Page 2 - instructions are not followed.; A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage ...
Page 3 - Setting Up Your Monitor; Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum); Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum) For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windo...
Page 4 - About Your Monitor; Package Contents
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H 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 Content...
Page 6 - Product Features
Product Features The Dell Professional P2212H/P2312H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ■ P2212H : 54.68 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution,...
Page 7 - Identifying Parts and Controls; Front View; Back View
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 power light indicator) Back View
Page 8 - Side 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 stand from m...
Page 9 - Bottom View
Page 10 - Monitor Specifications; Flat Panel Specifications
Bottom view Bottom view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). 3 DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer VGA ca...
Page 13 - Environmental Characteristics
Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 484.5 mm (19.07 inches) 493.9 mm (19.44 inches) Height (compressed) 355.6 mm (14.00 inches) 365.0 mm (14.37 inches) Width 513.0 mm (20.20 inches) 546.4 mm (21.51 inches) Depth 183.3 mm (7.22 inches) 185.4 mm (7.3 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 304...
Page 14 - Power Management Modes
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C Non-operating Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) ma...
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 16 - DVI Connector
4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V/3.3 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H -sync 14 V -sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector Pin Number 24 -pin Side of th e Co nnected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2 - 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data
Page 17 - Plug and Play Capability
8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 - 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5 V/+3.3 V 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- Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any ...
Page 18 - USB Upstream Connector; USB Downstream Connector; USB Ports
USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector 1 DMU 2 VCC 3 DPU 4 GND USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable 1 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPD 4 GND USB Ports 1 upstream - back 2 downstream - 2 on the left side NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable comput...
Page 19 - LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy; Cleaning Your Monitor
take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more in...
Page 20 - Setting Up the Monitor; Attaching the Stand
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is sh...
Page 21 - Organizing Your Cables
Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable ...
Page 22 - Removing the Stand
CAUTION: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The Soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the Soundbar: 1. At the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of th...
Page 24 - Using the Front Panel
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the On -Screen Display (OSD) Menu PowerNap Software Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the Monitor A...
Page 25 - Accessing the Menu System
1 Shortcut key/ Preset Modes Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. 2 Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. 3 Menu Use the MENU button to launch the On -Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Acc...
Page 37 - OSD Warning Messages
NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
Page 40 - PowerNap Software
or See Solving Problems for more information. PowerNap Software The PowerNap software comes in the CD that shipped with the monitor you have just purchased. This software provides Power Saving mode for your monitor. The Power Saving mode lets users set the monitor to "Screen Dim" or "Sle...
Page 41 - Enhanced Menu Rotation Software
The PowerNap software provides an option to check if there is a new update. Please check periodically if there is a new update for your software. NOTES: After installation, one desktop shortcut and one shortcut under "Start" for PowerNap are created. OS support: Windows XP (32-bits and 64 -b...
Page 42 - Setting the Maximum Resolution
NOTES: OS support: Windows XP (32-bits and 64 -bits), Vista (32-bits and 64 -bits), Windows 7 (32-bits and 64 -bits). Video interface support: VGA and DVI only. If you do not see the screen rotation, you may need to update your graphics driver or install PowerNap application. If you have a Dell desk...
Page 44 - Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension; Vertical Extension
1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone jacks 3. Power indicator 4. Power/Volume control 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...
Page 45 - Rotating the Monitor
NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( Vertical Extension ) and fully tilted ( Tilt ) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge ...
Page 47 - Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your...
Page 48 - Troubleshooting
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P2212H/P2312H Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built -in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Dell™ Soundbar Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Sa...
Page 49 - Common Problems
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode . 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...
Page 51 - Product Specific Problems; Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor w...
Page 53 - Appendix; WARNING: Safety Instructions; Contacting Dell
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ P2212H/P2312H 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 r...
Page 54 - If you have a DellTM desktop or a DellTM portable computer with; Adapter that supports these resolutions.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H 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...
Page 55 - If you have a non DellTM desktop, portable computer, or
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ P2212H/P2312H 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 sup...
