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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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... Attaching the 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...
... Attaching the 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...
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Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) 6 │ About your monitor. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in the table below. Some features or media may not ship with the components shown in certain countries. For more information see Contacting Dell. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support.
Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) 6 │ About your monitor. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in the table below. Some features or media may not ship with the components shown in certain countries. For more information see Contacting Dell. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support.
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VGA cable DP Cable USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) ∞∞Quick Setup Guide ∞∞Safety and Regulatory Information About your monitor │ 7
VGA cable DP Cable USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) ∞∞Quick Setup Guide ∞∞Safety and Regulatory Information About your monitor │ 7
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Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞ P2018H: 49.5 cm (19.5 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for ... with a flicker-free screen. ∞∞ The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. 8 │ About your monitor ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the...
Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞ P2018H: 49.5 cm (19.5 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for ... with a flicker-free screen. ∞∞ The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. 8 │ About your monitor ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the...
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Identifying parts and controls Front View 1 2 Front panel controls Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About your monitor │ 9
Identifying parts and controls Front View 1 2 Front panel controls Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About your monitor │ 9
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... number, and Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 10 │ About your monitor b e h i n d compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 attached VESA Cover) mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals...release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 Wall mount monitor using VESA- Use to contact Service Tag label Dell for technical support. 6 Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. 7 Cable management ...
... number, and Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 10 │ About your monitor b e h i n d compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 attached VESA Cover) mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals...release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 Wall mount monitor using VESA- Use to contact Service Tag label Dell for technical support. 6 Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. 7 Cable management ...
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About your computer. NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USBupstream port on the monitor and to your monitor │ 11 Side View 1 Label Description 1 USB downstream port Use Connect your USB device.
About your computer. NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USBupstream port on the monitor and to your monitor │ 11 Side View 1 Label Description 1 USB downstream port Use Connect your USB device.
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..., you can use the USB connectors on the rear side and bottom side of the monitor. 6 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the computer. Bottom View 61 234 5 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power port Connect the power cable. 2 HDMI port Connect your...with HDMI cable (optional). 3 DP port Connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. 4 VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable. 5 USB connector (x2 Connect the USB cable that came with your downstream, x1 monitor to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw (screw not included). 12 │...
..., you can use the USB connectors on the rear side and bottom side of the monitor. 6 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the computer. Bottom View 61 234 5 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power port Connect the power cable. 2 HDMI port Connect your...with HDMI cable (optional). 3 DP port Connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. 4 VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable. 5 USB connector (x2 Connect the USB cable that came with your downstream, x1 monitor to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw (screw not included). 12 │...
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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 / ... 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1x USB 3.0 upstream port, 2x USB 3.0 downstream ports and 2x USB2.0 downstream ports) Yes About your monitor │ 13 TFT LCD TN (Twisted Nematic) 494.11 mm (19.45 in) 433.92 mm (17.08 in) 236.34 mm (9.30 in devices...
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 / ... 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1x USB 3.0 upstream port, 2x USB 3.0 downstream ports and 2x USB2.0 downstream ports) Yes About your monitor │ 13 TFT LCD TN (Twisted Nematic) 494.11 mm (19.45 in) 433.92 mm (17.08 in) 236.34 mm (9.30 in devices...
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...2xUSB3.0 port - Connectivity 1xDP (ver 1.2) 1xHDMI (ver 1.4) 1xVGA 1xUSB3.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of 18.1mm (Top) monitor to active area) 13.8mm(Left/Right) Security Adjustability 18.8mm(Bottom) 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...
...2xUSB3.0 port - Connectivity 1xDP (ver 1.2) 1xHDMI (ver 1.4) 1xVGA 1xUSB3.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of 18.1mm (Top) monitor to active area) 13.8mm(Left/Right) Security Adjustability 18.8mm(Bottom) 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...
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....3 25.2 31.5 40.0 49.5 65.0 78.8 108.0 108.0 Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical Electrical specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current P2018H ∞∞Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance ∞∞HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,100 ohm input impedance per... Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5A (typical) ∞∞120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start) ∞∞240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start) About your monitor │ 15
....3 25.2 31.5 40.0 49.5 65.0 78.8 108.0 108.0 Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical Electrical specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current P2018H ∞∞Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance ∞∞HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,100 ohm input impedance per... Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5A (typical) ∞∞120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start) ∞∞240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start) About your monitor │ 15
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Physical characteristics Model P2018H Signal cable type Dimensions (with stand) ∞∞Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins. ∞∞Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins. ∞∞Analog: detachable, D-Sub, ... Weight without stand assembly (no cables) 2.40 kg (5.29 lb) Weight of stand assembly 1.90 kg (4.19 lb) Front-frame gloss 2 - 4 16 │ About your monitor
Physical characteristics Model P2018H Signal cable type Dimensions (with stand) ∞∞Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins. ∞∞Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins. ∞∞Analog: detachable, D-Sub, ... Weight without stand assembly (no cables) 2.40 kg (5.29 lb) Weight of stand assembly 1.90 kg (4.19 lb) Front-frame gloss 2 - 4 16 │ About your monitor
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Environmental characteristics Model P2018H Compliant Standards Energy Saver feature for registration status by country TCO-certified display BFR/PVC- Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104... ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation ∞∞143.4 BTU/hour(maximum) ∞∞47.8 BTU/hour(typical) About your monitor │ 17 Free monitor (excluding external cables) Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by country. See www.epeat.net for Energy Star certified...
Environmental characteristics Model P2018H Compliant Standards Energy Saver feature for registration status by country TCO-certified display BFR/PVC- Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104... ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation ∞∞143.4 BTU/hour(maximum) ∞∞47.8 BTU/hour(typical) About your monitor │ 17 Free monitor (excluding external cables) Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by country. See www.epeat.net for Energy Star certified...
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... resumes functioning. This feature is ENERGY STAR-certified. Your product may increase power 18 │ About your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this automatic power saving ...feature. * Zero power consumption in off - - - No warranty as to update such information. If the computer detects input from the monitor. Off Less than 0.3 W (Glowing ) Switch off mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. This product qualifies for ...
... resumes functioning. This feature is ENERGY STAR-certified. Your product may increase power 18 │ About your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this automatic power saving ...feature. * Zero power consumption in off - - - No warranty as to update such information. If the computer detects input from the monitor. Off Less than 0.3 W (Glowing ) Switch off mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. This product qualifies for ...
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TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. About your monitor │ 19 consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit.
TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. About your monitor │ 19 consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit.
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Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock 20 │ About your monitor
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock 20 │ About your monitor
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Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Clock + T.M.D.S. Data 2T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. on device) SCL SDA DDC/CEC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect About your monitor │ 21 Data 1 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. HDMI connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 0T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock CEC Reserved (N.C.
Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Clock + T.M.D.S. Data 2T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. on device) SCL SDA DDC/CEC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect About your monitor │ 21 Data 1 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. HDMI connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 0T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock CEC Reserved (N.C.
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DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML_Lane 3 (n) 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 3 (p) 4 ML_Lane 2 (n) 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 2 (p) 7 ML_Lane 1 (n) 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 1 (p) 10 ML_Lane 0 (n) 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 0 (p) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH (p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR 22 │ About your monitor
DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML_Lane 3 (n) 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 3 (p) 4 ML_Lane 2 (n) 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 2 (p) 7 ML_Lane 1 (n) 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 1 (p) 10 ML_Lane 0 (n) 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 0 (p) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH (p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR 22 │ About your monitor
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..., each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND SSTXSSTX+ GND SSRXSSRX+ About your monitor │ 23 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible. Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports...
..., each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND SSTXSSTX+ GND SSRXSSRX+ About your monitor │ 23 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible. Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports...