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Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Plug and Play Capability 18 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 18 Maintenance Guidelines 18 Setting Up the Monitor 19 Attaching the Stand 19 Connecting Your Monitor 20 Organizing Your Cables 21 Removing the Monitor Stand 22 Wall Mounting (Optional 23 Operating the Monitor 24 Power On the Monitor 24 Using the Front-Panel Controls 24 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 25 Setting the Maximum Resolution 38 Using the Tilt 40 Contents 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Plug and Play Capability 18 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 18 Maintenance Guidelines 18 Setting Up the Monitor 19 Attaching the Stand 19 Connecting Your Monitor 20 Organizing Your Cables 21 Removing the Monitor Stand 22 Wall Mounting (Optional 23 Operating the Monitor 24 Power On the Monitor 24 Using the Front-Panel Controls 24 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 25 Setting the Maximum Resolution 38 Using the Tilt 40 Contents 3
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... The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 58.42cm (23.0 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) 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and...
... The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 58.42cm (23.0 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) 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and...
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Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Screen type Active matrix - To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Viewable image Diagonal 584.2 mm (23.0 inches) Horizontal Active Area 509.18 mm (20.05 inches) Vertical Active Area 286.42 mm (11.28 inches) Area 145839.34 mm2 (226.16 inches2) Pixel pitch...
Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Screen type Active matrix - To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Viewable image Diagonal 584.2 mm (23.0 inches) Horizontal Active Area 509.18 mm (20.05 inches) Vertical Active Area 286.42 mm (11.28 inches) Area 145839.34 mm2 (226.16 inches2) Pixel pitch...
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Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. Color Gamut 85 % (typical) * Backlight Lamp Life (to half initial brightness) 30K...
Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. Color Gamut 85 % (typical) * Backlight Lamp Life (to half initial brightness) 30K...
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... not in use. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as Power Save Mode. No warranty as to as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. 14 About Your Monitor Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPMTM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can be restored by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically...
... not in use. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as Power Save Mode. No warranty as to as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. 14 About Your Monitor Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPMTM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can be restored by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically...
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... stretches to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes when working with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50...
... stretches to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes when working with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50...
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...' (+). Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust for best image quality. Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Reset Display Select this option to adjust the monitor's display settings. Resets your preference. Use the Display menu to restore default display settings. Response Time Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Operating the Monitor 31 Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Use or the buttons...
...' (+). Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust for best image quality. Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Reset Display Select this option to adjust the monitor's display settings. Resets your preference. Use the Display menu to restore default display settings. Response Time Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Operating the Monitor 31 Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Use or the buttons...
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... monitor, select LCD Conditioning to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your computer to help reduce minor cases of image retention or burn-in. Operating the Monitor 35 LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Reset Other Factory Reset...
... monitor, select LCD Conditioning to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your computer to help reduce minor cases of image retention or burn-in. Operating the Monitor 35 LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Reset Other Factory Reset...
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.... Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced Settings. 5. 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 1920 x 1080 . Click Display adapter properties. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. Operating the Monitor 39 Please refer to classic desktop. 2. NOTE...
.... Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced Settings. 5. 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 1920 x 1080 . Click Display adapter properties. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. Operating the Monitor 39 Please refer to classic desktop. 2. NOTE...
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... selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monito . 2. then turn on both your monitor is working correctly. Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. If your monitor screen...
... selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monito . 2. then turn on both your monitor is working correctly. Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. If your monitor screen...
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... pins in the Color OSD. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to PC RGB or YPbPr in the video cable connector. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to Graphics or Video depending on & off . • Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings. Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to the computer...
... pins in the Color OSD. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to PC RGB or YPbPr in the video cable connector. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to Graphics or Video depending on & off . • Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings. Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to the computer...
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... height or width of ratio) of time Faint shadow from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monito , unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn off the monitor t appears on the keyboard. Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls...
... height or width of ratio) of time Faint shadow from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monito , unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn off the monitor t appears on the keyboard. Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls...
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... Your Monitor The monitor's features include: • E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR: 58.42 cm (23.0 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 system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Software...
... Your Monitor The monitor's features include: • E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR: 58.42 cm (23.0 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 system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Software...
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... inch (PPI) 96 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° typical Vertical 178° typical Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight Response Time Color Depth White LED edgelight system 5 ms (gray to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. normal mode) 16.78 million colors About Your Monitor 9 Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable...
... inch (PPI) 96 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° typical Vertical 178° typical Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H Backlight Response Time Color Depth White LED edgelight system 5 ms (gray to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. normal mode) 16.78 million colors About Your Monitor 9 Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable...
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.../Right) Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 75 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Video display 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback) 10 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 50 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security...
.../Right) Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 75 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Video display 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback) 10 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 50 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security...
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... your own preset color mode. 30 Operating the Monitor Preset Modes Allows you to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50-70 cm) from your eyes. • Blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with a red/yellow tint. •...
... your own preset color mode. 30 Operating the Monitor Preset Modes Allows you to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50-70 cm) from your eyes. • Blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with a red/yellow tint. •...
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... contact the manufacturer of 1920 x 1080 . NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics 2. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com...
... contact the manufacturer of 1920 x 1080 . NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics 2. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com...
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... the video cable from the back of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monitor. 2. Turn on both your monitor is working correctly. Turn off both your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor screen remains blank after 4 minutes if left at this section, follow the Safety Instruction Self...
... the video cable from the back of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monitor. 2. Turn on both your monitor is working correctly. Turn off both your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor screen remains blank after 4 minutes if left at this section, follow the Safety Instruction Self...
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... seconds to unlock (for more information, see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use (for more information, see Lock). The picture cannot fill • Due to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monitor at appears on the keyboard. NOTE: When choosing DP/HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust function is white. Ensure the light is not available. message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable is centered on screen, but...
... seconds to unlock (for more information, see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use (for more information, see Lock). The picture cannot fill • Due to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monitor at appears on the keyboard. NOTE: When choosing DP/HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust function is white. Ensure the light is not available. message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable is centered on screen, but...
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... available when hovering over the notification tray icon. Please make sure DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models.
... available when hovering over the notification tray icon. Please make sure DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models.