Dell 2209wa Users Guide

Note: This monitor has a build - in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for CCFL aging.  
OSD Warning Messages  NOTE:  When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock 
selected. Select Unlock to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.  
  Menu 
Rotation Rotates  the OSD by 90 degrees counter - clockwise. Your can adjust the menu according to your  Display Rotation .
  Power Save 
Audio To turn on...

   
   
   
   
See  Solving Problems  for more information.  
Setting the Optimal Resolution  
To set the optimal resolution for the monitor:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to 1680 x 1050.   
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see 1680 x 1050 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following 
procedures:  
l If you have a Dell desktop or portable...

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.  
 
   
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension  
Tilt ,Swivel  
With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 1.   Attach mechanism
2.   Headphone jacks
Power indicator 
4.   Power/Volume control...

Vertical Extension  
 
   
       
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:   The stand extends vertically up to 100mm. The figures below illustrate how to extend the stand vertically.  

 
 
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.  
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...

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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
2209WA  Flat Panel Monitor   
Setting the display resolution to  1680x1050 ( Optimal)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and click  Properties .  
2. Select the  Settings  tab.  
3. Move the slider - bar to the right by pressing and holding left - mouse button and adjust the screen...

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Setting Up the Monitor   
2209WA  Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide  
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   Removing the Stand    
Attaching the Stand  
 
 
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 its place.   
Connecting...

2. Connect either the white (digital DVI - D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your 
computer. Do not use both cables on the same computer.  Use both the  cables only when they are connected to two different computers with 
appropriate video systems.   
Connecting the white DVI cable  
 
Connecting the blue VGA cable  
 
   
Connecting the USB cable  
After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect...

 
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot 
to organize all cables as shown above.  
Attaching the Soundbar  (Optional)  
 
To attach the soundbar:  
Removing the Stand  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. 
1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by...