Dell S2230mx - Manuals

Label Description Use 1 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 3 Adapter connector To connect the monitor power cable using a 12V DC adapter for transition....

VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 20 W (Maximum) 13 W (Typical) Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Amber Less than 0.5 W Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W S2330MX: VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical S...

17 DDC/CEC GND 18 +5V 19 Hot Plug Detect 17 TX 0 - 18 TX 0 + 19 SHLD 0 / 5 20 TX 5 - 21 TX 5 + 22 TX CLK SHLD 23 TX CLK + 24 TX CLK - Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display...

AC/DC Adapter* input voltage / frequency / current VAC / 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A (Max.), Lite-On adapter PA-1041-0: 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (Max.) VAC / 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A (Max.), Lite-On adapter PA-1041-0: 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 ...

Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number Dell S2230MX monitor Dell S2330MX monitor Connector type D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D: White connector D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D: White connector Signal cable type Analog: Det...

Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling ...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Removing the Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Atta...

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) or the DVI-HDMI Dongle and HDMI display c...

Connecting the white DVI cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. Removing the Monitor Stand

Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On -Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use...

Front panel Key Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu . B Brightness / Contrast Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. C Menu Use the Menu ke...

Down Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. C OK Use the OK key to confirm your selection. D Back Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed t...

Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. ...

Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune yourmonitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no ...

Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to : RGB : Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter. YPbPr : Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Preset Modes Allows you to choos...

Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine),again. Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast is not availabl...

LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.

Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Select this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.

Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.

Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key.

Reset Personalization Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message:

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD . If you press any button other than the power button the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: If VGA or DVI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter...

See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 . 4. Click OK . Windows Vista® or Windows...

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX monitor Self-Test Built -in Diagnostics In-Store Demo Common Problems Product Specific Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test fe...

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 then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel s...

Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. NOTE: When using 'DVI-D', the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/Ver...

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX 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 ...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2230MX/S2330MX monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties . 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced . 4. Identify your graphics controller s...