Dell P1913SB, P1913T, P2213F, P1913SF, P2213T User Manual

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor

User's Guide
Setting the display resolution

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Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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 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.
© 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

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. and other countries; and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a
registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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About Your Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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.

NOTE: 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: P1913/P1913S/P2213 monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.

Monitor

Stand

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

Product Features

The Dell Professional P1913/P1913S/P2213 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor
features include:

¦ P1913: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1440 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

¦ P1913S: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

¦ P2213: 55.88 cm (22-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1680 x 1050 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

¦ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side -to-side.

¦ Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capability.

¦ Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA

¦ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

¦ On -Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.

¦ Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation.

¦ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

¦ Security lock slot.

¦ Stand lock.

¦ Asset Management Capability.

¦ Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality.

¦ EPEAT Gold Rating.

¦ P1913/P1913S/P2213 monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.

¦ TCO-Certified Displays.

¦ Dell Display Manager software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor).

¦ Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.

¦ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).

¦ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

¦ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front View

Label Description

Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the

1

Monitor)

2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

Front panel controls

Back View

Back View with monitor stand

Label Description Use

VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm

1

- behind attached VESA Plate)

2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.

3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor.

4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.

5 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock.

6 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

7 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.

Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm).

Side View

Bottom View

Bottom view without monitor stand

Label Description Use

1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable.

2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional).

3 DP connector Connect your computer DP cable.

4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.

5 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable.

6 USB upstream port

7 USB downstream port

8 Stand lock feature

Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the
computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the USB connectors on
the monitor.

Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have
connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the
monitor.

To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (the screw is not
provided).

Monitor Specifications

Flat Panel Specifications

Model P1913 P1913S P2213

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD

Panel type TN TN TN

Screen dimensions

Preset display area:

Horizontal

Vertical

Pixel pitch 0.2835 mm 0.294 mm 0.282 mm

Viewing angle

Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical) 250 cd/m² (typical) 250 cd/m² (typical)

Contrast ratio

Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Antiglare with hard-coating 3H

Backlight LED edgelight system LED edgelight system LED edgelight system

Response time 5 ms black to white (typical) 5 ms black to white (typical) 5 ms black to white (typical)

Color depth 16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors 16.7 million colors

Color gamut 83%* 83%* 83%*

482.6 mm (19-inches diagonal viewable image
size)

408.2 mm (16.07 inches)

255.2 mm (10.05 inches)

160° (vertical) typical

170° (horizontal) typical

1000 to 1 (typical)

2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)

482.6 mm (19-inches diagonal viewable image
size)

376.3 mm (14.81 inches)

301.1 mm (11.85 inches)

160° (vertical) typical

170° (horizontal) typical

1000 to 1 (typical)

2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)

558.8 mm (22-inches diagonal viewable image
size)

473.8 mm (18.65 inches)

296.1 mm (11.66 inches)

160° (vertical) typical

170° (horizontal) typical

1000 to 1 (typical)

2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)

*[P1913]/[P1913S]/[P2213] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.

Resolution Specifications

Model P1913 P1913S P2213

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)

Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)

Maximum preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz

Supported Video Modes

Model P1913/P1913S/P2213

Video display capabilities (DVI & DP playback) 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080p, 1080i

Preset Display Modes

P1913

Display Mode

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+

VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-

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 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+

VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1280 x 800 49.3 59.9 71.0 +/-

VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+

VESA, 1440 x 900 55.5 60.0 106.5 -/+

VESA, 1440 x 900 70.6 75.0 136.8 -/+

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical)

P1913S

Display Mode

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+

VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-

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 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+

P2213

Display Mode

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+

VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical)

VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-

VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 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 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+

VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.2 60.0 146.0 -/+

VESA, 1680 x 1050 82.3 75.0 187.0 -/+

Electrical Specifications

Model P1913/P1913S/P2213

Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance

Video input signals

Digital DVI- D TMDS, 600 mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input
impedance
DP 1.2 signal input support*

Synchronization input signals

AC input voltage/frequency/current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz +

Inrush current

*Support DP1.2 (CORE) specification. Excludes High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), Fast AUX transaction, Multi-stream transport (MST), 3D stereo transport , HBR Audio (or high data rate
audio)

Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite
SYNC on green)

3 Hz / 1.5 A (typical)

120 V : 30 A (Max)
240 V : 60 A (Max)

Physical Characteristics

Model P1913 P1913S P2213

Connector type

Signal cable
type

15-pin D -subminiature, blue
connector; DVI-D, white connector;
DP, black connector

Digital: detachable, DVI-D,
solid pins, shipped detached
from the monitor
Digital: DisplayPort, 20pin
Analog: attachable, D-Sub,
15 pins, shipped attached to
the monitor

15-pin D -subminiature, blue
connector; DVI-D, white connector;
DP, black connector

Digital: detachable, DVI-D,
solid pins, shipped detached
from the monitor
Digital: DisplayPort, 20pin
Analog: attachable, D-Sub,
15 pins, shipped attached to
the monitor

15-pin D -subminiature, blue
connector; DVI-D, white connector;
DP, black connector

Digital: detachable, DVI-D,
solid pins, shipped detached
from the monitor
Digital: DisplayPort, 20pin
Analog: attachable, D-Sub,
15 pins, shipped attached to
the monitor

Dimensions (with stand)

Height
(extended)

Height
(compressed)

Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) 411.9 mm (16.22 inches) 510.4 mm (20.09 inches)

Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches)

Dimensions (without stand)

Height 290.8 mm (11.45 inches) 336.7 mm (13.26 inches) 332.7 mm (13.10 inches)

Width 443.8 mm (17.47 inches) 411.9 mm (16.22 inches) 510.4 mm (20.09 inches)

476.4 mm ( 18.76 inches) 500.1 mm (19.69 inches) 497.4 mm (19.58 inches)

356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 370.1 mm (14.57 inches) 368.9 mm (14.52 inches)

Depth 58.5 mm (2.30 inches) 59.3 mm (2.33 inches) 59.8 mm (2.35 inches)

Stand dimensions

Height
(extended)

Height
(compressed)

Width 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) 265.8 mm (10.46 inches) 265.8 mm (10.46 inches)

Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 183.3 mm (7.22 inches)

Weight

Weight with
packaging

Weight with
stand assembly
and cables

Weight without
stand assembly
(For wall mount
or VESA mount
considerations ­no cables)

Weight of stand
assembly

Front frame gloss

401.2 mm (15.80 inches) 401.2 mm (15.80 inches) 401.2 mm (15.80 inches)

356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches) 356.9 mm (14.05 inches)

5.87 kg (12.91 lb) 6.75 kg (14.85 lb) 7.43 kg (16.35 lb)

4.75 kg (10.45 lb) 5.23 kg (11.51 lb) 5.71 kg (12.56 lb)

2.52 kg (5.54 lb) 2.95 kg (6.49 lb) 3.43 kg (7.55 lb)

1.73 kg (3.81 lb) 2.00 kg (4.40 lb) 1.73 kg (3.81 lb)

Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.)
Silver Frame - 20.0 gloss unit (max.)

Environmental Characteristics

Model P1913 P1913S P2213

Temperature

Operating 0 °C to 40 °C

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)

Non-operating

Altitude

Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (- 4 °F to 140 °F)

Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) max

Non-operating 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max 10,668 m (35,000 ft) max

Thermal dissipation

143.31 BTU/hour
(maximum)

58.01 BTU/hour
(typical)

143.31 BTU/hour
(maximum)

58.01 BTU/hour
(typical)

153.59 BTU/hour
(maximum)

85.33 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*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows
the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:

VESA
Modes

Normal
operation
Active-off
mode
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W

The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:

Horizontal
Sync

Active Active Active Blue 42 W (maximum) **

Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W

Vertical
Sync

Video Power

Indicator

P1913 P1913S P2213

17 W (typical)

Power Consumption

42 W (maximum) **
17 W (typical)

45 W (maximum) **
25 W (typical)

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

NOTE: 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

Pin
Number

10 GND-sync

11 GND

12 DDC data

13 H-sync

14 V-sync

15 DDC clock

15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable

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 5 V/3.3 V

DVI Connector

Pin
Number

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 +5 V/+3.3 V power

15 Self test

16 Hot Plug Detect

24-pin Side of th e Connected Signal Cable

17 TMDS RX0-

18 TMDS RX0+

19 TMDS Ground

20 Floating

21 Floating

22 TMDS Ground

23 TMDS Clock+

24 TMDS Clock-

DisplayPort Connector

Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected

1 ML0(p)

2 GND

3 ML0(n)

4 ML1(p)

5 GND

6 ML1(n)

7 ML2(p)

8 GND

9 ML2(n)

10 ML3(p)

11 GND

12 ML3(n)

13 GND

Signal Cable

14 GND

15 AUX(p)

16 GND

17 AUX(n)

18 HPD

19 Re-PWR

20 PWR

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. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different
settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor

.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.

NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.

Transfer Speed Data

Rate

High speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)

Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)

Low speed 1.5 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)

Power Consumption

USB Upstream Connector

Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector

NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may

1

2 VCC

3

DMU

DPU

4

GND

USB Downstream Connector

Pin Number 4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable

1

2

3

4

VCC
DMD
DPD
GND

USB Ports

1 upstream - back
2 downstream - back

NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer.

take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.

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.

Maintenance Guidelines

Cleaning Your Monitor

CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.

WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet.

For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:

To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti-static coating.
Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.

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Setting Up the Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide

Attaching the Stand

Connecting the Monitor

Organizing Your Cables

Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional)

Removing the Monitor 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. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions.

To attach the monitor stand:

1. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.

2. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.

3. Press the stand till it snaps into place.

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 the computer.

NOTE: If your computer supports a white DVI connector, connect the white DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector to

your computer.

NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA or the white DVI cable to the computer at the same time.

2. Connect the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your
computer. Do not use the three cables on the same computer. Use all cables only when they are connected to three different computers with appropriate video
systems.

Connecting the white DVI cable

Connecting the blue VGA cable

Connecting the black DisplayPort 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. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom

2. Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor.

3. Plug the

4. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems

5. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.

power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.

view for details.)

.

Organizing Your Cables

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above.

Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (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. At the back of the monitor, attach the 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.

4. Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output port.

For HDMI/DP, you can insert the mini stereo plug into the monitor’s audio output port. If there is no sound, check your PC if the Audio output is configured to
HMDI/DP output.

Removing the Monitor Stand

NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
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 the set-up instructions.

To remove the stand:

1. Place the monitor on a flat surface.

2. Press and hold the stand release button.

3. 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 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. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.

5. Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit.

NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.88 kg.

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Operating the Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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, Swivel, and Vertical Extension

Rotating the Monitor

Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System

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. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values
of the characteristics as they change.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Front Panel Button Description

1

Shortcut

key/Preset

Modes

2

Shortcut key/

Brightness/Contrast

3

Menu

4

Exit

Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.

Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu.

Use the MENU button to launch the On- Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System

Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.

.

5

Power

(with power light

indicator)

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 the power save mode.

Front Panel Button

Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

Front Panel Button Description

1

Up

2

Down

3

OK

4

Back

Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.

Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.

Use the OK button to confirm your selection.

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

Main Menu for analog (VGA) input

button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.

or

Main Menu for digital (DVI) input

or

Main Menu for digital (DP) input

NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.

NOTE: For P1913, the maximum resolution is 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz. For P1913S, the maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.

2. Press 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.

Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.

3.

4. Press and button to select the desired parameter.

5. Press to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

6. Select the button to return to the main menu.

Icon Menu and Submenus Description

Brightness/Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.

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.

Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min 0 / max 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.

Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your

Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.

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.
NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.

Auto Select

VGA

DVI-D

Press

Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press

to select Auto Select, the monitor auto detects either the VGA input or the DVI-D input or DislpayPort input.

to select the VGA input source.

Select the DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source.

DisplayPort

Select the DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press

Color Settings Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode.

to select the DisplayPort 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.
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 Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B)

values and create your own preset color mode.

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'.

or to

Press

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. Use

Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.

Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.

NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode.

Reset Color Settings Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.

Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image.

to increase the green shade of the video image.

or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.

NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S.

Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 5:4 or 4:3.

NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S.

Horizontal Position

Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).

Vertical Position

Use

NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.

Sharpness

This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use

Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.

Use or to adjust for best image quality.

Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.

or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' ( -). Maximum is '100' (+).

or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.

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

NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode.

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.

button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off" .

Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified

Menu Transparency

Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.

Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.

Chinese or Japanese).

Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the

Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

NOTE:

and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).

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)

Menu Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. You can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation

.

Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming.

The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen's brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright
areas.

Power Save Audio To turn on or off Audio Power during Power Save mode.

DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the

software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable".
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.

LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can

enable this feature by selecting "Enable".

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.

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.

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 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213).

You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:

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/DP input

If either VGA or DVI-D or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.

See Solving Problems

or or

for more information.

Setting the Maximum Resolution

To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:

Windows Vista® or Windows® 7:

1. Right -click on the desktop and select Personalization.

2. Click Change Display Settings.

3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution.

4. Click OK.

If you do not see the recommended resolution 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.

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.

1 Attach mechanism

2 Power/Volume control

3 Headphone jacks

4 Power indicator

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.

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Vertical Extension

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.

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 the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).

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.

To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:

1. Right -click on the desktop and click Properties.

2. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.

3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation.
If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left -hand column select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.

If you have an Intel

NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to support.dell.com and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

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Troubleshooting

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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.

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains
dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:

1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper self-test operation, remove all video cables from the back of computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED
remains blue. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.

or or

4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.

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. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode.

3. Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.

4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5. Press Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text screens.

The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press Button 4 again.

If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions:

Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

No Video/Power LED off No picture

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.

No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness

Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting

Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement

Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots

Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots

Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright

Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly

Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Run the built -in diagnostics.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button.

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Eliminate video extension cables.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
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.

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.

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.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.

Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines

NOTE: When using DVI-D/DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available.

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
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/DisplayPort input, the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.

Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Restart the computer in the safe mode.

Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks

Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off

Missing Color Picture missing color

Wrong Color Picture color not good

Image retention from a static image
left on the monitor for a long period of
time

Faint shadow from the static image
displayed appears on the screen

Product Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does

Cannot adjust the monitor with the
buttons on the front panel

not fill entire viewing area

OSD does not appear on the screen

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
Contact Dell immediately.

Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.

Perform monitor self-test feature check.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application.
Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color
Management is turned off.
Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.
Run the built -in diagnostics.

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more information,
see Power Management Modes
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD.
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor.
Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10
seconds to unlock (for more information, see Menu Lock

).

).

No Input Signal when user controls are
pressed

The picture does not fill the entire
screen.

NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be available.

No picture, the LED light is blue.

The picture cannot fill the height or
width of the screen

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working

Check the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing
any key on the keyboard.
Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary.
Reset the computer or video player.

Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.
Run the built -in diagnostics.

Check that your monitor is turned ON.
Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.
Reboot the computer.
Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the
computer system.

High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow. High Speed USB 2.0 peripherals

working slowly or not working at all

Dell™ Soundbar Problems

Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

No Sound No power to Soundbar - the power

indicator is off

Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.
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.

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator
(Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.
Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the adapter.

No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator

is on

Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as the

audio source

Distorted Sound Other audio source is used

Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar

Low Volume Volume is too low

Plug the audio line -in cable into the computer's audio out jack.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line -in plug.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
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.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source.
Decrease the volume of the audio source.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
Clean and reseat the audio line -in plug.

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source.
Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints.
Clean and reseat the audio line -in plug.
Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.
Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting.
Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.
Increase the volume of the audio application.
Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e. portable CD player).

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Appendix

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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. Only) and Other Regulatory Information

For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance .

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800 -999-3355).

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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Visit support.dell.com .

2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide

Setting the display resolution

For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the
P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) pixels by performing the following steps:

®

In Windows Vista

1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

2. Click Change Display Settings.

3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left -mouse button and adjust the screen resolution.

4. Click OK.

If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the
computer system you are using, and follow the given steps.

1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access.

or Windows® 7:

2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the

P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440 x 900/1280 x 1024/1680 x 1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports

these resolutions.

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com

6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x

1050 (for the P2213) again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that

will support the video resolution.

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OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).