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Dell™ U2211H /U2311H 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 informa...
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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Uni...
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VGA Cable (attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product ...
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Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Preset Modes (default, but configurable) 2 Brightness & Contrast (default, but configurable) 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Power (with power light indicator) ...
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USB downstream ports Connect your USB devices. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side View Left view Right view Bottom View Bottom view Bottom view with mo...
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Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model U2211H U2311H Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type IPS IPS Screen dimensions 546.1 mm (21.5-inches viewable ima...
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VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64....
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Width 514.4 mm (20.25 inches) 547.97 mm (21.57 inches) Depth 65.00 mm (2.56 inches) 65.00 mm (2.56 inches) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 363.60 mm (14.31 inches) 370.47 mm (14.59 inches) Height (...
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Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the...
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Pin 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number 1 TMDS RX2- 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 1...
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19 DP_PWR Return 20 +3.3V DP_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 D...
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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....
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your ...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click...
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Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Usin...
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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) Us...
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NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Push the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highl...
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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 S...
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Mode Selection You can choose Graphics or Video according to the input signal. Graphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer. Video: Select this mode if your monitor is c...
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Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for video input. Saturation This feature can adjust ...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2211H) or 1920 x 1080 (for U2311H) (maximum) For maximum display perfor...
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Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (for U2211H) or 1920 x 1080 (for U2311H) (maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without not...
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Re...
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NOTE: Do not connect the blue VGA, the white DVI, or the black Display Port cables to the computer at the same time. All monitors ship with the VGA (blue) cable attached by default. 2. Connect the wh...
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CAUTION: 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 ...
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CAUTION: 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: 1. Working from...
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(Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). 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 a stable flat table. 2. Remove t...
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U2211H / U2311H Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Proble...
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To run the built-in diagnostics: 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...
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Missing Color Picture missing color Perform monitor self-test feature check. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Check for bent or b...
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Distorted Sound Other audio source is used Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. Decre...