About Your Monitor
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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 Identification
Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can
configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are
automatic. You can select different settings if required.
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels
to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an
extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is
known as a “bright dot.” When the pixel remains black, it is known as a “dark dot.”
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from
display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and
within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at:
http://www.dell.com/support/monitors
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Maintenance Guidelines
Caring for Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the
monitor.
WARNING: 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 your monitor:
• To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the
antistatic coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or
compressed air.
• Use a slightly dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using
detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.
• If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a
cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.
• Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may scratch and
show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
• To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.
