Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Card Reader Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Solving Problems Troubleshooting Your Monitor Common Problems Video Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial B
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Card Reader Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The 2408WFP flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 24-inch (609.6 mm) viewable area display.
5 Auto-adjust/Up (+) 6 Power button (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description/Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) To mount the monitor. 2 Connectors label To indicate the positions and types of connectors. 3 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 4 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 5 Stand release button To release the stand from the monitor.
Left side Right side Label Description 1 Card reader. See Card Reader Specifications for more information.
Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPMS 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 input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up".
DVI Connector 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.
Luma composite chroma Component Video Connector Pin Number 3-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not included) 1 Y (Luminance signal) 2 Pb (Color differential signal) 3 Pr (Color differential signal) DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX(p) 16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 HPD 19 Re-PWR 20 PWR
HDMI Connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 Floating 14 Floating 15 DDC CLOCK (SDA) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 GROUND 18 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 24 inches (24-
Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz Optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480p/576p/720p/1080p (Supports HDCP) Video display capabilities (Composite playback) NTSC/PAL Video display capabilities (S-Video playback) NTSC/PAL Video display capabilities (HDMI playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Video display
Physical Characteristics The following table lists the physical characteristics: Connector type l l l l l l l Signal cable type l l l l l l l D-sub: blue connector DVI-D: white connector DisplayPort: black connector S-video Composite Component HDMI D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor DisplayPort: Detachable, Digital, 20pin, shipped detached from the monitor S-video Composite Component HDMI NOTE: The S-vi
5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Operating Storage: 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F) Shipping: -20° to 60°C(-4° to 140°F) Nonoperating Humidity 10% to 80% (noncondensing) Operating Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing) Nonoperating Altitude 3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max Operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max Nonoperating Thermal dissipation 375 BTU/hour (maximum) 195 BTU/hour (typical) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.
4 GND USB Ports l l 1 upstream - rear 4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0 capable computer NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you switch the monitor off and then on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
MSDuo Memory Stick Duo Standard Format Specifications 1.10-00 128MB/32GB xD xD Picture Card Specification 1.2 2GB SD SD Memory Card Specifications 2.0 32GB MMC MultiMedia Card System Specification 4.2 32GB NOTE: SD includes MiniSD NOTE: MMC includes RS-MMC General Connection type USB 2.0 High Speed Device (USB Full Speed Device compatible) Supported OS Windows 2000, XP and Vista Performance Transfer Speed Read: 480 Mb/s (max.) Write: 480 Mb/s (max.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell™ CAUTION: Safety Instructions 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.
FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP 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 1920x1200 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor 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.). 5. Please refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Scree Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension Rotating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotating Settings of Your Operating System Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
B Use this button to activate PIP (Picture-in-Picture)/PBP (Picture-by-Picture) modes adjustment. Pressing this button continually cycles the monitor through the following modes : OFF-->PIP-->PBP. You will see the following messages corresponding to the mode selected. → PIP/PBP Select → C The Menu button is used to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub-menus.
Or Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the for a and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the table complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push and button to select the desired parameter. 5.
Back Auto Select VGA DVI-D 1 & 2 DisplayPort HDMI Component S-Video Composite Exit Menu PRESET MODES Push to go back to the main menu. 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. Select DisplayPort input when you are using DisplayPort connector.
or NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs Back Input Color Format Gamma Color Setting mode Push to go back to the main menu. 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 suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI). To achieve the different color mode for PC and Mac. You can choose between a Graphics and a Video mode. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics.
100. makes video image shade into greenish makes video image shade into purplish NOTE: Hue adjustment only available for video input. Saturation This feature can make color shift of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color. Use '100'. makes video image looks more monochrome makes video image looks more colorful Exit Menu Push to exit the OSD main menu. Back Push to go back to the main menu.
Display Info Display Reset Exit Menu All the settings related to this monitor. Reset the image to the original factory setting. Push to exit the OSD main menu. Push to go back to the main menu. OTHER SETTINGS Back Language Menu Transparency Menu Timer Language option to set the OSD display to one of five languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Japanese). This function is used to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
LCD Conditioning Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Push to exit the OSD main menu. Factory Reset Exit Menu PIP SETTINGS This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source.
PIP Position Select PIP window position. Use Brightness and to browse and to select. Adjust the brightness level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode. reduce the brightness increases the brightness PIP/PBP Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode. reduce the contrast increases the contrast PIP/PBP Hue/Tint This function shifts the color of PIP/PBP image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color.
or or or If either VGA, DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort input is selected and all VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or or or NOTE: When the cable is connected back to the input of the monitor, any active PIP/PBP window will disappear. Please enter PIP/PBP submenu to bring back the PIP NOTE: The PIP/PBP functions can bring up a picture from a second image source.
1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone connectors 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt/Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 100mm via the Lock down/release button. NOTE: If you monitor gets locked down: 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.
NOTE: To take advantage of the "Display Rotation" function (Landscape versus Portrait view) an updated graphics driver is required for your Dell™ Computer not included with this monitor. Please download the graphics driver from support.dell.com and refer to 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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200(Optimal) 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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Place the stand on a flat surface and follow these steps to attach the monitor stand: 1. 2. Fit the groove on the back of the monitor to the two tabs on the upper part of the stand.
NOTE: Your monitor supports two DVI ports. You can either choose DVI-D 1 or DVI-D 2 via source select button. Connecting the blue VGA cable Connecting the black DisplayPort cable NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the the computer may vary. After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DisplayPort cable, follow the procedure below to complete your monitor setup: l l l Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.
Attaching the soundbar 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach 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.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ 2408WFP Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Video Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) Card Reader Troubleshooting CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
l l No Video/ Power LED on Poor Focus No picture or no brightness l Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting l l l l l l l Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l l l l l Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion LCD screen has spots l LCD screen has bright spots l Picture too dim or too bright l Screen not centered correctly l l l l l l l Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Video No signal indicator is displayed l Check Video Input Selection ¡ Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack ¡ S-Video: Typically a round 4 pin jack ¡ Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks Low Quality DVD playback Picture not crisp and some color distortion l Check DVD connection ¡ Composite gives good picture ¡ S-Video gives better picture ¡ Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks Blinking Video Video is blinking or discontinu
Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar COMMON SYMPTOMS No Sound WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE No power to Soundbar - the power indicator is off. (built-in DC power supply. i.e. 2408WFP) POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS l l l l No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on. l l l l l l Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as the audio source. l l l l l l l l Distorted Sound Other audio source is used.
Despite the disappearance of the pop-up window, the media has been ejected while the LED was blinking. Although the pop-up window disappears during writing, if you eject your media while the LED is still blinking, then you cannot complete your action on the media. Format the media for writing or erasing the same folder or file name. Cannot format or write on the media. Write protect switch is enabled. Verify that the write- protect switch of the media is unlocked.