Dell™ 2209WA Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. 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™ 2209WA 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 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
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 2209WA 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 (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1680 x 1050 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Brightness & Contrast 2 Automatic adjust 3 Input source Select 4 Menu 5 Power (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Label Description Back view with monitor stand Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm x 100mm behind attached base plate) Wall mount monitor using VESA compatible wall mount kit (100mm x 100mm) 2 Stand removal button Release stand from monitor.
Label Card View NOTE: Monitor shipped with label card fully inserted in USB compartment. Pull out the label card to access the barcode serial number label and regulatory rating label. Rear View with label card pulled out Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Use 1 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 2 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support.
Left view Right view Label Description Use 1 USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices. 2 Label card Provide clean monitor back view when reference to labels is not required. Bottom View Bottom view Label Description Bottom view with monitor stand Use 1 AC power cord connector 2 DC power connector Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) for Dell Soundbar.
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type e-IPS Screen dimensions 22 inches (22-inch viewable image size) Preset display area: 473.76(H)X296.1(V) Horizontal 473.76 mm (18.7 inches) Vertical 296.1 mm (11.7 inches) Pixel pitch 0.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ 2209WA 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 Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2209WA 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 1680x1050 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2209WA Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 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™ 2209WA 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.
or or If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or 4 Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu 5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Push and button to select the desired parameter. 5.
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. VGA 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.
When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset: l l l l l For playing a movie, choose "Movie" preset; For playing a sport program, choose "Sports" preset; For playing a game, choose "Game" preset; For general picture or web or watch TV, choose Nature preset. You can adjust the Hue(Tint)/Saturation based on your preference. If you want to restore default color settings, choose Color Reset; Select Color Reset preset to restore default (factory) Color settings.
Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio as 4:3 or full screen. Horizontal P osition Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Posit ion Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use Pixel Clock or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'. The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock selected. Select "Unlock" to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Menu Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Your can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation. Power Save Audio To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D input If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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. 1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone jacks 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt,Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 100mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2209WA Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1680x1050 (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. 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 left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1680 X1050. 4.
Dell™ 2209WA Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1680x1050(Optimal) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008-2009 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™ 2209WA 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. To attach the monitor stand: 1. 2. 3. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.
NOTE: If your computer supports a white DVI connector, unscrew and detach the blue (VGA) cable from the monitor and then connect the White DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector on your computer. NOTE: Do not connect both the blue VGA and the White DVI cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors ship with the VGA(blue) cable attached by default. 2.
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 Soundbar (Optional) CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the soundbar: 1.
To remove the stand: 1. 2. 3. Place the monitor on a flat surface. Press and hold the Stand release button. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ 2209WA Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off What You Experience No picture l l l No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness l l l l l Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting l l l l l Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement l l l l l Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots l l l Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots l l l Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright l l l Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly l l l Possible Solutions Ensure th
Screen image is too small l Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor with OSD does not appear on the the buttons on the front panel screen l Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the LED light is green.
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