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    							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 or off Audio Power during Power Save mode.
       DDC/CI     DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be adjustable 
    via software on your PC. 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. 
    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  1680 x 1050. 
     
    You will see the following message before the Dynamic Contrast function is disabled.    
    						
    							   
       
       
       
    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 computer: 
    Go to  support.dell.com , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.   
    l 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 the Dell Soundbar (Optional)    
     
    You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.  
     
     
    When monitor enters 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.
           
    						
    							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
      NOTE:  The stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory.  
    						
    							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  tab, in the left - hand column select  NVRotate , and then select the preferred rotation.  
    If you have an Intel graphics card, select the  Intel  graphics tab, click  Graphic Properties , select the  Rotation  tab, and then set the preferred rotation.   
    Back to Contents Page  NOTE:   To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait viewyfZLWK\RXUHOOFRPSXWHU\RXUHTXLUHDQXSGDWHGJUDSKLFVGULYHUWKDWLVQRW 
    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  Portrait View Mode , you may experience performance degradation in graphic - intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.) 
    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 your operating system. 
    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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    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 resolution to  1680 X1050 .  
    4. Click  OK .  
        If you do not see  1680x1050  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 provided directions:  
    1:   
    2:   
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    							2209WA  
    Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  
    2008 - 2009  
    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.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.  
    Model  2209W Af  
     
    August 2009  User Guide  
     
    Setting the display resolution to 1680x1050(Optimal)   
         
    						
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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 Your Monitor  
    To connect your monitor to the computer:  
    1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 
    Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to your computer.  
       NOTE:  The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
     WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .    
    						
    							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 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.   
    2. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on the monitor. (See  side  or  bottom  view for details.)   
    3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.   
    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.   
    Organizing Your Cables  
      NOTE:  If your computer supports a white DVI connector, unscrew and detach the blue (VGA) cable from the monitor 
    and then connect the White DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector on your computer. 
    NOTE:  Do not connect both the blue VGA and the White DVI cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors ship with the 
    VGA(blue) cable attached by default.
    NOTE:  The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.  
    						
    							 
    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 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  S oundbar with the DC power connector.
    4.  Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.
    NOTE:   To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand,   ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface   
    						
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