Dell E1912h Users Guide

See  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 with your Monitor. The Power Saving mode allows user to select either Screen dim or  Sleep when your PC 
goes to the screen saver mode.  
 
1. Screen dim  -  monitor dims to minimum brightness level when the PC is in the screen saver mode.  
 
2. Sleep  -  monitor goes into the sleep mode when the PC is...

Steps to download software:  
1. Go to  http://www.support.dell.com    
2. Select  “ Monitor Drivers ”   under  “ Drivers and downloads ”   tab   
3. Select your Monitor Model  –   PowerNap Application   
4. Download and install application   
   
Setting the Maximum Resolution  
To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:  
Windows XP:  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to  1366 x 768 .   
4. Click  OK ....

With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
E1912H  monitor   
Setting the display resolution to  1366 x 768 ( Maximum)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels by performing the 
following steps:  
In Windows XP:  
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 the left - mouse button and adjust...

 E1912H  
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  
2011 .  
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Setting Up the Monitor   
E1912H  Monitor Users Guide  
   Attaching the Stand  
   Connecting Your Monitor  
   Removing the Stand    
   Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional)  
   
Attaching the Stand  
1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base.   
 
2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor:  
 
Connecting Your Monitor  NOTE:  The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top.
b. Slide the...

To connect your monitor to the computer:  
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 
2. Connect the blue display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.    
Connecting the Blue VGA Cable  
 
Removing the Monitor Stand   
Attaching the Dell Soundbar  
 
To attach the soundbar:   WARNING:  Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the  Safety Instructions .  
CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only....

Back to Contents Page    1.  Working from the back of the monitor, attach 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 from the Soundbar Power Adapter.
4.  Insert the mini stereo plug from the back of the Soundbar into the computers audio output jack.  

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Troubleshooting  
 
E1912H  monitor   
   Self - Test  
   Built - in Diagnostics  
   Common Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Soundbar Problems  
   
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...

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 the  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 the  Button 4  on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.   
6. Inspect the display for...