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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 16 Maintenance Guidelines 17 Setting Up the Monitor 18 Attaching the Stand 18 Connecting Your Monitor 19 Organizing Your Cables 19 Removing the Monitor Stand 20 Wall Mounting (Optional 21 Operating the Monitor 22 Power On the Monitor 22 Using the Front-Panel Controls 22 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 23 Setting the Maximum Resolution 46 Using the Tilt 47 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 16 Maintenance Guidelines 17 Setting Up the Monitor 18 Attaching the Stand 18 Connecting Your Monitor 19 Organizing Your Cables 19 Removing the Monitor Stand 20 Wall Mounting (Optional 21 Operating the Monitor 22 Power On the Monitor 22 Using the Front-Panel Controls 22 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 23 Setting the Maximum Resolution 46 Using the Tilt 47 3
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Only) and Other Regulatory Information 57 Contact Dell 57 Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) (Maximum 58 Procedures for setting up dual monitors 60 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 66 4 Troubleshooting 48 Self-Test 48 Built-in Diagnostics 49 Common Problems 50 Product-Specific Problems 53 Dell Soundbar Problems 55 Appendix 57 Safety Instructions 57 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only) and Other Regulatory Information 57 Contact Dell 57 Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) (Maximum 58 Procedures for setting up dual monitors 60 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 66 4 Troubleshooting 48 Self-Test 48 Built-in Diagnostics 49 Common Problems 50 Product-Specific Problems 53 Dell Soundbar Problems 55 Appendix 57 Safety Instructions 57 FCC Notices (U.S.
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... 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 and documentation media which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. • Dell Display...
... 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 and documentation media which includes an information file (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. • Dell Display...
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... View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 VGA connector 3 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. The following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in use. Monitor Specifications The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of your monitor. Blank Power Indicator White Glowing white Off Power Consumption 17 W (Maximum)** 14 W (Typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W * Energy Star On Mode Power Consumption 13.3 W*** E2016HV: VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Video...
... View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 VGA connector 3 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. The following sections give you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in use. Monitor Specifications The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of your monitor. Blank Power Indicator White Glowing white Off Power Consumption 17 W (Maximum)** 14 W (Typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W * Energy Star On Mode Power Consumption 13.3 W*** E2016HV: VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Video...
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... Plug and Play compatible system. TFT LCD TN Viewable image Diagonal 470.1 mm (18.51 inches) Horizontal Active 409.8 mm Area (16.13 inches) Vertical Active 230.4 mm Area (9.07 inches) Area 94417.92 mm2 (146.35 inches2) Pixel pitch 0.30 x 0.30 mm E2016HV Active matrix - TFT LCD TN E2216HV Active matrix - Antiglare with hard- Antiglare with hard- coating 3H coating 3H coating 3H Backlight LED light...
... Plug and Play compatible system. TFT LCD TN Viewable image Diagonal 470.1 mm (18.51 inches) Horizontal Active 409.8 mm Area (16.13 inches) Vertical Active 230.4 mm Area (9.07 inches) Area 94417.92 mm2 (146.35 inches2) Pixel pitch 0.30 x 0.30 mm E2016HV Active matrix - TFT LCD TN E2216HV Active matrix - Antiglare with hard- Antiglare with hard- coating 3H coating 3H coating 3H Backlight LED light...
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... 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals E1916HV / E2016HV / E2216HV 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 CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31...
... 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals E1916HV / E2016HV / E2216HV 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 CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31...
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... the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to choose from menu and sub-menus. Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Up 22 Operating the Monitor Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to open the on the monitor. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings. See Using the OSD Menu. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use...
... the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to choose from menu and sub-menus. Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Up 22 Operating the Monitor Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to open the on the monitor. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings. See Using the OSD Menu. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use...
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... monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Press the and keys to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Applies to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Reset Color • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Resets your own preset color mode...
... monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Press the and keys to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Applies to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to RGB input format only. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Reset Color • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Resets your own preset color mode...
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... once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/ CI. LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning 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...
... once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/ CI. LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning 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...
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... are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for E2216HV) as an option, you may need to classic desktop. 2. For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics card.
... are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for E2216HV) as an option, you may need to classic desktop. 2. For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics card.
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... operation, remove VGA cables from the back of the computer. then turn on both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. While in this state. 5. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Turn off your monitor is working correctly. If...
... operation, remove VGA cables from the back of the computer. then turn on both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. While in this state. 5. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Turn off your monitor is working correctly. If...
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... color of the computer or monitor. Troubleshooting 49 Inspect the display for abnormalities. 5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Check the video card and computer. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in self-test mode. If you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. Carefully inspect the screen for any screen abnormalities upon using...
... color of the computer or monitor. Troubleshooting 49 Inspect the display for abnormalities. 5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Check the video card and computer. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in self-test mode. If you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. Carefully inspect the screen for any screen abnormalities upon using...
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... 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. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via OSD. Common Symptoms What You Experience No Video/Power LED No picture off Possible Solutions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
... 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. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via OSD. Common Symptoms What You Experience No Video/Power LED No picture off Possible Solutions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
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...; Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. 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...
...; Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. 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...
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... troubleshooting or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Adjust R/G/B value in Color OSD if the Color Management is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls...
... troubleshooting or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Adjust R/G/B value in Color OSD if the Color Management is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls...
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... fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock (for more information, see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use (for more information, see Lock). 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 are pressed Image is locked.
... fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock (for more information, see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use (for more information, see Lock). 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 are pressed Image is locked.
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...). • Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting. • Clean and reseat the audio line-in cable into the adapter. Soundbar has power - • Plug the audio line-in plug. • Test the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3 player). 54 Troubleshooting check if the power indicator (white LED) on the Soundbar - the power Soundbar clockwise to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on...
...). • Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting. • Clean and reseat the audio line-in cable into the adapter. Soundbar has power - • Plug the audio line-in plug. • Test the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3 player). 54 Troubleshooting check if the power indicator (white LED) on the Soundbar - the power Soundbar clockwise to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on...
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... E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click OK. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided 1:If you...
... E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Click OK. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using , and follow the provided 1:If you...
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... Change Display Settings. 4. Go to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) again. Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter...
... Change Display Settings. 4. Go to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900 (for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) again. Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of the window (e.g. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter...
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... 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. Once installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to the system, a specific target monitor...
... 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. Once installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to the system, a specific target monitor...
