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... Dell Display Manager User's Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy-Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 15 Power Management Modes 15 Pin Assignments 18 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat-Panel Specifications 21 Resolution Specifications 22 Electrical Specifications 22 Preset Display Modes 23 Physical Characteristics 23 Environmental Characteristics 25 LCD Monitor...
... Dell Display Manager User's Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy-Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 15 Power Management Modes 15 Pin Assignments 18 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat-Panel Specifications 21 Resolution Specifications 22 Electrical Specifications 22 Preset Display Modes 23 Physical Characteristics 23 Environmental Characteristics 25 LCD Monitor...
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... Attaching the Cable Cover (for only E2715H 31 Removing the Monitor Stand 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 33 Operating the Monitor 34 Power On the Monitor 34 Using the Front-Panel Controls 34 Front-Panel Keys 35 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Accessing the Menu System 36 OSD Messages 53 Setting the Maximum Resolution 57 Using the Tilt 58 Troubleshooting 59 Self-Test 59 Built-in Diagnostics 60 Common Problems 61 Product-Specific Problems 63 Dell Soundbar Problems 64...
... Attaching the Cable Cover (for only E2715H 31 Removing the Monitor Stand 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 33 Operating the Monitor 34 Power On the Monitor 34 Using the Front-Panel Controls 34 Front-Panel Keys 35 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Accessing the Menu System 36 OSD Messages 53 Setting the Maximum Resolution 57 Using the Tilt 58 Troubleshooting 59 Self-Test 59 Built-in Diagnostics 60 Common Problems 61 Product-Specific Problems 63 Dell Soundbar Problems 64...
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... one supported Dell model is connected to the system, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used...
... one supported Dell model is connected to the system, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used...
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... the Basic tab. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can also be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it can be directly adjusted from one monitor to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is activated. The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and...
... the Basic tab. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can also be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it can be directly adjusted from one monitor to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is activated. The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and...
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Dell Display Manager User's Guide 9 When the screensaver activates, the monitor's Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be available to save additional power. Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be put to sleep in order to provide energy conservation options.
Dell Display Manager User's Guide 9 When the screensaver activates, the monitor's Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be available to save additional power. Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be put to sleep in order to provide energy conservation options.
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.... • E2715H: Stand lock. • Asset Management Capability. • E2015HV/E2215HV: EPEAT Sliver compliant. • E2715H: EPEAT Gold compliant. • CECP (for China). • RoHS compliant. • DVI Cable E2715H • Drivers and Documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2015HV/E2215HV/E2715H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight.
.... • E2715H: Stand lock. • Asset Management Capability. • E2015HV/E2215HV: EPEAT Sliver compliant. • E2715H: EPEAT Gold compliant. • CECP (for China). • RoHS compliant. • DVI Cable E2715H • Drivers and Documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2015HV/E2215HV/E2715H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight.
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... service management purposes and for technical support. Use to contact Dell for technical support. Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Release stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 14 About Your Monitor Use to contact Dell for records of the base system. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) Regulatory rating label Barcode serial number...
... service management purposes and for technical support. Use to contact Dell for technical support. Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Release stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 14 About Your Monitor Use to contact Dell for records of the base system. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) Regulatory rating label Barcode serial number...
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... data rate audio). 22 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number E2015HV Scan range E2215HV/E2715H • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical Maximum preset resolution 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number E2015HV/E2215HV E2715H Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts • ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS...
... data rate audio). 22 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number E2015HV Scan range E2215HV/E2715H • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical Maximum preset resolution 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number E2015HV/E2215HV E2715H Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts • ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI-D TMDS...
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... the Monitor D Use the Exit key to exit on the monitor. E2015HV/E2215HV: Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. See Using the OSD Menu. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD) Exit from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display Menu (OSD). C Use the Menu key to open the on the front of Preset modes preset color modes.
... the Monitor D Use the Exit key to exit on the monitor. E2015HV/E2215HV: Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. See Using the OSD Menu. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD) Exit from a list of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on -screen display Menu (OSD). C Use the Menu key to open the on the front of Preset modes preset color modes.
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Applies to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image to manually adjust the color settings. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image. Press to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you select Movie or Game...
Applies to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image to manually adjust the color settings. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image. Press to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you select Movie or Game...
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.... Horizontal Position NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for VGA input. Vertical Position Use the or buttons to '100'. Settings Operating the Monitor 45 Use or buttons to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust for best image quality. Reset Display Select this option to your preference. The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to restore default display settings. Phase...
.... Horizontal Position NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for VGA input. Vertical Position Use the or buttons to '100'. Settings Operating the Monitor 45 Use or buttons to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust for best image quality. Reset Display Select this option to your preference. The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to restore default display settings. Phase...
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OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Select this option to the factory preset values. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you will help eliminate any image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention...
OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Select this option to the factory preset values. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you will help eliminate any image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention...
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... option, you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for E2215HV/E2715H). 4. Click the dropdown list of the following procedures: If you do not see 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. Right-click...
... option, you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for E2215HV/E2715H). 4. Click the dropdown list of the following procedures: If you do not see 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. Right-click...
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... continuously scroll through the screen. 4. Turn off your computer and the monitor. 2. Also, depending upon the 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 monitor is working correctly. Troubleshooting 59 To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white VGA / black DP connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of...
... continuously scroll through the screen. 4. Turn off your computer and the monitor. 2. Also, depending upon the 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 monitor is working correctly. Troubleshooting 59 To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove both Digital (white VGA / black DP connector) and the Analog (blue connector) cables from the back of...
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...-test mode. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostic tool, the monitor is complete when the white screen appears. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Inspect the display for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in green, blue, black, white screens. To exit, press the Button 4 again...
...-test mode. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostic tool, the monitor is complete when the white screen appears. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you do not detect any abnormalities. 7. Inspect the display for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in green, blue, black, white screens. To exit, press the Button 4 again...
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... Input Source Select button. • Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Poor Focus Picture is selected via the Input Source Select menu. • Run the built-in the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is fuzzy, blurry, • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD...
... Input Source Select button. • Check the "Power LED Button" option under Energy in OSD Menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Poor Focus Picture is selected via the Input Source Select menu. • Run the built-in the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is fuzzy, blurry, • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD...
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...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. NOTE: When using 'DVI-D / DP', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available. 62 Troubleshooting 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 is permanently off . NOTE: When using 'DVI-D / DP', the positioning adjustments are...
...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. NOTE: When using 'DVI-D / DP', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available. 62 Troubleshooting 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 is permanently off . NOTE: When using 'DVI-D / DP', the positioning adjustments are...
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... 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. Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for appears on the screen...
... 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. Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from the • Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for appears on the screen...
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Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Possible Solutions Experience Image is white. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Ensure light is centered on • Check the Aspect Ratio setting screen, but does not fill entire viewing area in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if...
Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Possible Solutions Experience Image is white. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Ensure light is centered on • Check the Aspect Ratio setting screen, but does not fill entire viewing area in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if...
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... computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 5. Setting Up Your Monitor 69 Click Change Display Settings. 4. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2215HV/E2715H) . After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 900...
... computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 5. Setting Up Your Monitor 69 Click Change Display Settings. 4. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2215HV/E2715H) . After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 900...