Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel 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 the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor.
The IN1910N flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 18.5-inch (469.9 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Tilt adjustment capability. ■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
Back view Label Description/Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm) (behind attached base plate) To mount the monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 3 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 4 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 5 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals.
Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ 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 input from a keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up".
1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 18.5 inches (18.5-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 409.8 mm (16.1 inches) Vertical 230.4 mm (9.1 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
VGA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ VGA, 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 60.3 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 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1366 x 768 47.7 59.8 85.5 +/+ Electrical Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (12,000 ft) max Non-operating 9,144 m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 85.32 BTU/hour (maximum) 54.61 BTU/hour (typical) Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: 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 Safety Information that ships with your monitor. FCC Notice (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1910N 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 1366x768 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1910N 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.). 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™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the side 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.
2. Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the 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 the and 5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the 6. Press the Icon buttons to select the desired parameter. and buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. Color Settings Use the color settings to adjust the Image mode and color format. Input Color Format Mode Selection Allows you to set the color format. Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD, STB, or VCR is connected to your monitor, choose Video.
Sports Nature Mode suitable for sports scenes. Mode suitable for nature scenes. Hue This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple. Use this feature to adjust the skin tone. Use to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. or increases the green hue in the image increases the purple hue in the image NOTE: Hue adjustment is only available for video input. Saturation Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the video image.
Horizontal Position Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use the and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Sharpness Pixel Clock This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use Reset Display Setting Back Other Settings to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' .
Language Menu Transparency Menu Timer Language option to set the OSD display to one of 6 languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Japanese, Simplified Chinese). Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. OSD Hold Time: Sets the amount of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments.
OSD Warning 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. The recommended mode is 1366x768.
See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1366x768. Click OK. If you do not see 1366x768 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.
Using the Tilt Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1366x768 (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: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1366x768 (Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting the Monitor Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to attach the base. 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Attach the base to the monitor.
2. 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. Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear 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.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ IN1910N Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product-Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) CAUTION: 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.
4. 5. 6. 7. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the shortcut button 4 key 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, and white colored screens. The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the shortcut button 4 again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self mode. l l Missing Color Picture lacks color Perform monitor self-test feature check. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
l l l Back to Contents Page 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).