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Dell U3011 User Manual

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Dell™ U3011 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2010 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 a n d 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. and other countries; and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. 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
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Model U3011t
July 2010 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

    Back to Contents Page   About Your Monitor Dell™ U3011 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play Capability Card Reader Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    ■ Compatible with xvYCC, Adobe RGB and sRGB color standards. ■ Factory calibrated to an average delta E of < 5 under sRGB and Adobe RGB input source for brand-new Dell monitor U3011. Dedicated Custom Color Mode (6- axis Color-control) for Saturation, Hue, Gain (RGB) and offset (RGB).

  • Page 4: Back View

    Dell Soundbar mounting brackets (2) To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for Service tag label technical support. Cable management hole Helps organize cables by placing them through the hole.

  • Page 5: Connectors And Ports

    Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). Connect the HDMI 2.0 channel or DisplayPort 2.0 channel or 5.1 channel audio output devices. Connect the front left/right channel output to the green connector.  Use this ...

  • Page 6: Resolution Specifications

    Color depth 1.07 billion colors Color Gamut 117%* NTSC typical / 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB *U3011 color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (117%) and CIE1931 (102%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Analog signal input Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 99 kHz Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 86 Hz...

  • Page 7: Physical Characteristics

    sync(H+V) 0.3 volt, 75 ohm input impedance Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, Synchronization input signals polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) 100 to 240 VAC / 50 Hz/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz / 2.5 A AC input voltage/frequency/current (Max.) 120 V: 42 A (Max.) at 0 Inrush current...

  • Page 8: Power Management Modes

    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 Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red  ...
  • Page 9 DDC-SDA H-sync V-sync DDC-SCL DVI Connector   NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top left. Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 4- NT.M.D.S. Data 4+ DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect T.M.D.S.
  • Page 10 ML1(n) ML2(p) ML2(n) ML3(p) ML3(n) AUX(p) AUX(n) DP_PWR Return +3.3V DP_PWR 19-pin HDMI Connector       Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not included) TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD...

  • Page 11: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    Pin Number 3-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not included) Y (Luminance signal) Pb (Color differential signal) Pr (Color differential signal) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Transfer speed Data Rate  Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps  2.5 W (Max., each port)

  • Page 12: Card Reader Specifications

    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: support.dell.com.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.  WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet.  For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Dell™ U3011 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 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source) again.

  • Page 16: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U3011 Flat Panel Monitor  If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 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 17: Operating The Monitor

      Using the Front Panel Controls   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Setting the Maximum Resolution   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)   Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Using the Front Panel Controls 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.

  • Page 18: Accessing The Menu System

    Exit the On-Screen Display menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. Power  (with power light indicator)   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu  ...
  • Page 19   Brightness/Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.   Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Touch the button to increase brightness and touch the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Touch the button to increase contrast and touch the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
  • Page 20 HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Touch the button to select the HDMI input source. Component Select Component input when you are using the Component connector. Touch the button to select the Component input source. Color Settings Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
  • Page 21      Preset Modes You can choose Standard, Multimedia, Game, Movie, Warm, Cool, Adobe RGB, sRGB, xv Mode or Custom Color; Standard: Loads the color settings suitable for desktop applications. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings suitable for multimedia applications, e.g. video playback. Game: Loads color settings suitable for most gaming applications.
  • Page 22   Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image.     Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, Aspect or full screen.    Horizontal Position Use the to adjust image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).   ...
  • Page 23 NOTE: Line Out Source selection is available only when the monitor display is in PBP mode.   Audio Configurations Audio offers two kind of configurations of audio channels. Use the to move between 2 channels and 5.1 channels and select the desired option.  ...
  • Page 24   PBP Mode To turn on or off Picture by Picture (PBP).   PBP Source Select an input signal for Picture by Picture (PBP). (HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Component). PBP 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 25: Osd Warning Messages

        LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable".     Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.  Personalize This feature enables you to personalize the shortcut keys.
  • Page 26   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 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x  1600 (DVI/DisplayPort input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source).

  • Page 27: Setting The Maximum 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 28: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Attach mechanism Headphone jacks 3.  Power indicator Power/Volume control   Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
  • Page 30 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U3011 Flat Panel Monitor  Setting the display resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600 (DVI/DisplayPort™ input sources) / 1920 x 1200 (HDMI input source)(Optimal) ® ® For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 2048 x 1280 (VGA input source) / 2560 x 1600...
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U3011 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Connecting the Monitor   Organizing Your Cables   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)   Removing the Stand    Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.

  • Page 33: Organizing Your Cables

    NOTE:  The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DisplayPort cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup: 1. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.  2. Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

  • Page 34: Removing The Stand

    CAUTION: 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 only. 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.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Dell™ U3011 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.  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 36: Common Problems

    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: support.dell.com. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Dell™ Soundbar Problems

    Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB not working at all 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 No Sound No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position;...

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