If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as 'Power Save Mode'* (any one of the 'standby', 'suspend' or 'active-off' modes). If input from keyboard, mouse or other input devices is detected by the computer, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:
VESA Modes
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
Green
40 W (maximum);
34 W (typical)
Standby mode
Inactive
Active
Blanked
Amber
Less than 3 W
Suspend mode
Active
Inactive
Blanked
Amber
Less than 3 W
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Blanked
Amber
Less than 3 W
Note: The following OSD
message will appear in any of the front panel buttons are pressed while the monitor is in power save mode.
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.
This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '95 power management compatible.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC power cord from the power adapter.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, DELL has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
NOTE: This monitor automatically returns to normal operation when horizontal and vertical sync return, which occurs when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard.
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. If desired, the user can select different settings, but in most cases monitor installation is automatic.
