Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play Capability Webcam-MIC Specifications Maintenance Guidelines Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Solving Problems Troubleshooting The Monitor Common Problems Camera Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play Capability Webcam-MIC Specifications Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The SP2208WFP flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 22-inch (558.8 mm) viewable area display.
Front View Front panel controls 1 VGA LED 2 DVI LED 3 HDMI LED 4 Video input select 5 OSD menu / select button 6 Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button 7 Auto-Adjust / Up (+) button 8 Power button (with power light indicator) 9 Webcam 10 MIC Back View Back view Back view with monitor stand 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) Use to mount the monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
Side View USB connectors (downstream) Left side Right side NOTE: To use the USB connectors on your monitor, connect the USB cable to your computer and the USB upstream connector to your monitor. Bottom View Bottom view 1 Power connector Bottom view with monitor stand Insert the power cable. 2 Dell Soundbar power Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional). connector 3 Audio out connector to the soundbar Connect the Audio cable for the Soundbar (optional).
Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ 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 the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning.
14 V-sync 15 DDC clock 24-pin Digital-only DVI Connector NOTE: Pin 1 is at the top right. The following table shows pin assignments in the DVI connector: Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment 1 T.M.D.S. Data 2- 9 T.M.D.S. Data 1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0- 2 T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Data Rate 2.5W (Max., each port) Full speed 2.5W (Max., each port) 12 Mbps Low speed 1.5 Mbps USB Upstream Connector Pin Number Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 4-pin Side of the connector 2.5W (Max.
1 DMU 2 VCC 3 DPU 4 GND USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-pin Side of the connector 1 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPD 4 GND USB ports: l l 1 upstream - rear 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON (or in Power Save Mode).
Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 22 inches (22-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 473.76 mm (18.65 inches) Vertical 296.1 mm (11.66 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
The Dell Webcam Software Suite includes the following applications: · Dell Webcam Center Dell Webcam Center makes it easy to capture photos and video. With Webcam Center, you can perform photo and video captures, or perform advanced tasks like remote monitoring, motion detection and time lapse video capturing. · Dell Webcam Manager Dell Webcam Manager is a central access point for all your webcam-related applications.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFPFlat 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 Camera Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front panel Button Description Use the Input Select button to choose between three different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Brightness Menu Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input: E Auto Adjust In Progress Auto Adjustment button 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), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD.
or or NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Icon 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 below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. Press the Menu button once to activate the highlighted option. Press - and + button to select the desired parameter.
by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: When using DVI/HDMI, Auto Adjust is not available. Positioning:Horizontal Vertical Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen. When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings, no changes occur to the size of the viewing area. The image shifts in response to your selection.
Normal Preset l In the Graphics mode, you can choose Normal Preset, Multimedia Preset, Gaming Preset, Red Preset, Blue Preset or User Preset; Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings. Multimedia Preset l Select Multimedia Preset to view media applications. Gaming Preset l Select Gaming Preset for playing games in your computer. Red Preset l Blue Preset l User Preset l Theatre Preset Select Red Preset for a reddish tint.
Sports Preset Nature Preset l l l l Hue In Video mode, you can choose Theatre, Sports or Nature Preset; Select Theater Preset for playing a movie. Select Sports Preset for viewing sports. Select Nature Preset for general viewing. You can adjust the Hue/Saturation based on the preference. makes video image shade into greenish. makes video image shade into purplish. Saturation makes video image look more monochrome. makes video image look more colorful.
Dynamic Contrast Response Time Dynamic Contrast - The feature helps get a higher contrast if you choose Gaming preset, Theatre Preset, Sports Preset and Nature Preset, but brightness is not available for user adjustment in above mode. Response Time - This function improves the response time in Multimedia preset, gaming preset, sports preset and theatre presets. On-Enable the enhancement pattern for response time. Off-Disable the enhancement pattern for response time.
Factory Reset: Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values. Exit — Select to exit out of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options. Position settings only — Change the settings for Image Position back to original factory settings. Color settings only — Change the Red, Green, and Blue settings back to their default factory values.
OSD Warning Messages One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization. or or or or This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1680 X 1050 @ 60Hz.
¡ ¡ Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. Go to your graphics card website 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. 1. Power/volume control 2. Power indicator 3.
5. Choose Full Installation than click Next and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Alternatively, choose Custom Installation to select the components to install. 6. Click Finish to restart the computer after installation completes. Accessing the Camera Help File To access the camera’s help file, right-click the Dell Webcam Center icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. Click Help from the menu and select Contents.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing The Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand: 1. 2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.
Connecting the HDMI Cable 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect either the white DVI or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor, or connect the HDMI to external DVD-player, set-up boxes, or consoles. 3. Connect the USB cable that was included with your monitor to the computer and the upstream USB connector on the monitor. Once this cable is connected to the computer and the monitor, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor. 4.
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. NOTE:Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Soundbar only. 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach 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. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Dell Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting the Monitor Common Problems Camera Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Troubleshooting the Monitor Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
COMMON SYMPTOMS PROBLEM DESCRIPTION No Video/Power LED off No picture, monitor is dead. No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Check connection integrity at the both ends of the video cable, verify that the monitor and computer are plugged into a working electrical outlet, and that you have pressed the power button. l 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.
Camera is not The camera is detected not working and the LED is on Remove and insert the USB cable. Poor Focus Verify that the protective film has been removed from the camera and the camera lens is clean. The camera captures fuzzy or unclear videos and pictures Reinstall the Dell Webcam Software and drivers. See installing your Dell Webcam Software for more information. Clean the camera surface using a damp, soft lint-free cloth. Increase the available ambient light or change the source of light.
SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l l l l High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not at all. l l l l Check that your monitor is turned ON. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Switch off and then turn on the monitor again. Check that your computer is USB 2.0 capable. Verify USB 2.0 source on your computer.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680X1050 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows?operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFP 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 1680x1050 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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 graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ SP2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell Your Monitor Setup Guide 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.