Page 2 - DellTM U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Dell Display Manager User's Guide Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION...
Page 3 - Setting Up Your Monitor; DellTM U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor; Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1080 (maximum)
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1080 (maximum) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 2560 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In ...
Page 4 - About Your Monitor; Package Contents
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package ContentsProduct FeaturesIdentifying Parts and ControlsMonitor SpecificationsPlug and Play CapabilityUniversal Serial Bus (USB) InterfaceLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel PolicyMaintenance Guidelines Package Co...
Page 6 - Product Features
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Velcro cable tie Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Factory Calibration Report Product Features The U2913WM flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Cr...
Page 8 - Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View 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 glowing LED)
Page 9 - Back View
Back View Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate) Wall mount monitor using VESA -compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) . 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release s...
Page 11 - Monitor Specifications; Flat Panel Specifications
2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). 3 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable. 4 DisplayPort connector (in) Connect your computer DP cable. 5 Mini DisplayPort connector (in) Connect your computer DP cable. 6 DVI connector Connect your comp...
Page 15 - Pin Assignments; VGA Connector
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 main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active....
Page 17 - Plug and Play Capability; USB Upstream
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 Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the moni...
Page 18 - USB Ports; LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy; Cleaning Your Monitor
5 StdB_SSTX- 6 StdB_SSTX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdB_SSRX - 9 StdB_SSRX+ Shell Shield 5 StdA_SSRX - 6 StdA_SSRX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdA_SSTX- 9 StdA_SSTX+ Shell Shield USB Ports 1 upstream - back 4 downstream - 2 on back; 2 on left side NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0 compatible computer. NOTE: T...
Page 19 - Setting Up the Monitor; Attaching the Stand
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached w...
Page 20 - Connecting Your Monitor; Connecting the white DVI cable
Connecting Your Monitor 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 DVI-D (digital) or the blue VGA (analog ) or the black DP(...
Page 21 - Connecting the black DisplayPort (or miniDP) cable
Connecting the blue VGA cable (Optional) Connecting the black DisplayPort (or miniDP) cable
Page 26 - Connecting the USB cable; Organizing Your Cables
Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP/mDP/HDMI cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom ...
Page 28 - Removing the Stand
Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instr...
Page 30 - Using the Front Panel
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On -Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Using t...
Page 50 - OSD Warning Messagess
OSD Warning Messagess When Dynamic Contrast Feature is enabled (in these modes: Game and Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the si...
Page 53 - Setting the Maximum Resolution
See Solving Problemss for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 or Windows ® 8: 1. For Windows ® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen res...
Page 55 - Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension; Vertical Extension
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel Vertical Extension With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt the monitor for the m...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built -in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safe...
Page 58 - Common Problems
Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged a...
Page 60 - Product Specific Problems
Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. Check for bent or br...
Page 63 - Appendix; WARNING: Safety Instructions; Contacting Dell
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel 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 ...
Page 65 - If you have a non DellTM desktop, portable computer, or graphics card
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U2913WM Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 or Windows ® 8: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization . 2. Click Change Display Settings . 3. Click A...