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Dell AW2310 User Manual

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Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting for Stereoscopic 3D Gaming
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 monitor.  
 
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates 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.
© 2009 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: Alienware and Alienware OptX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Intel is a registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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 AW2310t.
November 2009  Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 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 Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play Capability 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.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    Setup Guide   Product Features The Alienware OptX™ AW2310 flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and CCFL backlight. The monitor features include: ■ Features support for NVIDIA 3D Vision Technology. ■ Low input-lag for intense gaming (on DVI mode).

  • Page 4: Back View

    To help secure your monitor. Stand release button To release the stand from the monitor. Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Cable management slot To organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side View  ...

  • Page 5: Bottom View

     Left view  Right view       Bottom View     Detail View Bottom view Label Description AC power cord connector Audio in Audio out HDMI connector DVI-D connector USB upstream port USB downstream ports (4)   Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Screen dimensions...

  • Page 6: Resolution Specifications

    Color depth 16.7 million colors Color Gamut 83.4%* AW2310 color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83.4%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications 30 KHz to 75 KHz (automatics), up to 140 KHz on Horizontal scan range 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz...

  • Page 7: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) 31.47 70.0 28.3 720 x 400 31.47 60.0 25.1 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 640 x 480 37.88 60.0 40.0 800 x 600 46.88 75.0 49.5...

  • Page 8: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Connector type DVI-D, white connector; HDMI, black connector Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor Signal cable type High Deinition Multimedia Interface: Detachable, HDMI, 19 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height (Compressed) 14.87 inches (377.7 mm) Height (Extended) 18.41 inches (467.7 mm) Width...

  • Page 9: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Non-operating Shipping: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max 256.08 BTU/hour (maximum) Thermal dissipation 187.79 BTU/hour (typical)

  • Page 10: Pin Assignments

    Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. Pin Assignments DVI Connector 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+...
  • Page 11 TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground TMDS RX3- TMDS RX3+ +5V power...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Setting Up Your Monitor

    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 card, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1080 again. for information NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1080, contact Dell  about graphics card that supports these resolutions.   Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 14 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Alienware OptX™ AW2310  If you have non Alienware™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card ® ® Microsoft Windows 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. ® 4. Identify your graphics card controller's supplier from the description at the top of the window (for example, NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

  • Page 15: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Operating the Monitor Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Setting the Maximum Resolution   Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Using the OSD Controls Use the controls on the front of the monitor to select a shortcut key function, to navigate the OSD menu and to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
  • Page 16 2. Select to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See Menu Options for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Select to move to the Sub-menu. 4.
  • Page 17 8. Select again to return to the Main menu. 9. Select to exit from the On-screen Display menu. Menu Options Menu and Icon Description Submenus Brightness/Contrast     Use this menu to access the Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
  • Page 18 Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
  • Page 19 Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.   DVI-D   Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector.   HDMI    Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Color Settings Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature. There are different color setting sub-menus for Graphics and Video mode selection.
  • Page 20 Input Color Format Allows you to set the color format of the video input signal to: RGB: Select this option if your computer, DVD player, or Game Console is using the HDMI or DVI cable to connect to the display. YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player, Game Console, or other device connected to the display only supports YPbPr format.
  • Page 21 This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Decrease the value of the Hue, increases the green shade of the video image. Increase the value of the Hue, increases the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for video input.
  • Page 22   Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as Fill, Aspect, or 4:3.    Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.   Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie Preset, and Nature Preset.  ...
  • Page 23   Line Out Source Use the Line Out Source menu to select between different audio signals that may be connected to your monitor.   Reset Audio Reset the audio to the original factory setting. Settings Other Settings    Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
  • Page 24   Button Sound This function is used to turn on/off the button sound.    DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc.) to be adjustable using software on your computer.
  • Page 25 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Alienware OptX™ AW2310  Setting the display resolution to 1920x1080(maximum) ® ® For maximum display performance with the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 pixels by performing the following steps: ®...
  • Page 26 Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 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 27: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide   Attaching the Stand   Connecting the Monitor   Organizing the Cables and Attaching the Cable Cover   Removing the Stand    Wall Mounting (Optional)    Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached from the monitor when it is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Audio Cable

    Connecting the HDMI Cable     NOTE: You can connect your Alienware display to an Xbox, PlayStation or DVD player. NOTE: The graphics above are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of your computer may vary. Connecting the Audio Cable Connect one end of the audio cable to the green audio connector on your computer and the other end to the audio in connector on your monitor.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Cable Cover

    Attaching the Cable Cover Attach the cable cover to the monitor after making the required cable connections to the monitor.   Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface. To remove the stand:  ...
  • Page 30 (Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). See the instructions that came 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. Remove the four screws securing the plastic cover using a screwdriver. 4.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide    Troubleshooting Your Monitor   Common Problems   Product-Specific Problems   Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions  Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 32: Common Problems

    The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, touch the D control again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
  • Page 33 spots Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Run the built-in diagnostics. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. bright Adjust brightness & contrast controls using the OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

  • Page 34: Requirements For Stereoscopic 3D Gaming

    Alienware OptX™ AW2310 User's Guide Requirements for stereoscopic 3D gaming Please see below requirements for stereoscopic 3D gaming. 3D is only supported when using a DVI dual link cable. NOTE: 1. Alienware OptX™ AW2310 120 Hz Flat Panel Monitor. ® ® 2. NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision Kit (not included with your monitor).

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