Dell E2014T User's Guide

User’s Guide

Dell E2014T

Regulatory model: E2014Tt

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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2014 – 03 Rev. A02

Contents

About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Up the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Organizing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operating the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Side-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Touchscreen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . 45

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum) . . . . . . 46

Downloading Latest Video Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting up Dual Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Display Styles For Multiple Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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About Your Monitor

About Your Monitor

Package Contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have

received all the components and contact Dell

if something is missing.

NOTE: 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, see the documentation for the stand.

Monitor

Stand

Power cable (varies by country)

HDMI cable

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About Your Monitor

USB cable (enables touch screen function on the monitor)

Screen cleaning cloth

Velcro strap

• Quick Setup Guide

• Drivers and Documentation Media

• Product and Safety Information

Guide

Features

Your monitor features the following:

• 49.41 cm (19.5 inch) diagonal display area.

• Resolution of 1600 x 900.

• Tilt adjustment (5.5 degrees up and 31 degrees down).

• Removable stand.

• 100 mm x 100 mm Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) compliant mounting holes.

• Plug-and-play support.

• On-Screen Display (OSD) controls for easy setup and screen optimization.

• Security cable slot.

• Stand lock.

• INF file, Image and color matching (ICM) file, Dell Display Manager software, and product documentation included in the media shipped with your monitor.

• Asset management capability.

• Energy Star compliant.

• EPEAT Gold compliant.

• BFR/PVC-reduced.

• Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panel.

• Real-time energy gauge to check the energy being used by the monitor.

• TCO certified.

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Parts and Controls

Front View

ew

Side-panel controls

Label Description

1

2

Function buttons (For more information, see

Power On/Off button (with indicator light)

Operating the Monitor

)

Back View

Label Description

1

100 mm x 100 mm

VESA mounting holes

(under VESA cover)

2

3

Use

Wall mount monitor using

100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compatible wall-mount kit.

Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.

Stand release button Releases the stand from the monitor.

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About Your Monitor

4

5

6

Barcode serial number label

Dell soundbar mounting slots

Cable management slot

Side View

Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.

Attaches the Dell Soundbar (optional).

Organize cables by placing them through the slot.

Bottom View

Label Description

1

2

Stand lock

Use

Use a M3 x 6 mm screw to lock the stand to the monitor. (screw not included)

AC power cord port Connect the power cable.

3

4

DisplayPort port

HDMI (MHL)1 port

Connect a DisplayPort cable from your computer to the monitor.

Connect your computer with HDMI cable or portable device with MHL cable (optional).

5

6

HDMI (MHL)2 port

VGA port

Connect your computer with HDMI cable or portable device with MHL cable (optional).

To connect your computer to the monitor using a

VGA cable (optional).

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7

8

9

10

Audio line-out port

USB upstream port

USB 2.0 downstream ports

Security cable slot

Connect speakers to playback audio coming through HDMI or DisplayPort audio channels.

Only supports 2-channel audio.

NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones.

Connect the USB cable from the monitor to the computer to allow you to use the USB ports and touch screen function on the monitor.

Connect your USB device. You must connect the

USB upstream cable to your monitor and computer before you can use these ports.

Use a security cable to prevent unauthorized removal of the monitor. (security cable sold separately)

Specifications

Panel

Screen type

Panel type

Viewable image

Diagonal

Horizontal Active Area

Vertical Active Area

Area

Pixel pitch

Viewing angle

Horizontal

Vertical

Luminance

Panel

Monitor

Contrast ratio

Dynamic contrast ratio

Faceplate coating

Bezel gloss

Touch glass gloss

Backlight

Active matrix - TFT LCD

TN

49.41 cm (19.5 inches)

432.00 mm (17.01 inches)

239.76 mm (9.44 inches)

103576.32 mm 2 (160.54 inch 2 )

0.27 mm (H) x 0.27 mm (W)

170 degrees (typical)

160 degrees (typical)

250 cd/m

2

(typical)

225 cd/m 2 (typical)

1000:1 (typical)

8,000,000 : 1

Anti-glare with hard coating 3H

3~5 gloss units

>30 gloss units

NOTE: The user should consider the placement of the display as the reflection of surrounding light and bright surfaces from the glass may cause disturbances to users.

LED edgelight system

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Response time

Color depth

Color gamut (typical)

2 ms (with overdrive)

16.77 million colors

72% (CIE1976)

NOTE: Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976

(72%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.

Touch

Type

Panel diagonal

Panel thickness

Active area

Cover glass thickness

Input method

Touch point

Output position resolution

Touch method

Operating system

Infrared Optical System

19.5”

6.5 ± 0.3 mm

Extended beyond viewing area

3.0 +0.0/-0.3 mm

Bare finger, thin gloves, conductive stylus

5 touch-points

32767 x 32767

Fingers and thin gloves

Windows 8 certified

NOTE: When the monitor is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press any key on the keyboard, or double-tap firmly on the screen to wake up the monitor.

Resolution

Horizontal scan range

Vertical scan range

Maximum resolution

Video display capabilities

Electrical

30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)

56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)

1600 x 900 at 60 Hz

480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, and 1080i

Video input signals

Synchronization input signals

AC input voltage

Frequency

Current

Inrush current

DisplayPort 1.2 / HDMI / MHL / VGA

• Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations.

• Polarity-free TTL level

• SOG (composite SYNC on green)

100 VAC to 240 VAC

50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz

1.5 A (Max.)

120 V:70 A (Max.)

240 V:150 A (Max.)

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Environmental Characteristics

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating

Non-operating

Altitude

Operating

Non-operating

Thermal dissipation

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

10% to 80% (non-condensing)

5% to 90% (non-condensing)

5,000 m (16,400 ft) max

12,191 m (40,000 ft) max

136.49 BTU/hour (maximum)

54.59 BTU/hour (typical)

Preset Display Modes

Display Mode

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

720 x 400

640 x 480

640 x 480

800 x 600

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1024 x 768

1152 x 864

1280 x 1024

1280 x 1024

1600 x 900

Physical Characteristics

31.5

31.5

37.5

37.9

46.9

48.4

60.0

67.5

64.0

80.0

60.0

Connector type

DisplayPort

HDMI

VGA

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

70.0

60.0

75.0

60.0

75.0

60.0

75.0

75.0

60.0

75.0

60.0

One DisplayPort 1.2 port

Maximum resolution: 1600 x 900

Two HDMI/MHL ports


One VGA port


Pixel Clock

(MHz)

28.3

25.2

31.5

40.0

49.5

65.0

78.8

108.0

108.0

135.0

97.8

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal/

Vertical)

-/+

-/-

-/-

+/+

+/+

-/-

+/+

+/+

+/+

+/+

+/-

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USB

Audio

Signal cable type

One USB 2.0 upstream port

Two USB 2.0 downstream ports

One audio-out port

• D-Sub

• HDMI

• MHL

• DisplayPort

• USB 2.0

Dimensions (with stand)

Height

Width

Depth

Dimensions (without stand)

Height

Width

Depth

Stand dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Weight with packaging

Weight with stand assembly and cables

Weight without stand assembly

(For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables)

Weight of stand assembly

376.0 mm (14.80 inches)

505.9 mm (19.92 inches)

165.0 mm (6.50 inches)

311.2 mm (12.25 inches)

505.9 mm (19.92 inches)

51.7 mm (2.04 inches)

289.8 mm (11.41 inches)

180.0 mm (7.09 inches)

165.0 mm (6.50 inches)

6.07 kg (13.35 lb)

4.89 kg (10.76 lb)

3.43 kg (7.55 lb)

1.08 kg (2.38 lb)

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA’s DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of Power Save Mode:

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VESA

Modes

Horizontal

Sync

Vertical

Sync

Video Power Indicator Power Consumption

Normal operation

Active-off mode

Switch off -

Active Active Active White 16 W (typical)

40 W (maximum)

Inactive Inactive Blank Brething white Less than 0.5 W

Off Less than 0.5 W

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR

®

-compliant.

NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the power cable from the monitor.

The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following message is displayed:

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About Your Monitor

Pin Assignments

VGA

5

6

3

4

7

8

1

2

Pin

Number

HDMI

15-pin Side of the

Connected Signal Cable

Video-Red

Video-Green

Video-Blue

GND

Self-test

GND-R

GND-G

GND-B

11

12

13

14

15

Pin

Number

9

10

15-pin Side of the

Connected Signal Cable

Computer 5 V/3.3 V

GND-sync

GND

DDC data

H-sync

V-sync

DDC clock

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

Pin

Number

3

19-pin Side of the monitor connector

TMDS Data 2+

TMDS Data 2 Shield

TMDS Data 2-

TMDS Data 1+

TMDS Data 1 Shield

TMDS Data 1-

TMDS Data 0+

TMDS Data 0 Shield

TMDS Data 0-

TMDS Clock

14

15

16

17

18

19

Pin

Number

11

12

13

19-pin Side of the monitor connector

TMDS Clock Shield

TMDS Clock-

Floating

Floating

DDC Clock (SDA)

DDC Data (SDA)

Ground

+5 V Power

Hot plug detect

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DisplayPort

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

ML0 (p)

GND

ML0 (n)

ML1 (p)

GND

ML1 (n)

ML2 (p)

GND

ML2 (n)

ML3 (p)

16

17

18

19

20

11

12

13

14

15

GND

ML3 (n)

GND

GND

AUX (p)

GND

AUX (n)

HPD

DP_PWR Return

+3.3 V DP_PWR

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor.

Your computer has the following USB ports:

•

1 upstream

•

2 downstream

NOTE: The USB ports on this monitor are USB 2.0 compliant.

Transfer speed Data Rate

Hi-Speed 480 Mbps

Full speed 12 Mbps

Power Consumption

2.5 W each port (maximum)

2.5 W each port (maximum)

USB Upstream port USB Downstream port

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Pin

Number

1

2

3

4

Signal name

DMU

VCC

DPU

GND

Pin

Number

3

4

1

2

Signal name

VCC

DMD

DPD

GND

NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer.

NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work 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 take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.

Plug-and-Play

You can install the monitor in any Plug-and-Play-compatible computer. The monitor automatically provides its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to the computer 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. For more information about changing the

monitor settings,see Operating the Monitor

.

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. These 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.com/support/monitors .

Maintenance Guidelines

Cleaning Your Monitor

WARNING: 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 these instructions while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor:

•

To clean your screen, use a soft, clean cloth lightly dampened with water. You can also use special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating. To avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor, use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor.

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CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.

•

Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.

• If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a soft and clean cloth.

• Handle your monitor with care to avoid scratches and scuff marks.

• To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.

Setting Up the Monitor

Attaching the Stand

NOTE: The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory.

NOTE: If you purchased a different stand for your monitor, see the documentation for that stand for setup instructions.

To attach the monitor stand:

1. Place the monitor on a flat surface.

2. Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove in the back

of the monitor.

3. Press-down on the stand till it snaps into its place.

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Connecting Your Monitor

WARNING: Follow the Safety Instructions

before you perform any of the procedures in this section,

To connect your monitor to the computer:

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.

2. Connect the USB cable and only one of the following display cables to your computer:

VGA cable,

DisplayPort cable, or

HDMI cable

NOTE: Do not connect multiple display cables to the same computer.

Connecting the VGA Cable

Connecting the DisplayPort Cable

Connecting the HDMI Cable


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Connecting the USB Cable

NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.

Organizing Cables

After you connect all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, use the cable-management slot to organize the cables.

Removing the Stand

NOTE: To avoid scratching on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.

NOTE:

If you purchased a different stand for your monitor, see the documentation for that stand for setup instructions.

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To remove the stand:

1. Place the monitor on a flat surface.

2. Press and hold the Stand release button.

3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.

Wall Mounting (Optional)

NOTE:

Use M4 x 10 mm screws to mount your display. For more details, see the instructions that came with the VESA-compatible wall-mounting kit.

1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table.

2. Remove the stand.

3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the back cover.

4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall-mounting kit to the monitor.

5. Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that came with the wall mounting kit.

NOTE:

For use only with UL-listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 3.43 kg.


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Side-Panel Controls

Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust monitor and image settings. Pressing these buttons displays the OSD with the details of the settings that you can change.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Front-panel button Description

1

Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.

Shortcut key:

Preset Modes

2

3

4

5

Shortcut key:

Brightness/Contrast

Use this button to directly access the Brightness/

Contrast menu.

Use this button to launch the On-Screen Display

(OSD) and select options in the OSD. See Accessing the Menu System

.

Menu

Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.

Exit

Power

(with power light indicator)

Use this button to turn the monitor turn-on or turn-off the monitor.

A solid white light on this button indicates the monitor is On and fully functional.

A blinking/breathing white LED indicates DPMS power save mode.

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Front-Panel Button

Use the buttons on the right side of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

Button

1

Up

2

3

OK

Back

Down

Description

Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu.

Use the OK key to confirm your selection.

Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.


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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Accessing the Menu System

NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear.

1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.

NOTE: Auto Adjust feature is only available when you use the VGA connector.

2. Press the and buttons to move between the OSD menu 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.

3. Press the or button once to activate the highlighted option.

4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.

5. Press to enter the slide bar and then use the

or to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

button, according

6. Press the button once to return to the main menu to select another option or press the button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu.

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OSD Options

Menu and Submenus Description

Energy Use

This meter shows, in real time, the energy level being consumed by the monitor.

Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.

Brightness/Contrast

Brightness

Contrast

Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight

(minimum 0; maximum 100).

Press the button to increase brightness.

Press the button to decrease brightness.

NOTE: Brightness control is disabled during “Screen dim” in PowerNap option when screen saver is activated.

Press the button to increase contrast and Press the button to decrease contrast (between 0 and 100).

Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.

Contrast adjusts the difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor.


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The Auto Adjust feature optimizes the display settings for use with your setup. Auto Adjust feature allows the monitor to automatically adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjust feature, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls under Displays Settings.

Auto Adjust

The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input:

NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.

NOTE: Auto Adjust feature option is only available when your monitor is connected using the VGA cable.

Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your monitor.

Input Source

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VGA

Select VGA and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the VGA cable.

DisplayPort

HDMI(MHL)1

HDMI(MHL)2

Select DisplayPort and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the DisplayPort cable.

Select HDMI(MHL)1 and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the HDMI(MHL)1 cable.

Select HDMI(MHL)2 and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the HDMI(MHL)2 cable.

Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the monitor’s color settings

Color Settings

Input Color Format

Allows you to set the video input mode to.

RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and HDMI cable.

YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only

YPbPr output.

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Preset Mode

Image Enhance

Hue

Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode.

Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications.

Movie: Ideal for movies.

Game: Ideal for most gaming applications.

Text: Ideal for office

Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.

Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.

Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red,

Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.

Automatically sharpen images, enhance hues, and boost color contrast to enhance image clarity.

NOTE: Image Enhance is only available for Standard,

Multimedia, Movie, and Game modes.

Shift color of video image to green or purple.

Use this setting to achieve the desired flesh tone.

Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.

Press to increase the green shade.

Press to increase the purple shade.

NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for Movie and

Game mode.

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This feature adjusts the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to

100.

Saturation

Reset Color Settings

Press to increase the monochrome appearance.

Press to increase the colorful appearance.

NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for video input.

Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory defaults.

Display Settings

Aspect Ratio

Horizontal Position

Vertical Position

Sharpness

Pixel Clock

Phase

Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.

Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.

Use the and buttons to change the image position.

Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

Use the and buttons to change the image position.

Makes the image look sharper or softer.

Use or to adjust the sharpness.

The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference.

Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality.

If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.

NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available when your monitor is connected using the VGA cable.


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Dynamic Contrast

Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to

8,000,000 : 1.

Push the button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” or “Off”.

Reset Display

Settings

Restores the display settings to factory defaults.

Energy Settings

Energy Smart

USB

Turn-on or turn-off dynamic dimming.

Energy Smart turned “on” will activate the dynamic dimming. With Energy Smart turned on, the monitor will consume overall less power compared to when Energy

Smart is turned “off”.

NOTE: Under Energy Smart mode, the energy usage bar will decrease when transitioning from bright scenes to darker scenes. The energy usage bar will increase when transitioning from dark scenes to bright scenes.

System

On Standby Off Monitor status

Monitor with upstream connected

On

(Disabled)

On

(Disabled)

Off

(Disabled)

Monitor without upstream connected

On

Off/On*

(depends on OSD selections)

Off

Power Button LED

Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy.

Reset Energy Settings Restores the energy settings to factory defaults.

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Menu Settings

Language

Transparency

Set the OSD display to one of eight languages.

English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese,

Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.

This function is used to change the OSD background from opaque to transparent.

OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button.

Timer

Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in

1-second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.

Lock

NOTE: Lock function – Either soft lock (through OSD menu) or hard lock (Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec)

Unlock function – Only hard unlock (Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec)

Reset Menu Settings Restore the menu settings to factory defaults.


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Other Settings

Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the

DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on.

DDC/CI

DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.

Select Disable to turn off this feature.

LCD Conditioning

Helps reduce minor cases of image retention.

Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select Enable to start the process.

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Reset Other Settings

Factory Reset

Restores other settings, such as such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults.

Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults.

Personalize

Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto

Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key.

Reset Personalization Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults.


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OSD Warning Messages

When the monitor does not support a display resolution, the following message appears:

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Specifications for the frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1600 x 900.

The following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.

The following message is displayed when monitor enters Power Save mode.

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD

If you press any button other than the power button, the following message appears:

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If you set the input to a particular mode but the cable for that mode (VGA, DP, or

HDMI) is disconnected, one of the following messages appears, depending on the selected input.

or or

For help on resolving errors, see Troubleshooting.

Setting the Maximum Resolution

In Windows Vista

®

, Windows

®

7 or Windows

®

8 / Windows

®

8.1 :

1. For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.

2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution.

3. Click the dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1600 x 900.

4. Click OK.

If you do not see 1600 x 900 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. See Appendix .


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Tilt

With the stand, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Follow the Safety Instructions before you perform any of the procedures in this section,

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:

1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug all video cables from the back of computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

The floating dialog box appears on the screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains blue. depending upon the selected input, one of the following messages continuously scroll through the screen.

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or or

NOTE: This message also appears during normal operation if the display cable gets disconnected or damaged.

4. 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 self test, check your video controller and computer, it shows monitor has a problem.

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Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the problems with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.

NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when no display cables are connected and the monitor is in self-test mode.

To run the built-in diagnostics:

1. Make sure that the screen is clean

2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the computer or monitor.

The monitor enters the self-test mode.

3. Press and hold button 1 and Button 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds.

A gray screen appears.

4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5. Press button 4 again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7. Repeat step 5 and step 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white,

and text screens.

The test is complete when the text-screen appears. To exit, press button 4 again.

If you do not see any screen abnormalities while running the built-in diagnostic, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the computer and video card for problems.

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Common Problems

The following table contains information about resolving common monitor problems.

Common

Symptoms

What You

Experience

Possible Solutions

No Video

(Power light off)

No Video

(Power light on)

Poor Focus

Shaky/Jittery

Video

Missing Pixels

Stuck-on Pixels

No picture

No picture or no brightness

Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting

Wavy picture or fine movement

LCD screen has spots

• Make sure the display cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

• Make sure the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.

• Make sure the power button is not pressed-in.

• Make sure the correct input source is selected using the Input Source Select button.

• Check the Power Button LED option under

Energy Settings in OSD Menu.

• Increase brightness and contrast using OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test.

• Check for bent or broken pins on the display cable and the ports.

• Run the built-in diagnostics.

• Make sure the correct input source is selected using the Input Source Select button.

• Perform Auto Adjust using OSD.

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.

• Eliminate video extension cables.

• Reset the monitor to factory settings.

• Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9).


• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.


• Check environmental factors.

• Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

• Turn off the monitor, disconnect and reconnect the power cable, and turn on the monitor.

• 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 dell.

com/support/monitors.

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Common

Symptoms

What You

Experience

Possible Solutions

Brightness

Problems

Geometric

Distortion

Horizontal/

Vertical Lines

Synchronization

Problems

Intermittent

Problems

Missing Color

Picture too dim or too bright

Screen not centered correctly

Screen has one or more lines

Screen is scrambled or appears torn

Monitor malfunctions on and off

Picture missing color


• Auto Adjust using OSD.

• Adjust brightness and contrast using the OSD D.


• Auto Adjust using OSD.

• Adjust horizontal and vertical positions using

OSD.



• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test and determine if the lines appear in the self-test mode.





• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test check to determine if the problem appears in self-test mode.


• Restart the computer in safe mode.

• Make sure the display cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.


• Perform monitor self-test to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.

• Perform monitor self-test.



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Common

Symptoms

What You

Experience

Possible Solutions

Wrong Color

• Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color

Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application.

• Try different Color Preset Settings in Color

Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color

Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.

• Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or

YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.


Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time

Faint shadow from the static image displayed appears on the screen

• Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more information, see Power Management

Modes).

• Use a dynamically changing screen saver.

Safety Related

Issues

Picture color not good

Visible signs of smoke or sparks

Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

Contact Dell immediately.

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Touchscreen Problems

Specific

Symptoms

What You

Experience

Touch report error

Touch function miss alignment or no touch function

Possible Solutions

• Use the Dell provided USB cable to connect your computer.

• Make sure the power cable has a ground pin.

• Unplug and replug the power cable from the power adapter to allow auto-recalibration of the touch module.

• Make sure computer support USB 2.0 or later.

• If the display cannot be detected by the computer, power off/on the monitor or unplug and replug the USB cable.

• Please do not cover the surface or surroundings of the screen with your hands or any other objects every time the monitor is turned on;and please wait until the USB driver installation at the bottom-right corner of the screen is completed after the monitor is turned on before performing any touch screen operations.

• Please avoid covering the beam with other objects (such as sleeves) besides performing touch screen operations with your finger during operation, as doing so may affect the transmitting and receiving by the sensor lens.

• Wipe softly to clean the dust on the six sensor lens with soft and clean cloth when touch function miss alignment or no touch function.

Touch screen non-responsive in power-save mode

Windows 7 and

Windows 8 /

Windows 8.1

Calibration

Cannot wake up monitor and computer by using touch in power-save mode

Cursor does not accurately follow your finger when you touch the screen

1. Access Device Manager, expand HID

Interface Device under Human Device.

2. Right click HID- compliant device, click

Properties and select the check-box to allow the device to wake the computer.

1. Open Control Panel, open Hardware and

Sound, and then open Tablet PC Settings.

2. Select Calibration.

3. Follow the instructions to recalibrate your screen

NOTE: When the monitor is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press any key on the keyboard, or double-tap firmly on the screen to wake up the monitor.

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Product Specific Problems

Specific

Symptoms

Screen image is too small

What You

Experience

Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area

Possible Solutions

• Check the aspect ratio in Image Setting OSD menu


Cannot adjust the monitor settings using the buttons on the front panel

OSD does not appear on the screen

Turn off the monitor, disconnect and reconnect the power cable, and turn on the monitor.

No input signal when controls are pressed

The picture does not fill the entire screen.

No picture, the light is white.

The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen

• Check the signal source.

• Make sure the computer is not in power saving mode, by moving the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard.

• Make sure your computer or other video-output device is powered on and playing video media.


• Unplug and replug the display cable.

• Restart the computer or video player.

• Due to different video formats and aspect ratios of DVDs, the monitor may not display the video in full screen.


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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Specific

Symptoms

USB interface is not working

High Speed

USB 2.0 interface is slow.

What You

Experience

Possible Solutions

USB peripherals are not working

High Speed

USB 2.0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all

• Make sure your monitor is turned on.

• Disconnect and reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.

• Disconnect and reconnect the USB peripherals

(downstream connector).

• Turn off and turn on the monitor.

• Reboot the computer.

• Some USB devices require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system.

• Check that your computer is USB

2.0-compliant.

• Some computers have USB 2.0 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.

• Disconnect and reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.

• Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

• Restart the computer.

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Appendix

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.

FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory

Information

For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Contacting Dell

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. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues.

1. Go to dell.com/support .

2. Verify your country or region on the top-left of the page.

3. Click Contact Us.

4. Click the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum)

For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps:

Windows XP

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

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1600 x 900.

4. Click OK.

Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

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

2. Click Change Display Settings.

3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1600 x 900.

4. Click OK.

Downloading Latest Video Drivers

Dell computer

1. Go to dell.com/support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and download the latest driver for your video card.

2. After installing the drivers, try setting the resolution to 1600 x 900 again.

If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 even after updating the video drivers, contact Dell technical support.

Non-Dell computer or video card

Windows XP

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

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Select Advanced.

4. Identify your video card manufacturer (such as NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on) from the description at the top of the window.

5. See the computer or video-card manufacturer’s website for updated drivers.

Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

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

2. Click Change Display Settings.

3. Click Advanced Settings.

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4. Identify your video card manufacturer (such as NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on) from the description at the top of the window.

5. See the computer or video-card manufacturer’s website for updated drivers.

After installing the updated drivers for your video card, try setting the resolution to

1600 x 900 again. If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900, contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the resolution of 1600 x 900.

Setting up Dual Monitors

Connect the external monitor(s) to your computer and follow any of the below setup method.

Using keyboard shortcut

1. Press the Windows key+<P> on your keyboard.

2. While holding down the Windows logo key, press <P> to toggle between the display selections.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

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Using display settings

Windows Vista

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

2. Click Display Settings.

3. Click Identify Monitors and select the appropriate options.

NOTE: If your computer does not detect the second monitor, restart your computer and repeat step 1 to step 3.

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Windows 7


2. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect.


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1. From the Start screen, select Desktop tile to switch to the classic Windows desktop.


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3. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect.


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Display Styles For Multiple Monitors

After connecting external monitors, you can choose to duplicate, extend, or use only one of the monitors.

Duplicate displays

This option shows the same content on all monitors. The resolution of all monitors is set to match the monitor with the minimum resolution.

Windows Vista

[DUPLICATE NOT AVAILABLE]

Windows 7


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Extend displays

This option shows separate content on the selected monitors. The resolution of each monitor can be set independently. You can set the relative position of the displays. you can match the location of the screen relative to the physical placement of the monitors, such as left, right, top, bottom, and so on. To set the position, drag the monitor icons to the desired position.

Windows Vista

Windows 7

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Show desktop only on…

This option allows you to select the monitor to display content. You can choose to use any one of the monitors connected to your computer—or in case of laptop, the built-in display or the external display. This option is generally used when a laptop with a lower-resolution display is connected to a higher-resolution external display and you want to see the content only on the external monitor.

Windows Vista

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