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Dell 2208WFP User Manual

Dell 2208WFP User Manual

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Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
Maintenance Guidelines
 
Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand the Monitor
Connecting Your Monitor
Organizing the Cables
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)
Removing the Stand
Operating the Monitor
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Setting the Optimal Resolution
Using the Dell Soundabr (Optional)
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
Rotating the Monitor
Adjusting the Rotating Settings of Your Operating System
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
 
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
 
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
 
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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Inc;  Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in
certain jurisdictions.  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.
Model 2208WFP
August 2007 Rev. A00
 
 
Solving Problems
Monitor Specific Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Product Specific Problems
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
Dell™ Soundbar Troubleshooting
Appendix
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
 
 
 

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: About Your Monitor

    Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The 2208WFP flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 22-inch (573.6 mm) viewable area display. ■ 1680 x 1050  resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 3: Back View

    VESA mounting holes (100mm) Use to mount the monitor. (Behind attached base plate)   Refer to this lable if you need to contact Dell for Barcode serial number label technical support. Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your Security lock slot monitor.
  • Page 4: Bottom View

     Right view Bottom View   Label Description AC power cord connector. DC power connector for Dell Soundbar. DVI connector VGA connector USB upstream port USB connector port Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor.
  • Page 5: Pin Assignments

    Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar and USB active) Active Active Active Green 75 W (maximum) Normal operation Active Active Active Green 45 W (typical) Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 2 W Switch off Less than 1 W The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode.
  • Page 6: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    DDC Clock DDC Data No connector T.M.D.S. Data 1- T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield No connector No connector +5V power Self test  Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data 0- T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data No connector No connector T.M.D.S.Clock Shield T.M.D.S.
  • Page 7: Usb Ports

    USB Ports 1 upstream - rear 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer   NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a fe seconds to resume normal functionality.
  • Page 8: Electrical Specifications

    VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 135.0 VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.2 60.0 146.3 VESA, 1680 x 1050 64.6 60.0 119.0 Electrical Specifications Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Video input signals Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance...
  • Page 9: Cleaning Your Monitor

    Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Shipping: 5% to 90%(non-condensing) Altitude   Operating 3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max 256.08 BTU/hour (maximum) Thermal dissipation 153.6 BTU/hour (typical)         Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. ...
  • Page 10: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information

    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.
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide 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 1680 x 1050 again. NOTE:  If you are unable to set the resolution to 1680 x 1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these  resolutions.   Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 12: If You Have Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphic Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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.).
  • Page 13: Operating The Monitor

    Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Using the Front Panel Controls   Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu   Setting the Optimal Resolution   Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional)   Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension   Rotating  the Monitor   Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
  • Page 14: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Use this button for direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Brightness/Contrast Hot Key Use these buttons to navigate and adjust the slider-bar (decrease/increase ranges) controls in the OSD. Down (-) and Up Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
  • Page 15       Back Push to go back to the main menu.   Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Push the button to increase brightness and push the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).   Contrast Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 16   Preset Preset setting submenu  for VGA input Preset setting submenu  for DVI-D  input setting submenu       Back Push to go back to the main menu.   Input Color To achieve the different color domain for PC RGB and HD YPbPr (HD YPbPr is suitable for HD video playback over DVI. PC RGB is Format suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI).
  • Page 17 Nature Mode Mode suitable for nature scenes. User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit   increments, from 0 to 100. makes video image shade into greenish makes video image shade into purplish NOTE: Hue adjustment only available for video input.
  • Page 18   Other Setting submenu   Back Push to go back to the main menu.   Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of five languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, or Japanese). Menu This function is used to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Transparency Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
  • Page 19: Setting The Optimal Resolution

    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.
  • Page 20: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    1.  Power/volume control Power indicator Headphone connectors Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt/Swivel With the built-in stand, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is attached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension The stand extends vertically up to 100mm.
  • Page 21: Rotating The Monitor

    NOTE:  If locked in the down position,   1. Push the monitor down.   2. Press the Lock down / release button on the bottom rear of stand to unlock the monitor.   3. Lift the monitor up and extend the stand to the desired height. NOTICE:  Before relocating or moving the monitor to a different location, make sure that the stand is locked down.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

      NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is  not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.) Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System  ...
  • Page 23 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
  • Page 24: User Guide

    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.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page   Setting Up the Monitor Dell™2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Attaching the Stand   Connecting your Monitor   Organizing Your Cables   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)   Removing the Stand  Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
  • Page 26: Organizing Your Cables

    Connecting the Blue VGA Cable   NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer .
  • Page 27: Attaching The Soundbar

    Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3.  Connect the Soundbar with the DC power connector. Insert the mini stereo plug from the rear of the Dell Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack. Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.
  • Page 28: Solving Problems

    Back to Contents Page   Solving Problems Dell™ 2208WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide   Monitor Specific Troubleshooting   Common Problems   Product Specific Problems   Universal Serial Bus(USB) Specific Problems   Dell™ Soundbar Troubleshooting   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Troubleshooting the Monitor ...
  • Page 29: Product Specific Problems

    Safety Related Issues Visible signs of Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. smoke or sparks Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. malfunctions on &...
  • Page 30 Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle indicator is off (built-in DC power supply. position; check if the power indicator (green LED) on the front of the i.e. 2208WFP) Soundbar is illuminated. Ensure that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the monitor.

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