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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 12 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 21 Wall Mounting (Optional 22 Operating the Monitor 23 Power On the Monitor 23 Using the Front-Panel Controls 23 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 24 Setting the Maximum Resolution 48 Using the Tilt 50 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Plug and Play Capability 12 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 21 Wall Mounting (Optional 22 Operating the Monitor 23 Power On the Monitor 23 Using the Front-Panel Controls 23 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 24 Setting the Maximum Resolution 48 Using the Tilt 50 3
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... : 54.69 cm (21.53 in.) 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 f • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Security lock slot. • Asset Management Capability. • CECP (for...
... : 54.69 cm (21.53 in.) 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 f • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Security lock slot. • Asset Management Capability. • CECP (for...
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... compliance display card or software installed in your computer to as Power Save Mode*. Inactive - Monitor Specifications The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of your monitor. Inactive - To connect your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 VGA connector 3 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. Video Power Indicator Active White...
... compliance display card or software installed in your computer to as Power Save Mode*. Inactive - Monitor Specifications The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of your monitor. Inactive - To connect your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 VGA connector 3 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. Video Power Indicator Active White...
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... with hard-coating 3H 3H LED light bar system LED light bar system 12 About Your Monitor You can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD E2016HV Active matrix - Most monitor installations are automatic. TFT LCD Panel Type TN TN Viewable image Diagonal 470.1 mm (18.51 in.) Horizontal Active 409.8 mm Area (16.13 in.) Vertical Active 230.4 mm Area...
... with hard-coating 3H 3H LED light bar system LED light bar system 12 About Your Monitor You can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD E2016HV Active matrix - Most monitor installations are automatic. TFT LCD Panel Type TN TN Viewable image Diagonal 470.1 mm (18.51 in.) Horizontal Active 409.8 mm Area (16.13 in.) Vertical Active 230.4 mm Area...
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... Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM / E2016HV / E2016HL / E2016HM / E2216HV / E2216HVM Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free signals TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.0 A (typical) 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The...
... Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM / E2016HV / E2016HL / E2016HM / E2216HV / E2216HVM Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free signals TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.0 A (typical) 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The...
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... monitor power cable from display quality or usability. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of any kind as a "bright dot." When the pixel...
... monitor power cable from display quality or usability. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of any kind as a "bright dot." When the pixel...
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... to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display (OSD) from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to choose from menu and sub-menus. Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to exit on the front of preset color modes. Menu D Use the Exit key to open the on the...
... to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display (OSD) from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to choose from menu and sub-menus. Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to exit on the front of preset color modes. Menu D Use the Exit key to open the on the...
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... to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press the and keys to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Resets your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Operating the Monitor 33 This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal...
... to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press the and keys to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Resets your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Operating the Monitor 33 This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal...
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... default display settings. Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Minimum is '100' (+). Maximum is '0' (-). If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Reset Display Select this option to '100'. Operating the Monitor 35 Use or the buttons to your preference. Pixel...
... default display settings. Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Minimum is '100' (+). Maximum is '0' (-). If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Reset Display Select this option to '100'. Operating the Monitor 35 Use or the buttons to your preference. Pixel...
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NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except key. Selecting this option to set two shortcut keys. Lock Reset Menu Personalize Controls user access to all applicable settings. Press and hold key for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Select this option allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on entry. When Lock is locked, pressing the menu key takes you to restore default menu settings. Operating the Monitor 39 All keys are allowed.
NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except key. Selecting this option to set two shortcut keys. Lock Reset Menu Personalize Controls user access to all applicable settings. Press and hold key for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Select this option allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on entry. When Lock is locked, pressing the menu key takes you to restore default menu settings. Operating the Monitor 39 All keys are allowed.
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... once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of image retention or burn-in. Operating the Monitor 45 DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your monitor and provides a better customer experience. Reset Other Factory Reset Select this option to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Resets all OSD settings...
... once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of image retention or burn-in. Operating the Monitor 45 DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your monitor and provides a better customer experience. Reset Other Factory Reset Select this option to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Resets all OSD settings...
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...) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV / E2216HVM). 4. In Windows 10: 1. Click Apply. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV / E2016HL...
...) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV / E2216HVM). 4. In Windows 10: 1. Click Apply. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV / E1916HL / E1916HM) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV / E2016HL...
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... service tag, and download the latest driver 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. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Operating the Monitor 49 NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
... service tag, and download the latest driver 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. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Operating the Monitor 49 NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
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... on both your monitor is functioning properly. Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove VGA cables from the back of the computer. The monitor will continuously scroll through the screen. 4. then turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While...
... on both your monitor is functioning properly. Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove VGA cables from the back of the computer. The monitor will continuously scroll through the screen. 4. then turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While...
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... Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. To exit, press the Button 4 again. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. A gray screen appears. 4. If you are experiencing is functioning properly. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in self-test mode. The test is in green, blue, black, white screens...
... Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. To exit, press the Button 4 again. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. A gray screen appears. 4. If you are experiencing is functioning properly. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in self-test mode. The test is in green, blue, black, white screens...
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... Input Source Select button. Picture is selected via the Input Source Select menu. Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9). • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. No Video/Power LED No picture or no on brightness • Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset...
... Input Source Select button. Picture is selected via the Input Source Select menu. Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9). • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. No Video/Power LED No picture or no on brightness • Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset...
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...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. For more lines • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock 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. spots • Pixel that can occur in the video cable connector. 54 Troubleshooting Picture too...
...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. For more lines • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock 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. spots • Pixel that can occur in the video cable connector. 54 Troubleshooting Picture too...
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... safe mode. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to Graphics or Video depending on & off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is turned off. • Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings. Troubleshooting 55...
... safe mode. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to Graphics or Video depending on & off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is turned off. • Change the Input Color Format to Factory Settings. Troubleshooting 55...
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... screen The picture cannot fill • Due to different video formats (aspect the height or width of ratio) of time Faint shadow from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monito , unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. • Check whether the OSD menu is locked. Ensure the light is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset...
... screen The picture cannot fill • Due to different video formats (aspect the height or width of ratio) of time Faint shadow from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monito , unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. • Check whether the OSD menu is locked. Ensure the light is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset...
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... power cable from an AC adapter No Sound No power to the middle indicator is off position; Soundbar has power - • Plug the audio line-in cable into the power indicator is on the Soundbar - the power Soundbar clockwise to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on computer's audio out jack. • Set all volume controls to a higher volume setting. • Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. • Test the Soundbar using another audio source...
... power cable from an AC adapter No Sound No power to the middle indicator is off position; Soundbar has power - • Plug the audio line-in cable into the power indicator is on the Soundbar - the power Soundbar clockwise to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on computer's audio out jack. • Set all volume controls to a higher volume setting. • Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. • Test the Soundbar using another audio source...