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Dell ™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Operating Your Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes,Cautions,Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability 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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor.
Stand Riser Stand Base Power Cable VGA Cable Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information
Product Features The Dell™ IN1940MW display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid-crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ¦ 48.26 cm (19.0 inches) viewable area display. ¦ 1440 x 900 resolution plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ¦ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ¦ Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ¦ Plug and play capability, if supported by your computer.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front Panel Controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
Back View Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached base plate) To mount the monitor. 4 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Side View Right View
Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DVI connector 3 VGA connector Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Dell IN1940MW Monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN Screen dimensions 19 inches (19-inch 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.
Pixel pitch 0.2835 mm Viewing angle 160° (vertical) typical, 170° (horizontal) typical Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight LED light bar system Response Time 5 ms typical Color depth 16.7 millions colors Color Gamut 83% CIE1976 (typical)* *[IN1940MW] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 -/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 - Analog 55.9 59.9 106.5 -/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 (CTV-R) - Digital 55.5 59.9 88.
Dimensions (with stand) Height 372.9 mm (14.68 inches) Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) Depth 163.5 mm (6.44 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 290.8 mm (11.45 inches) Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) Depth 52.0 mm (2.05 inches) Stand dimensions Height 140.4 mm (5.53 inches) Width 236.0 mm (9.29 inches) Depth 163.5 mm (6.44 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 3.6 kg (7.93 lb) Weight with stand assembly and 3.0 kg (6.
Non-operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non-operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 78.5 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.0 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*.
Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5V/3.
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.
22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock- Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to the computer using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount Connecting Your Monitor Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510PA (optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b.
2 Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of a desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Slide the bracket towards the monitor until it locks in place.
Removing the Monitor Stand for VESA Wall Mount To remove the stand assembly from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand. 3. Once the latch is released, remove the stand assembly from the monitor.
Connecting Your Monitor 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. Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to your computer. NOTE: If your computer supports a DVI connector, connect the white DVI cable (optional) from your monitor to your computer.
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the white DVI cable (optional) CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary.
Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510PA (optional) CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell soundbar. To attach the soundbar: 1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor. 2. Slide the soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3. Connect the soundbar with the DC power connector from the soundbar Power Adaptor. 4.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using Dell Soundbar Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. 1 Shortcut key/Preset modes Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. 2 Shortcut key/Brightness/Contrast 3 Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. 1 Up Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. 2 Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System 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 launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 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 2. Press the list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Press and 5. Press to enter the slide bar and then use the 6. Select the button to select the desired parameter.
Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Description Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart is switched On. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
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 (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display Settings. NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.
Auto Select Press to select Auto Select, the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI-D input. VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select the DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press Color Settings Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode. to select the DVI input source.
Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. Text: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts.
Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image.
Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 5:4 or 4:3. Horizontal Position Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. Other Settings 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.
Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked. NOTE: Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming.
Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set it as a shortcut key.
NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.
OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 x 900.
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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 See Solving Problems for more information.
Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor. Windows Vista® or Windows® 7: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalization. Click Change Display Settings. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1440 x 900. Click OK. If you do not see 1440 x 900 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures.
Using Dell Soundbar The soundbar has an on/off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, a LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks.
Using the Tilt Tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Common Problems Product 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 your monitor's functionality. To run the monitor self-test, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off your computer and the monitor.
Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and graphics card. 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.
Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Check environmental factors. Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on-off. 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: support.dell.com. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off.
long period of time Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small What You Experience Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons OSD does not appear on the screen on the front panel The picture does not fill the entire screen. The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Possible Solutions Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ IN1940MW 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.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (maximum) For optimal 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 Vista® or Windows ® 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW 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 1440 x 900 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1940MW Monitor User's Guide If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista® or Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5.
