Dell™ ST2220 monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Solving Problems 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™ ST2220 monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & 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.
■ ST2220: 54.61cm (21.5 inches) viewable area display. ■ 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Tilt adjustment capability. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation CD which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. ■ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. ■ Security lock slot.
Back View Label Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 2 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 3 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 4 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 5 Stand release button To release stand assembly from monitor.
Bottom view Label Description AC power cord connector 1 VGA connector 2 Monitor Specifications Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS™ 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 input from a keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up".
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 Flat Panel Specifications Model ST2220 Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 54.61cm (21.5 inches) (21.5-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal 476.64 mm (18.76 inches) Vertical 268.11 mm (10.56 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
Preset Display Modes ST2220 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VGA, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3 -/+ VGA, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.2 -/- VGA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.8 +/+ VESA. 1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.
Weight with stand assembly and cables 4.09 kg (9.01 lb) Weight of stand assembly 0.67 kg (1.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ ST2220 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 Safety Information that ships with your monitor. FCC Notice (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ ST2220 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 1920x1080 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ ST2220 monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics 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. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ ST2220 monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the side 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.
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using 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 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 the and 5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the 6. Press the Icon buttons to select the desired parameter.
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. Color Settings Use the color settings to adjust the Image mode and color format. Input Color Format Mode Selection Allows you to set the color format. Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD Preset Modes VGA input Standard Multimedia Game Warm Mode suitable for desktop applications.
Sports Nature Hue Mode suitable for sports scenes. Mode suitable for nature scenes. This feature can make the video image color shift from green to purple. Use this feature to adjust the skin tone. Use increases the green hue in the image increases the purple hue in the image NOTE: Hue adjustment is only available for video input. Saturation Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the video image.
Adjusts the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Wide Mode NOTE: Wide Mode adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080. Horizontal Position Vertical Position Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use the and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Sharpness Pixel Clock This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
Menu Transparency Menu Timer Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. OSD Hold Time: Sets the amount of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed.
Personalize There are 2 shortcut keys on the front panel. Select one control menu for each shortcut key to allow direct access. 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. The recommended mode is 1920x1080.
If VGA input is selected and VGA cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 15 minutes if left at this state. See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor. Windows XP: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080. Click OK. Windows Vista® or Windows® 7: 1. 2.
1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone connectors 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ ST2220 monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Maximum) For optimal 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™ ST2220 monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 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™ ST2220 monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting the Monitor Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Base NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the stand riser on top of the stand base. Slide the stand riser horizontally until the tabs are fully inserted into the stand base grooves. b.
b. c. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locked in place. Connecting the Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: 1. 2. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.
1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the 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 Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack or the monitor's audio output jack. NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ ST2220 monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product-Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) 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.
4. 5. 6. 7. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the shortcut button 4 key on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens. The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the shortcut button 4 again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly.
secure. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self mode. l l Missing Color Picture lacks color Perform monitor self-test feature check. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Low Volume Volume is too low l l l l l Back to Contents Page Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Turn the volume up to its maximum level. Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. Increase the volume of the audio application. Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).
