Dell P1911 User Manual

Dell™P1911FlatPanelMonitorUser'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model P1911b, P1911t.
AUG 2010 Rev. A00
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor.
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Dell P1911 Specifications

General

Screen Size	19 inches
Resolution	1440 x 900
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Panel Type	TN
Brightness	250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Response Time	5 ms
Connectivity	VGA, DVI-D
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Power Consumption	20W (typical)
Viewing Angle	160°/170°

Summary

About Your Monitor

Setting Up the Monitor

Guide to setting up the monitor for first use.

Operating the Monitor

Instructions for using the monitor's features and controls.

Identifying Parts and Controls

Troubleshooting

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common monitor issues.

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front View

Back View

Monitor Specifications

Flat Panel Specifications

Lists the detailed technical specifications of the flat panel display.

Appendix

Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the monitor.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell Desktop or Portable Computer Setup

Instructions for setting up the monitor on Dell computers with internet access.

Non-Dell Computer Setup

Instructions for setting up the monitor on non-Dell computers.

Setting Display Resolution to 1440 X 900

Steps to set the maximum display resolution for optimal performance.

Operating the Monitor

Using the Front Panel Controls

Explains how to use the physical buttons on the monitor.

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Guide to navigating and using the monitor's OSD menu system.

Auto Adjust Function

Input Source Selection

Brightness/Contrast Adjustment

Details how to adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast.

Color Settings

Display Settings

Setting Up the Monitor

Attaching the Stand

Connecting the VGA Cable

Connecting the Monitor

Steps for connecting the monitor to the computer.

Connecting the USB Cable

Troubleshooting

Self-Test Feature Check

How to perform a self-test to check monitor functionality.

Built-in Diagnostics

Explains the built-in diagnostic tool for screen issues.

Specific Problems

Common Problems

A table of common issues and their solutions.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems