Dell S2240M User Guide

Dell S2240M Manual

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    Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to
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    to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M 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
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    The Dell™ S2240M/S2340M flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: S2240M: 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) viewable area display. 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. S2340M: 58.42 cm (23.0 inches
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    information, see Operating the Monitor) 2. Power On/Off button 3. Power LED indicator Back View Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Regulatory rating label DVI connector VGA connector Adapter connector Security lock slot Barcode serial number label Cable clip Stand release button Use Lists
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    power saving feature: VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Sync Active Inactive - Vertical Sync Active Video Active Inactive - Blank - Power Indicator White Amber Off Power Consumption 23 W (Maximum) for S2240M 18 W (Typical) for S2240M 24 W (Maximum) for S2340M
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    consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue
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    are automatic. You can select different settings if required. Flat Panel Specifications Model number Screen type Panel Type Screen dimensions Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical Dell S2240M monitor Active matrix - TFT LCD IPS 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) (21.5-inch viewable image size) 476.06 mm
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    x 1,080 at 60 Hz Dell S2340M monitor 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1,920 x 1,080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell S2240M monitor Dell S2340M monitor Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/- 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts
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    Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) S2340M: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 monitor 380.28 mm (14.97 inches) 499.10 mm (19.65 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) Dimensions: (without stand) Height Width Depth 297.60 mm (11.72 inches) 499.10 mm (19.65 inches) 37.80 mm (1.49 inches) Dell S2340M monitor
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    , see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow
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    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base and stand riser are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1.
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    of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn
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    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all cables as shown below: 1. Insert cables into cable clip. 2. Tie the cables together using the velcro strap that shipped with your monitor.
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    Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1. Push the release button above the stand. 2. While pushing the release button, pull the stand away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page
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    Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Using the Right Side Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Right Side Panel Controls Use the
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    previous menu. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu 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
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    changes. to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu. The being consumed by the monitor in real time. BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST Use black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: INPUT SOURCE Auto Adjustment allows the monitor
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    the monitor's color settings. to select the DVI input source. Input Color Format Preset Modes 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 DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only
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    color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. In the Movie preset mode: Hue Saturation Demo Mode Allows you to
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    (greyed out) in Energy Smart modes. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. OTHER 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
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    on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Factory Reset Personalize Resets all OSD settings
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    select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Reset Personalize Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. OSD Warning Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see
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    Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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: Activate the computer and
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    Power Save Mode in 5 minutes if left at this state. or See Troubleshooting for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution
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    the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. or 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode in
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    -on Pixels LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright 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. Cycle power on-off. Pixel
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    Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not
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    Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2240M/S2340M 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 may
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Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Cautions, Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model S2240Mc/S2340Mc
November
2012 Rev. A01