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Dell™S2209WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model S2209Wb
September2009Rev.A02
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Solving Problems
Appendix
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.
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
AboutYourMonitor
Dell™S2209WFlatPanel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. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
lMonitor with stand
lPower Cable
lVGA Cable
lDVI Cable (Optional)
Product Features
The S2209W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■ 21.5-inch (546.8 mm) viewable area display.
■ 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 adjustment capability.
■ Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■ 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.
■ Security lock slot.
Identifying Parts and Features
Front View
Back View
lDrivers and Documentation media
lQuick Setup Guide
lSafety Information
Front View
Front panel controls
Label
Description
1
OSD Menu/Exit
2
Brightness & Contrast/Up ( )
3
Auto-adjust/Down ( )
4
Input Source Select/Select
5
Power button (with power light indicator)
BackviewBackViewwithmonitorstand

Side View

Bottom View
Label
Description/Use
1
VESA mounting holes (100mm)
(Behind attached base plate)
To mount the monitor.
2
Barcode serial number label
To contact Dell for technical support.
3
Security lock slot
To help secure your monitor.
4
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5
Regulatory rating label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
6
Cable management slot
To organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Rightside
Left side
Bottom view

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". The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-savingfeature:
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Label
Description
1
AC power cord connector
2
DVI connector
3
VGA connector
VESA Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Power
Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
White
42 W (maximum)
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Blanked
Amber
Less than 2 W
Switch off
-
-
-
Off
Less than 1 W
NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the
monitor.
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
1
Video-Red
DVIConnector
2
Video-Green
3
Video-Blue
4
GND
5
Self-test
6
GND-R
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
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
+5V/+3.3V power
15
Selftest
16
Hot Plug Detect
17
TMDS RX0-
18
TMDS RX0+
19
TMDS Ground
20
Floating
21
Floating
22
TMDS Ground
23
TMDS Clock+
Flat Panel Specifications
* S2209W Color Gamut (Typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%).
Resolution
Video Supported Modes
Preset Display Modes
Electrical
24
TMDS Clock-
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type
TN
Screen dimensions
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
0.248 mm
Viewing angle
160°(vertical)typical,170°(horizontal)typical
Luminance output
300 CD/m ²(typical)
Contrast ratio
1000 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight
CCFL edgelight system
Response Time
5 ms typical
Color Depth
16.7 mil colors
Color Gamut
85%*
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range
50Hzto76Hz(automatic)
Maximum preset resolution
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities (DVI playback)
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (Supports HDCP)
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
640 x 350
31.47
70.09
25.18
+/-
640 x 400
31.47
70.09
25.18
-/+
640 x 480
31.47
59.94
25.17
-/-
640 x 480
31.50
75.00
31.5
-/-
720 x 400
31.47
70.08
28.32
-/+
800 x 600
37.88
60.32
40.00
+/+
800 x 600
46.880
75.00
49.50
+/+
1024 x 768
48.36
60.00
65.00
-/-
1024 x 768
60.02
75.03
78.75
+/+
1152 x 864
67.50
75.00
108.00
+/+
1280 x 1024
63.98
60.02
108.00
+/+
1280 x 1024
79.98
75.02
135.00
+/+
1920 x 1080-R
66.587
59.934
138.50
+/-
1920 x 1080
55.62
49.92
141.50
-/+
Physical Characteristics
Environmental
Video input signals
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input
impedance
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive
polarity at 50 ohm input impedance
Synchronization input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free
TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage/frequency/current
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/2.0A (Max.)
Inrush iso surge current
110 V: 30 A (Max.)
220 V: 60 A (Max.)
Connector type
lD-sub: blue connector
lDVI-D: white connector
Signal cable type
lD-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to
the monitor
lDVI-D (Optional): Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped
detachedfromthemonitor
Dimensions (with stand)
Height
384.36 mm (14.990 inches)
Width
522.24 mm (20.560 inches)
Depth
222.635 mm (8.765 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
313.71 mm (12.351 inches)
Width
522.24 mm (20.561 inches)
Depth
63.36 mm (2.494 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height
285 mm (11.22 inches)
Width
222.6 mm (8.764 inches)
Depth
222.6 mm (8.764 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging
7.20kg( 15.876 lb)
Weight of Monitor and Stand Assembly
4.98kg( 10.98 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
no cables)
3.84 kg ( 8.47 lb)
Weight of stand assembly
1.14 kg (2.51 lb)
Temperature
Operating
0°to40°C(32°to104°F)
Non-operating
Storage:0°to60°C(32°to140°F)
Shipping: -20°to60°C(-4°to140°F)
Humidity
Operating
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
3,657.60 m (12,000 ft) max
Non-operating
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
Thermal dissipation
154 BTU/hour (maximum)
119 BTU/hour (typical)
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 that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If required,
the user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed
pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a "bright dot." When the pixel
remains black, it is known as a "dark dot."
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered
normalandwithincompetitivestandards.Formoreinformation,seeDellSupportsiteat:support.dell.com.
Maintenance Guidelines
Caring for Your Monitor
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:
lTo 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. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
lUse a lightly-dampened,warmclothtocleanthemonitor.Avoidusingdetergentofanykindassomedetergentsleaveamilkyfilmonthemonitor.
lIf you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
lHandleyourmonitorwithcareasdark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than lighter-coloredmonitors.
lTo help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.
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CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the
monitor.
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor from the electrical
outlet.
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Appendix
Dell™S2209WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Information.
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit support.dell.com.
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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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.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product
catalog.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™S2209W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 1920x1080 again.
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NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1080, please contact Dell™
toinquireaboutaGraphicsAdapterthatsupportstheseresolutions.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™S2209W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. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920x1080 again.
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NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920x1080, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
thatwillsupportthevideoresolutionof1920x1080.
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Operating the Monitor
Dell™S2209WFlatPanel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.

Front panel Button
Description
1
OSD Menu/Exit
The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus. See
Using the
OSD Menu.
2
Brightness /Contrast Hot
Key
Use this button for direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.
2 and 3
/
Down and Up
Use these buttons to navigate and adjust the slider bar (decrease/increase ranges) controls in the OSD menu.
3
Auto Adjust
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor
self-adjusts to the current input:
Auto Adjustment button allows the monitor to self-
adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you
can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse), Phase (Fine) controls in the OSD.
NOTE:
Auto Adjust does not occur if you push the button while there are no active video input signals or attached
cables.
4
/
Input Source Select/Select
Use the Input Source Select button to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
lVGA input
lDVI-D input
As you cycle through the inputs you will see the following messages to indicate the currently selected input source. It may
take a few seconds for the image to appear.
Using the On-Screen display (OSD) Menu
1. Push to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for Analog (VGA) Input
Or
Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input
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
or
5
Power button
(withpowerlightindicator)
Usethepowerbuttontoturnthemonitoronandoff.
Thewhitelightindicatesthatthemonitorisonandfullyfunctional.Anamberlightindicatespowersavemode.
NOTE: Ifyouchangethesettingsandtheneitherproceedtoanothermenu,orexittheOSDmenu,themonitorautomaticallysavesthechanges.The
changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
2.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 table
foracomplete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3.Push the buttononcetoactivatethehighlightedoption.
4.Push and button to select the desired parameter.
5. Push toentertheslidebarandthenusethe and buttons,accordingtotheindicatorsonthemenu,tomakeyourchanges.
6.Push to return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu.
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
Icon
Menu and Submenus
Description
Brightness/Contrast
Brightness
Contrast
Back
Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Push the buttontoincreasethebrightnessandpushthe button to decrease the brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Push the button to increase contrast and Push the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between the darkest and lightest areas on the monitor screen.
Push to go back to or exit the main menu.
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.
NOTE:
Inmostcases,AutoAdjustproducesthebestimageforyourconfiguration.Thisoptionisonlyavailablewhenyouareusingtheanalog(VGA)
connector.

Input Source
Auto Select
VGA
DVI-D
Back
The Input Source menu is to used to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Scan for Sources. Push to scan for available input signals.
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source.
Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push to select the DVI input source.
Push to go back to or exit the main menu.
Color Settings
Use the color settings to adjust the Image mode and color format.
Image mode submenu for VGA/DVI-D input

Input Color Format
Mode Selection
Preset modes
VGA/DVI-D input
Standard
Multimedia
Game
Warm
Cool
Custom (RGB)
Video input
Movie
Game
Sports
or
NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs
Allowsyoutosetthecolorformatto:
PC RGB-Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI
HD YPbPr-Suitable for HD video playback over DVI.
Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics. If a DVD, STB, or VCR is connected to your monitor, choose Video.
Mode suitable for desktop applications.
Mode for multimedia applications, eg video playback.
Mode suitable for gaming applications.
Select warm mode to obtain a red tint. This color setting is typically used for color-
intensive applications (photograph image editing, multimedia, movies, etc.).
Select cool mode to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (spreadsheets, programming, text editors, etc.).
Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single-
digit increments, from 0 to 100.

Mode suitable for movie playback.
Mode suitable for game applications.
Mode suitable for sports scenes.
Nature
Hue
Saturation
Demo Mode
Reset Color Settings
Back
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 or
increases the green hue in the image
increases the purple hue in the image
NOTE: Hue adjustment is only available for video input.
Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or button to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'
makes video image looks monochrome
makes video image looks colorful
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is only available for video input.
Vertically splits the screen into two segments. The left half of the screen in the normal mode and the right half of the screen is displayed in the color enhanced mode.
NOTE: Demo Mode is only available for video input.
Returns your monitor color settings to those that were set at the time of manufacture.
Push to go back to or exit the main menu.


Display Settings
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
Phase
Reset Display Settings
Back
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' .
T
he Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu, by selecting
'Image Settings'.
Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality.
IfsatisfactoryresultsarenotobtainedusingthePhaseadjustment,usethePixelClock(coarse)adjustmentandthenusePhase(fine),again.
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Resets the display settings to the original factory settings.
Push to go back to or exit the main menu.


Other Settings
Language
Menu Transparency
Menu Timer
Menu Lock
DDC/CI
Language option to set the OSD display to one of five languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Japanese).
Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pushed a button.
Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.
NOTE:
When the OSD is locked, pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.
pushing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function.
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be adjustable via software on your PC. You
can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
OSD Warning Messages
LCD Conditioning
Factory Reset
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If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning
to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take
several hours. Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in, the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn-
in.
ResetallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues.
Push to go back to or exit the main menu.
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following
message :
or
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 1920 X 1080.
WhenmonitorentersPowerSavemode,thefollowingmessageappears:
See Solving Problems for more information.
Setting the Maximum Resolution
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor.
1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080.
4. Click OK.
If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of 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.
If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):
¡Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
¡Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
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.
or
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD
If you push any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
VGA/DVI-D input
or
If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and all VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or
Using the Tilt
Tilt
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
1.
Attach mechanism
2.
Headphone connectors
3.
Power indicator
4.
Power/Volume control
NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™S2209WFlatPanel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:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920x1080.
4. Click OK.
Ifyoudonotsee1920x1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the
computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions:
1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access.
2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.
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Dell™S2209WFlatPanelMonitor
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model S2209Wb
September2009Rev.A02
User Guide
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080(Maximum)
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Setting Up the Monitor
Dell™S2209WFlatPanelMonitorUser's Guide
Connecting the Monitor
Organizing Your Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (optional)
Connecting Your Monitor
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:
1. Turnoffyourcomputeranddisconnectthepowercable.
2. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D (optional)) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your
computer.Donotusebothcablesonthesamecomputer.Useboththecablesonlywhentheyareconnectedtotwodifferentcomputerswith
appropriatevideosystems.
Connecting the blue VGA cable
Connecting the white DVI cable (optional)
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup:
1. Plugthepowercablesforyourcomputerandmonitorintoanearbyoutlet.
2. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems.
3. Use the cable management slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.
Organizing Your Cables
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.
NOTE: All monitors may not ship with a DVI cable. To purchase a DVI cable Contact Dell.
NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary.
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to
neatly organize all cables as shown above.
Attaching the Soundbar
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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.
NOTICE: Do not use the brackets with any device other than the Dell Soundbar.
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Solving Problems
Dell™S2209WFlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Self-Test
Built-in Diagnostics
Common Problems
Product Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar(Optional)
Self-Test
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly
connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue
connector) cables from the back of computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
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4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you have performed Step 5, check your video controller and computer system.
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.
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode.
3. Press and hold the and buttons on the front panel, simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.
4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5. Press the button on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
7. 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 buttonagain.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
OSD Warning Messages
For OSD-related issues, see OSD Warning Messages.
Common Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly.
While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously
scroll through the screen.
or
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems that you might encounter and the possible solutions.
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Common Symptoms
What You Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video/ Power LED off
No picture
l
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and
secure.
l
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
lEnsure that the power button depressed fully.
No Video/ Power LED on
No picture or no brightness
lIncrease brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Poor Focus
Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lEliminate video extension cables.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lChange the video resolution to the correct aspect ration (16:9).
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or fine movement
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lCheck environmental factors.
lRelocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has spots
lCycle power on-off.
lPixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has bright spots
lCycle power on-off.
lPixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Brightness Problems
Picture too dim or too bright
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lAuto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Geometric Distortion
Screen not centered correctly
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lAuto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Screen has one or more lines
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-
test mode.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.
Synchronization Problems
Screen is scrambled or appears
torn
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform Auto Adjust via OSD.
lAdjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
lPerform monitor self-
test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self
mode.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lRestart the computer in the safe mode.
Safety Related Issues
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
lDo not perform any troubleshooting steps.
lContact Dell immediately.
Intermittent Problems
Monitor malfunctions on & off
l
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is
secure.
lReset the monitor to Factory Settings.
lPerform monitor self-
test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self
mode.
Missing Color
Picture missing color
lPerform monitor self-test feature check.
l
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is
secure.
lCheck for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Wrong Color
Picture color not good
l
Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending to the
application.
l
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD
if the Color Management is turned off.
lChange the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
lRun the built-in diagnostics.
Imageretentionfromastatic
imageleftonthemonitorfora
long period of time
Faint shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the screen
l
Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use
information, see Power Management Modes).
lAlternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Product Specific Problems
TroubleshootingtheDell™Soundbar
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SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Screen image is too small
Image is centered on screen, but
does not fill entire viewing area
lPerform monitor reset on "Factory Reset"
Cannot adjust the monitor with
the buttons on the front panel
OSD does not appear on the
screen
lTurn the monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power on
No Input Signal when user
controls pressed
No picture, the LED light is
amber. When press " ", " "
or "Menu" key, the message " No
VGA cable" or "No DVI-D cable"
will appear.
l
Check the signal source Make sure the Computer is not in power saving by moving mouse or
pressing any key on the keyboard.
lCheckwhetherthesignalcableispluggedinandseatedproperly.Re-
plug the signal cable if
necessary.
lRe-boot the computer or video player.
The monitor will not fill the entire
screen.
The picture can't fill the height or
width of the screen.
lDue to the non-
standard formats of DVDs, the monitor may not show the full screen pictures.
NOTE: When choosing DVI-D,Auto Adjust function is not available.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No Sound
Soundbar has power - power
indicator is on.
lPlug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.
lSet all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
lPlay some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).
l
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted Sound
Computer's sound card is used
as the audio source.
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-
in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card.
lSet all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.
lDecrease the volume of the audio application.
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-
clockwise to a lower volume setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
lTroubleshoot the computer's sound card.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Distorted Sound
Other audio source is used.
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-
in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source.
lDecrease the volume of the audio source.
lTurn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-
clockwise to a lower volume setting.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Unbalanced Sound Output
Sound from only one side of
Soundbar
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
lConfirm that the audio line-
in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio
source.
lSet all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
lClean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
lTroubleshoot the computer's sound card.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).
Low Volume
Volume is too low.
lClear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
l
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting.
lSet all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
lIncrease the volume of the audio application.
lTest the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

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