Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Dell™ P2211H/P2311H 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 monitor. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H 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.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell™ P2211H/P2311H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and WLED backlight. The monitor features include: ■ P2211H: 21.5-inch (545.22 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally).
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power button (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Plate) Use Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) 2 Reg
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 7 USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices. 8 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side View Left view Right 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.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Screen dimensions 21.5 inches (21.5-inch viewable image size) 23 inches (23-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: 476.64 (H) X 268.14 (V) mm 509.76 (H) X 286.74 (V) mm Horizontal 476.64 mm (18.77 inches) 509.76 mm (20.07 inches) Vertical 268.14 mm (10.56 inches) 286.74 mm (11.29 inches) Pixel pitch 0.248 mm 0.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+ Electrical Specifications Model P2211H/P2311H Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Operating 4,850 m (15,902 ft) max 4,850 m (15,902 ft) max Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 163.89 BTU/hour (maximum) 85.36 BTU/hour (typical) 170.72 BTU/hour (maximum) 92.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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 DVI Connector Pin 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable 1 TMDS RX22 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5V/+3.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor. NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 2.5W (Max., each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5W (Max., each port) Low speed 1.5 Mbps 2.5W (Max.
About Your Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating.
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting the Blue VGA Cable CAUTION: 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. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer.
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) 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.
Setting Up the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Press and hold the Stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand 3.
Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 (maximum) For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 (maximum) For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card In Windows XP: 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.
Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps:1. Check Operating System Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows ® 7 2. Install Entech API Install 3. Install PowerNap Software Install Back to Contents Page file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P2211_P2311/install.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software 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 Using the Front Panel Controls Use the cont
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. Power (with power light indicator) 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Press the Icon button once to return to the main menu to select another option or press the Menu and Submenus button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu. Description Energy Gauge This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. When the meter is green, it indicates the monitor is consuming low energy level.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Auto Select VGA DVI-D Color Settings Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. to select the DVI input source. Use the Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature: Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode. Game: Loads color settings ideal for game. Sports: Loads color settings ideal for sports. Nature: Loads color settings ideal for nature. Hue This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Display Setting submenu for DVI-D input Wide Mode Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: When using a DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available. and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). Menu Transparency This function is used to change the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Personalize Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Energy Modes" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Energy Modes" and set as shortcut key. Energy modes file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P2211_P2311/operate.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide OSD Warning Messages When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game, Movie, Sport and Nature), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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 See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software PowerNap software comes in the CD that comes with the monitor you have just purchased. This software provides 2 options where user can select "Screen dim" or " Sleep" when your PC goes to screen saver mode. 1.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone jacks 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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. file:///S|/SSA_Proposal/P2211_P2311/operate.
Operating the Monitor:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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.
Troubleshooting:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self-test feature that all
Troubleshooting:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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.
Troubleshooting:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Horizontal Position & Vertical Position controls via OSD. Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Troubleshooting:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide the device directly to the computer system. High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow. High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable. Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer.
Appendix:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide s Only) and Other Regulatory Information 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.