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Dell™ E1913S/E1913/E2213 Monitor
User's Guide
Setting the display resolution to 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) (Maximum)
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Model E1913Sf/E1913Sc/E1913c/E2213c
November 2012 Rev. A02
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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: Notes, Cautions, Warnings

    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 3: About Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ E1913S/E1913/E2213 Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell™...
  • Page 4: Product Features

    Product Information Guide Product Features The Dell™ E1913S/E1913/E2213 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: E1913S: 48.3 cm (19.0 inches) viewable area display. 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 5: Back View

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back View Label Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) To mount the monitor.
  • Page 6: Side View

    Rating label Power ratings and energy information. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. Dell soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
  • Page 7: Power Management Modes

    If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: E1913S: VESA Modes...
  • Page 8: Pin Assignments

    Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: Dell E1913S/E1913/E2213 monitor is ENERGY STAR®- compliance. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast.
  • Page 9: Dvi Connector

    DDC +5V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock DVI Connector 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect...
  • Page 10: Plug And Play Capability

    83 % (typical) ** 83 % (typical) ** 83 % (typical) ** * Based on estimation. ** [E1913S/E1913/E2213] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model number Dell E1913S monitor...
  • Page 11: Preset Display Modes

    (Max.) 120 V: 30 A (Max.) Inrush current 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: E1913S: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock (MHz)
  • Page 12: Physical Characteristics

    VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.3 60.0 146.3 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number Dell E1913S monitor Dell E1913 monitor Dell E2213 monitor D-subminiature, blue connector D-subminiature, blue connector; Connector type D-subminiature, blue connector DVI-D: White connector...
  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    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.
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ E1913S/E1913/E2213 Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount Connecting Your Monitor Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
  • Page 15 a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount...
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Monitor

    After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the monitor stand: Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the monitor stand. Once the latch is released, remove the monitor stand away from the monitor. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
  • Page 17 Connecting the white DVI cable (for E1913/E2213 only) CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510PA (optional)
  • Page 18 CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. To attach the soundbar: Working from the back of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor.
  • Page 19: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ E1913S/E1913/E2213 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 Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor.
  • Page 20: Front Panel Button

    Front panel button Description Use the Preset modes button to choose from a list of preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu. Preset modes Use the Brightness / Contrast button to direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Brightness / Contrast Use Menu button to open the on-screen display (OSD).
  • Page 21: Accessing The Menu System

    Front panel button Description Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu. Back Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System...
  • Page 22 Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu...
  • Page 24 Press the buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. Press the buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
  • Page 26 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Adjust brightness first, and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment.
  • Page 28 Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display Settings. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using an analog (VGA) connector. Input Source (for Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
  • Page 29 Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push to select the DVI input source.
  • Page 31 Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter. YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.
  • Page 33 Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Text: Loads color settings ideal for office environment. Warm: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Increases the color temperature.
  • Page 35 Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:10, 4:3, or 5:4. Aspect Ratio (for E1913 and E2213 NOTE: Wide 16:10 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) . only) Horizontal Position Use the buttons to adjust image left and right.
  • Page 36 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, Other Settings and so on.
  • Page 38 Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simply Chinese, Japanese. Menu Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a button on the monitor. Use the button to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 39 Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Select this option allows you to set two shortcut button.
  • Page 41 Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" (for E1913 and E2213 only), "Aspect Ratio" (for E1913 and E2213 only) and set as shortcut Key.
  • Page 43: Osd Messages

    E1913 and E2213 only) and set as shortcut key. Reset Personalize Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: E1913S: E1913: E2213:...
  • Page 44 Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213). You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
  • Page 45 Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:...
  • Page 46: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    4. Click OK. If you do not see 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures.
  • Page 47: Using The Tilt

    Using the Dell Soundbar The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system, mountable on Dell Flat Panel Displays. The soundbar has an on/off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, an LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks...
  • Page 48 With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure a successful Self-Test operation, remove the Analog connector for E1913S. For E1913 and E2213, remove both the Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) connectors from the back of the computer.
  • Page 50: Built-In Diagnostics

    4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state. 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 51: Common Problems

    To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3.
  • Page 52 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 53: Product Specific Problems

    Run the built-in diagnostics. NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No sound for system where the No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position;...
  • Page 54 Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3 player). Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. as the audio source Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.
  • Page 55: 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 56 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 57: Setting Up Your Monitor

    4. Click OK. If you do not see 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) 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 1:If you have a Dell™...
  • Page 58: 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 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) again.
  • Page 59: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    6. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com http://www.NVIDIA.com 7. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 (for E1913S) or 1440 x 900 (for E1913) or 1680 x 1050 (for E2213) again. NOTE:...

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