NOTE:If you change the settings and then either proceed to
another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves the
changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then
wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
1.
Touch the key to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu
2.
Touch the and keys to toggle between options in
the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3.
To
select the highlighted item on the
menu touch the again.
4.
Touch the and keys to select the desired
parameter.
5.
Touch the key to enter the slide bar and
then use the or key, according to the indicators
on the menu, to make your changes.
6.
Select the to return to
previous menu without accepting
current settings or to accept and return to previous
menu.
The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions.
Icon
Menu and Submenus
Description
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST
Use the
Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/Contrast.
Back
Touch to go back to the main menu.
Brightness
Allows you
to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight.
Touch the key to increase brightness and touch the key to decrease
brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Contrast
Allows you
to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and
lightness on the monitor screen. Adjust
brightness first, and adjust contrast only if you need further
adjustment.
Touch the key to increase contrast and touch the key to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
Auto Adjust
Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:
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 Image Settings.
NOTE:Auto Adjust does not occur if you touch the key while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
Input Source
Use the
Input Source menu to select different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Push to go back to the main menu
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 HDMI input when you are using the digital (HDMI) connector. Push to select the HDMI input source.
Select Auto select to let the monitor search for available input signals.
COLOR
SETTINGS
Use the Color Setting menu
to adjust the monitor's color settings.
Color setting mode submenu
Back
Touch to go
back to the main menu.
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 HDMI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter.
YPbPr:
Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr
output.
Mode Selection
Allows you
to set the display mode to:
Graphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your
computer.
Video: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to a DVD player.
NOTE:
Depending upon the Display Mode you select the Preset Modes available
for your monitor change.
Preset Mode
Allows you
to choose from a list of preset color modes.
In the Graphics mode, you can set the
color to the following preset values:
Standard:
Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default
preset mode.
Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia
applications.
Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
Warm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer
with a red/yellow tint.
Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler
with a blue tint.
Custom (RGB): Allows you to manually adjust the color
settings. Touch the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue
values and create your own preset color mode.
Custom (sRGB): Allows you to manually adjust the color
settings. Touch the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue
values and create your own preset color mode.
In the Video mode, you can set the color to the following preset values:
Movie:Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the
default preset mode.
Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
Sports: Loads color settings ideal for sports.
Nature: Loads color settings ideal for nature.
Hue
Allows
you to adjust the skin tone of the image. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only in the Video mode.
Saturation
Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the image. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
NOTE: Saturation
adjustment is available only in the Video mode.
Color Reset
Resets your
monitor's color settings to the factory defaults.
DISPLAY
SETTINGS
Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the sharpness, dynamic
contrast, response time, and zoom.
Display setting mode submenu
Back
Touch to go
back to the main menu.
Wide Mode
Allows you to change the image scale with various default
settings.
NOTE:
Wide Mode is not available at video resolutions greater than 2048x1152. However, 16:9 and Fill will be available for
video timing.
Horizontal position
Use the and keys to adjust image left and right (min 0 ~ max 100).
NOTE:When using DVI or HDMI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.
Vertical Position
Use the and keys to adjust image up and down (min 0 ~ max 100).
NOTE:When using DVI or HDMI source, the Vertical Position setting is not available.
Zoom
Allows you to zoom in to specific area of interest
on your monitor.
Use and keys to adjust the zoom from '0' to '100'.
NOTE:
Zoom will reset to default after power cycling or after power save recovery.
NOTE: Zoom default setting will be zero when using PC format (RGB color space) and 10 when using the video format from DVD players (YPbPr color space).
Phase
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine).
NOTE:Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Sharpness
Allows you
to increase or decrease the sharpness of the image.
Use and keys to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Dynamic Contrast
The dynamic
contrast helps get a higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie
Preset, Sports Preset and Nature Preset.
Use the key to
enable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
Use the key to
disable
the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
NOTE:Brightness control is disabled in Dynamic Contrast mode.
Response Time
Response
time is the time required for an LCD pixel to change from fully active
(black) to fully inactive (white), then back to fully active again.
You can set the response time to:
Normal
Overdrive (default).
Display Reset
Resets the monitor's display settings to the factory defaults.
AUDIO
SETTINGS
Use the Audio Settings to adjust the audio settings.
Audio Setting mode submenu
Power Save Audio
Allows you
to turn on or off the power to the audio during the audio power save mode.
Default is "On". On — Allows you to turn off the line-out to the sound bar during monitor standby. Off — Allows you to turn on the line-out to the sound bar during monitor standby.
Reset Audio Setting
Resets your monitor audio settings to the factory defaults.
Exit Menu
Touch to
exit the OSD main menu and touch to accept changes.
OTHER SETTINGS
Back
Touch to go
back to the main menu.
Language
Allows you to set the OSD
display to one of five languages: English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, or
Japanese.
Menu
Transparency
Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to
transparent.
Menu Timer
Allows you
to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you touch a
key on the monitor.
Use
the and keys
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 keys are locked except key.
NOTE:When the OSD is locked, touching the menu key takes
you
directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on entry.
Touch and hold key for 15 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable
settings.
Key Sound
Turns on
or off the key sound.
DDC/CI
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows
a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like
the brightness, color balance etc. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer
experience. Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message
appears on the screen.
Select Yes to disable DDC/CI or No to return.
LCD Conditioning
LCD conditioning helps
eliminate any image retention and
may take several hours.
NOTE:Severe cases of image retention are known as
burn-in. LCD Conditioning does not remove burn-in. Disable:
This is the default option. Enable: Enables LCD conditioning and the following message
appears on the screen. Select Yes to proceed and No to return.
NOTE:Touch any key on the
monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.
Factory Reset
Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
Personalize
Allows you to adjust shortcut key key for: 1. Brightness & Contrast, 2. Input Source, and 3. Preset mode.
The following warning messages may appear on the screen
to indicate that the
monitor is out of synchronization.
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 2048 X
1152 at 60Hz.
If you touch any key other than the Power Control (Touch Sensor) one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected
input:
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message
appears :
If you do not see 2048 x 1152 as an option, you may need to update your
graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following
procedures:
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.
Go to your graphics card website and download the
latest graphic drivers.
The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system, mountable on Dell Flat
Panel Displays. The
Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Adjust the Tilt
1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface.
2. Adjust the tilt by moving the edges of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching or putting touchure on the screen.
CAUTION: The double-hinged monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back too far.
1. Put the shipping strap in a safe place, in case you need it to ship the monitor.
2. Lift and lower the base hinge for proper viewing.
NOTE:The base of stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from factory.
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully extended vertically
(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.
This Vertical Extension function can help you adjust the monitor for the most comfortable viewing height. You can push the top edge or pull the bottom edge of the monitor carefully to adjust the position.
Installing the Dell Webcam Software (Microsoft® Windows®
Operating Systems)
The Dell SP2309W webcam application media that
ships with your monitor, allows you to install the software and drivers for
the integrated webcam.
To install the Dell Webcam Software:
1.
Insert the Dell "Drivers and Documentation" CD into the drive.
NOTE: Ensure that the USB cable is
connected between the monitor and the computer.
2.
Choose "Webcam Software".
3.
The Install Shield Wizard automatically launches
the setup application. Select the Language and click
Next to continue.
4.
Read Software License Agreement and click Yes
to continue.
5.
Click Browse to change
Destination Folder where the software will be installed to and
then click Next to continue.
6.
Choose Full Installation
than click Next and follow the instructions to complete
the installation. Alternatively, choose Custom Installation
to select the components to install.
7.
Click Finish to restart the computer after
installation completes.
You are now ready to use the Webcam.
Accessing the Camera Help File
To access the camera’s help file, right-click the Dell Webcam Central icon in
the notification area and click. Click Help from the
menu and select Contents.
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manuallyadjust the camera settings.
Setting the Contrast, Brightness, and Volume
To set the contrast, brightness and volume:
1. Right-click the Webcam Central icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Open Webcam Central.
2. In the Webcam Console window:
· Click the Settings icon and navigate to Settings - Picture Control. Adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness.
· Click the Effects icon and navigate to Effects - Avatars. Adjust audio settings, such as volume level.
For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera’s Help file (see Accessing the Camera’s Help File).
Setting the Resolution
To set the camera resolution using the Dell Webcam Central:
1.
Right-click the Dell Webcam Central icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen.Click Launch Webcam Center.
The Dell Webcam Center window appears.
2.
Click the Record Video tab.
3.
Configure settings by clicking the More Options key located at bottom center of the preview window. Click the Video Size box and select the size that you want.
4.
Click the Snap Photo tab.
5.
Configure settings by clicking the More Options key located at bottom center of the preview window. Click the Photo Size box and select the size that you want.
Resetting the Camera Defaults
To reset the Camera settings using the Dell Webcam Central:
Right-click the Dell Webcam Central icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Open Webcam Central.
In the Webcam Central window:
- Click the Settings icon and navigate to Settings - Picture Control. Click Restore Default.
to turn on the monitor
key to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
and 
keys to toggle between options in
the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
