Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting 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™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability 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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor.
■ 18.5-inch (469.9 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1366x768 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 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. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
Back view Label Back View with monitor stand 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 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Side View Left view Bottom View Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 VGA connector Monitor Specifications 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: 409.8(H)X230.4(V) Horizontal 409.8 mm (16.13 inches) Vertical 230.4 mm (9.07 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 75 Hz Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities (Component playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Preset Display Modes 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 60.3 40 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 40 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 800 61.6 60.0 83.
Dimensions (without stand) Height 273.85 mm (10.78 inches) Width 453.75 mm (17.86 inches) Depth 57.57 mm (2.27 inches) Stand dimensions Height 129.10 mm (5.08 inches) Width 204.83 mm (8.06 inches) Depth 204.83 mm (8.06 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 5.33 kg (11.73 lbs) Weight with stand assembly and cables 3.86 kg (8.50 lbs) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables) 3.42 kg (7.52 lbs) Weight of stand assembly 0.32 kg (0.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S1909WN 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 Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize. 2. Select the Display Settings tab. 3. Select OK. 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.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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 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.
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. Push the Menu button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input 2. Push the and buttons to move between the setting options.
Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Push the button to increase contrast and push the button to decrease 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.
l l l l For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; For playing a game, choose "Game" preset; For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature preset. You can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on your preference. If you want to restore default color settings, choose Color Reset; Select Color Reset preset to restore default (factory) Color settings. This setting is also the “sRGB” standard default color space. Hue This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple.
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 Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 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. Recommended mode is 1366 x 768. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for the monitor: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. Select the Display Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1366 x 768. Click OK. If you do not see 1366 x 768 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.
NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Back to Contents Page Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1366x768 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366x768 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize. 2. Select the Display Settings tab. 3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1366x768.
Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting 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. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo, are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1909WN 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 soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to attach the base. 1. Place the monitor on a stable flat table. 2. Fit the groove on the base onto the riser of the monitor. 3.
CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Attaching the Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar 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 power brick. 4.
1. Press the hook to loosen the base from the riser. 2. Detach the base away from the monitor hinge. Back to Contents Page Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems 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.
Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off What You Experience No picture l l l No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness l l l l Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting l l l l l Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l l l l l Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l l l Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots l l l Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright l l l Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly l l l Horizontal/Vertical Lines Scr
but does not fill entire viewing area l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen l Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. No Input Signal when user controls are pressed l 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.