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Contents About your monitor 5 Package contents 5 Product features 7 Identifying parts and controls 8 Monitor specifications 12 Universal serial bus (USB) interface 26 Plug and play capability 29 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 29 Maintenance guidelines 29 Setting up the monitor 30 Attaching the stand 30 Connecting your monitor 32 Organizing cables 34 Disconnecting the monitor stand 35 Wall mounting (optional 36 Operating your monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the front panel controls 37 Contents | 3
Contents About your monitor 5 Package contents 5 Product features 7 Identifying parts and controls 8 Monitor specifications 12 Universal serial bus (USB) interface 26 Plug and play capability 29 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 29 Maintenance guidelines 29 Setting up the monitor 30 Attaching the stand 30 Connecting your monitor 32 Organizing cables 34 Disconnecting the monitor stand 35 Wall mounting (optional 36 Operating your monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the front panel controls 37 Contents | 3
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... resolutions. ∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor | 7 Product features The Dell P1917S/P1917SWh/P2017H/P2217/P2217Wh flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About your system. ∞ VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity. ∞ Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 2 USB2.0 / 2 USB3.0 downstream ports. ∞ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ∞ Security-cable slot. ∞ Tilt,swivel,height...
... resolutions. ∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor | 7 Product features The Dell P1917S/P1917SWh/P2017H/P2217/P2217Wh flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About your system. ∞ VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity. ∞ Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 2 USB2.0 / 2 USB3.0 downstream ports. ∞ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ∞ Security-cable slot. ∞ Tilt,swivel,height...
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..., serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to Tag label contact Dell for technical support. 6 Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. 7 Cable management slot NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar. behind attached VESA Cover) compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot...
..., serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to Tag label contact Dell for technical support. 6 Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. 7 Cable management slot NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar. behind attached VESA Cover) compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot...
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... HDMI cable(optional). Connect the USB cable that came with VGA cable. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) XXXXXXX-XXXXX MSIP-REM-TPV-SE2416Hc Bottom View 61 234 5 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power port 2 HDMI port 3 DP port 4 VGA port 5 USB connector (x2 downstream, x1 upstream) 6 Stand lock feature Use Connect the power cable. To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw (screw not included). Connect your computer with your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. Once the cable is connected, you can use the USB connectors...
... HDMI cable(optional). Connect the USB cable that came with VGA cable. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) XXXXXXX-XXXXX MSIP-REM-TPV-SE2416Hc Bottom View 61 234 5 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power port 2 HDMI port 3 DP port 4 VGA port 5 USB connector (x2 downstream, x1 upstream) 6 Stand lock feature Use Connect the power cable. To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw (screw not included). Connect your computer with your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. Once the cable is connected, you can use the USB connectors...
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... compatibility Connectivity P1917S/P1917SWh P2017H Active matrix - fast mode) 8 ms (typical - Upstream 2xUSB3.0 port - normal mode) 16.7 million colors 84% (CIE 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to gray - Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle (vertical / horizontal) Brightness Contrast ratio Aspect ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color support...
... compatibility Connectivity P1917S/P1917SWh P2017H Active matrix - fast mode) 8 ms (typical - Upstream 2xUSB3.0 port - normal mode) 16.7 million colors 84% (CIE 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to gray - Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle (vertical / horizontal) Brightness Contrast ratio Aspect ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color support...
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... can select different settings if desired. For best practices, follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. For more than a lighter-colored monitor. ∞ To help maintain the best image quality on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and...
... can select different settings if desired. For best practices, follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. For more than a lighter-colored monitor. ∞ To help maintain the best image quality on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and...
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... of carton to remove the stand from the factory. After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. 5. Lift the cover, as shown, to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3. To attach the monitor stand. 1. Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. 4. Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is detached...
... of carton to remove the stand from the factory. After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. 5. Lift the cover, as shown, to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3. To attach the monitor stand. 1. Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. 4. Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is detached...
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... to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Plug the power cables for details.) 2. If it does not display an image, see Universal serial bus (USB) specific problems. 5. Turn on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Setting up the monitor | 33 Use the cable slot on the monitor and the computer. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor. 3. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on...
... to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Plug the power cables for details.) 2. If it does not display an image, see Universal serial bus (USB) specific problems. 5. Turn on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Setting up the monitor | 33 Use the cable slot on the monitor and the computer. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor. 3. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on...
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save mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on . OK 4 Use the back button to go back to turn the monitor on and off. Power On/Off button (with Solid white light indicates the monitor is in a menu. Up 2 Use the down in power- Blinking white light indicates it is turned LED indicator) on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 12 34 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the up button to confirm your monitor Down 3 Use the OK button to increase values...
save mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on . OK 4 Use the back button to go back to turn the monitor on and off. Power On/Off button (with Solid white light indicates the monitor is in a menu. Up 2 Use the down in power- Blinking white light indicates it is turned LED indicator) on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 12 34 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the up button to confirm your monitor Down 3 Use the OK button to increase values...
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...adjust the contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen. 40 | Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use 75% 75% Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
...adjust the contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen. 40 | Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use 75% 75% Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
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... on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the incoming video signal. This option is only available when you press the button while there are using the pixel clock (coarse) and phase (fine) controls under display settings. After using auto adjustment, you can further tune your monitor | 41 Operating your monitor by using the analog (VGA) connector. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Press to adjust the screen automatically. Dell P2217/P2217Wh...
... on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the incoming video signal. This option is only available when you press the button while there are using the pixel clock (coarse) and phase (fine) controls under display settings. After using auto adjustment, you can further tune your monitor | 41 Operating your monitor by using the analog (VGA) connector. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Press to adjust the screen automatically. Dell P2217/P2217Wh...
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... default Input Source. Push to select the HDMI input source. Select HDMI input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the VGA input source. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to adjust the color setting mode. Color Use color to your monitor Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use VGA DP HDMI Auto Select On Reset...
... default Input Source. Push to select the HDMI input source. Select HDMI input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the VGA input source. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to adjust the color setting mode. Color Use color to your monitor Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use VGA DP HDMI Auto Select On Reset...
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.... ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the list. ∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1600x900, 60Hz Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Game Warm Cool Custom...
.... ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the list. ∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1600x900, 60Hz Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Game Warm Cool Custom...
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... player using the HDMI cable. ∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is used to increase the purple shade of the video image. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞ RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution...
... player using the HDMI cable. ∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is used to increase the purple shade of the video image. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞ RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution...
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... Contrast Response Time Normal Reset Display Dell P2217/P2217Wh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1680x1050, 60Hz Energy Use Aspect Ratio Wide 16:10 Horizontal Position 50 Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Phase 12 Dynamic Contrast Reset Display Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4(for P1917S/ P1917SWh and P2017H only) Reset Display Select this option to wide 16:10, 4:3 or 5:4(for best image quality. Pixel Clock The phase and pixel clock adjustments...
... Contrast Response Time Normal Reset Display Dell P2217/P2217Wh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1680x1050, 60Hz Energy Use Aspect Ratio Wide 16:10 Horizontal Position 50 Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Phase 12 Dynamic Contrast Reset Display Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4(for P1917S/ P1917SWh and P2017H only) Reset Display Select this option to wide 16:10, 4:3 or 5:4(for best image quality. Pixel Clock The phase and pixel clock adjustments...
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...the and buttons from 5 to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Operating your monitor | 47 Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Language English Rotation Transparency 20 Timer 20 s Lock Reset Menu Unlock Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize...
...the and buttons from 5 to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Operating your monitor | 47 Dell P1917S/P1917SWh Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280x1024, 60Hz Energy Use Language English Rotation Transparency 20 Timer 20 s Lock Reset Menu Unlock Dell P2017H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize...
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...; Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for P2217/ P2217Wh). 4. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. If you do not see 1280 x 1024 (for P1917S/P1917SWh) or 1600 x 900...
...; Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for P2217/ P2217Wh). 4. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. If you do not see 1280 x 1024 (for P1917S/P1917SWh) or 1600 x 900...
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...8734; Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input source menu. Geometric distortion ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Brightness problems ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Poor focus ∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Perform monitor self-test feature...
...8734; Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input source menu. Geometric distortion ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Brightness problems ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Poor focus ∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞ Perform monitor self-test feature...
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...; Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in the safe mode. Image retention from ∞ Use the Power Management feature to Fast or Normal depending on the monitor for more information, see Power management on your application and usage. 64 | Troubleshooting Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. ∞ Change the Input Color...
...; Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in the safe mode. Image retention from ∞ Use the Power Management feature to Fast or Normal depending on the monitor for more information, see Power management on your application and usage. 64 | Troubleshooting Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. ∞ Change the Input Color...
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... the OSD menu is locked. Troubleshooting | 65 Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel ∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the keyboard. ∞ Check if the video cable is plugged in the Display settings OSD. small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . No input signal when user controls are pressed ∞ Check the signal source.
... the OSD menu is locked. Troubleshooting | 65 Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel ∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the keyboard. ∞ Check if the video cable is plugged in the Display settings OSD. small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . No input signal when user controls are pressed ∞ Check the signal source.