Dell P2212H User Manual

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Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Page 3: Setting Up Your Monitor
1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.
Page 4: Package Contents
Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. NOTE: P2212H/P2312H monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables. Monitor Stand...
Page 5 Power Cable VGA Cable (Attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide...
Page 6: Product Features
Product Features The Dell Professional P2212H/P2312H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ■ P2212H: 54.68 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Page 7: Back View
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front view Front panel controls Label Description Preset Modes (default, but configurable) Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) Menu Exit Power (with power light indicator) Back View...
Page 8: Side View
Lists the regulatory approvals. Stand release button Release stand from monitor. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.
Page 9: Bottom View
Left view Right view Bottom View...
Page 10: Monitor Specifications
Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.
Page 11: Resolution Specifications
16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors Color gamut 82%* 84%* *[P2212H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. *[P2312H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model P2212H/P2312H...
Page 12: Electrical Specifications
Synchronization input signals SYNC on green) P2212H - 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (typical) AC input voltage/frequency/current P2312H - 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A (typical)
Page 13: Environmental Characteristics
1.76 kg (3.87 lbs) assembly Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Front frame gloss Silver Frame - 20.0 gloss unit (max.) Silver Frame - 20.0 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics Model P2212H and P2312H Temperature...
Page 14: Power Management Modes
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max Non-operating 10,688 m (35,000 ft) max P2212H: 153.55 BTU/hour (maximum) 71.65 BTU/hour (typical) Thermal dissipation P2312H 170.61 BTU/hour (maximum) 85.30 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™...
Page 15: Pin Assignments
This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active. Pin Assignments VGA Connector...
Page 16: Dvi Connector
Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V/3.3 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock DVI Connector 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data...
Page 17: Plug And Play Capability
Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V/+3.3 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings.
Page 18 USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable USB Ports 1 upstream - back 2 downstream - 2 on the 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 the power save mode.
Page 19: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
Page 20: Setting Up The Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H 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.
Page 21: Organizing Your Cables
Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable CAUTION: 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 procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1.
Page 22: Removing The Stand
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: At the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor.
Page 23 (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a Philips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4.
Page 24: Operating The Monitor
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel 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...
Page 25: Accessing The Menu System
Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/ Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
Page 26 Main Menu for digital (DVI) input...
Page 27 NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Press the 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.
Page 28 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 or Dynamic Contrast is switched On. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Page 29 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.
Page 30 Color Settings Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode and color temperature. There are different color setting sub-menus for the VGA/DVI-D and Video input. 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, or to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable;...
Page 31 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.
Page 32 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.
Page 33 Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 5:4 or 4:3. Horizontal Position to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position to adjust the image up or down.
Page 34 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. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 2M to 1. Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On"...
Page 35 to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. 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–...
Page 36 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" or "Menu Rotation" and set it as a shortcut key.
Page 37: Osd Warning Messages
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 or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
Page 38 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.
Page 39 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 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.
Page 40 Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased. This software provides Power Saving mode for your monitor. The Power Saving mode lets users set the monitor to "Screen Dim" or "Sleep" when your PC enters the screen saver mode. 1.
Page 41 OS support: Windows XP (32-bits and 64-bits), Vista (32-bits and 64-bits), Windows 7 (32-bits and 64-bits). Video interface support: VGA and DVI only. The latest version of the PowerNap Software can be downloaded from Dell's website. Steps to download the software: 1.
Page 42: Setting The Maximum Resolution
If you do not see the screen rotation, you may need to update your graphics driver or install PowerNap application. If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
Page 43: Using The Dell Soundbar (Optional)
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 44: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension
Attach mechanism Headphone jacks Power indicator Power/Volume control Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Page 45: Rotating The Monitor
NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates 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.
Page 46 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.
Page 47: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the 'contents' on your display.
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Dell™ Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
Page 49: Common Problems
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2.
Page 50 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.
Page 51: Product Specific Problems
Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions...
Page 52 audio source Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card. Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints. Decrease the volume of the audio application. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
Page 53: 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 54: Setting Up Your Monitor
2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.
Page 55: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced.

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