DELL Professional P2714H
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1. 28 Attaching the Cable cover 28 Wall Mounting Optional 29 Operating the Monitor 30 Power On the Monitor 30 Using the Front Panel Controls 30 Front Panel Keys 31 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 31 Accessing the Menu System 31 OSD Warning Messages 44 Setting the Maximum Resolution 47 Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension 48 Rotating the monitor 49 Troubleshooting 50 Self Test 50 Built in Diagnostics 51 Product Specific Problems 56 Appendix 57 FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information 57 Contact Del 57 Setting Up Your Monitor 58 Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 Maximum 58 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 59 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 59 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 60 For Windows Vista 60 For Windows 72. 62 For Windows 8 64 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 66 Dell Display Manager User s Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image assignment of automatic settings energy management image rotation and other features on select Dell models Once installed Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray Information about monitors connected to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon Dell P2714H Standard i 1 BD 9 55 AM Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager s notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor s Brightness and Contrast levels Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode and the screen resolution can be changed Display Cell P214H Resolution 18 A0xETR0 Change Auto Mode Configure Manual Mode Standard Brightness Contrast Open Dell Display Manager 6 Dell Display Manager User s Guide The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Man
3. Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard bi 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only M mm ya 4 Method 2 Using the Personalize menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize AMD VISION Engine Control Center View sort By Paste Paste Shortcut New 60 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Display Settings Personalize appearance and sounds Window Color and Appearance Fine tune the color and style of your windows Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop Screen Saver Change your screen saver or adjust when it displays A screen saver is a picture or animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time Sounds Change which sounds are heard when you do everything from getting e mail to emptying your Recycle Bin Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds and mouse pointers 3 Click Identify Monitors e You may need to restart yo
4. No Yes Operating the Monitor 41 LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention 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 some time LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn in FAnote Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention The below warning message appears once user selects Enable LCD Conditioning Dell P2714H This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you wish to continue Reset Other Settings Select this option to restore default other settings such as DDC El Factory Reset O Personalize Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 gt Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 gt Brightness Contrast Input Source Reset Personalization Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the followings Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Asp
5. choose Setting Up Your Monitor 65 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor After the external monitor s have been set up users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu Duplicate Extend Show Desktop On e Duplicate these displays Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution For Windows Vista DUPLICATE NOT AVAILABLE For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Display 1 Mobile PC Display z Resolution 1024 x 768 v Orientation Landscape v You must select Extend these displays nal changes Show desktop only on1 __ Make this my Mi Show desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose 66 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 8 OO EE Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution vjel Change the appearance of your display gt oi You must select Apply making additional changes E Make this my main display Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 67 e Extend these displays This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop and each monitor ca
6. default 50 FANOTE Only available in Movie or Game preset mode Saturation Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the video image Use to increase the monochrome appearance or to increase the colorful appearance to make the adjustment min O max 100 default 50 Image Enhance The function will enhance the contours of the image FANotE Only available in Standard Multimedia Movie or Game preset mode This option will be grey out if the preset mode is not in one of the four Reset Color Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults Operating the Monitor 37 Submenus Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor s display settings Dell P2714H Energy Use gt Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio gt Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position gt 50 Input Source Vertical Position gt 50 Color Settings Sharpness gt 50 Display Settings Pixel Clock gt 50 Energy Settings Phase CAE 0 Menu Settings Other Settings Reset Display Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 FANOTE Wide 16 9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 Horizontal Position Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down Mini
7. e BFR CFR PVC Free Halogen Free excluding external cable e Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for panel only e High Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2 000 000 1 e 0 5W Standby power when in the sleep mode About Your Monitor 11 Identifying Parts and Controls Front View AA Front panel controls 1 Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor Power On Off button with LED indicator Back View Oe U N Back View with monitor stand 1 VESA mounting holes 100 Wall mount monitor using VESA Da mm x 100 mm behind compatible wall mount kit 100 mm x attached VESA Cover 100 mm Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support BEC Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar ir pa management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot 12 About Your Monitor Side View Left Side Bottom View To connect the monitor power cable a DVI cable 3 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using pane o puerto Ne mentor sana pow To connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable USB connector Connect the USB cable that came with your x3 downstream monitor to the computer Once the cable is x1 upstream connected you can use the USB connectors on the rear side and bottom side of the monitor pe pm lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x
8. 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Appendix 57 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 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 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 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 Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided 1 1f you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2 1f you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 58 Setting Up Your Monitor If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1 Go to http www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics 2 After installing the drivers for yo
9. a stand When any other stand is bought please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions To attach the monitor stand 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on it 2 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 3 Press the stand till it snaps into place Setting Up the Monitor 25 Connecting Your Monitor A 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 2 Connect either the white digital DVI D 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 at the same time Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the blue VGA Cable on a cone SSR mene UN As LI Connecting the white DVI cable 26 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the black DP cable LU Connecting the USB cable K NOTE The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance on the computer may vary Setting Up the Monitor 27 Removing the Monitor Stand YA NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface YA NOTE This is app
10. stand extends vertically up to 115mm The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically A 115mm 48 Operating the Monitor Rotating the monitor Before you rotate the monitor your monitor should be fully vertically extended Vertical Extension and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor 0 To use the rotation function landscape versus potrait view with your Dell computer you need an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor To download the graphics driver please visit our website http www dell com support and check the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates When in Portrait View Mode you may experience performance degradation in graphic intensive applications 3D Gaming etc Operating the Monitor 49 Z WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instruction 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 Digital white connector the Analog blue connector and DP black connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn o
11. 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 14 Power Management Modes 14 PIN Assignments 6 amp 52 bd we AA 15 Plug and Play Capability 19 Flat Panel Specifications 19 Resolution Specifications 20 Support Video Mode 20 Electrical Specifications 20 Preset Display Modes 21 Physical Characteristics 21 Environmental Characteristics 23 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy 23 Maintenance Guidelines 24 Caring for Your Monitor 24 Setting Up the Monitor 25 Attaching the Monitor 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 26 Connecting the white DVI cable 26 Connecting the black DP cable 27 Connecting the USB cable 27 Removing the Monitor Stand
12. 6mm screw screw not included About Your Monitor 13 Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If the computer detects input from keyboard mouse or other input devices the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature Horizontal ri l Power Power S nc Indicator Consumption 22 W Typical white panon FT on UC LES The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When any button except power button is pressed in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed Dell P2714H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu KA NOTE The Dell P2714H monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR 14 About Your Monitor Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved
13. User s Guide Dell P2714H Model No P2714H Regulatory model P2714Hc NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make gt better use of your monitor CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice 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 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own 2013 08 Rev AOO Contents Dell Display Manager User s Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog
14. ager s advanced user interface which is used to adjust Basic functions configure Auto Mode and access other features Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for the selected monitor can be manually applied using the menu on the Basic tab Alternatively Auto Mode can be enabled Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to be applied automatically when specific applications are active An onscreen message momentarily displays the current Preset Mode whenever it changes The selected monitor s Brightness and Contrast can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab H Dell Display Manager Dell P2714H Basic Auto Mode PowerNap Resolution 1920x1080 Change Auto Mode Configure Use preset mode assignments For active applications Manual Mode Choose a preset mode Brightness Contrast Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application and apply it automatically When Auto Mode is enabled Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is activated The Preset Mode assigned to a particular application may be the same on each connected monitor or it can vary from one monitor to the next Dell Display Manager User s Guide 7 Dell Display Manager is pre configured for many popular applications To add a new application to the assignme
15. and display the main menu Operating the Monitor 31 Main Menu Dell P2714H Energy Use O Auto Adjust Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions Submenus Energy Use 5 This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Brightness Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness Contrast Dell P2714H Energy Use s I J Brightness Contrast D Auto Adjust Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight P
16. at 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 Dell P2714H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell P2714H Entering Power Save Mode Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input Dell P2714H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu If VGA DVI or DisplayPort cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Dell P2714H EO No VGA Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell P2714H EO No DVI D Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell P2714H No DisplayPort Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes See Sol
17. ay settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 63 For Windows 8 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your Keyboard aa t P 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Second screen Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 From the Start screen select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop 64 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Ps Gadgets EX Personalize 3 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor ra Screen Resolution EX gt P EM Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays olo 2 DELL U23IZHM v 1356 TEE Landscape Al You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Project bo a second screen or press the Windows logo key EE F Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should
18. by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast Pin Assignments 15 pin D Sub connector QG G DA D QD CD Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 pin Side Signal Cable 4 GND GND R a CL About Your Monitor 15 DVI Connector ih TMDS RX2 2 TMDS RX2 THOS RR o peoo BR paa NO poge eating osa o ooo Pin Number 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS RX1 11 TMDS Ground Ce fem oS ES 5 V power Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 18 TMDS RXO 2 16 About Your Monitor DisplayPort Connector 1 Pin Number 20 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable MLO n About Your Monitor 17 USB Upstream Connector 1 2 Eine ANSE SRE een cer USB Downstream Connector PRAAN EERE CC AHA VB wi 18 About Your Monitor Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer 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 Most monitor installations are automatic You can select different settings if required Flat Panel Specifications Model number Dell P2714H monitor Screentype active matrix TFT LCD Panel type In Plane Switching Diagonal 68 6 cm 27 0 inches Horizontal 597 9
19. com support monitors Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too Reset the monitor to Factory i Settings age Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Troubleshooting 53 Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience Geometric Distortion Screen not centered e Reset the monitor to Factory correctl settings y Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D the positioning adjustments are not available Horizontal Vertical Screen has one or e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings alice Mor Ung e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector NOTE When using DVI D and DP the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Synchronization Screen is scrambled or e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings OS APP Perform Auto Adjust via OSD For VGA source only e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD For VGA source only e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke e Do not perfor
20. d wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 9 kg Setting Up the Monitor 29 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings Preset Modes kp Brightness Contrast O B Menu C Exit D ee 6 Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list Modes ol ak GEN modes See Using the On Screen a Phan TE the TTT 7 Contrast key to direct access Brightness Contrast tO the Brightness and Contrast control menu Use the Menu key to open the on screen display OSD Use the Exit key to exit on screen display OSD from menu and sub menus Hold about 10 seconds will enable or disable OSD lock 30 Operating the Monitor Front Panel Keys A Use the Up key to adjust increase ranges items in the OSD Up Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Down C Use the OK key to confirm your selection OK OF Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu Back Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System K NOTE If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu the monitor automatically saves those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear 1 Press the button to open the OSD menu
21. e the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All keys are locked except key VA NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock pre selected on entry Press and hold key for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings 40 Operating the Monitor Other Settings Submenus Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDC CI gt Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning b Disable Input Source Reset Other Settings Color Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness color balance etc Enable Default Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience Disable Disables the DDC CI option and the following message appears on the screen Dell P2714H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function
22. ecific Problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too Image is centered on e Reset the monitor to Factory small screen but does not Settings fill entire viewing Cannot adjust the OSD does not appear je Turn off the monitor unplug monitor with the on the screen the power cord plug back and then turn on the monitor buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when No picture the LED e Check the signal source Ensure user controls are light is white When the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving pressed you press up down the mouse or pressing any key or Menu key the on the keyboard message No input e Check whether the signal cable Fit is plugged in properly Re plug signal will appear the signal cable if necessary e Reset the computer or video player The picture does not The picture cannot fill e Due to different video formats fill the entire screen thne height or width of aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full the screen screen e The option you select in Display Settings Aspect Ratio might also influence the picture fitting on screen e Run the built in diagnostics IN NOTE When choosing DVI D or DP mode the Auto Adjust function is not available 56 Troubleshooting Appendix A WARNING Safety Instructions A WARNING Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may r
23. ect Ratio and Rotation to set the shortcut key 1 Dell P2714H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Input Source Reset Personalization Auto Adjust Color Settings Input Source gt Display Settings Aspect Ratio Energy Settings Rotation Menu Settings Other Settings Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Shortcut Key 2 User can select one of the followings Preset Modes Reset Personaliza tion Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio and Rotation to set the shortcut key 2 Dell P2714H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Input Source Reset Personalization Brightness Contrast Color Settings Auto Adjust Display Settings Input Source gt Energy Settings Aspect Ratio Menu Settings Rotation Other Settings Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell P2714H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal th
24. ed and the monitor is in self test mode 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 Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears 4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities 5 Press the Button 4 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 black white screens The test is complete when the white screen appears To exit press the Button 4 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 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience No Video Power LED No picture e Ensure that the video cable off connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure e Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment e Ensure that the power button is depressed fully No Video Power LED No picture or no e Increase bright
25. esult in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 KA 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 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 get online monitor support content 1 Visit www dell com support monitors To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit www dell com support 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the top left of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need
26. ettings should I choose 10k J Cancel App Change the appearance of your displays Multiple displays You must C Make this my Duplicate these displays Extend these displays Show only on 1 changes Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the AJ key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose ok cancel Apoy Setting Up Your Monitor 71 For Windows 8 EX Be Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution vid Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose SB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose 72 Setting Up Your Monitor
27. he Windows logo key 8f P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose pe EN Pein Pa df uda Setting Up Your Monitor 69 e Show desktop only on Display the status of a particular monitor This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor Most current laptops support mainstream resolutions As shown in the figure above the resolution of the laptop monitor is only 1280 x 800 but after connecting a 27 external LCD monitor users can immediately improve their visual enjoyment to 1920 x 1080 Full HD quality For Windows Vista amp Display Settings Ka 1 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 1 This is my main monitor V Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Dur eu Advanced Settings 2 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series This is my main monitor J Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low AJ High Highest 32 bit v 1024 by 768 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings a 70 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Duplicate these displays You must select Extend these changes C Make this my Mi Show on2 Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the A key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display s
28. ins a high proportion of bright areas Power Button LED Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to save energy Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode FANotE USB ON OFF under standby mode is only available when USB upstream cable unplugged This option will be grey out when USB upstream cable plug in Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings Settings Operating the Monitor 39 Submenus 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 Dell P2714H Energy Use NG Brightness Contrast Language b English Auto Adjust Rotation Input Source Transparency gt 20 Color Settings Timer gt 20s Display Settings Lock gt Unlock Energy Settings Reset Menu Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages English Spanish French German Portuguese Brazil Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter clockwise Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent Press and to make the adjustment min O max 100 default 20 Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor Us
29. licable 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 AF To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor Attaching the Cable cover Lay the monitor flat with its screen facing down on a soft even surface Be careful not to damage the monitor Take out the cable cover from your accessory pack examine it closely check all insert pins on the side are screen firmly attached to the cable cover 28 Setting Up the Monitor 3 Align two bottom insert pins on cable 4 Once the insertion is done gently cover to corresponding holes on the push the cable cover down towards monitor rear then gently insert the the monitor until the rest of insert pins pins into the small holes provided click into place Wall Mounting Optional Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit 1 Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table 2 Remove the stand 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD 5 Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the wall mounting Kit 4 NOTE For use only with UL liste
30. m any troubleshooting steps A e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions e Ensure that the video cable on amp off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode 54 Troubleshooting Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience Missing Color Picture missing color e Perform monitor self test feature check e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Picture color not good Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application e 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 e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD Image retention from Faint shadow from the e Use the Power Management a static image left on static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for the monitor for along lappears on the screen more information see Power period of time Management Modes e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Troubleshooting 55 Product Sp
31. mm Viewing angle Horizontal 178 typical Vertical 178 typical Luminance output 300 cd m typical 1000 1 typical Contrast ratio 2 Million 1 typical dynamic contrast ratio on Faceplate coating mtiglere with hard coating Faceplate coating 3H Backlight LED light bar system Color depth 16 7 mil colors P2714H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 83 and CIE1931 72 test standards About Your Monitor 19 Resolution Specifications Model number Dell P2714H monitor Scan range Horizontal 1530 kHz to 83 kHz automatic Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Maximum preset 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Support Video Mode Model number Dell P2714H monitor Video display 480p 480i 576p 576i capability DVI amp DP 1080p 1080i Electrical Specifications Model number Dell P2714H monitor Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI D TM 600mV for each different line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance DP 1 2 signal input support support DP 1 2 core specification Excludes High Bit Rate 2 HBR2 Fast AUX transaction Multi stream transport MST 5D stereo transport HBR Audio or high data rate audio Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations signals polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 5 A freque
32. mum is O Maximum is 100 Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from O to 100 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or buttons to adjust for best image quality Minimum is O Maximum is 100 If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock coarse adjustment and then use Phase fine again Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ration from 2M to 1 Press to select On or Off FANotE Only available in Movie or Game preset mode This option will be grey out if the preset mode is not in Movie or Game Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings 38 Operating the Monitor Submenus Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Energy Smart b Off Auto Adjust Power Button LED b On During Active Input Source USB gt Off During Standby Color Settings Reset Energy Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Energy Smart To turn On or Off dynamic dimming The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen s brightness level when the displayed image conta
33. n display different screen independently to improve user convenience The relative position of the screens can be set up here for example monitor 1 may be set up to be to the left of monitor 2 or vice versa This depends on the physical position of the LCD monitor in relation to the laptop The horizontal line displayed on both monitors can be based on the laptop or external monitor These are all adjustable options and all a user need do is drag the monitor of the main screen to the extended monitor For Windows Vista Display Settings Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 2 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series C This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low i Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels How do I get the best display 68 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose 10k cancel App For Windows 8 EX E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution VIG Search Contei Pand 2 Change the appearance of your displays Multiple displays Extend these displays A You must select Apply before making additional changes E Make this my main display Project to a second screen or press t
34. n the monitor 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 Dell P2714H e No DisplayPort Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell P2714H EO No DVI D Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell P2714H ED No VGA Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state 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 use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer because your monitor is functioning properly K NOTE Self test feature check is not available for S Video Composite and Component video modes 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 O dd K NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugg
35. ncy current Max Inrush current 120 V 30 A Max 240 V 60 A Max 20 About Your Monitor Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency Frequency MHz Horizontal kHz Hz Vertical VESA 1152 x 864 108 0 ra VESA 1280 x 1024 640 600 108 0 mig VESA 1280 x 1024 135 0 VESA 1920 x 1080 675 600 148 5 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor s physical characteristics Model Number Dell P2714H monitor Connector type D subminiature blue connector DVI D white connector DisplayPort black connector D sub Detachable Analog 15 pin DVI D Detachable DVI D Solid pins DisplayPort Detachable Digital 20 pi About Your Monitor 21 Model Number Dell P2714H monitor Dimensions with stand Height ext 539 0 mm 21 22 inches Height com 424 0 mm 16 69 inches 641 4 mm 25 25 inches 204 0 mm 8 03 inches Dimensions without stand 379 9 mm 14 96 inches 641 4 mm 25 25 inches 46 1 mm 1 81 inches Stand dimensions Height ext 418 5 mm 16 48 inches Height com 372 3 mm 14 66 inches Width 245 0 mm 9 65 inches Depth 204 0 mm 8 03 inches Weight Weight with packaging 9 85 kg 21 67 Ib Weight with stand assembly 7 16 kg 15 75 Ib and cables Weight wi
36. ness amp contrast controls via OSD engage e Perform monitor self test feature check e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select menu e Run the built in diagnostics 52 Troubleshooting Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel er gnestind Clock controls via OSD For VGA source only e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio 16 9 Wavy picture or fine e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD For VGA source only N SERE e Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD For VGA source only e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Check environmental factors e Relocate the monitor and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots e Cycle power on off e 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 www dell com support monitors Stuck on Pixels LCD screen has bright e Cycle power on off spots e 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 www dell
37. nt list simply drag the application from the desktop Windows Start Menu or elsewhere and drop it onto the current list Ya NOTE Preset Mode assignments targeting batch files scripts and loaders as well as non executable files such as zip archives or packed files are not supported and will be ineffective Dell Display Manager Dell P2714H Auto Mode Power Nap Assign preset mode to a specific application To add an application drag it to the list Application Preset Mode B Adobe Reader 8 0 Standard E Internet Explorer Multimedia x Microsoft Office Excel Standard a Microsoft Office Outlook Standard i Microsoft Office PowerPoint Multimedia f Microsoft Office Word Standard Use Game mode For Fullscreen Direct3D applications 8 Dell Display Manager User s Guide Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options When the screensaver activates the monitor s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be put to sleep in order to save additional power Dell Display Manager Dell P2714H Auto Mode Powerlap PoserMap options Reduce brightness when screensaver activates Put the display to sleep when screensaver activates Dell Display Manager User s Guide 9 About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below Ensure that y
38. ou have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything 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 e Monitor e Monitor Stand e USB Upstream Cable enable the USB ports on the monitor e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Product Information Guide 10 About Your Monitor Product Features The Dell P2714H flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display The monitor s features include e P2714H 68 6cm 27 0inches diagonal viewable image size 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e LED backlight e Tilt swivel vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities e Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions e Plug and play capability if supported by your system e On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization e Software and documentation media which includes an information file INF Image Color Matching File ICM and product documentation e Dell Display Manager Software comes in the CD shipped with the monitor e ENERGY STAR compliant e Security lock slot e Stand lock e Asset Management Capability e EPEAT Gold rating CECP e ROHS compliant e TCO certified display
39. ress the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness min O max 100 Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Adjust brightness first and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment Press the key to increase contrast and press the key to decrease contrast min O max 100 Operating the Monitor 33 Submenus Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Press toadjustthescreenautomaticaly aa Input Source RE Color Settings 2 Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings EE Personalize RE ss Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in Progress Auto Adjustment 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 and Phase Fine controls under Display Settings FANOTE Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables This option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector 34 Operating the Monitor Input Source Use the Input Source menu to
40. select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA DVI D Color Settings DisplayPort Cm Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Push to select the VGA input source DVI D Select DVI D input when you are using the Digital DVI connector Push to select the DVI input source DisplayPort Select DisplayPort input when you are using the Color Settings DisplayPort DP connector Push to select the DisplayPort input source Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the monitor s color settings Dell P2714H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format gt RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes gt Standard Input Source Image Enhance gt Off Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Submenus Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to Format e RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter e YPbPr Select this option if your DVD player Suppor
41. site at http www dell com support monitors About Your Monitor 23 Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor A CAUTION Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor A CAUTION Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor e To clean your antistatic screen slightly 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 e Use a slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any Kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics e f you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor e Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor e To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use 24 About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor YA NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory YA NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with
42. thout stand 4 56 kg 10 03 lb assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly 2 10 kg 4 62 Ib 22 About Your Monitor Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor Model Number Dell P2714H monitor Temperature e Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Non operating Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Shipping 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity e Operating 10 to 80 non condensing e Non operating Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude e Operating 5 000 m 16 387 ft max e Non operating 12 191 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 85 33 BTU hour maximum 68 26 BTU hour typical LCD Monitor Quality amp 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
43. ts only YPbPr output Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes Preset Modes Dell P2714H Energy Use y Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard D Input Source Image Enhance Multimedia Reset Color Settings Movie Display Settings Game Energy Settings Text Menu Settings Warm Other Settings Cool Personalize Custom Color Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz e Standard Loads the monitor s default color settings This is the default preset mode e Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications e Movie Loads color settings ideal for movie applications e Game Loads color settings ideal for gaming applications e Text Loads color settings ideal for office environment e Warm Increases the color temperature The screen appears warmer with a red yellow tint e Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue tint e Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the and keys to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode 36 Operating the Monitor Submenus Allows you to shift the tint level of the video image to green or purple This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color Use to increase the green shade or to increase the purple shade to make the adjustment min O max 100
44. ur graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 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 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATlcom OR http www NVIDIA com 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again IZ NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 or BW N O Setting Up Your Monitor 59 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 For Windows Vista Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut
45. ur system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the V This is my main monitor F Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Low ly High 1440 by 900 pixels Setting Up Your Monitor 61 For Windows 7 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P a 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Projector only Ji Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Paste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties Graphics Options NVIDIA Control Panel Next desktop background New EM Screen resolution Gadgets a Personalize 62 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor Change the appearance of your displays 1024 768 Landscape You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Connect to 4 projector or press the Ey key and tap F Make text and other items larger or smaller What displ
46. ving Problems for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor Windows XP 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 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920x 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 e Go to www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop e Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Operating the Monitor 47 Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt Swivel With the stand assembly you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 5 typical maximum 5 5 21 typical maximum 22 45 N K NOTE The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Vertical Extension The
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