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Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor
User's Guide
Setting the display resolution
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
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registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
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Model P1913b/P1913t/P1913Sb/P1913Sf/P2213f/P2213t
May 2012 Rev. A01

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  • Page 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: About Your Monitor

    Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. NOTE: P1913/P1913S/P2213 monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables. Monitor...
  • Page 4 Stand Power Cable VGA Cable (Attached to the monitor) DVI Cable USB upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell Professional P1913/P1913S/P2213 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ¦ P1913: 48.26 cm (19-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1440 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

  • Page 7: Back View

    Lists the regulatory approvals. Stand release button Release stand from monitor. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 8: Side View

    Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. DC power connector for Dell Soundbar Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). DP connector Connect your computer DP cable. VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable.

  • Page 9: Monitor Specifications

    To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (the screw is not Stand lock feature provided). Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model P1913 P1913S P2213 Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD...

  • Page 10: Resolution Specifications

    *[P1913]/[P1913S]/[P2213] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model P1913 P1913S P2213 Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)

  • Page 11: Electrical Specifications

    P1913S Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) Display Mode (kHz) 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 40.0...

  • Page 12: Physical Characteristics

    Model P1913/P1913S/P2213 Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600 mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input Video input signals impedance DP 1.2 signal input support* Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite...

  • Page 13: Environmental Characteristics

    Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Front frame gloss Silver Frame - 20.0 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics Model P1913 P1913S P2213 Temperature Operating 0 °C to 40 °C Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Non-operating Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

  • Page 14: Power Management Modes

    VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Consumption Modes Sync Sync Indicator P1913 P1913S P2213 Normal Active Active Active Blue 42 W (maximum) ** 42 W (maximum) ** 45 W (maximum) **...

  • Page 15: Pin Assignments

    * 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. Pin Assignments VGA Connector 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable...

  • Page 16: Dvi Connector

    DVI Connector 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V/+3.3 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground...

  • Page 17: Displayport Connector

    Floating Floating TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0(p) ML0(n) ML1(p) ML1(n) ML2(p) ML2(n) ML3(p) ML3(n)

  • Page 18: Plug And Play Capability

    AUX(p) AUX(n) Re-PWR 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 monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired.

  • Page 19: Usb Ports

    Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-Pin Side of the Signal Cable USB Ports 1 upstream - back 2 downstream - back NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may...

  • Page 20: 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 information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional) Removing the Monitor Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Monitor

    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. Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to the computer. NOTE: If your computer supports a white DVI connector, connect the white DVI cable to the monitor and the white DVI connector to your computer.
  • Page 23 Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Connecting the black DisplayPort cable...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Usb 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 to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1.

  • Page 25: Organizing Your Cables

    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above. Attaching Dell Soundbar AX510/AY511 (Optional)

  • Page 26: Removing The Monitor Stand

    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: At the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor.

  • Page 27: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    2. Press and hold the stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2.

  • Page 28: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using Dell Soundbar Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension...
  • Page 29 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the "Brightness/Contrast" menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Button

    Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. The blue LED indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. An amber LED indicates the power save mode. Power (with power light indicator) Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

  • Page 31: Accessing The Menu System

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
  • Page 32 Main Menu for digital (DP) input...
  • Page 33 Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. NOTE: For P1913, the maximum resolution is 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz. For P1913S, the maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. 2. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
  • Page 34 Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched On. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 35 Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. 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 Display Settings.
  • Page 36 Select the DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source. DisplayPort Select the DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press to select the DisplayPort input source. Color Settings Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode.
  • Page 37 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.
  • Page 38 This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the green shade of the video image. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image.
  • Page 39 NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 5:4 or 4:3. NOTE: Aspect Ratio is not available in P1913S. Horizontal Position to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position to adjust the image up or down.
  • Page 40 NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 2M to 1. Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off" . NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode. Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings.
  • Page 41 Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Menu Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
  • Page 42 Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" or "Menu Rotation" and set it as a shortcut key.

  • Page 43: 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 44 When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message:...
  • Page 45 Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213). You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:...
  • Page 46 Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/DP input If either VGA or DVI-D or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Solving Problems for more information.

  • Page 47: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.

  • Page 48: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Power indicator 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 With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 49: Rotating The Monitor

    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 of the monitor.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

    NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ P1913/P1913S/P2213 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 Safety Instructions.

  • Page 52: Built-In Diagnostics

    4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. 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.

  • Page 53: Common Problems

    Cycle power on-off. Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off.

  • Page 54: Product Specific Problems

    Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.

  • Page 55: Dell™ Soundbar Problems

    Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer. Dell™ Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions...

  • Page 56: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information

    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. 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.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Your Monitor

    ® ® For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) pixels by performing the following steps: ® ®...

  • Page 58: If You Have A Dell™ Desktop Or A Dell™ Portable Computer With Internet Access

    2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1440 x 900/1280 x 1024/1680 x 1050, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.

  • Page 59: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    6. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1440 x 900 (for the P1913)/1280 x 1024 (for the P1913S)/1680 x 1050 (for the P2213) again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution.

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