Dell™ S1909W 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™ S1909W 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.
l l l Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The S1909W 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. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side to side. ■ Tilt adjustment capability.
Back view Label Description/Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (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 DVI connector 3 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".
Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 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.
20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock- Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD 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.
Electrical Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/2.0A (Max.) Inrush iso surge current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.
Thermal dissipation 256.08 BTU/hour (maximum) 119 BTU/hour (typical) 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 that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required, the user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S1909W 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™ S1909W 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™ S1909W 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 ). 6.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1909W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Optimal 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.
or 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. or 5 Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off. Power button (with power light indicator) The white light indicates that the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode.
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push 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. Push the button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push and 5. Push to enter the slide bar and then use the 6. Push Icon button to select the desired parameter.
Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particul NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. This option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source The Input Source menu is to used to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
or NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs Input Color Format Allows you to set the color format to: PC RGB-Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI HD YPbPr-Suitable for HD video playback over DVI. Mode Selection 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 conn Preset modes VGA/DVI-D input Standard Multimedia Mode suitable for desktop applications.
Nature Hue Mode suitable for nature scenes. This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple. Use this feature to adjust the skin tone. Use 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.
Sharpness Pixel Clock This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' . The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu 'Image Settings'. Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.
LCD Conditioning If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature m several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-in. Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Factory Reset Push to go back to or exit the main menu.
or Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD If you push any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D input or If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and all VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone connectors 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909W Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1366x768 (Optimal) 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™ S1909W Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1366x768 (Optimal) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 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™ S1909W 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.
NOTE: Not all monitor models ship with a DVI cable. To purchase a DVI cable Contact Dell. NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary. After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup: 1. 2. 3. 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.
After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base. 1. Pull down the tab on the bottom of the base. 2. Detach the base away from the monitor.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ S1909W 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.
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions.
Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area l Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset" Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen l Turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on No Input Signal when user controls pressed No picture, the LED light is l l Check the signal source Make sure the Compute