor. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock. Service tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 10: Side View

    Side View Left view Right view Bottom View Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable.

  • Page 11: Monitor Specifications

    DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable. DisplayPort connector (in) Connect your computer DP cable. Mini DisplayPort connector (in) Connect your computer DP cable. DVI connector Connect your computer DVI (Dual link) cable.

  • Page 12: Resolution Specifications

    8 ms gray-to-gray (typical) Color depth 16.7 million colors Color Gamut sRGB >99% *[U2913WM] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 94 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range...

  • Page 13: Electrical Specifications

    VESA, 2560 x 1080 66.7 60.0 185.6 Electrical Specifications Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Video input signals Digital DVI TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance DP1.2/HDMI1.4 signal input support Synchronization input signals TTL levels required and separate syncs (including Trigger points), SOG (Composite SYNC on green)

  • Page 14: Power Management Modes

    5.76 kg (12.70 lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 1.95 kg (4.30 lb) Front Frame Gloss Dell Standard Black (Low Gloss 17+/-3gu) Environmentall Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 40 °C Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

  • Page 15: Pin Assignments

    This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active. Pin Assignments VGA Connector...

  • Page 16: Displayport Connector

    GND-R V-sync DDC Data TMDS Ground GND-G DDC clock Floating Floating GND-B TMDS RX1- Floating TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ Floating TMDS Clock- DisplayPort Connector 19-pin HDMI Connector 20-pin Side of the 20-pin Side of the 19-pin Side of the monitor connector 19-pin Side of the monitor connector Number monitor connector...

  • Page 17: Plug And Play Capability

    Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired.

  • Page 18: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the white DVI-D (digital) or the blue VGA (analog ) or the black DP(DisplayPort)/mDP/HDMI cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.
  • Page 21 Connecting the blue VGA cable (Optional) Connecting the black DisplayPort (or miniDP) cable...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Hdmi Cable (Optional)

    Connecting the HDMI Cable (Optional) Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U2913WM support the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option.
  • Page 23 The default out of factory setting in the U2913WM is DP1.1a. To enable MST connection please use only DP cable as provided in box (or other DP1.2 certified cable) and change the DP setting to DP1.2 by performing the below steps: A) Monitor is able to show content 1.
  • Page 24 B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen) 1. Press OSD button to invoke the Input Source OSD menu 2. Use the button to highlight "DisplayPort" or "Mini DisplayPort"...
  • Page 25 3. Press and hold the key for approximately 8 sec. 4. The DisplayPort configuration message will appear: 5. Use the button to enable DP1.2 or button to exit without making any changes Repeat the above steps to change the setting back to DP 1.1a if necessary. CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Usb Cable

    Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP/mDP/HDMI cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) 2.
  • Page 27 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 AX510/AX510PA 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 28: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up NOTE: instructions.

  • Page 29: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3.

  • Page 30: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U2913WM 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 AX510/AX510PA only (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
  • Page 31 Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. white LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional.

  • Page 32: Accessing The Menu System

    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. Push the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 33 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Push the button to increase brightness and push the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 34 NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
  • Page 35 Mini DisplayPort Select Mini DisplayPort input when you are using the Mini DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press the to select the Mini DisplayPort input source. HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press the button to select the HDMI input source. Color Settings Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
  • Page 36 Gamma Allows you to set the color mode to PC or MAC.
  • Page 37 Preset Modes You can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temperature, sRGB orr Custom Color;...
  • Page 39 Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Loads color settings ideal for most movie applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. User is advised to use game Preset mode to play games at all time. Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text.
  • Page 41 sRGB: Mode to emulate 72% NTSC color. Custom Colorr: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
  • Page 42 Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for Movie and Game mode. Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Settings Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio as wide 21:9, 16:9, Auto Resize or 1:1.
  • Page 43 NOTE: Noise Reduction is only available for Multimedia, Game and Movie modes. Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use the to adjust for best image quality. 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"...
  • Page 44 PBP submenu when PBP Off...
  • Page 45 PBP Mode To turn On or Off Picture by Picture (PBP). Select an input signal for Picture by Picture (PBP). (VGA/DVI/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort/HDMI). Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PBP Mode. Other 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 screen, and so on.
  • Page 46 Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). Menu Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
  • Page 47 Energy Smart When Energy Smart is switched On, the Brightness function shall be disabled. When the Energy Smart is Off, Brightness function shall be activated. The text and the icon of “Dynamic Contrast” shall be deactivated and grey out. When Energy Smart is On, the dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen’s brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas.
  • Page 48 DisplayPort 1.2 Press the key to enable or disable DisplayPort 1.2. To use the DP MST (Daisy Chain) or HBR2 feature, enable DP1.2. NOTE: Ensure your Graphics Card can support these features before selecting DP1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
  • Page 50 OSD Warning Messagess When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game and Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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.
  • Page 51 When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/DP/mDP/HDMI input When Uniformity Compensation is set to “Calibrated”...
  • Page 52 If either VGA/DVI-D/DisplayPort/mini DisplayPort/HDMI input is selected but corresponding VGA/DVI-D/DisplayPort/mini DisplayPort/HDMI cables is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.

  • Page 53: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    If you do not see 2560 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 54 Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (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 55: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up NOTE: instructions. Tilt, Swivel Vertical Extension With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm.

  • Page 56: Self-Test

    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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.
  • Page 57 4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 58: Built-In Diagnostics

    Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1.
  • Page 59 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: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power On-Off.

  • Page 60: Product Specific Problems

    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 61: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Some computers have both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions...
  • Page 62 Decrease the volume of the audio application. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player). Distorted Sound Other audio source is used Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Setting Up Your Monitor

    2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 2560 x 1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.

  • Page 65: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card ® ® ® In Windows Vista , Windows 7 or Windows 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

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