Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Note, Caution, and Warning NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loess of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 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.
l USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) l Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information l l Product Features The P2210H/P2310H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ P2210H: 21.5-inch (548.86 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). ■ P2310H: 23-inch (584.2 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally).
Front View Label Front panel controls Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Label Back view with monitor stand Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm Wall mount monitor using VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) behind attached base plate) 2 Stand removal button Release stand from monitor 3 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock 4 Dell So
Back View with label card pulled out Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Use 1 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals 2 Barcode serial number label Use to contact Dell for technical support Side View
Left view Right view Label Description Use 1 USB downstream ports (2) Connect your USB devices 2 Label Card Slot For details, see Label Card View Bottom View Bottom view Label Bottom view with monitor stand Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) 3 DisplayPort connector Connect your computer DP cable 4 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable 5 VGA connector C
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model number Dell P2210H Flat Panel Monitor Dell P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN TN Screen dimensions 21.5 inches (21.5-inch viewable image size) 23 inches (23-inch viewable image size) Preset display area 476.64(H)X268.11(V) 509.18(H)X286.41(V) Horizontal 476.64 mm (18.8 inch) 509.18 mm (20 inches) Vertical 268.11 mm (10.6 inch) 286.41 mm (11.27 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel 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 Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H 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 1920 x1080 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H 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. 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™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor.
D Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit 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 back previous menu.
Main Menu for digital (DVI) Input or Main Menu for displayport (DP) Input NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 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 following 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 and 5. Press to enter the slide bar and then use the 6.
Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the Contrast button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Press the button to increase contrast and press the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
Input Sourc e Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Source Press to select the Auto source, the monitor will Auto detect the analog signal. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source.
s l l l l l l Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Warm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom (R, G, B): Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Horizontal P osition Use the or to adjust image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Pos ition or to adjust image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use the Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use Pixel Clock or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable". Factory Res et Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Energy Modes" and set as shortcut key.
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 1920x1080. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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. Attach mechanism 3. Power indicator 4.
NOTE: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 100 mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.).
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x1080 (maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920x1080 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1920 x1080(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™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To attach the monitor stand: 1. 2. 3. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.
NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA , the White DVI and the black DisplayPort cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors are shipped with the VGA (blue) cable attached by default. 2. Connect the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not use three cables on the same computer.
NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on the monitor.
CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the soundbar: 1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach the 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. 4.
(Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table. Remove the stand. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD. Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P2210H/P2310H Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell 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.
To run the built-in diagnostics: 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.
NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines l l l l l l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built-in diagnostics.
Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms No Sound What You Experience No power to Soundbar - the power indicator is off l l No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on l l l l l l Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as the audio source l l l l l l l l Distorted Sound Other audio source is used l l l l l Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar l l l l l l Low Volume Volume is too low l l l l l Back to Contents Page Possible Solutions Turn the Power/Vol
