Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ 2005FPW Flat Panel Monitor

Connecting Your Monitor

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Information.

1	USB upstream port
2	USB downstream ports
3	VGA connector
4	DVI connector
5	S-Video connector
6	Composite connector
7	DC power connector for Dell™ Sound Bar
8	Power cord connector

Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog D-sub) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not use both cables on the same computer. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems. (Graphics are for illustration only. System appearance may vary).
Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer .
Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (rear or side) on the monitor. (See rear or bottom view for details.)
Connect the DC power cable for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.
Turn on the monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems.
Use the cable holder on the monitor stand to neatly organize the cables.

	NOTE: If your computer does not support the DVI connector, you can leave the cable unconnected or remove it.
	NOTE: For USB peripherals already connected to your computer, changing the USB connection to your monitor is not necessary.

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 their numeric values as they change.

Input select

Use Input Select button to select between four different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.

VGA input
DVI-D input
S- Video input
Composite input

NOTE: VGA is referred to as D-SUB in the OSD
NOTE: The floating 'Dell™ - self-test Feature Check' dialog will also appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal. Depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will scroll continually.

NOTE: Self test feature check is not available for S-Video and Composite modes.
NOTE: If VGA/DVI-D cable is unconnected, monitor automatically looks for VGA/DVI-D connection and indicates the "Self Test Feature Check" pattern on the screen for the disconnected port that was last used.

or

If it finds a cable connection with the computer, then it looks for activated VGA/DVI-D port on the computer and makes the selection for that port.

NOTE: If S-video/Composite video cable is unconnected or the video source is turned off, it indicates "No Input Signal" pattern on the screen for the corresponding connection.

PIP/PBP Select

PIP Settings:

PBP Settings:

Use this button to activate PIP(Picture-in-Picture)/PBP(Picture-by-Picture) mode adjustment.

Pressing this button continually will cycle the sub-screen through the PIP -> PBP -> OFF (Originall state without sub-screen) modes with the corresponding brief OSD menu.

Pressing PIP/PBP for the first time in sequence (PIP) will open "PIP Setting" Menu.

The details of the menu is as follows:

- PIP Source : To select an input signal for PIP. (VGA/DVI/Svideo/Composite)
Use and to choose and to select.

- Swap : To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PIP mode.
Use and to choose and to select.

- PIP size : To adjust the size of the PIP screen between "Small","Medium", and "Large".
Use and to choose and to select.

- Position : Move the PIP window.
Use and to choose and to select.

- Advanced Menu : To adjust the detail menu of PIP Setting. See PIP/PBP Settings.
Use to select.

Pressing PIP/PBP for the second time in sequence(PIP->PBP) will open "PBP Settings" Menu

The details of the menu is as follows:

- PBP Source : To select an input signal for PBP. (VGA/DVI/Svideo/Composite)
Use and to choose and to select. The PBP active sub-screen is shown with "blue border" beside the main-screen on the right hand side.

- Swap : To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PBP mode.
Use and to choose and to select.

- Advanced Menu : To adjust the detail menu of PIP Setting. See PIP/PBP Settings.
Use to select.

OSD menu & select

The MENU button is used to open the on-screen display(OSD) and select theOSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.

D, E

Minus (- ) and Plus (+)

Use these buttons for navigating and adjusting the slider-bar(decrease/increase ranges) controls in the OSD.

Brightness / Contrast

Use this button to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.

With the Menu off, push the button to display the Brightness/Contrast adjustment menu.
Adjust Brightness first, then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.

Navigate to the Brightness control function
Select using key.
Push the button to increase Brightness;
push the button to decrease Brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).

The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.

Navigate to the Contrast control function
Select using key.
Push the button to increase the contrast;
push the button to decrease the contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D Input', the contrast adjustment is not available.

Auto Adjust

Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog will appear on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:

Auto Adjust In Progress

Auto Adjustment button 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, Phase controls in the OSD.

NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals, or attached cables.

Power Button & Indicator

The green LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode.

The Power button turns the monitor on and off.

Using the OSD

Accessing the Menu System

With the menu off, push the MENU button to open the OSD system and display the main features menu.

A Function icons

B Main Menu

C Menu icon

D Menu and Sub Menu name

E Selected Input

F Current resolution

G

Selected PIP / PBP

Push the and buttons to move between the function icons. As you move from one icon to another, the function name is highlighted to reflect the function or group of functions (sub-menus) represented by that icon. See the table below for a complete list of all the functions available for the monitor.
Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted function; Push / to select the desired parameter, push menu to enter the slidebar
then use the and buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

Icon Menu Name and Sub-menus Description

EXIT
This is used to exit out of the Main menu.

Positioning:
Horizontal
Vertical

Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen.
When making changes to either the 'Horizontal' or 'Vertical' settings, no changes will occur to the size of the viewing area: the image will simply be shifted in response to your selection/change.

Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).

NOTE: When using '2: DVI-D', '3: S-video Input', '4: Composite', the positioning adjustments are not available.

NOTE: Horizontal and Vertical OSD positioning adjusts with respect to landscape (default) or portrait display rotation when used in conjunction with OSD rotation feature. See OSD Settings for details.

Zoom

You can zoom out or in the image through the zoom function. If you want to focus on a small area of image, to zoom in the specific area will let you see the details easier. After activating the zoom in function, you can also move the zoom lens around through zoom left/right/up/down functions.
  Using the and keys.

Image settings:

Auto Adjust

Even though your computer system can recognize your new flat panel monitor on startup, the 'Auto Adjustment' function will optimize the display settings for use with your particular setup.

NOTE: In most cases, 'Auto Adjust' will produce the best image for your configuration.

Pixel Clock

The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference. These settings are accessed through the main OSD menu, by selecting 'Image Settings'.

Use the and buttons to adjust away interference. Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100

Phase

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

NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.

Sharpness

This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to toggle between the 5 settings. Settings 1 to 5 will make the image look softer or sharper.

NOTE: Sharpness is only available for "S-video" and "Composite" modes. This function is not available in "VGA" or "DVI-D modes.

Scaling

Scaling optimizes the display for the type of software you are using. Includes '1:1', 'fill' and 'aspect'.

1:1: Turns off Scaling feature and displays an image size based on the input resolution.

Fill: Image size up-scaled to fill the entire screen, image maybe distorted or elongated due to non-proportional scaling of height and width.

Aspect: Increases Vertical image size to fit screen and adjusts Horizontal size to maintain proportional image.

Use and to scroll through the 3 alternatives '1:1', 'fill' and 'aspect'.

NOTE: "Auto Adjust" will produce the best image for your configuration.

Video Mode

Turning video mode "On" reveals the true to reality crisp videl images using S-video and Composite video inputs. You can choose between "On" and "Off".
On : Displays optimum video image by automatically enhancing colors in the brighter color patterns with brighter background video and darker color patterns in the darker backer background video. The setting is set to "On" by default.
Off : Displays the standard colors as relayed by the video source.

Color Settings:

Color Settings adjusts the color temperature, color hue and saturation.

The color hue is most noticeable in areas of white.

Normal Preset (sRGB)

Normal Preset (sRGB) is selected to obtain the default (factory) color settings.

Blue Preset

Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint. This color setting is typically used for text based applications (Spreadsheets, Programming, Text Editors etc.).

Red Preset

Red Preset is selected to obtain a redder tint. This color setting is typically used for color intensive applications (Photograph Image Editing, Multimedia, Movies etc.).

User Preset

User Preset: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single digit increments, from '0' to '100'.

NOTE: Color temperature is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors (red/green/blue). The two available presets ('Blue' and 'Red') favor blue and red accordingly. Select each one to see how each range suits your eye....or utilize the 'User Preset' option to customize the color settings to your exact choice.

OSD Settings:

Each time the OSD opens, it displays in the same location on the screen. 'OSD Settings' (horizontal/vertical) provides control over this location.

Horizontal Position

and buttons move OSD to the left and right.

Vertical Position

and buttons move OSD down and up.

OSD Timer:

The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use.

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

Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

Transparency:

Select this menu item with the help of , and button. This function is used to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.

OSD Lock

'OSD Lock': Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Yes' (+) is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button.

OSD Rotation

OSD Rotation: Rotates the OSD by 90 ° counter-clockwise. Your can djust according to your Display Rotation

NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button will take the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on entry. Select No(-) to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.

NOTE: You can also lock or unlock the OSD by pushing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds. In this mode All buttons will be locked including the "Menu" button. You can unlock by pushing and holding the Menu button for 15 seconds.

NOTE: In case PIP/PBP on, OSD will not Locked.

Language:
Language sets the OSD to display in one of five languages (English, Español, Françis, Deutsch, Japanese).

NOTE: The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.

PIP/PBP Settings:

The functions can bring up a picture of second image source. Thus you can watch 2 images from different sources at the same time.

Mode

There are two sources : PIP(Picture in Picture) and PBP(Picture by Picture)
Use and to browse and to select "Off", "PIP", or "PBP". The "Off" item means the PIP/PBP window will be closed.

When selected PIP
PIP Source :

To select an input signal for PIP. (VGA/DVI/Svideo/Composite)
Use and to browse and to select.

Swap :

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PIP mode.

PIP size :

To adjust the size of the PIP screen.
Use and to browse and to select.

Position :

Move the PIP window.
Use and to browse and to select.

When selected PBP
PIP Source :

To select an input signal for PBP. (VGA/DVI/Svideo/Composite)
Use and to select.

Swap :

To switch the main-screen and sub-screen in PBP mode.

Brightness:

Adjust the brightness level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode.

decreases the brightness

increases the brightness

Contrast:

Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode.

decreases the contrast

increases the contrast

Hue/Tint:

This function makes color shift of PIP/PBP image to green or purple. This is used to adjust for desired flesh tone color.

makes image shade into green

makes image shade into purple

Saturation:

Adjust the color saturation of PIP/PBP image.

makes the image looks more monochrome

makes the image looks more colorful

NOTE: The sub-menu adjusts per the type of the input signal.

Audio
Audio for the Dell™ Sound Bar (Optional) can be turned on or off when the monitor is 'Power Saving' mode.
- Yes: Enables Audio to be turned on when computer is in Power Saving mode.
- No: Disables Audio to be turned on when computer is in Power Saving mode (Default Condition)

NOTE: When Dell™ Sound Bar is not properly connected to the monitor, the audio menu is not available. (Please Move UP)

Automatic Save

With the OSD on, if you make an adjustment and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD, the monitor automatically saves any adjustments you have made. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the OSD to disappear the adjustment will also be saved.

Reset Functions

Factory Preset Restoration

Exit leaves this submenu without resetting any values.
Position Settings resets the settings only for horizontal/vertical Position.

Color Settings resets the Red, Green and Blue Color Control settings to their original factory settings and sets to the default setting of Normal Preset.

All Settings returns your monitor settings to those that were set at the time of manufacture. This includes color, position, clock frequency, phase, brightness, contrast and OSD hold time.

NOTE: There is no "Undo" when you use the Reset function. To return to the previous function settings, you must adjust the functions again. Reset will set the clock and phase back to factory settings, activating "auto adjust" may be required and this will optimize the image for your system.

OSD Warning Messages

A warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of sync.

Cannot Display this Mode

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low for the monitor to use. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1680 X 1050 @ 60Hz.

When monitor get into Power Save mode, one of the following messages will appear depending upon the selected input.

1: D-SUB
In Power Save Mode
Press Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
or
2: DVI-D
In Power Save Mode
Press Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD

NOTE: The floating 'Dell™ ~ self-test Feature Check' dialog will appear on-screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal from the VGA or DVI-D inputs of computer or the video cable is not properly connected. The floating "No Video Signal" dialog will appear on-screen if the video source for S-video and Composite inputs is not active or video cable is not properly connected. Depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will appear.

NOTE: When the cable is connected back to the input of the monitor, any active PIP/PBP window will disappear. Please press PIP/PBP select key to bring back the PIP/PBP window.

Occasionally, no warning message appears, but the screen is blank: this could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer or the monitor is in a power save mode.

See Solving Problems for more information.

Using the Dell™ Sound Bar (Optional)

The Dell™Sound Bar is a four-speaker, two-channel system adaptable to mount on Dell™ Flat Panel Displays. Located on the Sound Bar are A: rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a green LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.

1.	Attach mechanism
2.	Headphone connectors
3.	Power indicator
4.	Power/Volume control

Sound Bar Attachment to the Monitor

NOTE: Sound Bar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell™ Sound Bar only. .
DO NOT USE WITH ANY DEVICE OTHER THAN DELL SOUND BAR.

1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Sound Bar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.

2. Slide the Sound Bar to the left until it snaps into the place.

3. Connect the sound Bar with the DC power connector.

4. Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Sound Bar into the Computer's audio output jack.

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A	Function icons
B	Main Menu
C	Menu icon
D	Menu and Sub Menu name
E	Selected Input
F	Current resolution
G	Selected PIP / PBP

1.	Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Sound Bar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
2.	Slide the Sound Bar to the left until it snaps into the place.
3.	Connect the sound Bar with the DC power connector.
4.	Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Sound Bar into the Computer's audio output jack.