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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 17 Maintenance Guidelines 17 Setting Up the Monitor 18 Attaching the Stand 18 Connecting Your Monitor 19 Organizing Your Cables 20 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 36 Using the Tilt 38 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 9 Plug and Play Capability 17 Maintenance Guidelines 17 Setting Up the Monitor 18 Attaching the Stand 18 Connecting Your Monitor 19 Organizing Your Cables 20 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 36 Using the Tilt 38 3
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.... • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2418HN flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • 60.5 cm (23.8 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) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and...
.... • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2418HN flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • 60.5 cm (23.8 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) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and...
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Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2418HN Screen type Active matrix - fast mode) 8 ms (typical - normal mode) 16.7 million colors Color Gamut CIE1976 (87 %) * Built-in devices N/A Connectivity 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA Border width (edge of 17 mm (Top/Left/Right) monitor to gray - TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 604.7 mm (23.8 inches) Horizontal Active Area 527.04 mm (20.75 inches) Vertical Active Area 296.46 mm (11...
Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2418HN Screen type Active matrix - fast mode) 8 ms (typical - normal mode) 16.7 million colors Color Gamut CIE1976 (87 %) * Built-in devices N/A Connectivity 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA Border width (edge of 17 mm (Top/Left/Right) monitor to gray - TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 604.7 mm (23.8 inches) Horizontal Active Area 527.04 mm (20.75 inches) Vertical Active Area 296.46 mm (11...
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Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (VGA & HDMI playback) E2418HN 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 10 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2418HN 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 50 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * Color gamut (typical) is based on...
Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (VGA & HDMI playback) E2418HN 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 10 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range • Horizontal • Vertical Maximum preset resolution E2418HN 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 50 Hz to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * Color gamut (typical) is based on...
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... instructions in use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off with water. This white powder occurs during the shipping of any Plug and Play compatible system. In almost every case, these fixed pixels are automatic. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of the monitor. • Handle your monitor with 1 to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. A display...
... instructions in use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off with water. This white powder occurs during the shipping of any Plug and Play compatible system. In almost every case, these fixed pixels are automatic. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of the monitor. • Handle your monitor with 1 to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. A display...
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... ranges) items in the OSD menu. Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to open the on the monitor. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings. 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...
... ranges) items in the OSD menu. Brightness /Contrast C Use the Menu key to open the on the monitor. Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on -screen display (OSD). Exit Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description A Use the Up key to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Menu D Use the Exit key to adjust the image settings. 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...
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... player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your own preset color mode. Input Color Format Reset Color • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Resets your monitor's color settings to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values...
... player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your own preset color mode. Input Color Format Reset Color • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. Resets your monitor's color settings to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values...
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... NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to set the Response Time to your preference. Use or buttons to restore default display settings. Reset Display Select this option to adjust for best image quality. Display Use the Display menu to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust the monitor's display settings. Use or to adjust the...
... NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to set the Response Time to your preference. Use or buttons to restore default display settings. Reset Display Select this option to adjust for best image quality. Display Use the Display menu to adjust image left and right. Use or the buttons to adjust the monitor's display settings. Use or to adjust the...
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... languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Operating the Monitor 31 Press and hold key for which the OSD remains active after you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on . Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings. Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Allows you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to all applicable settings. All keys are allowed. Controls user...
... languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Operating the Monitor 31 Press and hold key for which the OSD remains active after you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' preselected on . Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings. Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Allows you to adjust the OSD background from 5 to all applicable settings. All keys are allowed. Controls user...
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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. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of your computer 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. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. Reset Others Factory Reset Select...
... 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. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of your computer 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. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. Reset Others Factory Reset Select...
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... Change Display Settings. 4. In Windows 10: 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 . Please refer to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers...
... Change Display Settings. 4. In Windows 10: 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 . Please refer to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers...
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..., follow the Safety Instruction Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is working correctly. Turn off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in selftest mode, the power LED remains white. If your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back...
..., follow the Safety Instruction Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is working correctly. Turn off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in selftest mode, the power LED remains white. If your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back...
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... the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for 2 seconds. The test is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. NOTE: You can run the built-in self-test mode. Press the Button 1 on the front panel simultaneously for abnormalities. 5. Check the video card and computer. 40 Troubleshooting If...
... the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for 2 seconds. The test is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. NOTE: You can run the built-in self-test mode. Press the Button 1 on the front panel simultaneously for abnormalities. 5. Check the video card and computer. 40 Troubleshooting If...
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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 the Input Source Select menu. Common Symptoms What You Experience No Video/Power LED No picture off Possible Solutions • Ensure that the video cable connecting...
... 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 the Input Source Select menu. Common Symptoms What You Experience No Video/Power LED No picture off Possible Solutions • Ensure that the video cable connecting...
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...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls 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. NOTE: When using 'HDMI', the positioning adjustments are not available. 42 Troubleshooting LCD screen has bright • Cycle power...
...://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls 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. NOTE: When using 'HDMI', the positioning adjustments are not available. 42 Troubleshooting LCD screen has bright • Cycle power...
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... any troubleshooting or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable 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. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to Factory Settings. Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to PC RGB or...
... any troubleshooting or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable 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. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to Factory Settings. Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check to PC RGB or...
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..., see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. 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 centered on screen, but...
..., see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. 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 centered on screen, but...
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... about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to communicate with your monitor. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Please make...
... about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to communicate with your monitor. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Please make...
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... list, simply drag the application from one monitor to the next. All video input ports available to your changes after editing. 4 Dell Display Manager User's Guide You can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be the same on each connected monitor, or it can give each input a name as zip archives or packed...
... list, simply drag the application from one monitor to the next. All video input ports available to your changes after editing. 4 Dell Display Manager User's Guide You can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be the same on each connected monitor, or it can give each input a name as zip archives or packed...
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... work with Dell branded monitors. Make sure the video cable is enabled. 3. Remove any docking stations or cable extenders or converters between the monitor and the graphics port. You can fail DDM. Make sure you are using monitors from the graphics vendor (Intel, AMD, NVidia, etc.). Check the monitor OSD to disable MST/DP 1.2 using Nvidia-based G-sync technology • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI • Some early models...
... work with Dell branded monitors. Make sure the video cable is enabled. 3. Remove any docking stations or cable extenders or converters between the monitor and the graphics port. You can fail DDM. Make sure you are using monitors from the graphics vendor (Intel, AMD, NVidia, etc.). Check the monitor OSD to disable MST/DP 1.2 using Nvidia-based G-sync technology • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI • Some early models...