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Contents About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front View 9 Back View 10 Side View 11 Bottom View 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 14 Preset display modes 15 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Power management modes 18 Pin assignments 20 Universal serial bus (USB) interface 23 Plug and play capability 26 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 26 Maintenance guidelines 26 Cleaning your monitor 26 │ 3
Contents About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front View 9 Back View 10 Side View 11 Bottom View 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 14 Preset display modes 15 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Power management modes 18 Pin assignments 20 Universal serial bus (USB) interface 23 Plug and play capability 26 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 26 Maintenance guidelines 26 Cleaning your monitor 26 │ 3
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... stand 27 Connecting your monitor 29 Organizing cables 31 Disconnecting the monitor stand 32 Wall mounting (optional 33 Operating your monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 Language options 34 Using the front panel controls 35 OSD controls 36 Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu 37 Accessing the Menu System 37 OSD warning messages 49 Setting up your monitor 52 Setting the maximum resolution 52 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 53 Tilt, Swivel 53 Vertical Extension 53 Rotating the Monitor 54 Troubleshooting...
... stand 27 Connecting your monitor 29 Organizing cables 31 Disconnecting the monitor stand 32 Wall mounting (optional 33 Operating your monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 Language options 34 Using the front panel controls 35 OSD controls 36 Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu 37 Accessing the Menu System 37 OSD warning messages 49 Setting up your monitor 52 Setting the maximum resolution 52 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 53 Tilt, Swivel 53 Vertical Extension 53 Rotating the Monitor 54 Troubleshooting...
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... resolution, plus full-screen support for flexible mounting solutions. ∞∞ 0.3 W power consumption when in the sleep mode. ∞∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. ∞∞ The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. ComfortView...
... resolution, plus full-screen support for flexible mounting solutions. ∞∞ 0.3 W power consumption when in the sleep mode. ∞∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. ∞∞ The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. ComfortView...
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...) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Height adjustable stand (130mm) Tilt (5°/21°) Swivel (45°) Pivot (90°) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution P2018H 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz Supported video modes Model Video display capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback ) P2018H 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 14 │ About your monitor Connectivity 1xDP...
...) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Height adjustable stand (130mm) Tilt (5°/21°) Swivel (45°) Pivot (90°) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution P2018H 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz Supported video modes Model Video display capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback ) P2018H 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 14 │ About your monitor Connectivity 1xDP...
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... mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. Your product may increase power 18 │ About your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This feature is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Modes Sync Sync Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White...
... mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. Your product may increase power 18 │ About your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This feature is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Modes Sync Sync Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White...
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... itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. For more information on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Plug and play capability You can install the monitor in any kind as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more pixels to become fixed in...
... itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. For more information on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Plug and play capability You can install the monitor in any kind as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more pixels to become fixed in...
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Plug the power cables for your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2. Use the cable slot on the monitor. 3. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor setup: 1. If it does not display an image, see Universal serial bus (USB) specific problems. 5. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor stand to organize the cables. 30 │ Setting up the monitor Connecting the DP cable Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you...
Plug the power cables for your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2. Use the cable slot on the monitor. 3. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor setup: 1. If it does not display an image, see Universal serial bus (USB) specific problems. 5. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor stand to organize the cables. 30 │ Setting up the monitor Connecting the DP cable Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you...
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... the monitor to adjust the settings on and off. save mode. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Solid white light indicates the monitor is in power- Exit 5 Use the power button to turn the monitor on your monitor. 1 234 5 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to go back to your monitor │ 35 Blinking white light indicates it is turned on -screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Use the input source menu to...
... the monitor to adjust the settings on and off. save mode. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Solid white light indicates the monitor is in power- Exit 5 Use the power button to turn the monitor on your monitor. 1 234 5 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to go back to your monitor │ 35 Blinking white light indicates it is turned on -screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Use the input source menu to...
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... input signals. Use color to restore default Input Source. Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Reset Input Source Color Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Select DP input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the HDMI input source. Push to select the VGA input source. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 40 │ Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the input source menu...
... input signals. Use color to restore default Input Source. Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Reset Input Source Color Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Select DP input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the HDMI input source. Push to select the VGA input source. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 40 │ Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the input source menu...
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Press the and buttons to manually adjust the color settings. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your eyes. CAUTION: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to make viewing more comfortable for most gaming applications. ∞∞Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint...
Press the and buttons to manually adjust the color settings. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your eyes. CAUTION: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to make viewing more comfortable for most gaming applications. ∞∞Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint...
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Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞∞RGB: Select this option if your monitor Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Reset Color Allows your monitor color settings to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞∞YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to the factory settings. 42 │ Operating your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞∞RGB: Select this option if your monitor Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Reset Color Allows your monitor color settings to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞∞YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to the factory settings. 42 │ Operating your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
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... can make the image look sharper or softer. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vetical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 50 50 50 0 Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4 Use or buttons to restore default display settings. Select this option to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Use or to adjust the sharpness...
... can make the image look sharper or softer. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vetical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 50 50 50 0 Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4 Use or buttons to restore default display settings. Select this option to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Use or to adjust the sharpness...
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... procedures: If you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7,Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. Click OK. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1600 x 900 4. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Apply. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop...
... procedures: If you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7,Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. Click OK. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1600 x 900 4. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Apply. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop...
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... Advanced. 3. Operating your graphics card. If you need to complete the procedure below to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for information on rotating the 'contents' on the desktop and click Properties. 2. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation.
... Advanced. 3. Operating your graphics card. If you need to complete the procedure below to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for information on rotating the 'contents' on the desktop and click Properties. 2. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation.
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... the Safety Instructions. www.dell.com/support/monitors or Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H P2018H ? www.dell.com/support/monitors or P2018H 56 │ Troubleshooting Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that allows you begin any of the following steps: 1. No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in...
... the Safety Instructions. www.dell.com/support/monitors or Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H P2018H ? www.dell.com/support/monitors or P2018H 56 │ Troubleshooting Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that allows you begin any of the following steps: 1. No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in...
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www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting │ 57 Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. then turn on both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting │ 57 Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. then turn on both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
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No video/power LED on ∞∞ Increase brightness and contrast controls using any other electrical equipment. ∞∞ Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Brightness problems Geometric distortion Horizontal/vertical lines ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings ...
No video/power LED on ∞∞ Increase brightness and contrast controls using any other electrical equipment. ∞∞ Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Brightness problems Geometric distortion Horizontal/vertical lines ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings ...
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... that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. ∞∞ Check for more information, see Power management modes). ∞∞ Alternatively, use (for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in Color settings OSD. Synchronization problems Safety related issues Intermittent problems Missing color Wrong color Image retention from a static image left on your application and usage. 60 │ Troubleshooting
... that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. ∞∞ Check for more information, see Power management modes). ∞∞ Alternatively, use (for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in Color settings OSD. Synchronization problems Safety related issues Intermittent problems Missing color Wrong color Image retention from a static image left on your application and usage. 60 │ Troubleshooting
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... computer. Wireless USB peripherals stop working ∞∞ Check that the correct USB port is used. ∞∞ Reconnect the upstream cable to unlock. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. ∞∞ Reset the computer or video player. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to position the wireless USB receiver as...
... computer. Wireless USB peripherals stop working ∞∞ Check that the correct USB port is used. ∞∞ Reconnect the upstream cable to unlock. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. ∞∞ Reset the computer or video player. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to position the wireless USB receiver as...
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... Dell monitors. Dell P2018H- Once installed, Dell display manager runs each time the computer starts and its icon is displayed when you hover the mouse pointer over the notification tray icon. Standard 2017/04/13 NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to the computer is placed in the menu as below. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Reset...
... Dell monitors. Dell P2018H- Once installed, Dell display manager runs each time the computer starts and its icon is displayed when you hover the mouse pointer over the notification tray icon. Standard 2017/04/13 NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to the computer is placed in the menu as below. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Reset...