Dell™ E1912H 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.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H 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 components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell™ if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
l l l Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product Information Guide Product Features The Dell™ E1912H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: ■ 47.0 cm (18.5 inches) viewable area display. ■ 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Tilt adjustment capability.
Back View Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 VESA mounting holes (100 mm) To mount the monitor. 4 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 5 Dell soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. 2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use.
9 DDC +5 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock Flat Panel Specifications Model number Dell E1912H monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type TN Screen dimensions 47.0 cm (18.5 inches) (18.5-inch wide viewable image size) Preset display area: l Horizontal 409.8 mm (16.14 inches) l Vertical 230.4 mm (9.07 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.
l Operating 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) l Non-operating Storage: -20 ° C to 60 ° C (-4 ° F to 140 ° F) Shipping: -20 ° C to 60 ° C (-4 ° F to 140 ° F) Humidity 10 % to 80 % (non-condensing) l Operating l Non-operating Storage: 5 % to 90 % (noncondensing) Shipping: 5 % to 90 % (noncondensing) Altitude l Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max l Non-operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 75.09 BTU/hour (maximum) 61.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ E1912H 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 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.
Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps:- 1. Check Operating System Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 2. Install Entech API Install 3.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H 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 1366 x 768 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H 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. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Front panel Key Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front panel Key Description A Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Up B Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down C Use the OK key to confirm your selection. OK D Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
AUTO ADJUST Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self current input: 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 Image Settings. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
l Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. l l Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Text: Loads color settings ideal for text applications. Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. l Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. l Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. 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.
Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. PERSONALIZE Select this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.
Reset Personalization Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: 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 1366 x 768. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: If VGA cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state. See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased.
Steps to download software: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to http://www.support.dell.com Select “Monitor Drivers” under “Drivers and downloads” tab Select your Monitor Model – PowerNap Application Download and install application Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1366 x 768. Click OK. Windows Vista® or Windows® 7: 1. 2. 3. 4.
With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ E1912H monitor Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ E1912H monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ E1912H Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Removing the Stand Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks into place. 2.
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. 2. Connect the blue display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary.
1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach 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 from the Soundbar Power Adapter. 4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ E1912H monitor Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems 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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust 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 the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
l l Image retention from a static Faint shadow from the static image left on the monitor for a image displayed appears on long period of time the screen 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. Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD. l Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more information, see Power Management Modes).
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