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Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 8 Plug and Play Capability 16 Maintenance Guidelines 16 Setting Up the Monitor 17 Attaching the Stand 17 Connecting Your Monitor 18 Organizing Your Cables 19 Removing the Monitor Stand 19 Wall Mounting (Optional 20 Operating the Monitor 21 Power On the Monitor 21 Using the Front-Panel Controls 21 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 22 Setting the Maximum Resolution 34 Using the Tilt 36 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 8 Plug and Play Capability 16 Maintenance Guidelines 16 Setting Up the Monitor 17 Attaching the Stand 17 Connecting Your Monitor 18 Organizing Your Cables 19 Removing the Monitor Stand 19 Wall Mounting (Optional 20 Operating the Monitor 21 Power On the Monitor 21 Using the Front-Panel Controls 21 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 22 Setting the Maximum Resolution 34 Using the Tilt 36 3
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... digital eye strain. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features at-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • E2218HN: 54.61 cm (21.5 in.) agonal 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...
... digital eye strain. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features at-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • E2218HN: 54.61 cm (21.5 in.) agonal 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...
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Side View Right Side Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number Screen type Panel Technology E2218HN Active matrix - To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a HDMI cable. TFT LCD TN 8 About Your Monitor To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Side View Right Side Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number Screen type Panel Technology E2218HN Active matrix - To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a HDMI cable. TFT LCD TN 8 About Your Monitor To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
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Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range E2218HN • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 50 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (VGA & HDMI playback) E2218HN 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.1 Pixel Clock (MHz...
Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range E2218HN • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 50 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (VGA & HDMI playback) E2218HN 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.1 Pixel Clock (MHz...
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... power saving feature. VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 24 W (Maximum)** Active-off mode Inactive Switch off mode, the following table shows the power consumption and signaling of on the software, components and peripherals you have no obligation to update such information. The OSD will be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor...
... power saving feature. VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 24 W (Maximum)** Active-off mode Inactive Switch off mode, the following table shows the power consumption and signaling of on the software, components and peripherals you have no obligation to update such information. The OSD will be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor...
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... any kind as a "bright dot." For best practices, follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. The visible result is considered normal and within competitive standards. A display with a cloth. Maintenance Guidelines Caring for the antistatic coating. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it off with 1 to become fixed in use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor, wipe it is not...
... any kind as a "bright dot." For best practices, follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. The visible result is considered normal and within competitive standards. A display with a cloth. Maintenance Guidelines Caring for the antistatic coating. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it off with 1 to become fixed in use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor, wipe it is not...
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... open the on the monitor. Up Operating the Monitor 21 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). See Using the OSD Menu. Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key 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 exit on the front of preset color modes. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings...
... open the on the monitor. Up Operating the Monitor 21 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). See Using the OSD Menu. Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key 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 exit on the front of preset color modes. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings...
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... the monitor's default color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Preset Modes Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. NOTE: Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. • Set the distance of the screen between 20 inches to 28 inches (50cm-70cm) from the screen to make viewing...
... the monitor's default color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Preset Modes Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. NOTE: Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. • Set the distance of the screen between 20 inches to 28 inches (50cm-70cm) from the screen to make viewing...
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... adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Input Color Format Reset Color Display Allows you to adjust your monitor to your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Use the Display menu to '100'. Maximum is '0' (-). Resets your preference. Phase Reset Display If satisfactory results are only available for VGA input. Minimum is '100' (+). Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Sharpness NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments...
... adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Input Color Format Reset Color Display Allows you to adjust your monitor to your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Use the Display menu to '100'. Maximum is '0' (-). Resets your preference. Phase Reset Display If satisfactory results are only available for VGA input. Minimum is '100' (+). Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Sharpness NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments...
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... locked, pressing the menu key takes you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to 60 seconds. Allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on . Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Allows you to set the time for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English...
... locked, pressing the menu key takes you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to 60 seconds. Allows you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on . Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Allows you to set the time for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access to adjustments. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English...
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... the factory preset values. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/ CI. Operating the Monitor 31 LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your computer to help reduce minor cases of image retention or burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user...
... the factory preset values. Resets all OSD settings to restore default other settings, such as DDC/ CI. Operating the Monitor 31 LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your computer to help reduce minor cases of image retention or burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user...
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... the window (e.g. Operating the Monitor 35 Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. NOTE: If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. Click Change Display Settings...
... the window (e.g. Operating the Monitor 35 Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. NOTE: If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. Click Change Display Settings...
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... Power Save Mode after you to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in selftest mode, the power LED remains white. The monitor will continuously scroll through the screen. 4. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Turn off your monitor...
... Power Save Mode after you to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in selftest mode, the power LED remains white. The monitor will continuously scroll through the screen. 4. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Turn off your monitor...
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... abnormalities. 7. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens. To exit, press the Button 1 again. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Check the video card and computer. 38 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with...
... abnormalities. 7. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens. To exit, press the Button 1 again. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to red. 6. Check the video card and computer. 38 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with...
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... the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button. Troubleshooting 39 Picture is fuzzy, blurry, • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9). 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. • Perform monitor self...
... the video cable connector. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button. Troubleshooting 39 Picture is fuzzy, blurry, • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9). 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. • Perform monitor self...
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... using 'HDMI', the positioning adjustments are not available. 40 Troubleshooting For more information on -off. • Pixel that is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality...
... using 'HDMI', the positioning adjustments are not available. 40 Troubleshooting For more information on -off. • Pixel that is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality...
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... video cable connector. Troubleshooting 41 Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable on & off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD...
... video cable connector. Troubleshooting 41 Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable on & off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD...
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... on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn off . • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in properly. 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...
... on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn off . • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in properly. 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...
Display Manager Users Guide
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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. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. Once installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. N OTE: Dell Display Manager...
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. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. Once installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. N OTE: Dell Display Manager...
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... to Dell Product Support websites for more detailed error message. Make sure you are using the monitor OSD Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 DDM may not work with Dell branded monitors. You can fail DDM. Display driver is enabled. 3. Restart your PC, especially the connectors should be necessary to your monitor and your system. Check the monitor OSD to troubleshoot: 1. Click on the icon, DDM shows a more information • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology...
... to Dell Product Support websites for more detailed error message. Make sure you are using the monitor OSD Dell Display Manager User's Guide 7 DDM may not work with Dell branded monitors. You can fail DDM. Display driver is enabled. 3. Restart your PC, especially the connectors should be necessary to your monitor and your system. Check the monitor OSD to troubleshoot: 1. Click on the icon, DDM shows a more information • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology...
