Dell S1909WN User manual

Dell™S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model S1909WNf
August2008Rev.A00
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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 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.

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About Your Monitor
Dell™S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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.
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Product Features
The S1909WN flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
Package Contents
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Plug and Play Capability
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
Maintenance Guidelines
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some features or media may not
be available in certain countries.
lMonitor with stand
lPower Cable
lVGA Cable (attached to the monitor)
lDrivers and Documentation media
lQuick Setup Guide
lSafety Information

■18.5-inch (469.9 mm) viewable area display.
■1366x768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side.
■Tilt capability.
■Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■Software and documentation media which includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for ENERGY STAR®compliance.
■Security lock slot.
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Back View
Front View
Front panel controls
Label
Description
1
Menu
2
Adjust up/Brightness & Contrast
3
Adjust down/Automatic adjust
4
Enter
5
Power (with power light indicator)

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Side View
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Bottom View
Back view
Back View with monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1
VESA mounting holes (100mm)
(Behind attached base plate)
To mount the monitor.
2
Barcode serial number label
To contact Dell for technical support.
3
Security lock slot
To help secure your monitor.
4
Regulatory rating label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
5
Dell Soundbar mounting brackets
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Leftview
Right view

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Bottom view
Label
Description
1
AC power cord connector
2
VGA connector
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
*[S1909WN] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
Screen type
Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type
TN
Screen dimensions
18.5 inches (18.5-inch viewable
image size)
Preset display area:
409.8(H)X230.4(V)
Horizontal
409.8 mm (16.13 inches)
Vertical
230.4 mm (9.07 inches)
Pixel pitch
0.3 mm
Viewing angle
160°(vertical)typical,170°
(horizontal) typical
Luminance output
300 CD/m²(typical)
Contrast ratio
1000 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight
CCFL (2) edgelight system
Response Time
5 ms typical
Color Depth
16.7 mil colors
Color Gamut
85%*

Resolution Specifications
Supported Video Modes
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range
56Hzto75Hz(automatic)
Optimal preset resolution
1366 x 768 at 60 Hz
Highest preset resolution
1366 x 768 at 75 Hz
Video display capabilities
(Component playback)
480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p

Preset Display Modes
Display Mode
Horizontal Frequency (kHz)
Vertical Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock (MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400
31.5
70.0
28.3
-/+
VESA, 640 x 480
31.5
60.0
25.2
-/-
VESA, 640 x 480
37.5
75.0
31.5
-/-
VESA, 800 x 600
37.9
60.3
40
+/+
VESA, 800 x 600
46.9
75.0
40
+/+
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 800
61.6
60.0
83.5
+/-
VESA, 1366 x 768
56.0
60.0
106.0
-/+
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm
input impedance
Synchronization input signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations,
polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage/frequency/current
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz +3 Hz/1.2A (Max.)
Inrush current
120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
Connector type
15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector
Signal cable type
Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to
the monitor
Dimensions (with stand)
Height
344.53 mm (13.56 inches)
Width
453.75 mm (17.86 inches)
Depth
204.83 mm (8.06 inches)

Dimensions (without stand)
Height
273.85 mm (10.78 inches)
Width
453.75 mm (17.86 inches)
Depth
57.57 mm (2.27 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height
129.10 mm (5.08 inches)
Width
204.83 mm (8.06 inches)
Depth
204.83 mm (8.06 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging
5.33 kg (11.73 lbs)
Weight with stand assembly and cables
3.86 kg (8.50 lbs)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
no cables)
3.42 kg (7.52 lbs)
Weight of stand assembly
0.32 kg (0.71 lbs)

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Appendix
Dell™S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
Contacting Dell
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
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CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,
electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
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.
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Visit support.dell.com.
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Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-downmenuatthebottomofthepage.
3.
Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™S1909WN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 1366x768 again.
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NOTE:
Ifyouareunabletosettheresolutionto1366x768,pleasecontactDell™toinquireaboutaGraphicsAdapterthatsupportstheseresolutions.