Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor.
l VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) l DVI Cable l USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) l Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information l l Product Features The Dell Professional P1911 flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 48.26 cm (19 inches) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Energy Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power button (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Label Back View with monitor stand Description VESA mounting holes (100mm) 1 Use To mount the monitor. (Behind attached base plate) 2 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 3 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Label View Monitor front view with pull-out card extended to reveal barcode serial number marks. Monitor rear view with pull-out card extended to reveal regulatory marks. Monitor rear view with pull-out card inserted back to provide a clean back view. Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
Left view Label Description 1 USB downstream ports Bottom View Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 Dell Soundbar power connector 3 DVI connector 4 VGA connector 5 USB upstream port 6 USB downstream ports Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Right view
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 48.26 cm (19 inches viewable image size) Preset display area: 408.24(H) X 255.15(V) Horizontal 408.24 mm (16.08 inches) Vertical 255.15 mm (10.05 inches) Pixel pitch 0.2835 mm Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typical, 160° (horizontal) typical Luminance output 250 cd/m²(typical) Contrast ratio 1000:1 (typical) Dynamic contrast ratio 50,000:1 (max.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: 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. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Help on PowerNap Installation To install PowerNap succesfully, follow these steps:- 1. Check Operating System Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 2. Install Entech API Install 3.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1911 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 1440 X 900 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card In Windows XP: 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. 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™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software Setting the Maximum 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 Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. Power (with power light indicator) The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System 1. NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes.
Submenus Energy Gauge This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. When the meter is green, it indicates the monitor is consuming low energy level. When the energy consumed increases, the meter will change to yellow and subsequently red. Brightness/Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
AUTO ADJUST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. 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 and Phase controls under Displays Settings.
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: AUTO ADJUST option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. INPUT SOURCE Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source.
When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature: l l l l Hue Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode. Game: Loads color settings ideal for game. Sports: Loads color settings ideal for sports. Nature: Loads color settings ideal for nature. This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use adjust the hue from '0' to '100' .
Display Setting submenu for DVI-D input Wide Mode Horizontal Position Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: When using a DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available. Vertical Position Use the and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: When using a DVI source, the Vertical Position setting is not available.
Language Menu Transparency Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). This function is used to change the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440 X 900 (maximum) For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 X 900 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 X 900 (maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
Connecting the blue VGA cable NOTE: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the upstream USB cable (cable supplied) to the monitor upstream port and then to the appropriate USB port on your computer (see bottom view for details).
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Dell Soundbar CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2.
To remove the stand: 1. 2. 3. Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button. Press and hold the Stand release button. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table. Remove the stand Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P1911 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
lines l l l l Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Run the built-in diagnostics. NOTE: When using DVI-D input, the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.
No Sound No power to Soundbar - the power indicator is off 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 l l l l l Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar l l l l l l Low Volume Volume is too low l l l l l Back to Contents Page Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power i