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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
Users Guide
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... Crystal Display and LED backlight. Comfort View feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. 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...
... Crystal Display and LED backlight. Comfort View feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. 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...
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...Pixel per 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 HDMI 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. Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Screen...
...Pixel per 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 HDMI 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. Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Screen...
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.../Right) Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 76 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) 56 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security...
.../Right) Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 76 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) 56 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security...
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... following table shows the power consumption and signaling of On Mode as defined in the OSD menu. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 20 W (Maximum)** 16...
... following table shows the power consumption and signaling of On Mode as defined in the OSD menu. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 20 W (Maximum)** 16...
Users Guide
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... and neck/arm/ back/shoulders pain from using the monitor for long periods of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to choose from the screen to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes. Press the and keys to make viewing more comfortable for multimedia applications. • Warm...
... and neck/arm/ back/shoulders pain from using the monitor for long periods of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to choose from the screen to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes. Press the and keys to make viewing more comfortable for multimedia applications. • Warm...
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... Display menu to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust the monitor's display settings. Maximum is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustment are only available for "VGA" input. Reset Display Select this option if your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Resets your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Horizontal Position NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is '100' (+). Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Sharpness NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments...
... Display menu to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust the monitor's display settings. Maximum is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustment are only available for "VGA" input. Reset Display Select this option if your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Resets your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Horizontal Position NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is '100' (+). Use or buttons to adjust image up and down. Sharpness NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments...
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..." LCD Conditioning. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of image retention. Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on your monitor and provides a better customer experience. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Reset Other Factory Reset Select this option to the factory default settings. Operating the Monitor 35 LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe...
..." LCD Conditioning. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of image retention. Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on your monitor and provides a better customer experience. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. Reset Other Factory Reset Select this option to the factory default settings. Operating the Monitor 35 LCD Conditioning This feature will help eliminate any image retention. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe...
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... unable to set the resolution to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Go to 1920 x 1080 again. 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 adapter, attempt to set the resolution to...
... unable to set the resolution to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Go to 1920 x 1080 again. 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 adapter, attempt to set the resolution to...
Users Guide
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... you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor and econnect the video cable; Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you to check whether your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn off your monitor is...
... you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor and econnect the video cable; Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will enter Power Save Mode after you to check whether your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn off your monitor is...
Users Guide
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... pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in Color OSD. 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 via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color OSD. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to the...
... pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in Color OSD. 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 via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color OSD. Picture color not good • Change the Color Mode in the Color OSD to the...
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... the light is plugged in use (for more information, see Lock). message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable is white. 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 The picture does not fill the entire screen Image is not available. NOTE: When choosing DP/HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust...
... the light is plugged in use (for more information, see Lock). message " No input signal" will appear. • Check whether the signal cable is white. 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 The picture does not fill the entire screen Image is not available. NOTE: When choosing DP/HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust...
Display Manager Users Guide
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... installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. Please make sure DDC/CI 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. Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. N OTE: Dell Display...
... installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. Please make sure DDC/CI 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. Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. Dell Display Manager User's Guide 1 It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. N OTE: Dell Display...
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... • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. • VGA Cable (for China). • RoHS compliant. • TCO Certified Displays. • Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. • Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. •...
... • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. • VGA Cable (for China). • RoHS compliant. • TCO Certified Displays. • Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. • Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. •...
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... inches2) Pixel pitch 0.2652 x 0.2652 mm Pixel per 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 gray - To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable.
... inches2) Pixel pitch 0.2652 x 0.2652 mm Pixel per 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 gray - To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 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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... screen to manually adjust the color settings. 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 own preset color mode. 30 Operating the Monitor Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes when working with a red...
... screen to manually adjust the color settings. 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 own preset color mode. 30 Operating the Monitor Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your eyes when working with a red...
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... etc.). 6. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Operating the Monitor 39 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920...
... etc.). 6. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Operating the Monitor 39 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920...
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... below will enter Power Save Mode after you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. Troubleshooting 41 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the computer. 3. If your monitor screen remains blank after...
... below will enter Power Save Mode after you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. Troubleshooting 41 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the computer. 3. If your monitor screen remains blank after...
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...; Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. • Check whether the OSD menu is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in diagnostics. 46 Troubleshooting Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. Image retention from a static image...
...; Use the Power Management static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor. • Check whether the OSD menu is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in diagnostics. 46 Troubleshooting Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. Image retention from a static image...