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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 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 components and contact Dell if something is missing.
Product Features The P2210H/P2310H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P2210H: 21.5-inch (548.86 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). ■ P2310H: 23-inch (584.2 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally).
Release stand from monitor Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar Information mark Help locating regulatory and barcode labels Cable management slot Organizes cables by placing them through the slot ...
Back View with label card pulled out Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals Barcode serial number label Use to contact Dell for technical support Side View ...
Bottom view Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) DisplayPort connector Connect your computer DP cable DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable...
2-CCFL edgelight system 2-CCFL edgelight system Response Time 5ms panel typical 5ms panel typical Color depth 16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors Color Gamut 83%* 83%* *[P2210H/P2310H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor 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 the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x1080, 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™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 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.).
Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 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...
Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Front panel Key Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front panel Key Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.
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Main Menu for digital (DVI) Input Main Menu for displayport (DP) Input NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Press the 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.
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Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Press the button to increase contrast and press the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
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Input Sourc Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Source Press to select the Auto source, the monitor will Auto detect the analog signal. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source.
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Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Warm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature.
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Display Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Settings Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Horizontal P osition Use the to adjust image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). ...
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable". Factory Res Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Energy Modes" and set as shortcut key. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for CCFL aging.
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: 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): Go to the support site for your computer 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.
NOTE: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 100 mm. The figures below illustrate 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...
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. 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...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x1080 (maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel 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 NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA , the White DVI and the black DisplayPort cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors are shipped with the VGA (blue) cable attached by default. 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 the back of your computer. Do not use three cables on the same computer. Use all the cables only when they are connected to three different computers with ...
NOTE: 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/DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1.
CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the soundbar: Working from the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor.
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(Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4.
Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems 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.
To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3.
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. sparks Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if power indicator is off the power indicator (Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.