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... View 9 Rear and Bottom View 10 Monitor Specifications 11 Flat Panel Specifications 11 Resolution Specifications 12 Supported Video Modes 12 Preset Display Modes 13 Electrical Specifications 14 Physical Characteristics 14 Environmental Characteristics 15 Power Management Modes 16 Pin Assignments 18 Plug and Play Capability 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 20 USB Upstream Connector 20 USB Downstream Connector 21 USB Ports 21 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 22 Maintenance Guidelines 22 Cleaning Your Monitor 22 Setting Up the Monitor 23 Attaching the Stand...
... View 9 Rear and Bottom View 10 Monitor Specifications 11 Flat Panel Specifications 11 Resolution Specifications 12 Supported Video Modes 12 Preset Display Modes 13 Electrical Specifications 14 Physical Characteristics 14 Environmental Characteristics 15 Power Management Modes 16 Pin Assignments 18 Plug and Play Capability 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 20 USB Upstream Connector 20 USB Downstream Connector 21 USB Ports 21 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 22 Maintenance Guidelines 22 Cleaning Your Monitor 22 Setting Up the Monitor 23 Attaching the Stand...
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... Dell 58 4| Connecting the Computer 26 Removing the Monitor Stand 27 Wall Mounting (Optional 29 Operating the Monitor 30 Power On the Monitor 30 Using the Front-Panel Controls 30 Front-Panel Button 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 32 Accessing the Menu System 32 OSD Warning Message 45 Setting the Maximum Resolution 47 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 48 Tilt, Swivel 48 Vertical Extension 49 Rotating the Monitor 49 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . .51 Troubleshooting...
... Dell 58 4| Connecting the Computer 26 Removing the Monitor Stand 27 Wall Mounting (Optional 29 Operating the Monitor 30 Power On the Monitor 30 Using the Front-Panel Controls 30 Front-Panel Button 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 32 Accessing the Menu System 32 OSD Warning Message 45 Setting the Maximum Resolution 47 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 48 Tilt, Swivel 48 Vertical Extension 49 Rotating the Monitor 49 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . .51 Troubleshooting...
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... The Alienware AW2518HF flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. Resolution: Up to optimize eye comfort. The monitor features include: • 62.23 cm (24.5 inch) viewable area (measured diagonally). Person Shooter), RTS (Real-Time Strategy), RPG (Role-Playing Game), and 3 game modes to personalize your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for flexible mounting solutions. • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI...
... The Alienware AW2518HF flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. Resolution: Up to optimize eye comfort. The monitor features include: • 62.23 cm (24.5 inch) viewable area (measured diagonally). Person Shooter), RTS (Real-Time Strategy), RPG (Role-Playing Game), and 3 game modes to personalize your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for flexible mounting solutions. • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI...
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.... Connect your USB device. Connect to enable the USB ports on the monitor and to your monitor. NOTE: This port does not support headphones. NOTE: To use this port and your computer to charge your speakers. Connect your computer with HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). Rear and Bottom View Rear and bottom view without monitor stand Label 1 2 (1, 2) 3 4 5 6, 9 7 8 Description Power cable connector HDMI port Line-out port DisplayPort USB upstream port USB 3.0 port USB downstream port with Power Charging Headphone-out jack Use Connect the power cable...
.... Connect your USB device. Connect to enable the USB ports on the monitor and to your monitor. NOTE: This port does not support headphones. NOTE: To use this port and your computer to charge your speakers. Connect your computer with HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). Rear and Bottom View Rear and bottom view without monitor stand Label 1 2 (1, 2) 3 4 5 6, 9 7 8 Description Power cable connector HDMI port Line-out port DisplayPort USB upstream port USB 3.0 port USB downstream port with Power Charging Headphone-out jack Use Connect the power cable...
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Resolution Specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Supported Video Modes AW2518HF 249.1 kHz to 263 kHz (automatic) 30 Hz to 90° Dell Display Manager (DDM) Yes Compatibility * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Connectivity • 1 x DP 1.2 • 2 x HDMI 2.0 • 1 x USB 3.0 Upstream port (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (Bottom) • 1 x Headphone-out jack (Bottom) • 1 x Audio line-out jack (Rear...
Resolution Specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Supported Video Modes AW2518HF 249.1 kHz to 263 kHz (automatic) 30 Hz to 90° Dell Display Manager (DDM) Yes Compatibility * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Connectivity • 1 x DP 1.2 • 2 x HDMI 2.0 • 1 x USB 3.0 Upstream port (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (Rear) • 2 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (Bottom) • 1 x Headphone-out jack (Bottom) • 1 x Audio line-out jack (Rear...
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Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Active-off Inactive mode Switch off - This document is expressed or implied. Your product...
Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Active-off Inactive mode Switch off - This document is expressed or implied. Your product...
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... a soft, clean surface. Place the monitor on the monitor. 4. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the respective stand setup guide for the purpose of the computer may vary. To remove the stand: 1. Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Plug the power cables for your monitor displays an image, installation is placed on the cable cover and slide it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. NOTE: The graphics are used for the set-up instructions. If your...
... a soft, clean surface. Place the monitor on the monitor. 4. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the respective stand setup guide for the purpose of the computer may vary. To remove the stand: 1. Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Plug the power cables for your monitor displays an image, installation is placed on the cable cover and slide it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. NOTE: The graphics are used for the set-up instructions. If your...
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... of time, we suggest you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to: 1. Set the distance of the screen between 20 inches to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. 34 | Operating the Monitor Press the and buttons to 28 inches (50cm-70cm) from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at...
... of time, we suggest you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to: 1. Set the distance of the screen between 20 inches to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. 34 | Operating the Monitor Press the and buttons to 28 inches (50cm-70cm) from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at...
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... the video image. Hue Saturation Reset Game This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. This feature can shift the color of the video image to 3), the better visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. Use to restore default game settings. 36 | Operating the Monitor The higher the value (between 0 to green or purple. Select this option to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Use or to adjust the...
... the video image. Hue Saturation Reset Game This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. This feature can shift the color of the video image to 3), the better visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. Use to restore default game settings. 36 | Operating the Monitor The higher the value (between 0 to green or purple. Select this option to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Use or to adjust the...
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... to increase the level of contrast to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you to set the video input mode to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. Select this option to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1. Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the image ratio to restore default display settings. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
... to increase the level of contrast to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you to set the video input mode to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. Select this option to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1. Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the image ratio to restore default display settings. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
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....dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. If you may need to update...
....dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. If you may need to update...
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... graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced. 3. If you need to complete the procedure below to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for information on rotating the 'contents' on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Operating the Monitor | 51 NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell...
... graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced. 3. If you need to complete the procedure below to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for information on rotating the 'contents' on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Operating the Monitor | 51 NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell...
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... your monitor screen remains blank after you to the connected input signal. 4. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Turn Off your monitor is working correctly. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to check whether your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use the previous procedure, check your video controller...
... your monitor screen remains blank after you to the connected input signal. 4. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Turn Off your monitor is working correctly. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to check whether your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use the previous procedure, check your video controller...
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... inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. To run the built-in green, blue, black, and white screens. The color of the computer or monitor. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Check the video card and computer. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostics only when the video cable...
... inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. To run the built-in green, blue, black, and white screens. The color of the computer or monitor. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Check the video card and computer. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostics only when the video cable...
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....dell.com/support/monitors. Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Run the built-in the video cable connector. Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. Check for bent or broken pins in diagnostics. Change the video resolution to factory settings. Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Ensure that the power button is functioning properly using...
....dell.com/support/monitors. Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Run the built-in the video cable connector. Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. Check for bent or broken pins in diagnostics. Change the video resolution to factory settings. Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Ensure that the power button is functioning properly using...
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... self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the safe mode. Intermittent Problems Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in diagnostics. Brightness Problems Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. or too bright • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Safety...
... self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the safe mode. Intermittent Problems Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in diagnostics. Brightness Problems Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. or too bright • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Safety...
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... built-in diagnostics. 56 | Troubleshooting 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 OSD does not • the monitor with appear on the the buttons on screen the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the • LED light is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse...
... built-in diagnostics. 56 | Troubleshooting 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 OSD does not • the monitor with appear on the the buttons on screen the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the • LED light is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse...
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.... Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Please make sure DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Once installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image...
.... Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Please make sure DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Once installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image...
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... a specific application, and apply it automatically. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 3 Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for batch files, scripts, loaders, and non-executable files such as zip archives or packed files, are not supported. Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you can select Auto Mode that applies a preset mode based on each connected monitor, or it can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu...
... a specific application, and apply it automatically. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 3 Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for batch files, scripts, loaders, and non-executable files such as zip archives or packed files, are not supported. Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you can select Auto Mode that applies a preset mode based on each connected monitor, or it can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu...
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... is properly connected to Dell Product Support websites for more information • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI • Some early models of DP 1.2 monitors, it may also check for new version by right clicking on DDM icon while pressing and holding 'shift' key. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 7 Please note that DDM only works with a message...
... is properly connected to Dell Product Support websites for more information • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI • Some early models of DP 1.2 monitors, it may also check for new version by right clicking on DDM icon while pressing and holding 'shift' key. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 7 Please note that DDM only works with a message...