Dell U2711 Users Guide

   
OSD Warning Messages    
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message :
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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 2560 X 1440 .
 
When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears :    

   
See  Solving Problems  for more information.      or
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Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the  OSD
   
If you touch any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
VGA/DVI - D/HDMI/DisplayPort input    
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Video Input  
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If either VGA, DVI - D, HDMI or DisplayPort input is selected and all VGA, DVI - D, HDMI and DisplayPort cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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Setting the Maximum Resolution  
1. Right - click on the desktop and select  Properties .   
2. Select the  Settings  tab.   
3. Set the screen resolution to 2560 x 1440 (DVI and DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (VGA) or 1080p (HDMI, Component).   
4. Click  OK .   
If you do not see 2560 x 1440  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 ,...

Tilt/Swivel  
With the built - in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.  
 
Vertical Extension  
Stand extends vertically up to 90 + 5mm.   
             
 
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Setting Up Your Monitor   
 
Important instructions to set the display resolution to 2048x1152(VGA input 
source)/2560x1440 (DVI/Displayport input sources) (Maximum Resolution)  
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows ®  operating systems, set the display resolution to 2048x1152/2560x1440 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...

 
   
   
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Setting Up the Monitor   
Users Guide    
   Connecting the Monitor  
   Organizing Your Cables  
   Attaching the Soundbar (optional)  
   
Connecting Your Monitor  
To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions:  
l Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.   
l Connect the USB uplink cable.   
l Connect either the white (digital DVI - D) display connector cable, the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable, or the black...

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see  Solving Problems.    
l Use the cable management slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.    
Organizing Your Cables  
 
   
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See  Connecting Your Monitor  for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to 
neatly organize all cables as shown above.  
Attaching the Soundbar (Optional)  
 
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Solving Problems    
 
   Self - Test  
   Built - in Diagnostics  
   Common Problems  
   Video Problems  
   Product Specific Problems  
   Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems  
   Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optionalyf   
   Card Reader Troubleshooting  
   
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...

 
4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.   
5. Touch the  button 4  key 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, and white colored screens .   
The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, touch the  button 4  again.   
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built - in diagnostic tool, the monitor is...