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Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss 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™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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.
Stand Power Cable VGA Cable (Attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)
Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell Professional P1913/P1913S/P2213 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ■ P1913: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1440 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ P1913S: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate) Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 5 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock.
Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label 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 DP connector Connect your computer DP cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.
5 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. 6 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor. 7 USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor.
*[P1913]/[P1913S]/[P2213] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
P1913S 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 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ 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 1024 64.0 60.0 108.
Model P1913/P1913S/P2213 Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600 mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance DP 1.2 signal input support* Video input signals Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.
Depth 58.5 mm (2.30 inches) 59.3 mm (2.33 inches) 59.8 mm (2.35 inches) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 401.2 mm (15.80 inches) 401.2 mm (15.80 inches) 401.2 mm (15.80 inches) Height (compressed) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches) Width 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) Weight with packaging 5.87 kg (12.91 lb) 6.75 kg (14.85 lb) 7.
Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non-operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max 143.31 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.01 BTU/hour (typical) Thermal dissipation 143.31 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.01 BTU/hour (typical) 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max 153.59 BTU/hour (maximum) 85.33 BTU/hour (typical) 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.
Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number 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 5 V/3.
DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2- 2 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 +5 V/+3.
20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock- DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 GND
15 AUX(p) 16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 HPD 19 Re-PWR 20 PWR 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 the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired.
Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector 1 DMU 2 VCC 3 DPU 4 GND USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable 1 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPD 4 GND USB Ports 1 upstream - back 2 downstream - back NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode.
take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional) Removing the Monitor Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to the computer. NOTE: If your computer supports a white DVI connector, connect the white DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector to your computer.
Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Connecting the black DisplayPort 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 cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor.
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above.
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. At 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.
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 wall mounting kit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. Remove the stand. Use a Philips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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 Dell Soundbar 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 Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjus
The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button 1 Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast 3 Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button 1 Description Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Up 2 Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
Main Menu for analog (VGA) input or Main Menu for digital (DVI) input
or Main Menu for digital (DP) input
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. NOTE: For P1913, the maximum resolution is 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz. For P1913S, the maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. 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.
Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched On. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min 0 / max 100).
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Press to select Auto Select, the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI-D input or DislpayPort input. VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Text: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts.
Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.
Aspect Ratio NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S. Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 5:4 or 4:3. NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S. Horizontal Position Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
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. Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). Menu Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the Menu Timer buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).
LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable".
Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" or "Menu Rotation" and set it as a shortcut key.
NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), 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. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213).
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/DP input If either VGA or DVI-D or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows Vista, Windows 7 , Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. 2. 3. 4. For Windows® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213). Click OK.
Using Dell Soundbar The soundbar has an on/off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, a LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks. 1 Attach mechanism 2 Power/Volume control 3 Headphone jacks 4 Power indicator Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates 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 the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Eliminate video extension cables. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio. Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Check environmental factors. Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small What You Experience Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Possible Solutions Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. Check whether the OSD menu is locked.
Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source. Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7 , Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide 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 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista, Windows 7 , Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. For Windows® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. Click Change Display Settings. Click Advanced Settings.
