Dell SP2009W User manual

Dell™SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model SP2009Wc
May2008Rev.A00
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About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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™SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Package Contents
Your monitor comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items. If something is missing, contact Dell.
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Package Contents
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
Plug and Play Capability
Camera -MIC Specifications
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.
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lMonitor with stand
lPower cable
lVGA cable
lDVI cable
lUSB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the
monitor)
lUSB down stream cable (optional)

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Product Features
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The SP2009Wflat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■20 inches(511mm) diagonal.
■1680x1050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 adjustment capabilities.
■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.
■Asset management capable.
■2.0 Mega pixel internal webcam with integrated microphone.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Back View
lDocumentation (Safety information, Quick Start Guide
and CD)
Front View
Label
Description
1
Power button
2
Capacitive touch buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
3
Webcam
4
Microphone

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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 VESA 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
Dell soundbar mounting brackets
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
5
Regulatory rating label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
6
Cable management slot
To organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Leftview
Right view
Label
Description
1
USB downstream port

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Bottom view
Label
Description
1
AC power cord connector
2
DC power connector for Dell Soundbar
3
DVI connector
4
VGA connector
5
USB upstream port
6
USB downstream ports(2).
Monitor Specifications
The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors of your monitor.
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's 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
If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this
automatic power saving feature:
Activate the computer and 'wake up' the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
VESA Modes
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Video
Power Indicator
Power Consumption
Normal operation (with Dell Soundbar and USB active)
Active
Active
Active
White
75 W (maximum)
Normal operation
Active
Active
Active
White
45 W (typical)
Active-off mode
Inactive
Inactive
Blanked
Amber
Less than 2 W
Switch off
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Off
Less than 1 W
NOTE: The OSD only functions in the 'normal operation' mode. One of the following messages appears when the menu button is pressed in Active
mode.
or
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant.

Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
DVIConnector
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
1
Video-Red
2
Video-Green
3
Video-Blue
4
GND
5
Self-test
6
GND-R
7
GND-G
8
GND-B
9
Computer 5V
10
GND-sync
11
GND
12
DDC data
13
H-sync
14
V-sync
15
DDC clock
Pin
Number
24-pin Side of the Connected Signal
Cable
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
13
Floating
14
+5V power
15
Selftest
16
Hot Plug Detect
17
TMDS RX0-
18
TMDS RX0+
19
TMDS Ground
20
Floating
21
Floating
22
TMDS Ground
23
TMDS Clock+
24
TMDS Clock-

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Appendix
Dell™SP2009W 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 safety information that shipped with your monitor.
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.
1.
Visit support.dell.com.
2.
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™SP2009W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 1680x1050 again.
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NOTE:
Ifyouareunabletosettheresolutionto1680x1050,pleasecontactDell™toinquireaboutagraphicsAdapterthatsupportstheseresolutions.

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Setting Up Your Monitor
Dell™SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor
IfyouhavenonDell™desktop,portablecomputer,orgraphic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.).
5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).
6. After installing the drivers for your graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 again.
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NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1680x1050, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
thatwillsupportthevideoresolutionof1680x1050.

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Operating the Monitor
Dell™SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Using the Front Panel Controls
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Setting the Optimal 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 Camera
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Using the Front Panel Controls
Usethebuttonsonthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings.
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Front panel Button
Use the buttonsonthefrontofthemonitortoadjusttheimagesettings.
Front panel Button
Description
A
Preset modes
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Use the Preset modes button to choose from a list of preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu.
B
Brightness / Contrast
Use the Brightness / Contrast button to direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.
C
Input source
Use the Input source button to select different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
D
Menu
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Use the Menu button to open the on-screen display(OSD).
E
Exit
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Use the Exit button to exit on-screen display(OSD) from munu and sub-menus.

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
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Accessing the Menu System
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Front panel Button
Description
A
Up
Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
B
Down
Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.
C
OK
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Use the OK button to confirm your selection.
D
Back
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Use the back button to back main menu.
NOTE: IfyouchangethesettingsandtheneitherproceedtoanothermenuorexittheOSDmenu,themonitorautomaticallysavesthechanges.The
changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
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1.
Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu
2.
Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3.
Toselectthehighlighteditemonthemenupressthe again.
4.
Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5.
Press the buttontoentertheslidebarandthenusethe or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6.
Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu.
The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions.

Icon
Menu and Submenus
Description
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST
Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/Contrast.
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
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Brightness
Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight.
Press the buttontoincreasebrightnessandpressthe button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
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Contrast
Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Adjust
brightness first, and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment.
Press the button to increase contrast and press the button to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).
Auto Adjust
Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self
adjusts to the current input:
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Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-
adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune
your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings.
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NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
Input Source
Use the Input Source menu to select different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
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Push to go back to the main menu
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Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push toselecttheVGAinputsource.
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Select DVI-D input when you are using the digital (DVI) connector. Push toselecttheDVIinputsource.
Select Auto select to let the monitor search for available input signals.
COLOR SETTINGS
Use the Color Settingmenutoadjustthemonitor'scolorsettings.
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Color setting mode
submenu
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
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Input Color Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to.
lRGB
: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable or the HDMI to DVI
adapter.
lYPbPr: Select this option if the your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
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Mode Selection
Allows you to set the display mode to:
lGraphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer.
lVideo: Select this mode if you monitor is connected to a DVD player.
NOTE: Depending upon the Display Mode you select the Preset Modes available for your monitor change.
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Preset Mode
Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.
In the Graphics mode, you can set the color to the following preset values:
lStandard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
lMultimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.
lGame: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
lWarm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.
lCool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.
lCustom (RGB): Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and
buttons to adjust the Red, Green,
and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.
In the Video mode, you can set the color to the following preset values:
lMovie:Loads color settings ideal for movies. This is the default preset mode.
lGame: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
lSports: Loads color settings ideal for sports.
lNature: Loads color settings ideal for nature.
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Hue
Allows you to adjust the skin tone of the image. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only in the Video mode.
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Saturation
Allows you to adjust the color saturation of the image. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only in the Video mode.
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Color Reset
Resets your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the sharpness, dynamic contrast, response time, and zoom.
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Display setting mode
submenu
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
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Wide Mode
Allows you to change the image scale with various default settings.
NOTE: Wide Mode is not available at video resolutions greater than 1680x1050. However, 16:9 and Fill
will be available for video
timing.
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Horizontal position
Usethe and buttons to adjust image left and right (min 0 ~ max 100).
NOTE: When using DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.
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Vertical Position
Usethe and buttons to adjust image up and down (min 0 ~ max 100).
NOTE: When using DVI source, the Vertical Position setting is not available.
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Zoom
Allows you to zoom in to specific area of interest on your monitor.
Use and buttons to adjust the zoom from '0' to '100'.
NOTE: Zoom will reset to default after power cycling or after power save recovery.
NOTE:
Zoom default setting will be zero when using PC format (RGB color space) and 10 when using the video format from DVD
players (YPbPr color space).
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Phase
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the phase adjustmenu, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustmenu and then use Phase
(fine).
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phade Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
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Sharpness
Allows you to increase or decrease the sharpness of the image.
Use and buttons to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
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Dynamic Contrast
The dynamic contrast helps get a higher contrast if you choose Game preset, Movie Preset, Sports Preset and Nature Preset.
Use the button to enable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
Use the button to disable the Dynamic Contrast adjustment.
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NOTE: Brightness control is disabled in Dynamic Contrast mode.
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Response Time
Response time is the time required for an LCD pixel to change from fully active (black) to fully inactive (white), then back to fully
active again.
You can set the response time to:
lNormal
lOverdrive (default).
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Display Reset
Resets the monitor's display settings to the factory defaults.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Use the Audio Settings to adjust the audio settings.
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Audio Setting mode
submenu

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Power Save Audio
Allows you to turn on or off the power to the audio during the audio power save mode.
Default is "On".
On —Allows you to turn off the power to the sound bar during monitor standby.
Off —Allows you to turn on the power to the sound bar during monitor standby.
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Reset Audio Setting
Resets your monitor audio settings to the factory defaults.
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Exit Menu
Press toexittheOSDmainmenuandpress to accept changes.
OTHER SETTINGS
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Back
Press to go back to the main menu.
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Language
Allows you to set the OSD display to one of five languages: English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, or Japanese.
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Menu Transparency
Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
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Menu Timer
Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a button on the monitor.
Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
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Menu Lock
Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock
is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except
button.
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NOTE:
When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre
selectedonentry.Pressandhold
button for 15 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings.
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Button Sound
Turns on or off the button sound.
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DDC/CI
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like
the brightness, color balance etc.
Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience.
Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on the screen.
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Select Yes to disable DDC/CI or No to return.
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LCD Conditioning
LCD conditioning helps eliminate any image retention and may take several hours.
NOTE: Severe cases of image retention are known as burn-in. LCD Conditioning does not remove burn-in.
Disable: This is the default option.
Enable
: Enables LCD conditioning and the following message appears on the screen. Select Yes to proceed and No to return.

OSD Warning Messagess
See Solving Problems for more information.
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NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time.
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Factory Reset
ResetsallOSDsettingstothefactorypresetvalues.
Personalize
Allow you to adjust shortcut key button for preset mode. Brightness & Contrast Auto Adjust and Input source.
The following warning messages may appear on the screen to indicate that the monitor is out of synchronization.
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. Either the signal is too high or too low
forthemonitortouse.SeeSpecificationsfortheHorizontalandVerticalfrequencyrangesaddressablebythismonitor.Recommendedmode
is 1680 X 1050 at 60Hz.
If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:
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WhenmonitorentersPowerSavemode,thefollowingmessageappears: