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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer 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.
■ Security lock slot. ■ AIO stand with built-in thumbscrews for toolless computer mounting and a handle for system portability. ■ Dedicated stand integrating the Dell OptiPlex USFF computer and monitor in an All-In-One configuration. ■ Asset management capability. Identifying Parts and Controls...
To help secure your monitor. VESA mounting holes (100mm) To mount the monitor. (Behind attached base plate) Stand removal button Press to release the stand. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Thumbscrews Fasten the chassis to the stand with thumbscrews.
Label Description Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Note: The regulatory rating label and barcode serial number label is revealed when plate is pulled out from USB compartment. ...
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USB downstream ports label card Bottom View Bottom view Label Description AC power cord connector Dell Soundbar power connector DVI connector VGA connector USB upstream port USB downstream ports Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD...
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Pixel pitch 0.2835 mm 160° (vertical) typical, 160° Viewing angle (horizontal) typical Luminance output 300 CD/m²(typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight CCFL (2) edgelight system Response Time 5 ms typical Color Gamut 83%* *[1909W USFF AIO] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer 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 1440x900 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440x900, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Back to Contents Page...
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer 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.).
Operating the Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Height Adjustment Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front 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.
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. Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
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NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. Push the 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. Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option. ...
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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 different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. ...
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When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset: For playing a movie, choose "Movie" preset; For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; For playing a game, choose "Game" preset; For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature preset. You can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on your preference.
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Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Horizontal P osition Use the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Posit Use the buttons to adjust image up and down.
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. Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable".
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 Solving Problems for more information. Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Attach mechanism Power/volume control 3. Power indicator Headphone connectors Height Adjustment Stand extends vertically 90mm for viewing comfort.
Using the Tilt With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Back to Contents Page...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer Setting the display resolution to 1440X900 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer Attaching the Stand Cable Connections on the Back of the Monitor and the Computer Detaching the Monitor from the Stand Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Attaching the Stand Attach the monitor to the stand: 1.
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3.Connect the DVI cable to the computer. Route DVI cable as shown. NOTE: This cable is shipped attached to the monitor. 4.Route the monitor power cable through the opening in the bottom of Cable Cover and connect it to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor NOTE: The monitor power cable and the cable cover are shipped with the monitor. 5.Route the computer power adaptor cable (shipped with the computer) through the opening in the bottom of Cable Cover and connect it to the computer.
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6.Connect the USB, keyboard and mouse cables to the computer as shown. a. Connect the short USB cable (shipped with monitor) ) to the upstream port of the monitor. Route this cable through the opening on the side of the cable cover. Connect the other end of USB cable to any computer USB down stream port. b. Route the mouse and keyboard cables through the opening in the bottom of Cable Cover and connect to two USB ports on the computer. NOTE: There are four USB ports available on the back of the computer.
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Removing the Cable Cover and Cables from the Computer 1. Remove the optional security lock (if used). 2. Lift the unlock button in the cable cover, and lift the cable cover to remove it. 3. Push in the release button on the power cable before removing it from the computer. ...
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3. Plug in the power cord from the Soundbar in to the connector on the back of the monitor. Insert the green stereo plug from the Soundbar in to your computer's audio output connector. NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional only. NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar . ...
Troubleshooting Dell™ 1909W AIO Flat Panel Monitor For Dell OptiPlex™ USFF Computer Self-Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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.
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. sparks Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if power indicator is off the power indicator (green LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.