Dell P2414H electronics accessory User's Guide

User’s Guide

Dell P2214H

Dell P2414H

Model No.: P2214H / P2414H

Regulatory model: P2214Hb / P2414Hb

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 to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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2016 - 07 Rev. A06

Contents

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About Your Monitor

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Package Contents

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Product Features

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Identifying Parts and Controls

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Monitor Specifications

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

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LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

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Setting Up the Monitor

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Attaching the Stand

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21

Connecting Your Monitor

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Organizing Your Cables

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Removing the Monitor Stand

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Wall Mounting (Optional)

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Operating the Monitor

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Power On the Monitor

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Using the Front Panel Controls

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

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Setting the Maximum Resolution

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Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your

System

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Troubleshooting

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Self-Test

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Built-in Diagnostics

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Common Problems

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Product Specific Problems

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

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Appendix

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

Information

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Contacting Dell

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Setting Up Your Monitor

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About Your Monitor

1

Package Contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and

Contacting 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, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.

• Monitor

• Stand

• Cable Cover

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• Power Cable (Varies by

Countries)

• VGA Cable

• DP Cable

• USB Upstream Cable

• Drivers and

Documentation Media

• Quick Setup Guide

• Product and Safety

Information Guide

Product Features

The Dell P2214H/P2414H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor

(TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:

• P2214H : 54.61 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

• P2414H : 60.47 cm (23.8-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

• Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side.

• Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.

• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.

• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

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• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.

• Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color

Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.

• Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor).

• Security lock slot.

• Stand lock.

• Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality.

• P2214H/P2414H monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.

• TCO-Certified Displays.

• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.

• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).

• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front View

Label

1

2

Description

Function buttons (For more information, see

Operating the Monitor )

Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

Front panel controls

About Your Monitor |

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Back View

Back View with monitor stand

Label

1

2

3

4

Description

VESA mounting holes (100 mm x

100 mm - behind attached VESA

Cover)

Regulatory label

Stand release button

Security lock slot

5

6

7

8

Barcode serial number label

Dell Soundbar mounting slots

USB downstream port

Cable management slot

Use

Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x

100 mm).

Lists the regulatory approvals.

Release stand from monitor.

Secures monitor with security lock

(security lock not included).

Refer to this label if you need to contact

Dell for technical support.

Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar.

Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor.

Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.

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Side View

Bottom View

Label

1

4

5

2

3

Bottom view without monitor stand

Description

AC power cord connector

DP connector

DVI connector

VGA connector

USB upstream port

Use

Connect the power cable.

Connect your computer with DP cable.

Connect your computer with DVI cable.

Connect your computer with VGA cable.

Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the USB connectors on the monitor.


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6

7

USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor.

Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included).


Flat Panel Specifications

Model

Screen type

Panel type

Viewable image

Diagonal

Horizontal, Active Area

Vertical, Active Area

Area

Pixel pitch

Viewing angle

Luminance output

Contrast ratio

Faceplate coating

Backlight

Response time

Color depth

Color gamut

P2214H

Active matrix - TFT LCD

In Plane Switching

54.61 cm (21.5 inches)

476.06 mm (18.74 inches)

267.78 mm (10.54 inches)

127479.35 mm

2

(197.59 inch

2

)

0.248 x 0.248 mm

LED edgelight system

8 ms grey to grey (typical)

16.7 million colors

CIE1931 (72%)*

P2414H

Active matrix - TFT LCD

In Plane Switching

60.47 cm (23.8 inches)

527.04 mm (20.75 inches)

296.46 mm (11.67 inches)

156246.28 mm

2

(242.18 inch

2

)

0.2745 x 0.2745 mm

178° (vertical) typical

178° (horizontal) typical

250 cd/m² (typical)

1000 to 1 (typical)

178° (vertical) typical

178° (horizontal) typical

250 cd/m² (typical)

1000 to 1 (typical)

2M to 1 (typical Dynamic

Contrast On)

2M to 1 (typical Dynamic

Contrast On)

Anti-Glare with 3H hardness Anti-Glare with 3H hardness

LED edgelight system

8 ms grey to grey (typical)

16.7 million colors

CIE1931 (72%)**

*[P2214H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.

**[P2414H] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (86%) and CIE1931 (72%) test

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standards.

Resolution Specifications

Model

Horizontal scan range

Vertical scan range

P2214H

30 kHz to 83 kHz

(automatic)

56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)

Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

P2414H

30 kHz to 83 kHz

(automatic)

56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)

1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

Supported Video Modes

Model

Video display capabilities

(DVI & DP playback)

P2214H/P2414H

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

Preset Display Modes

P2214H/P2414H

Display Mode Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

VESA, 720 x 400

VESA, 640 x 480

VESA, 640 x 480

VESA, 800 x 600

VESA, 800 x 600

VESA, 1024 x 768

VESA, 1024 x 768

VESA, 1280 x 1024

VESA, 1280 x 1024

VESA, 1152 x 864

VESA, 1600 x 900

VESA, 1920 x 1080

31.5

31.5

37.5

37.9

46.9

48.4

60.0

63.9

80.0

67.5

60.0

67.5

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

70.1

60.0

75.0

60.3

75.0

60.0

75.0

60.0

75.0

75.0

60.0

60.0

28.3

25.2

31.5

40.0

49.5

65.0

78.8

108.0

135.0

108.0

108.0

148.5

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal/

Vertical)

+/+

-/-

+/+

+/+

-/+

-/-

-/-

+/+

+/+

+/+

+/+

+/+


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Electrical Specifications

Model

Video input signals

Synchronization input signals

AC input voltage/frequency/ current

Inrush current

P2214H/P2414H

• 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 impedance

• DP 1.2 signal input support*

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 / 1.2 A

(typical)

• 120 V: 30 A (Max)

• 240 V: 60 A (Max)

*Support DP1.2 (CORE) specification. Excludes High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), Fast AUX transaction, Multi-stream transport (MST), 3D stereo transport, HBR Audio (or high data rate audio)

Physical Characteristics

Model

Connector type

Signal cable type

Dimensions (with stand)

Height (extended)

Height (compressed)

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P2214H

15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector; DP, black connector

• Digital: detachable, DVI-

D, solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor

• Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pin

• Analog: attachable, D-

Sub, 15 pins, shipped detached from the monitor

P2414H

15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector; DP, black connector

• Digital: detachable, DVI-

D, solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor

• Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pin

• Analog: attachable, D-

Sub, 15 pins, shipped detached from the monitor

483.6 mm (19.04 inches)

354.2 mm (13.94 inches)

499.0 mm (19.65 inches)

369.0 mm (14.53 inches)

Width

Depth

Dimensions (without stand)

Height

Width

Depth

Stand dimensions

Height (extended)

Height (compressed)

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

Front frame gloss

512.7 mm (20.19 inches)

180.0 mm (7.09 inches)

304.4 mm (11.98 inches)

512.7 mm (20.19 inches)

46.3 mm (1.82 inches)

399.7 mm (15.74 inches)

354.2 mm (13.94 inches)

225.0 mm (8.86 inches)

180.0 mm (7.09 inches)

7.18 kg (15.80 lb)

5.58 kg (12.28 lb)

3.26 kg (7.17 lb)

1.87 kg (4.11 lb)

Black Frame - 5~8% gloss unit (max.)

565.6 mm (22.27 inches)

180.0 mm (7.09 inches)

335.1 mm (13.19 inches)

565.6 mm (22.27 inches)

47.0 mm (1.85 inches)

399.7 mm (15.74 inches)

354.2 mm (13.94 inches)

225.0 mm (8.86 inches)

180.0 mm (7.09 inches)

7.79 kg (17.14 lb)

5.83 kg (12.83 lb)

3.51 kg (7.72 lb)

1.87 kg (4.11 lb)

Black Frame - 5~8% gloss unit (max.)

Environmental Characteristics

Model

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating

Non-operating

Altitude

Operating

P2214H P2414H

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

• Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

• Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

10% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

• Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

5,000m (16,400 ft) (maximum)

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Non-operating

Thermal dissipation

12,192m (40,000 ft) (maximum)

• 143.3 BTU/hour (maximum)

• 88.7 BTU/hour (typical)

• 153.5 BTU/hour (maximum)

• 95.5 BTU/hour (typical)

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 the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.

VESA

Modes

Normal operation

Horizontal

Sync

Vertical

Sync

Active Active

Video

Active

Active-off mode

Inactive

Switch off

-

Power

Indicator

White

Power Consumption

P2214H

42 W (maximum)**

26 W (typical)

Less than 0.3 W Inactive Blanked White

(Breathing)

Off Less than 0.3 W

P2414H

45 W (maximum)**

28 W (typical)

Less than 0.3 W

Less than 0.3 W

The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed:

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

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

** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active.

This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you

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ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

Pin Assignments

VGA Connector

Pin

Number

13

14

15

9

10

11

12

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

15-pin Side of the

Connected Signal Cable

Video-Red

Video-Green

Video-Blue

GND

Self-test

GND-R

GND-G

GND-B

Computer 5 V/3.3 V

GND-sync

GND

DDC data

H-sync

V-sync

DDC clock

15

DVI Connector

Pin

Number

1

2

14

15

16

11

12

13

6

7

8

3

4

5

9

10

20

21

22

17

18

19

23

24

24-pin Side of the

Connected Signal Cable

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

Floating

Floating

TMDS Ground

TMDS Clock+

TMDS Clock-

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DisplayPort Connector

11

12

13

14

7

8

9

10

Pin

Number

1

2

5

6

3

4

15

16

17

18

19

20

ML2(p)

GND

ML2(n)

ML3(p)

GND

ML3(n)

GND

GND

20-pin Side of the Connected

Signal Cable

ML0(p)

GND

ML0(n)

ML1(p)

GND

ML1(n)

AUX(p)

GND

AUX(n)

GND

Re-PWR

PWR

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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 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. For more information about changing the monitor

settings, see Operating the Monitor .

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

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

NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.

Transfer Speed

High speed

Full speed

Low speed

Data Rate

480 Mbps

12 Mbps

1.5 Mbps

USB Upstream Connector

Power Consumption

2.5 W (Max, each port)



Pin Number

3

4

1

2

4-pin Side of the Connector

DMU

VCC

DPU

GND

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USB Downstream Connector

Pin Number

3

4

1

2

4-pin Side of the Connector

VCC

DMD

DPD

GND

USB Ports

• 1 upstream - back

• 4 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 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 information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel

Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors .

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Maintenance Guidelines

Cleaning 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 anti-static screen, lightly 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 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 cloth.

• Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched 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 turn off your monitor when not in use.

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Setting Up the Monitor

2

Attaching the Stand

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

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 the set up instructions.

To attach the monitor stand:

1.

Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.

2.

Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.

3.

Press the stand till it snaps into place.

Connecting Your Monitor

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instructions

.

NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time.

To connect your monitor to the computer:

1.

Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.

Connect the VGA/DVI/DP cable from your monitor to the computer.

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Connecting the blue VGA cable

Connecting the white DVI cable

Connecting the black DisplayPort cable

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

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Connecting the USB cable

After you have completed connecting the VGA/DVI/DP cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup:

1.

Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See

Bottom View

for details.)

2.

Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor.

3.

Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.

4.

Turn on the monitor and the computer.

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see


.

5.

Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the 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.

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Attaching the Cable Cover

The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

1.

Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the Cable Cover to the groove on the back of the monitor.

2.

Press the Cable Cover till it snaps into place.

Removing the Monitor Stand

NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.

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 the set-up instructions.

.To remove the stand:

1.

Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.

2.

Press and hold the stand release button.

3.

Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.

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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.

Remove the stand.

3.

Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic 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 comes with the wall mounting kit.

NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.88 kg.

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Operating the Monitor

3

Power On the Monitor

Press the button to turn on the monitor.

Using the Front Panel Controls

Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

1

Front Panel Button Description

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

Shortcut key/

Preset Modes

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2 Use this button to directly access the Brightness/Contrast menu.

3

4

5

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

.

Menu

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

Exit

Power

(with power light indicator)

Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off .

The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. A breathing white light indicates the power save mode.

Front Panel Button

Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

1

Front Panel Button

Up

2

Down

Description

Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the

OSD menu.

Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.

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3 Use the OK button to confirm your selection.

OK

4 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.

Back

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.

1.

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

Main Menu for analog (VGA) input or

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Main Menu for digital (DVI) input or

Main Menu for digital (DP) input

NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.

2.

Press the and 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.

3.

Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.

4.

Press and button to select the desired parameter.

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5.

Press to enter the slide bar and then use the to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

and

6.

Select the button to return to the main menu.

buttons, according

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Icon Menu and

Submenus

Brightness/

Contrast

Description

Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.

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.

Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max 100).

The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.

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.

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

NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.

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

Auto Select Press to select Auto Select , the monitor scans for available input sources.

VGA

DVI-D

Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.

Press to select the VGA input source.

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.

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Color

Settings

Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode.

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 DVI cable.

YPbPr : Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.

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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.

• Game : Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.

• Text : Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts.

• Warm : Increase 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 three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.

Hue 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 or to 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.

NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or

Game preset mode.

Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use

or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.

Press image.

Press

to increase the monochrome appearance of the video

to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.

NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode.

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Image

Enhance

Makes upsized images higher quality by removing image fading and roughness of edge.

NOTE: Image Enhance is available only when you select Standard ,

Multimedia , Movie , or Game preset mode.

Reset Color

Settings

Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.

Display

Settings

Use the Display Settings to adjust image.

Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9 , 4:3 , or 5:4 .

Horizontal

Position

Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-).

Maximum is '100' (+).

Vertical

Position

Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-).

Maximum is '100' (+).

NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.

Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use

to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.

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

Use or to adjust for best image quality.

or

Phase 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 for "VGA" input.

Dynamic

Contrast

Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality.

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.

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Energy

Settings

Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming.

The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen's brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas.

Power

Button LED

Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to save energy.

USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode.

NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the

USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in.

Reset Energy

Settings

Select this option to restore default Energy Settings .

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Menu

Settings

Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on.

Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages

(English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,

Simplified Chinese or Japanese).

Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. You can adjust the menu according to your

Display Rotation

.

Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the

and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).

Timer OSD Hold Time : sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.

Use or

60 seconds.

to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to

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

NOTE:

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)

Reset Menu

Settings

Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.

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Other

Settings

DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer.

You can disable this feature by selecting Disable .

Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.

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LCD

Conditioning

Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run.

You can enable this feature by selecting Enable .

Reset Other

Settings

Reset all settings under the

Other Settings

menu to the factory preset values.

Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.

Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes , Brightness/Contrast ,

Auto Adjust , Input Source , Aspect Ratio , or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key.

NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.

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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.

When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message:

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See


for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.

You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:

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When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears:

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, DVI-D, or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.

or

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or

See Troubleshooting

for more information.

Setting the Maximum Resolution

To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:

In Windows

®

7, Windows

®

8, and Windows

®

8.1:

1.

For Windows

®

8 and 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 1920 x 1080 .

4.

Click OK .

In Windows

®

10:

1.

Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings .

2.

Click Advanced display settings .

3.

Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 .

4.

Click Apply .

If you do not see 1920 x 1080 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 http://www.dell.com/support , 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.

• Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.

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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.

Vertical Extension

NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically.

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Rotating the Monitor

Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (

Vertical

Extension

) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.

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 www.dell.com/support and see the

Download

section for

Video Drivers

for latest driver updates.

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

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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.

If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the 'contents' on your display.

To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:

1.

Right-click on the desktop and click

Properties

.

2.

Select the

Settings

tab and click

Advanced

.

3.

If you have an ATI graphics card, select the

Rotation

tab and set the preferred rotation.

4.

If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia

tab, in the left-hand column select

NVRotate

, and then select the preferred rotation.

5.

If you have an 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 www.dell.com/support

and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

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or

Troubleshooting

4

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instructions

.

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 the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all Digital (white connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of computer.

3.

Turn on the monitor.

The floating dialog box should appear on-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 white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.

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or

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.

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 monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode.

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3.

Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.

4.

Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5.

Press Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6.

Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 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 detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions:

Common

Symptoms

Poor Focus

Shaky/Jittery

Video

What You

Experience

No Video/Power

LED off

No picture

No Video/Power

LED on

No picture or no brightness

Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting

Wavy picture or fine movement

Possible Solutions

• Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

• Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.

• Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.

• Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

Input Source menu.

• Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature check.

• Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

• Run the built-in diagnostics.

• Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

Input Source menu.

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

• Eliminate video extension cables.

• Reset the monitor to Factory Settings .

• Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.


• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.


• Check environmental factors.

• Relocate the monitor and test in another room.


Missing Pixels

Brightness

Problems

Geometric

Distortion

Horizontal/

Vertical Lines

LCD screen has spots

Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots

Synchronization

Problems

Screen is scrambled or appears torn

Safety Related

Issues

Intermittent

Problems

Picture too dim or too bright

Screen not centered correctly

Screen has one or more lines

Visible signs of smoke or sparks

Monitor malfunctions on

& off

• 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: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors .

• 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: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors .


• Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.


• Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.

NOTE: When using DVI-D/DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available.



• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.



NOTE: When using DVI-D/DisplayPort input, the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available.



• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.


• Restart the computer in the safe mode .

• Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.

• Contact Dell immediately.

• Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.


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


Missing Color

Wrong Color

Picture missing color

Picture color not good

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

• Perform monitor self-test feature check.

• Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.


• 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.


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

Power Management Modes

).

• Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

Product Specific Problems

Specific

Symptoms

What You

Experience

Screen image is too small

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

Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel

OSD does not appear on the screen

No Input Signal when user controls are pressed

No picture, the

LED light is blue.

The picture does not fill the entire screen.

The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen

Possible Solutions

• Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD.


• Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor.

• Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock (for more information, see

“Lock” ).

• Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.

• Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Replug the signal cable if necessary.

• Reset the computer or video player.

• Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.


NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be available.



Specific

Symptoms

High Speed

USB 2.0 interface is slow

What You

Experience

USB interface is not working

USB peripherals are not working

High Speed USB

2.0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all

Possible Solutions

• Check that your monitor is turned on.

• Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.

• Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

• Switch off and then turn on the monitor again.

• Reboot the computer.

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

• Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.

• 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.


Appendix

5

WARNING: 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 www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance .

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

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 get online Monitor support content:

1.

Visit www.dell.com/support/monitors .

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

1.

Visit www.dell.com/support .

2.

Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

3.

Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

4.

Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5.

Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Setting the display resolution

For maximum display performance with Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:

In Windows

®

7, Windows

®

8, and Windows

®

8.1:

Appendix | 53

1.

For Windows

®

8 and Windows

®


2.

Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution .

3.

Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 .

4.

Click OK .

In Windows

®

10:

1.


2.


3.


4.

Click Apply .

If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the given steps.

1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access

2:

If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card

If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access

1.

Go to www.dell.com/support , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

2.

After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to

1920 x 1080 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card

In Windows

®

7, Windows

®

8, and Windows

®

8.1:

1.

For Windows

®

8 and Windows

®


2.

Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization .

3.

Click Change Display Settings .

4.

Click Advanced Settings .

5.

Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

6.

Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com

OR http://www.NVIDIA.com

).

7.


1920 x 1080 again.

54 | Appendix

In Windows

®

10:

1.


2.


3.


4.

Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

5.

Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com

OR http://www.NVIDIA.com

).

6.


1920 x 1080 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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