NOTE: To take advantage of the "Display Rotation" function (Landscape versus Portrait view) an updated graphics driver is required for your Dell™ Computer not included with this monitor. Please download the graphics driver from support.dell.com and refer to the "download" section for "Video Drivers" for latest driver updates.

NOTE: When in "Portrait View Mode", you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming etc.)

Adjusting the Rotating Settings of Your Operating System

After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to rotate your operating system.

NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go to the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating your operating system.

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.

3.If you have ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation.

If you have nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.

If you have Intel graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.

NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to support.dell.com and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

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Dell 2408WFP appendix Adjusting the Rotating Settings of Your Operating System

2408WFP specifications

The Dell 2408WFP is a 24-inch flat-panel LCD monitor that has gained a solid reputation among users for its impressive features, versatility, and performance. Designed for both professional and personal use, this monitor has a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing a pixel density that allows for sharp and vibrant images.

One of the standout features of the Dell 2408WFP is its use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, which offers wide viewing angles of up to 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically. This technology ensures consistent colors and brightness, making the monitor well-suited for tasks requiring accurate color reproduction such as graphic design, photo editing, and video production.

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