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... Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD which includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. ■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. ■ Security lock slot. Identifying Parts and Features Front View Front View Label Description 1 OSD Menu/Exit 2 Brightness/Contrast/Up ( ) 3 Auto-adjust/Down ( ) 4 Input Source Select/Select 5 Power button (with power light indicator) Front panel controls l Drivers and Documentation media l Quick Setup Guide...
... Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD which includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. ■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. ■ Security lock slot. Identifying Parts and Features Front View Front View Label Description 1 OSD Menu/Exit 2 Brightness/Contrast/Up ( ) 3 Auto-adjust/Down ( ) 4 Input Source Select/Select 5 Power button (with power light indicator) Front panel controls l Drivers and Documentation media l Quick Setup Guide...
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... following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature: VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off * Without Audio Horizontal Sync Active Inactive - Pin Assignments VGA Connector This is referred to the OSD. Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 Audio PC jack 3 Audio line out 4 DVI connector 5 HDMI connector 6 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ compliance display card or software installed in use. NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF...
... following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature: VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off * Without Audio Horizontal Sync Active Inactive - Pin Assignments VGA Connector This is referred to the OSD. Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 Audio PC jack 3 Audio line out 4 DVI connector 5 HDMI connector 6 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ compliance display card or software installed in use. NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF...
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....) Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Gamut 0.276 mm 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical 300 CD/m ²(typical) 1000 to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 50 ohm input impedance HDMI, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) Video display capabilities (HDMI...
....) Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Gamut 0.276 mm 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical 300 CD/m ²(typical) 1000 to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 50 ohm input impedance HDMI, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) Video display capabilities (HDMI...
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... for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is a fixed pixel that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Physical Characteristics Connector type Signal cable type l D-sub: blue connector l DVI-D: white connector l HDMI l D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor l DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor l HDMI Dimensions (with stand) Height 416.19 mm (16...
... for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is a fixed pixel that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Physical Characteristics Connector type Signal cable type l D-sub: blue connector l DVI-D: white connector l HDMI l D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor l DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor l HDMI Dimensions (with stand) Height 416.19 mm (16...
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... 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. Avoid using detergent of any kind as dark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more information, see and do not detract from the electrical outlet. A display with 1 to see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. Back to clean the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor...
... 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. Avoid using detergent of any kind as dark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more information, see and do not detract from the electrical outlet. A display with 1 to see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. Back to clean the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor...
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... Appendix Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Contacting Dell For customers in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of controls, adjustments, or procedures other regulatory information, see the Safety Information. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues...
... Appendix Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Contacting Dell For customers in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of controls, adjustments, or procedures other regulatory information, see the Safety Information. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues...
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After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page Go to 1920x1080 again.
After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. NOTE: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor If you are unable to set the resolution to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Back to Contents Page Go to 1920x1080 again.
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... will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. Identify your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to Contents Page NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1. Back to 1920x1080 again. Select the Settings tab. 3. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. After installing the drivers...
... will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. Identify your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to Contents Page NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1. Back to 1920x1080 again. Select the Settings tab. 3. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. After installing the drivers...
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... on a black screen as they change. Front panel Button 1 OSD Menu/Exit 2 Description The Menu button is used to appear. See Using the OSD Menu. 2 and 3 3 Brightness /Contrast Hot Key Use this button to indicate the currently selected input source. After using the Pixel Clock (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. The following messages to activate automatic setup and adjustment. It may be connected to your monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor. / Input Source Select/Select l VGA input l DVI-D input l HDMI input As...
... on a black screen as they change. Front panel Button 1 OSD Menu/Exit 2 Description The Menu button is used to appear. See Using the OSD Menu. 2 and 3 3 Brightness /Contrast Hot Key Use this button to indicate the currently selected input source. After using the Pixel Clock (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD menu. The following messages to activate automatic setup and adjustment. It may be connected to your monitor by using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor. / Input Source Select/Select l VGA input l DVI-D input l HDMI input As...
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... amber light indicates power save mode. Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Or Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. or or If either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves the changes. Power button (with power light indicator) The green light indicates that the monitor is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are also saved if you change the settings and then either VGA or DVI-D input is on and off. Push to turn the monitor...
... amber light indicates power save mode. Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input Or Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. or or If either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves the changes. Power button (with power light indicator) The green light indicates that the monitor is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are also saved if you change the settings and then either VGA or DVI-D input is on and off. Push to turn the monitor...
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.... 5. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/Contrast Description Allows you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the button to increase contrast and Push the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Push the button to increase the brightness and push the button to decrease contrast...
.... 5. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is highlighted. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/Contrast Description Allows you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the button to increase contrast and Push the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Push the button to increase the brightness and push the button to decrease contrast...
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... be connected to adjust the Image mode and color format. Push to scan for Sources. Back Push to go back to select the HDMI input source. Push to or exit the main menu. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Auto Detect Scan for available input signals. Push to select the DVI input source. Push to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select DVI-D input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Image mode...
... be connected to adjust the Image mode and color format. Push to scan for Sources. Back Push to go back to select the HDMI input source. Push to or exit the main menu. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Auto Detect Scan for available input signals. Push to select the DVI input source. Push to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select DVI-D input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Image mode...
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... green to purple. Phase If satisfactory results are only available for video input. Display Settings Horizontal Position Use the and buttons to or exit the main menu. Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Hue This feature can make the video image color shift from '0' to your monitor color settings to '100' makes video image looks monochrome makes video image...
... green to purple. Phase If satisfactory results are only available for video input. Display Settings Horizontal Position Use the and buttons to or exit the main menu. Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Hue This feature can make the video image color shift from '0' to your monitor color settings to '100' makes video image looks monochrome makes video image...
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... to be adjustable via software on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to adjustments. Menu Lock Controls user access to help eliminate any image retention. When selected, no user adjustments are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pushing the menu button for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention are allowed. Severe cases of your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc...
... to be adjustable via software on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to adjustments. Menu Lock Controls user access to help eliminate any image retention. When selected, no user adjustments are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pushing the menu button for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention are allowed. Severe cases of your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc...
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... need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for more information. If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ¡ Go to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your computer, complete one of the following procedures. Power indicator 4. See Solving Problems for the monitor. 1. Set the screen resolution to your graphics driver. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell...
... need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for more information. If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ¡ Go to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for your computer, complete one of the following procedures. Power indicator 4. See Solving Problems for the monitor. 1. Set the screen resolution to your graphics driver. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell...
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...; portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you...
...; portable computer with internet access. 2: If you may need to update your graphics driver. Move the slider-bar to the right by performing the following steps: 1. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided directions: 1: If you...
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.... 2. Use both cables on the monitor and the computer. Use the cable management slot on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the procedure below to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting the Monitor...
.... 2. Use both cables on the monitor and the computer. Use the cable management slot on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the procedure below to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting the Monitor...
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... mode, the power LED remains white. Carefully inspect the screen for any abnormalities. 7. Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables...
... mode, the power LED remains white. Carefully inspect the screen for any abnormalities. 7. Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ S2409W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables...
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.... l Reset the monitor to PC RGB or YPbPr in self-test mode. l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. NOTE: When using any troubleshooting steps. l Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are not available. Wrong Color Image retention from the static image displayed appears on & off l Ensure that is permanently off is functioning properly using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are also in the Advance Setting OSD. l Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings.
.... l Reset the monitor to PC RGB or YPbPr in self-test mode. l Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. NOTE: When using any troubleshooting steps. l Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are not available. Wrong Color Image retention from the static image displayed appears on & off l Ensure that is permanently off is functioning properly using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are also in the Advance Setting OSD. l Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings.
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... SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area l Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset" Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen l Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on No Input Signal when user controls pressed No picture, the LED light is used as the audio source. l Re-boot the computer or video player. Troubleshooting the Dell™...
... SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area l Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset" Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen l Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on No Input Signal when user controls pressed No picture, the LED light is used as the audio source. l Re-boot the computer or video player. Troubleshooting the Dell™...