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Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 12 Plug and Play Capability 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 24 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 26 Maintenance Guidelines 26 Setting Up the Monitor 27 Attaching the Stand 27 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Organizing Your Cables 31 Removing the Monitor Stand 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 32 Operating the Monitor 33 Power On the Monitor 33 Using the Front-Panel Controls 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 35 Contents | 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 12 Plug and Play Capability 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 24 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 26 Maintenance Guidelines 26 Setting Up the Monitor 27 Attaching the Stand 27 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Organizing Your Cables 31 Removing the Monitor Stand 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 32 Operating the Monitor 33 Power On the Monitor 33 Using the Front-Panel Controls 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 35 Contents | 3
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... lower resolutions. • Color gamut of 72% NTSC. • Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI. • Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Security lock...
... lower resolutions. • Color gamut of 72% NTSC. • Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI. • Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Security lock...
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... Your Monitor | 11 Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power cable connector 2 HDMI port 3 DisplayPort 4 Stand lock feature 5 VGA connector 6 USB upstream port 7 USB downstream port Use Connect the power cable. Connect your computer with your monitor) to the USBupstream port on the monitor and to enable the USB ports on your computer. NOTE: To use this port and your computer to your monitor. Connect your computer with your computer with DP cable. Connect the USB cable (shipped with HDMI cable (cable not included). To lock the stand...
... Your Monitor | 11 Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power cable connector 2 HDMI port 3 DisplayPort 4 Stand lock feature 5 VGA connector 6 USB upstream port 7 USB downstream port Use Connect the power cable. Connect your computer with your monitor) to the USBupstream port on the monitor and to enable the USB ports on your computer. NOTE: To use this port and your computer to your monitor. Connect your computer with your computer with DP cable. Connect the USB cable (shipped with HDMI cable (cable not included). To lock the stand...
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... Monitor Monitor Specifications Model Screen type Panel technology Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Brightness Contrast ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time (typical) Color depth Color gamut Built-in devices Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to gray) 16.7 million colors 82% NTSC (CIE1976)* • USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to active area) Adjustability P2217H...
... Monitor Monitor Specifications Model Screen type Panel technology Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Brightness Contrast ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time (typical) Color depth Color gamut Built-in devices Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to gray) 16.7 million colors 82% NTSC (CIE1976)* • USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to active area) Adjustability P2217H...
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...) Anti-Glare with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Yes Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Model Screen type Panel technology Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Brightness Contrast ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time (typical) Color depth Color gamut Built-in devices P2417H P2717H...
...) Anti-Glare with 3H hardness White LED edgelight system 6 ms (gray to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Yes Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Model Screen type Panel technology Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Brightness Contrast ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response time (typical) Color depth Color gamut Built-in devices P2417H P2717H...
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Resolution Specifications Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Yes Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82% NTSC) and CIE1931 (72% NTSC) test standards. Side • 2 x USB 2.0 port - Upstream • 2 x USB 3.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of 11...
Resolution Specifications Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Yes Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82% NTSC) and CIE1931 (72% NTSC) test standards. Side • 2 x USB 2.0 port - Upstream • 2 x USB 3.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of 11...
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... (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. Environmental Characteristics Model P2217H P2317H/ P2317HWH P2417H P2717H Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified Monitor • RoHS-compliant • TCO-Certified Displays • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for...
... (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. Environmental Characteristics Model P2217H P2317H/ P2317HWH P2417H P2717H Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified Monitor • RoHS-compliant • TCO-Certified Displays • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for...
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... VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Normal operation Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off mode Switch off mode, the following message will be slightly different according to update such information. Off Power Consumption 55 W (maximum)** 23 W (typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Energy Star Pon ETEC Power Consumption 15.1 W 47.4 kWh The OSD functions only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Inactive Blanked White (blinking...
... VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Normal operation Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off mode Switch off mode, the following message will be slightly different according to update such information. Off Power Consumption 55 W (maximum)** 23 W (typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Energy Star Pon ETEC Power Consumption 15.1 W 47.4 kWh The OSD functions only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Inactive Blanked White (blinking...
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... your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2 Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to organize the cables. 30 | Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the VGA/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor. 3 Plug the power cables for the purpose of...
... your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2 Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to organize the cables. 30 | Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the VGA/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor. 3 Plug the power cables for the purpose of...
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...-Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Shortcut key/ Input Source 3 Use the MENU button to turn the monitor On and Off. A blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your monitor. Exit 5 Use the Power button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of video signals that may be connected to your selection in the OSD menu. OK 4 Use the Back button...
...-Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Shortcut key/ Input Source 3 Use the MENU button to turn the monitor On and Off. A blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your monitor. Exit 5 Use the Power button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of video signals that may be connected to your selection in the OSD menu. OK 4 Use the Back button...
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... the VGA input source. Reset your monitor. VGA DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the DisplayPort input source. Press to scan for available input sources. Select the DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Turning on the function allows you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor input settings to...
... the VGA input source. Reset your monitor. VGA DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the DisplayPort input source. Press to scan for available input sources. Select the DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Turning on the function allows you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor input settings to...
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...; Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your own preset color mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. •...
...; Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your own preset color mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. •...
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... DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. Hue Saturation Reset Color This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. This feature can shift the color of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is connected to green or purple. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Operating the Monitor | 41 Use to '100'. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is used to the factory settings. This is...
... DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. Hue Saturation Reset Color This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. This feature can shift the color of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is connected to green or purple. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Operating the Monitor | 41 Use to '100'. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is used to the factory settings. This is...
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... best image quality. Vertical Position Use or to adjust image. Dynamic Contrast Allows you select Game or Movie preset mode. Display Use Display to adjust the image up or down. Phase If satisfactory results are only available for "VGA" input. Horizontal Use or to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust the image left or right. NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Dynamic Contrast...
... best image quality. Vertical Position Use or to adjust image. Dynamic Contrast Allows you select Game or Movie preset mode. Display Use Display to adjust the image up or down. Phase If satisfactory results are only available for "VGA" input. Horizontal Use or to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust the image left or right. NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Dynamic Contrast...
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... Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4 Click OK. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 50 | Operating the Monitor If you may need to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download...
... Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4 Click OK. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 50 | Operating the Monitor If you may need to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download...
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... the screen. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions...
... the screen. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions...
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... the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to red. 6 Inspect the display for 5 seconds. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3 Press and hold Button 1 on the front panel again. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that the screen is in diagnostics: 1 Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller...
... the video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to red. 6 Inspect the display for 5 seconds. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3 Press and hold Button 1 on the front panel again. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that the screen is in diagnostics: 1 Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller...
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... the Input Source menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Change the video resolution to...
... the Input Source menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Change the video resolution to...
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... Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright • Reset the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to factory settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust horizontal & vertical controls...
... Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright • Reset the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to factory settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust horizontal & vertical controls...
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... more information, see Power Management Modes). • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Screen image is Image is too small centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen No Input Signal No picture, the when user LED light is white controls are pressed The picture The picture does not fill the...
... more information, see Power Management Modes). • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Screen image is Image is too small centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen No Input Signal No picture, the when user LED light is white controls are pressed The picture The picture does not fill the...
