Table of Contents
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Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Model P2010Ht
May 2009 Rev. A00
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: About Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. -
Page 3: Front View
Product Features The P2010H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 20-inch (508 mm) viewable area display (Measured diagonally) . ■ 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 4: Back View
Release stand from monitor. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. Information mark Help locating regulatory and barcode labels Cable management slot Organizes cables by placing them through the slot. -
Page 5: Side View
Monitor shipped with label card fully inserted in USB compartment. Pull out the label card to access the barcode serial number label and regulatory rating label. Back View with label card pulled out Front View with label card pulled out Label Description Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Side View... -
Page 6: Connectors And Ports
Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable DC power connector for Dell Soundbar. Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional) DisplayPort connector Connect your computer DP cable DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable... -
Page 7: Resolution Specifications
5ms panel typical Color depth 16.7 million colors Color Gamut 83%* *[P2010H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) -
Page 8: Environmental Characteristics
Digital: Detachable, DVI-D/DisplayPort, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor Signal cable type Analog:attachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 17.14 inches (435.4 mm ) Height (compressed) 12.42 inches (315.4 mm) Width 18.95 inches (481.4 mm) Depth 6.77 inches (171.9 mm) Dimensions (without stand) -
Page 9: Pin Assignments
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. ® NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant as well as TCO '03 power management compatible. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. Pin Assignments VGA Connector 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable... -
Page 10: Displayport Connector
24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5V/+3.3V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating TMDS Ground... -
Page 11: Plug And Play Capability
Re-PWR Plug and Play Capability 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. Most monitor installations are automatic;... -
Page 12: Cleaning Your Monitor
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability.For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. -
Page 13: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1600x900 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600x900, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions. Back to Contents Page... -
Page 15: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). -
Page 16: Operating The Monitor
Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. -
Page 17: Accessing The Menu System
Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The Blue LED indicates the monitor is on and fully functional. An amber LED indicates DPMS power save mode. Power (with power light indicator) Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu ... - Page 18 NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. Push the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. Push the button once to activate the highlighted option. ...
- Page 19 NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Push to select the Auto source, the monitor will Auto detc the analog siganl.
- Page 20 Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom (RGB): Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. When you select Video, you can choose Movie, Game, Sports, or Nature preset: Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.
- Page 21 Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image.
- Page 27 Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1600x900 (maximum) ® ® For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: 1.
- Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Setting Up The Monitor
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. -
Page 30: Connecting The White Dvi Cable
NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA , the White DVI and the black DisplayPort cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors ship with the VGA (blue) cable attached by default. 2. Connect the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the black (DisplayPort) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not use the three cables on the same computer. -
Page 31: Connecting The Usb Cable
WARNING: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. -
Page 32: Removing The Stand
NOTICE: 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. To attach the soundbar: 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. - Page 33 (Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Dell™ P2010H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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. -
Page 35: Common Problems
Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. sparks Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. -
Page 36: Product Specific Problems
Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port not working at all is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Sound No power to Soundbar - the Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position;... - Page 37 setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Soundbar Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source.