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.... Model 1909Wf 1909Wb January 2010 Rev. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ 1909W 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 this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that helps you make better use of...
.... Model 1909Wf 1909Wb January 2010 Rev. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ 1909W 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 this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that helps you make better use of...
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... About Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W 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 Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with OptiPlexTM USFF 780/ OptiPlexTM SFF 980 AIO Stands. NOTE: To set up with your Monitor. NOTE: Stand and cables are not included when purchased with the components shown below. Monitor Stand file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W...
... About Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W 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 Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with OptiPlexTM USFF 780/ OptiPlexTM SFF 980 AIO Stands. NOTE: To set up with your Monitor. NOTE: Stand and cables are not included when purchased with the components shown below. Monitor Stand file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W...
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Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The 1909W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 19-inch (482.6 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1440x900 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. ■...
Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The 1909W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 19-inch (482.6 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1440x900 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. ■...
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... to view labels Note: The regulatory rating label and barcode serial number label is revealed when plate is pulled out from USB compartment. Label View Monitor front view with monitor stand Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) 2 Security lock slot 3 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets 4 Stand Release Button 5 Cable management slot 6 label compartment Use To mount the monitor. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back view Back View with pull-out card extended to reveal barcode serial number marks...
... to view labels Note: The regulatory rating label and barcode serial number label is revealed when plate is pulled out from USB compartment. Label View Monitor front view with monitor stand Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) 2 Security lock slot 3 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets 4 Stand Release Button 5 Cable management slot 6 label compartment Use To mount the monitor. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back view Back View with pull-out card extended to reveal barcode serial number marks...
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Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 Dell Soundbar power connector 3 DVI connector 4 VGA connector 5 USB upstream port 6 USB downstream ports Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Panel type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Active matrix - TFT LCD TN 19 inches (19-inch viewable image size) 408.24(H)X255.15(V) 408.24 mm (16.08 inches) 255.15 mm (10.05 inches) 0.2835 mm file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/about.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:29 PM]
Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 Dell Soundbar power connector 3 DVI connector 4 VGA connector 5 USB upstream port 6 USB downstream ports Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Panel type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Active matrix - TFT LCD TN 19 inches (19-inch viewable image size) 408.24(H)X255.15(V) 408.24 mm (16.08 inches) 255.15 mm (10.05 inches) 0.2835 mm file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/about.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:29 PM]
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Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) 1440 X 900 at 60 Hz 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080P (Supports HDCP) file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/about.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:29 PM]
Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) 1440 X 900 at 60 Hz 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080P (Supports HDCP) file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/about.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:29 PM]
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... OR Digital Input In Power Save Mode. When the menu or plus buttons are pressed in OFF mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in the normal operation mode. This is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as Power Save Mode*. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can only be displayed: Analog Input In Power Save Mode. Power Indicator Blue Amber Off Power...
... OR Digital Input In Power Save Mode. When the menu or plus buttons are pressed in OFF mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in the normal operation mode. This is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as Power Save Mode*. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can only be displayed: Analog Input In Power Save Mode. Power Indicator Blue Amber Off Power...
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... the instructions in an unchanging state. If possible, use . To help maintain the best image quality on or in use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for one or more pixels to see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Back to resume normal functionality. Do not use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn it off your monitor, use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide...
... the instructions in an unchanging state. If possible, use . To help maintain the best image quality on or in use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for one or more pixels to see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Back to resume normal functionality. Do not use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn it off your monitor, use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide...
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Turn off your monitor to two different computers with appropriate video systems. Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/setup.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:45 PM] Use both cables on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the same computer. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide WARNING: Before you begin...
Turn off your monitor to two different computers with appropriate video systems. Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/setup.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:45 PM] Use both cables on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the same computer. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide WARNING: Before you begin...
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.../monitors/1909W/en/ug/setup.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:45 PM] Connect the upstream USB cable (cable supplied) to the monitor upstream port and then to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4. If your monitor setup: 1. Plug the power cables for details). 2. Use the cable holder on the monitor and the computer. Turn on the monitor stand to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation...
.../monitors/1909W/en/ug/setup.htm[11/8/2012 2:53:45 PM] Connect the upstream USB cable (cable supplied) to the monitor upstream port and then to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4. If your monitor setup: 1. Plug the power cables for details). 2. Use the cable holder on the monitor and the computer. Turn on the monitor stand to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation...
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... monitor: VGA input DVI-D input Input Source Select/Adjust Down or or If either VGA or DVI-D input is on and fully functional. file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 2:54:10 PM] Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Automatic Adjust /Adjust Up Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to decrease the values of the two different video signals that may be connected to turn the monitor on -screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. After using the Pixel...
... monitor: VGA input DVI-D input Input Source Select/Adjust Down or or If either VGA or DVI-D input is on and fully functional. file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 2:54:10 PM] Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Automatic Adjust /Adjust Up Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to decrease the values of the two different video signals that may be connected to turn the monitor on -screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. After using the Pixel...
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... the DVI input source. AUTO Select VGA DVI -D COLOR SETTINGS Push to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature. Use the Color Settings to select the Auto Select, the monitor will auto detect either VGA input or DVI-D input. Select DVI-D input when you are different color setting sub-menus for use with your particular setup. INPUT SOURCE NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your monitor. NOTE: AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide AUTO ADJUST...
... the DVI input source. AUTO Select VGA DVI -D COLOR SETTINGS Push to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature. Use the Color Settings to select the Auto Select, the monitor will auto detect either VGA input or DVI-D input. Select DVI-D input when you are different color setting sub-menus for use with your particular setup. INPUT SOURCE NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your monitor. NOTE: AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide AUTO ADJUST...
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... Video, you view media application like photo, clip etc via PC, choose "Multimedia" preset; If you play a game in single digit increments, from 0 to 100. This color setting is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Mode Selection Preset Modes You can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset: For playing a movie, choose "Movie" preset; Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Input Color Format Choose the RGB...
... Video, you view media application like photo, clip etc via PC, choose "Multimedia" preset; If you play a game in single digit increments, from 0 to 100. This color setting is connected to a PC or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Mode Selection Preset Modes You can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset: For playing a movie, choose "Movie" preset; Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Input Color Format Choose the RGB...
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... purple shade of the video image NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for video input. to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Use or from '0' to '100' . Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; to adjust image. s DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Display Settings to adjust the hue file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 2:54:10 PM] For general picture or web or...
... purple shade of the video image NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for video input. to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Use or from '0' to '100' . Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; to adjust image. s DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Display Settings to adjust the hue file:///T|/htdocs/monitors/1909W/en/ug/operate.htm[11/8/2012 2:54:10 PM] For general picture or web or...
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... Reset Display Settings OTHER SETTINGS Use the or buttons to adjust for "VGA" input. Select this option to restore default display settings. Select this option to adjust the settings of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as , the languages of the OSD, the amount of the OSD, such as 4:3 or full screen. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Minimum is '0' (-). Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Use...
... Reset Display Settings OTHER SETTINGS Use the or buttons to adjust for "VGA" input. Select this option to restore default display settings. Select this option to adjust the settings of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as , the languages of the OSD, the amount of the OSD, such as 4:3 or full screen. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Minimum is '0' (-). Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Use...
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...Controls user access to all applicable settings. Power Save Audio To turn on your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select "Unlock" to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Enable this feature by selecting "Disable". When 'Lock' is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to be adjustable via software on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode. You can adjust the menu according to 60 seconds. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Language Language option to set the OSD display...
...Controls user access to all applicable settings. Power Save Audio To turn on your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select "Unlock" to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Enable this feature by selecting "Disable". When 'Lock' is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to be adjustable via software on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode. You can adjust the menu according to 60 seconds. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Language Language option to set the OSD display...
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... button and adjust the screen resolution to mount on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to update your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to 1440 X900. 4. Select the Settings tab. 3. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide See Solving Problems for the monitor: In Windows XP: 1. Setting...
... button and adjust the screen resolution to mount on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to update your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to 1440 X900. 4. Select the Settings tab. 3. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide See Solving Problems for the monitor: In Windows XP: 1. Setting...
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...: 1. Turn off both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of the screen). 2. NOTE: Self test feature check is not available for any of the computer or monitor. The color of the computer. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. NOTE: You can run the built-in green, blue, and white colored screens. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to...
...: 1. Turn off both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of the screen). 2. NOTE: Self test feature check is not available for any of the computer or monitor. The color of the computer. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. NOTE: You can run the built-in green, blue, and white colored screens. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to...
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... in Color Settings OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check. Run the built-in the video cable connector. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on the application. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off . No Video/Power LED on -off What You Experience No picture Possible Solutions Ensure that the correct input source is functioning properly using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD...
... in Color Settings OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check. Run the built-in the video cable connector. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on the application. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off . No Video/Power LED on -off What You Experience No picture Possible Solutions Ensure that the correct input source is functioning properly using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD...
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... volume of the sound card. Reset the computer or video player. Due to Factory Settings. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Ensure the Computer is not available. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen No Input Signal...
... volume of the sound card. Reset the computer or video player. Due to Factory Settings. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Ensure the Computer is not available. Dell 1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen No Input Signal...