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    ™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden
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    Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model P1913b/P1913t/P1913Sb/P1913Sf/P2213f/P2213t May
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    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines
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    Stand Power Cable VGA Cable (Attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)
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    Professional P1913/P1913S/P2213 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ¦ P1913: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1440 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support
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    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Front panel controls
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    lock slot 6 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets 7 Cable management slot Use Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). Lists the regulatory approvals. Release stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Secures monitor
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    Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar 3 DP connector 4 VGA connector Bottom view without monitor stand Use Connect the power cable. Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). Connect your computer DP cable. Connect your computer VGA cable.
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    connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (the screw is not provided). Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Screen type Panel type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal
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    Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (DVI & DP playback) P1913/P1913S/P2213 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080p, 1080i Preset Display Modes P1913 Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA
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    Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x 1024 VESA, 1280 x 1024 P2213 Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA
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    : DisplayPort, 20pin Analog: attachable, D-Sub, 15 pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) Height (compressed) Width 476.4 mm ( 18.76 inches) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height
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    inches) Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 5.87 kg (12.91 lb) 6.75 kg (14.85 lb) Weight with stand assembly and cables 4.75 kg (10.45 lb) 5.23 kg (11.51 lb) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables
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    m (35,000 ft) max 153.59 BTU/hour (maximum) 85.33 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the
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    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 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self
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    Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS RX2TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V/+3.3 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground
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    20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock- DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0(p) GND ML0(n) ML1(p) GND ML1(n) ML2(p) GND ML2(n) ML3(p) GND ML3(n) GND GND
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    the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Transfer Speed High speed Full speed Low speed Data Rate 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 1.5 Mbps Power Consumption 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) USB
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    4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable VCC DMD DPD GND USB Ports 1 upstream - back 2 downstream - back NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it
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    information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the
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    Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional) Removing the Monitor Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the
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    to the monitor and the white DVI connector to your computer. NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA or the white DVI cable to the computer at the same time. 2. Connect the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on
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    Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Connecting the black DisplayPort cable
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    an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) 2. Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4. Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image
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    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above. Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional)
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    it snaps into place. 3. Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector. 4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output port. For HDMI/DP, you can insert the mini stereo plug into the monitor's audio output port. If there is no sound, check your PC if
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    2. Press and hold the stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat
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    Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using Dell Soundbar Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the Monitor Adjusting the
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    Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast 3 Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the
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    button to turn the monitor On and Off. 5 The blue LED indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. An amber LED indicates the power save mode. Power (with power light indicator) Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button
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    or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for analog (VGA) input or Main Menu for digital
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    or Main Menu for digital (DP) input
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    use the analog (VGA) connector. NOTE: For P1913, the maximum resolution is 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz. For P1913S, the maximum resolution is 1280 x monitor. 3. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Press and button to select the desired parameter. 5. Press to enter the slide bar
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    brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is to decrease the contrast (min 0 / max 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness
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    the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select VGA DVI-D Press to select Auto Select, the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI-D input or DislpayPort input. Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the
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    Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode. to select the DisplayPort input source. 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 VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your
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    appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.
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    . NOTE:: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or you select Movie or Game preset mode. Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Use the Display Settings to adjust image.
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    and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'. The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor
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    Game or Movie preset mode. Select this option to restore default display 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. Language Menu Transparency Menu Timer Menu Lock Language options set
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    screen's brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas. To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software
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    Factory Reset Personalize Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Users can choose a feature from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" or "Menu Rotation" and set it as a shortcut key.
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    NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
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    When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message:
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    frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213). You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears
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    up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/DP input If either VGA or DVI-D or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog
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    to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using Dell Soundbar The soundbar has an on/off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, a LED for power indication and
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    4 Power indicator 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 set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel
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    Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
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    use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates
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    Troubleshooting Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Dell™ Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions
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    tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. To run the built-in
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    general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off What You Experience No picture Possible Solutions Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. Verify
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    power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. Reset the computer or video player. Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen
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    USB port is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms No Sound What You Experience No power to Soundbar - the power indicator is off No Sound Soundbar has power - power
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    Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation
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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (
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    to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide 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
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    Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista® or Windows® 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings
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Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor
User's Guide
Setting the display resolution
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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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
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Model P1913b/P1913t/P1913Sb/P1913Sf/P2213f/P2213t
May 2012 Rev. A01