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... Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Power Management Modes 9 Pin Assignments 10 Plug and Play Capability 11 Flat-Panel Specifications 11 Resolution Specifications 12 Electrical Specifications 12 Preset Display Modes 12 Physical Characteristics 13 Environmental Characteristics 14 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 15 Maintenance Guidelines 15 Caring for Your Monitor 15 Setting Up the Monitor 16 Attaching the Stand 16 Connecting Your Monitor 17 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 17 Removing the Monitor Stand 18 Wall Mounting (Optional 19 ...
... Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Power Management Modes 9 Pin Assignments 10 Plug and Play Capability 11 Flat-Panel Specifications 11 Resolution Specifications 12 Electrical Specifications 12 Preset Display Modes 12 Physical Characteristics 13 Environmental Characteristics 14 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 15 Maintenance Guidelines 15 Caring for Your Monitor 15 Setting Up the Monitor 16 Attaching the Stand 16 Connecting Your Monitor 17 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 17 Removing the Monitor Stand 18 Wall Mounting (Optional 19 ...
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... have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 43 4 Operating the Monitor 20 Power On the Monitor 20 Using the Front-Panel Controls 20 Front-Panel Keys 21 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 22 Accessing the Menu System 22 OSD Messages 31 Setting the Maximum Resolution 33 Using the Tilt 34 Troubleshooting 35 Self-Test 35 Built-in Diagnostics 36 Common Problems 37 Product-Specific Problems 40 Appendix 41...
... have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 43 4 Operating the Monitor 20 Power On the Monitor 20 Using the Front-Panel Controls 20 Front-Panel Keys 21 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 22 Accessing the Menu System 22 OSD Messages 31 Setting the Maximum Resolution 33 Using the Tilt 34 Troubleshooting 35 Self-Test 35 Built-in Diagnostics 36 Common Problems 37 Product-Specific Problems 40 Appendix 41...
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About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with countries) • VGA Cable • Drivers and Documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information About Your Monitor 5 Ensure that you have received all the components shown below. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. • Monitor • Stand Riser • Stand Base • Power Cable (varies with all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may not ship with your monitor.
About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with countries) • VGA Cable • Drivers and Documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information About Your Monitor 5 Ensure that you have received all the components shown below. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. • Monitor • Stand Riser • Stand Base • Power Cable (varies with all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may not ship with your monitor.
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Product Features The Dell D2015H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • D2015H: 49.606 cm (19.53 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Tilt adjustment capability. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and play capability if supported by your...
Product Features The Dell D2015H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • D2015H: 49.606 cm (19.53 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Tilt adjustment capability. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and play capability if supported by your...
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... cable from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. Monitor Specifications The following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor. Power Management Modes If you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of this automatic power-saving feature: Horizontal Vertical Power Power VESA Modes Video Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active Blue 21 W (Maximum)** Active-off mode...
... cable from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. Monitor Specifications The following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor. Power Management Modes If you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of this automatic power-saving feature: Horizontal Vertical Power Power VESA Modes Video Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active Blue 21 W (Maximum)** Active-off mode...
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Flat-Panel Specifications Model number D2015H Screen type Panel Type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal Active Area Vertical Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle: Horizontal Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Depth Color Gamut Active matrix - About Your Monitor 11 The monitor automatically provides the computer with hard-coating 3H LED light bar system 25 ms typical (grey to grey) 16.7 mil colors 83 % (typical) ** ** D 2015H color gamut (typical) is...
Flat-Panel Specifications Model number D2015H Screen type Panel Type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal Active Area Vertical Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle: Horizontal Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response Time Color Depth Color Gamut Active matrix - About Your Monitor 11 The monitor automatically provides the computer with hard-coating 3H LED light bar system 25 ms typical (grey to grey) 16.7 mil colors 83 % (typical) ** ** D 2015H color gamut (typical) is...
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....4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range D2015H • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals D2015H Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, signals polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current...
....4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range D2015H • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals D2015H Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, signals polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current...
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Front-Panel Description Keys 1 Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. 2 Use this button key to launch the on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on a black screen as the monitor self- The following dialog appears on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. adjusts to the current input: 3/4 Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). 20 Operating the Monitor
Front-Panel Description Keys 1 Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. 2 Use this button key to launch the on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on a black screen as the monitor self- The following dialog appears on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. adjusts to the current input: 3/4 Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). 20 Operating the Monitor
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Operating the Monitor 25 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 HDMI to adjust the monitor's color settings. Color Use the Color menu to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Operating the Monitor 25 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 HDMI to adjust the monitor's color settings. Color Use the Color menu to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
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... cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Press the and keys to choose from a list of preset color modes. Preset Modes Allows you to the factory defaults. 26 Operating the Monitor The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to manually adjust the color settings. Reset Color Settings • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings.
... cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Press the and keys to choose from a list of preset color modes. Preset Modes Allows you to the factory defaults. 26 Operating the Monitor The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to manually adjust the color settings. Reset Color Settings • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings.
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... to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings. Use the...
... to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings. Use the...
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Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Select this option to the factory preset values. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI. LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may...
Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Select this option to the factory preset values. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI. LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may...
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... computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 34 Operating the Monitor Right-click on your computer, complete one of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 . 4. Setting the Maximum Resolution Windows Vista® ,Windows® 7 ,Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click the...
... computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 34 Operating the Monitor Right-click on your computer, complete one of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 . 4. Setting the Maximum Resolution Windows Vista® ,Windows® 7 ,Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click the...
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... monitor is working correctly. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of computer. 3. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. then turn on the monitor. Turn off your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen...
... monitor is working correctly. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of computer. 3. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. then turn on the monitor. Turn off your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen...
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... exit, press the Button 4 again. The color of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Press the Button 4 on the surface of the screen). 2. Inspect the display for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in green, blue, black, white screens. NOTE: You...
... exit, press the Button 4 again. The color of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Press the Button 4 on the surface of the screen). 2. Inspect the display for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in green, blue, black, white screens. NOTE: You...
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...; Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Wavy picture or fine movement • 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 Factory Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in diagnostics. or ghosting • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor...
...; Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Wavy picture or fine movement • 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 Factory Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in diagnostics. or ghosting • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor...
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... monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines LCD screen has spots • 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. spots • Pixel that can occur in the video cable connector...
... monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines LCD screen has spots • 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. spots • Pixel that can occur in the video cable connector...
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... Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. Visible signs of time Screen is turned off. • Change the Input Color...
... Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. Visible signs of time Screen is turned off. • Change the Input Color...
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... video player. 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 • Reset the monitor to unlock (for 10 seconds to Factory Settings. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. When you press "up", "down" the computer is plugged in properly. Ensure light is locked. message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable...
... video player. 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 • Reset the monitor to unlock (for 10 seconds to Factory Settings. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. When you press "up", "down" the computer is plugged in properly. Ensure light is locked. message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable...
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... Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings. 4. Please refer to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. After installing the drivers for...
... Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings. 4. Please refer to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. After installing the drivers for...