DELL Professional P2414H
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1. Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if desired For more information about changing the monitor settings see Operating the Monitor Universal Serial Bus USB Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor K NOTE This monitor supports High Speed Certified USB 2 0 interface Transfer Speed Data Power Consumption Rate High speed 480 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port f l Full speed 12 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port Low speed 1 5 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port USB Upstream Connector USB Downstream Connector USB Ports e 1 upstream back e 2 downstream 2 on the left side K 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 On the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at support dell com Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor A AN CAUTION Read and follow the safety instruction2. Screen Dim the monitor dims to a minimum brightness level when the PC is in the screen saver mode 2 Sleep the monitor enters the sleep mode when the PC is in the screen saver mode DOLL PowerNan Ww Screen Power Saver Screen Dim When PC is In screensaver mode monitor dims to minimum brightness level Sleep When PC is in screensaver mode monitor goes into sleep mode The PowerNap software provides an option to check if there is a new update Please check periodically if there is a new update for your software Open Check for Updates Ex 2 aA oe m di Ve EA 11 10 4 NOTES After installation one desktop shortcut and one shortcut under Start for PowerNap are created OS support Windows XP 32 bits and 64 bits Vista 32 bits and 64 bits Windows 7 32 bits and 64 bits Video interface support VGA and DVI only The latest version of the PowerNap Software can be downloaded from Dell s website Steps to download the software 1 Go to http www support dell com 2 Select Monitor Drivers under the Drivers and downloads tab 3 Select your Monitor Model PowerNap Application 4 Download and install the application Enhanced Menu Rotation Software Enhanced Menu Rotation is embedded within the PowerNap software allowing you to pivot the monitor screen from the OSD menu The selection of either Landscape or Portrait will trigger the monitor screen accordingly The following pictu
3. computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Reboot the computer Dell Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No power to Soundbar the power Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position check if the power indicator indicator is off Blue LED on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the adapter Soundbar has power power indicator Plug the audio line in cable into the computer s audio out jack IS On Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Play some audio content on the computer i e audio CD or MP3 Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Distorted Sound Computer s sound card is used as the e Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Distorted Sound Unbalanced Sound Output Low Volume Back to Contents Page audio source Other audio source is used Sound from only one side of Soundbar olume is too low Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints Decrease the volume of the audio application Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting Clea
4. feature check Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio 16 9 Shaky J ittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Check environmental factors Relocate the monitor and test in another room Missing Pixels 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 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 Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Ad
5. 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Menu Transparency i i i i i i Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons Minimum 0 Maximum 100 Menu Timer OSD Hold Time sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages English Espanol Francais Deutsch Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese A Use A or v to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked NOTE Lock function Either soft lock through the OSD menu or hard lock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Unlock function Only hard unlock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Menu Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter clockwise You can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen s brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas Power Save Audio To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows your monitor parameters brightness color balance and etc to
6. 20 x 1080 67 5 60 0 148 5 Electrical Specifications P2212H and P2312H e Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance e Digital DVI D TMDS 600 mV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Synchronization innukeianais Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite y p 9 SYNC on green e P2212H 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 2 A typical AC input voltage frequency current e P2312H 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 5 A typical Video input signals e 120V 30 A Max Inrush current e 240V 60 A Max Physical Characteristics Connector type 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D white connector white connector e Digital detachable DVI D solid pins e Digital detachable DVI D solid pins shipped detached from the monitor shipped detached from the monitor Signal cable type e Analog attachable D Sub 15 pins shipped e Analog attachable D Sub 15 pins shipped attached to the monitor attached to the monitor we Weight with stand assembly and cables 5 88 kg 12 96 Ibs 5 70 kg 12 57 Ibs Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA 3 29 kg 7 24 Ibs mount considerations 3 44 kg 7 58 Ibs no cables Weight of stand e Black Frame 5 0 gloss unit max e Black Frame 5 0 gloss unit
7. Active off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 0 1 W Switch off Off Less than 0 1 W The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode When any button is pressed in the Active off mode one of the following messages will be displayed Dell P2212H P2312H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu GAS Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR Zero power consumption in OFF mode 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 oe 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video Red 3 Video Blue fe GND R r fon GND B Computer 5 V 3 3 V 10 GND sync CS e pm DVI Connector _m 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable e ra r s aan DDC Data a swe Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings
8. Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight A yv Press the A button to increase the brightness and press the v button to decrease the brightness min 0 max 100 NOTE Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched On Adjust the Brightness first and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary A M Press the A button to increase the contrast and press the v button to decrease the contrast min 0 max 100 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup 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 Auto Adjustment in Progress NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration NOTE Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use 00000000 000000000001 Brightness Contrast vw Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA STD es Color Settings _ Display Set
9. Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 maximum Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2011 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the 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 Model P2212Hb P2312Ht November 2011 Rev AO1 Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes Cautions and Warnings Ei NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTIO
10. N A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed AX WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2011 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the 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 Model P2212Hb P2312Ht November 2011 Rev AO1 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 maximum For maximum display performance with Microsoft
11. Source ee color Settings L_ Display Settings gt Other Settings Personalize CWO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz or Main Menu for digital DVI input Dell P2212H P2312H CC BrighinessiContest Input Source ee Color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize OWO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz FNOTE Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog VGA connector ARV 2 Press the A and v buttons to move between the setting options As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the 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 and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes mg 6 Select the MB button to return to the main menu Icon Menu and Submenus Description S O Brightness Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast adjustment Brightness Contrast Dell P2212HI PP Ta Eneray Hi CC BrighinessiContest Auto Adjust Input Source ee Color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize OWO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz
12. Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps In Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK In Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 2 Click Change Display Settings 3 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920 x 1080 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 given steps 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H 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 Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the c
13. be adjustable via the software on your computer You can disable this feature by selecting Disable Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use PIDIIDIITONIIOONIIN O Brightness Contrast Language Auto Adjust Menu Transparency Input Source Menu Timer ee color Settings Menu Lock _ Display Settings Menu Rotation Energy Smart Personalize Power Save Audio DDC CI v Enable LCD Conditioning Disable Factory Reset B U Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run You can enable this feature by selecting Enable Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use DIIIIIIOIIIIITIDIII N O Brightness Contrast Language Auto Adjust Menu Transparency Input Source Menu Timer ee Color Settings Menu Lock L_ Display Settings Venu Rotation Energy Smart Personalize Power Save Audio DDC CI LCD Conditioning Enable Factory Reset y Disable at Ta MWS Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values Personalize 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 Dell P2212H P2312H Ene
14. des Input Source Reset Color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize OWS Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes you can choose Standard Multimedia Movie Game Text Warm Cool or Custom Color from the list Standard Loads the monitor s default color settings This is the default preset mode Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications Movie Loads color settings ideal for movies Game Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications Text Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts Warm Increase the color temperature The screen appears warmer with a red yellow tint Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue tint A e Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the A and v buttons to adjust the three colors R G B values and create your own preset color mode Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use DIIDIUIOIOIOIUINIH N Brightness Contrast Input Color Format L Auto Adjust Preset Modes standard Input Source Reset Color Settings Mutimedia Movie _ Display Settings Game Other Settings Text Personalize Warm Cool Custom Color CEO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz A This feature can shift the color of the video image to gree
15. e 1 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 the set up instructions To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor Wall Mounting Optional O r MSCES EL FIRR ga aT ar a du SEN DE Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible wall mounting kit Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table Remove the stand Use a Philips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit U APUWNEe E NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 5 88 kg Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide Using the Front Panel Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu PowerNap Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Rotating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Front Panel Use the control butt
16. e connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains green Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen Dell P2212H P2312H Dell P2212H P2312H eT No VGA Cable c 9 No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 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 Built in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built in diagnostic 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 K NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Menu Exit To run the built in diagnostics Ensure that the screen is clean no du
17. ee the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell P2212H P2312H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell P2212H P2312H Entering Power Save Mode Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the 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 input Dell P2212H P2312H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu GS If either VGA or DVI D input is selected and both VGA and DVI D cables are not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears Dell P2212H P2312H Dell P2212H P2312H clas 2 No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes See Solving Problems for more information PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased This software provides Power Saving mode for your monitor The Power Saving mode lets users set the monitor to Screen Dim or Sleep when your PC enters the screen saver mode 1
18. est feature check e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color not good e Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application e Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD e Run the built in diagnostics Image retention from a static image Faint shadow from the static image e Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for more information left on the monitor for a long period of displayed appears on the screen see Power Management Modes time e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen but does e Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD not fill entire viewing area e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Cannot adjust the monitor with the OSD does not appear on the screen e Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug it back and then turn on the monitor buttons on the front panel e Check whether the OSD menu is locked If yes press and hold the bu
19. g and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again i NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select Advanced 4 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR http www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again In Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 2 Click Change Display Settings 3 Click Advanced Settings 4 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR http www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt
20. hose specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at www dell com regulatory_ compliance Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 E NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or 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 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 1 2 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor If you have a Dell desktop ora Dell portable computer with Internet access 1 Go to http support dell com enter your service ta
21. ition adjustments are only available for VGA input A ia This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use A or v to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or to adjust for best image quality Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock coarse adjustment and then use Phase fine again NOTE Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for VGA input Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 2M to 1 Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast On or Off Note Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode a 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 Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use DIIIIIIDINITIDIDIIIN O Brightness Contrast Language gt English Auto Adjust Menu Transparency p 20 Input Source Menu Timer p 20s ee Color Settings Menu Lock Unlock L_ Display Settings Menu Rotation Personalize Power Save Audio gt On DDC CI Enable LCD Conditioning p Disable Factory Reset Reset All Settings OWAD Resolution 1920 x
22. just horizontal amp vertical controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D input the positioning adjustments are not available Horizontal Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics NOTE When using DVI D input the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues isible signs of smoke or sparks e Do not perform any troubleshooting steps e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on amp off e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing color e Perform monitor self t
23. max Front frame gloss e Silver Frame 20 0 gloss unit max e Silver Frame 20 0 gloss unit max Environmental Characteristics Operating 0 C to 40 C e Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Non operating e Shipping 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing e Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Non operating e Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing P2212H e 153 55 BTU hour maximum e 71 65 BTU hour typical Thermal dissipation P2312H e 170 61 BTU hour maximum e 85 30 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 computer detects input from the 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 P2212H VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active Blue 50 W maximum 21 W typical Active off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 0 1 W Switch off Off Less than 0 1 W P2312H VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active Blue 50 W maximum 25 W typical
24. mplete your monitor setup Connect the upstream USB port cable supplied to an appropriate USB port on your computer See bottom view for details Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports side or bottom on the monitor See side or bottom view for details Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Solving Problems Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables AUNE Ol After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment organize all cables as shown above Attaching the Soundbar Optional i CAUTION Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar Ei NOTE The Soundbar power connector 12 V DC output is for the optional Dell Soundbar only To attach the Soundbar 1 At the back of the monitor attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor 2 Slide the Soundbar to the left until 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 jack Removing the Stand E NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surfac
25. n and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source Decrease the volume of the audio source Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source Set all Windows audio balance controls L R to their midpoints Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Increase the volume of the audio application Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell warnt NG Safety I nstructions WARNING Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than t
26. n or purple This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color Use A or adjust the hue from 0 to 100 A Press A to increase the green shade of the video image Press to increase the purple shade of the video image NOTE Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode A This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use A or v to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100 Press A to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode Reset Color Settings Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use PIDIIODIODIOIIUNIII 0 Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position p 50 Input Source Vertical Position p 50 ee Color Settings Sharpness gt 50 C Display Settings Pixel Clock gt 50 Other Settings Phase 50 Personalize Reset Display Settings OWO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16 9 5 4 or 4 3 Horizontal Position Use or Hi to adjust the image left or right Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Vertical Position Use or HN to adjust the image up or down Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 NOTE Horizontal Position and Vertical Pos
27. nd is bought please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions To attach the monitor stand 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on it 2 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 3 Press the stand till it snaps into place Connecting Your Monitor Ay WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions To connect your monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable Connect the blue VGA cable from your monitor to the computer NOTE If your computer supports a white DVI connector connect the white DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector to your computer E NOTE Do not connect the blue VGA or the white DVI cable to the computer at the same time 2 Connect either the white digital DVI D or the blue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not connect both cables on the same computer Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the white DVI cable CAUTION The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the computer may vary Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI VGA cable follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and co
28. omponents and contact Dell if something is missing K NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries 4 NOTE To set up with any other stand please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions K NOTE P2212H P2312H monitor is BFR PVC free Halogen free excluding external cables e Monitor e Stand e Power Cable VGA Cable Attached to the monitor e DVI Cable USB upstream cable enables the USB ports on the monitor e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Product and Safety Information Guide OMVERS AND DOCUMENTATION SP ee E 1 Product Features The Dell Professional P2212H P2312H flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD and LED backlight The monitor features include mP2212H 54 68 cm 21 5 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions mP2312H 58 42 cm 23 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions m Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from side to side m Tilt swivel vertical extension and rotate adjustment capability a Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for fle
29. ons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed As you use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change Preset Modes ee Brightness Contrast Menu Exit The following table describes the front panel buttons Front Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes Shortcut key Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the Brightness Contrast menu Shortcut key Brightness Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On Screen Display OSD and select the OSD Menu See Accessing the Menu System Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off he blue LED indicates the monitor is On and fully functional An amber LED indicates the power save mode Power with power light indicator 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 OSD menu to disappear 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu for analog VGA input Dell P2212H P2312H CC BrighinessiContest J Auto Adjust Input
30. p instructions Tilt Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 4 21 45 45 E NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Vertical Extension E NOTE The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically 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 NOTE To 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 lu NOTE When in the Portrait View Mode you may experience performance degradation in graphic intensive applications 3D Gaming and etc Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System NOTE If you are using the monitor with a non Dell computer you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the contents on your display To adjust the Rotation Dis
31. play Settings 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced 3 If you have an ATI graphics card select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation If you have an nVidia graphics card click the nVidia tab in the left hand column select NVRotate and then select the preferred rotation If you have an Intel graphics card select the Intel graphics tab click Graphic Properties select the Rotation tab and then set the preferred rotation E NOTE If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly go to support dell com and download the latest driver for your graphics card Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide Sem Test Built in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems Ay WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions Self Test Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark run the monitor self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove all Digital whit
32. re shows a screenshot of Enhanced Menu Rotation Triggering the Enhanced Menu Rotation function through the OSD menu Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use Brightness Contrast EMELE gt English Auto Adjust Menu Transparency p 20 Input Source Menu Timer gt 20s ee Color Settings Menu Lock Unlock _ Display Settings Menu Rotation Energy Smart gt Off Personalize DDC CI Enable LCD Conditioning Disable Factory Reset Reset All Settings iw Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz 4 NOTES OS support Windows XP 32 bits and 64 bits Vista 32 bits and 64 bits Windows 7 32 bits and 64 bits Video interface support VGA and DVI only If you do not see the screen rotation you may need to update your graphics driver or install PowerNap application e If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer o Go to support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card e If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop o Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers o Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers e For instructions about how to download the PowerNap software see 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 sc
33. reen resolution to 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK Windows Vista or Windows 7 Right click on the desktop and select Personalization Click Change Display Settings Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 Click OK AUNE If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer e Go to support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop e Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Dell Soundbar Optional The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays The Soundbar has a rotary volume and On Off control to adjust the overall system level a blue LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks Attach mechanism Headphone jacks Power indicator A WU N P Power Volume control Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension 4 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 u
34. rgy Use UUU000000000 000000001 I O Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 c y Preset Modes gt Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Input Source Reset Personailzation Auto Adjust Color Settings Input Source b _ Display Settings Aspect Ratio ee gt Other Settings Personalize Menu Rotation ORAO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz l 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 Dell P2212H P2312H To allow manual adjustment of brightness the Energy Smart Dynamic Contrast will be switched off Do you want to continue When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell P2212H P2312H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to 1920x1080 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080 You will s
35. ry label Stand release button Barcode serial number label Security lock slot Dell Soundbar mounting brackets USB downstream ports Cable management slot Side View Back view with monitor stand 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 with security cable lock Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar Connect your USB devices Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot USB downstream ports Left view Right view Bottom View Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand tabet Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar optional 3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the 5 USB upstream port computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side of the monitor so Stand lock feature H n l stand to the monitor using M3 x 6 mm screw screw is not Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix TFT LCD Active matrix TFT LCD 546 8 mm 21 5 inches diagonal viewable image size 584 2 mm 23 inches diagonal viewable image
36. s before cleaning the monitor WARNING Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor To clean your anti static screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti static coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell P2212H P2312H Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar Optional Removing the Stand Wall Mounting Optional Attaching the Stand E NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory E NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with a stand When any other sta
37. size Preset display area 476 64 H X 268 11 V mm 509 76 H X 286 74 V mm 476 64 mm 18 77 inches 509 76 mm 20 07 inches Vertical 268 11 mm 10 56 inches 286 74 mm 11 29 inches Pixel pitch 0 248 mm 160 vertical typical Viewing angle 170 horizontal typical 1000 to 1 typical Contrast ratio 2M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard coating 3H 0 265 mm 160 vertical typical 170 horizontal typical 1000 to 1 typical 2M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Antiglare with hard coating 3H P2212H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 82 and CIE1931 72 test standards P2312H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 84 and CIE1931 72 test standards Resolution Specifications a 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities DVI playback 480p 480i 576p 720p 1080p 576i 1080i Preset Display Modes P2212H P2312H Display Mode insem i ey Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity Horizontal Vertical ESA 720 x 400 31 5 70 0 28 3 ESA 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 25 2 ESA 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 M y ESA 800 x 600 37 9 60 0 40 0 ESA 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 tl ESA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 a ESA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 SE a ESA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 108 0 ESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 T F ESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 135 0 ESA 19
38. st particles on the surface of the screen Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black and white screens NOUBWNE The test is complete when the white screen appears To exit press Button 4 again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video card and computer Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video Power LED off No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment Ensure that the power button is depressed fully Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button No Video Power LED on No picture or no brightness Increase brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Perform monitor self test
39. tings Other Settings Personalize OWO Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1060 60H Auto Select Press to select Auto Select the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI D input on VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Press to select the VGA input source DVI D Select the DVI D input when you are using the Digital DVI connector Press to select the DVI input source ee Color Settings Input Color Format Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature There are different color setting sub menus for the VGA DVI D and Video input Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use DINDDUDU000R000000001 O Brightness Contrast Input Color Format P RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Reset Color Settings L_ Display Settings Other Settings 4 Personalize E CWD Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz 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 monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr or to VGA or YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB Dell P2212H P2312H Energy Use II IIIIIIIIHHHIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Input Color Format v RGB Auto Adjust Preset Mo
40. to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again c4 NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 Back to Contents Page
41. tton above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock for more information see Menu Lock No Input Signal when user controls are No picture the LED light is blue Check the signal source Ensure the Computer is not in the 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 he picture does not fill the entire he picture cannot fill the height or Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen screen width of the screen Run the built in diagnostics K NOTE When choosing DVI D mode the Auto Adjust function will not be available Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working Check that your monitor is turned ON Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Switch off and then turn on the monitor again Reboot the computer Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current connect the device directly to the computer system High Speed USB 2 0 interface is slow High Speed USB 2 0 peripherals Check that your computer is USB 2 0 capable working slowly or not working at all Some computers have both USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 ports Ensure that the correct USB port is used Reconnect the upstream cable to your
42. xible mounting solutions m Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization m Software and documentation media includes an Information File INF Image Color Matching File ICM PowerNap software application and product documentation m Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance m Security lock slot m Stand lock m Asset Management Capability m Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality m EPEAT Gold Rating m P2212H P2312H monitor is BFR PVC free Halogen free excluding external cables m TCO Certified Displays m PowerNap Software included comes in the CD shipped with the monitor m Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for the panel only m High Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2 000 000 1 m 0 1 W standby power when in the sleep mode m Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Preset Modes oa Brightness Contrast O Menu Exit Front view Front panel controls Label peserpin 1 Preset Modes default but configurable ai Brightness amp Contrast default but configurable a A 5 Power with power light indicator Back View gt G h Ut Ww Ne 6 Back view VESA mounting holes 100 mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Plate Regulato
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