Dell™ U2212HM Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2212HM) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Dell™ U2212HM 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 computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2212HM Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2212HM) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2212HM) pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U2212HM 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.
Power Cable VGA Cable DVI Cable 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 U2212HM flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 54.61 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. ■ Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capability (with Enhanced Menu Rotation).
Front View Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power (with power light indicator) Back View Front panel controls
Back view Label Back view with monitor stand 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 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.
Left view Right view Bottom View Bottom view Label 1 Bottom view with monitor stand Description AC power cord connector Use 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 Connect your computer VGA 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 side and bottom of the monitor.
*[U2212HM] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
Electrical Specifications Model U2212HM Video input signals 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 1.1a signal input support Synchronization input signals TTL levels required and separate syncs (including Trigger points), SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.
Height (compressed) 358.1 mm (14.10 inches) Width 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs) Weight with stand assembly and cables 5.4 kg (12.0 lbs) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables) 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs) Weight of stand assembly 2.0 kg (4.
VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Normal operation Active Active-off mode Switch off Inactive - Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Active Active Blue Blanked - Amber Off 70 W (maximum) ** 30 W (typical) *** Less than 0.5 W Less than 0.5 W Inactive - The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed: Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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.
7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5 V/+3.
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 DP_PWR Return 20 +3.3V DP_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.
USB Upstream Connector 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 4 downstream - 2 at the back; 2 on the left side NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.
NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in the power save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may 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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U2212HM 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. 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 the set up instructions.
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/DP cable, follow the procedure 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 (side or bottom) on the monitor.
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. Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U2212HM 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, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System PowerNap Software Enhanced Menu Rotation Software Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the character
Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast Use this button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. 3 Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. 4 Exit 5 Use this 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.
or Main Menu for digital (DVI) Input or Main Menu for display (DP) Input
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the 3. Push 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. button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push and 5. Push to enter the slide bar and then use the 6. Select the Icon button to select the desired parameter.
Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Push the button to increase the contrast and push the button to decrease the contrast (min 0 / max 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup.
Input Color Format Choose the RGB option if the monitor is connected to a computer or a DVD using a VGA or DVI cable. Choose the YPbPr option if the monitor is connected to a DVD by a YPbPr to VGA or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB. Gamma Allows you to set the color mode to PC or MAC.
Preset Modes You can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Color Temperature, or Custom Color; 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 movie applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Text: Loads default brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text.
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 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 for the video input. 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 Adjust the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Horizontal Position Use the or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use the 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 the "VGA" input. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use Pixel Clock or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Language The language option is to set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese). Menu Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing Menu Timer Use the Menu Lock and buttons (min: 0 / max: 100). OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
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 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio", "Menu Rotation", and set as shortcut key.
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 1920 x 1080. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
If either VGA or DVI-D or DP 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. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: U2212HM 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. 3. 4.
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. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone jacks 3. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
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 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.
3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation. If you have an Intel® graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation. NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to support.dell.
NOTE: OS support: Windows Vista (32 and 64 bits), Windows 7 (32 and 64 bits) Video interface support: VGA and DVI only. If you do not see the screen rotation, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U2212HM Monitor User's Guide 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.
Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Switch off and then turn on the monitor again. Reboot the computer. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect 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.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ U2212HM 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™ U2212HM 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 x 1080 (for U2212HM) again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2212HM Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista® or Windows ® 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings. 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.
