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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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... VGA cable. About Your Monitor | 11 Connect USB device. To lock the stand to the USBupstream port on your monitor. Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 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 DP cable. Connect...
... VGA cable. About Your Monitor | 11 Connect USB device. To lock the stand to the USBupstream port on your monitor. Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 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 DP cable. Connect...
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...; 2 x USB 2.0 port - 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...
...; 2 x USB 2.0 port - 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...
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... (CIE1976)* • USB 3.0 super-speed hub (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...
... (CIE1976)* • USB 3.0 super-speed hub (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...
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... Hz Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback) P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 14 | About Your Monitor 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...
... Hz Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (VGA, HDMI & DP playback) P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 14 | About Your Monitor 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...
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... (typical) • 133.07 BTU/ hour (maximum) • 64.83 BTU/ hour (typical) • 187.66 BTU/ hour (maximum) • 78.48 BTU/ hour (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.
... (typical) • 133.07 BTU/ hour (maximum) • 64.83 BTU/ hour (typical) • 187.66 BTU/ hour (maximum) • 78.48 BTU/ hour (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.
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... different according to the connected input signal. When any button is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. P2717H 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 displayed: NOTE: The message...
... different according to the connected input signal. When any button is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. P2717H 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 displayed: NOTE: The message...
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... Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5 Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on 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. 3 Plug the power cables...
... Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5 Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on 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. 3 Plug the power cables...
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... the Monitor Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your monitor. Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of video signals that may be connected to your selection in the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu Menu System. 4 Use this button to choose from a list of the monitor to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. A blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Exit 5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. 2 Use this button to...
... the Monitor Down 3 Use the OK button to confirm your monitor. Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of video signals that may be connected to your selection in the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu Menu System. 4 Use this button to choose from a list of the monitor to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. A blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Exit 5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. 2 Use this button to...
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... your monitor. Press to adjust the color setting mode. Turning on the function allows you are using the HDMI connector. Use Color to select the VGA input source. Press to select the DisplayPort input source. Operating the Monitor | 39 Select the DP input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the HDMI input source. 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 factory settings. VGA DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select the VGA input...
... your monitor. Press to adjust the color setting mode. Turning on the function allows you are using the HDMI connector. Use Color to select the VGA input source. Press to select the DisplayPort input source. Operating the Monitor | 39 Select the DP input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the HDMI input source. 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 factory settings. VGA DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select the VGA input...
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..., 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. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Use the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and...
..., 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. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Use the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and...
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... player supports only YPbPr output. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Use to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Reset your monitor is used to increase the green shade of the video image. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor color settings to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. This is connected to the factory settings. Use to...
... player supports only YPbPr output. Use or to adjust the hue from '0' to '100'. Use to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Reset your monitor is used to increase the green shade of the video image. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor color settings to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. This is connected to the factory settings. Use to...
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... contrast to restore default display settings. 42 | Operating the Monitor NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Use to adjust for "VGA" input. Position Maximum is '0' (-). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for best image quality. Then use Phase (fine), again. Use or to enter the submenu. Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Dynamic Contrast function. Time Reset Display...
... contrast to restore default display settings. 42 | Operating the Monitor NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input. Use to adjust for "VGA" input. Position Maximum is '0' (-). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for best image quality. Then use Phase (fine), again. Use or to enter the submenu. Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Dynamic Contrast function. Time Reset Display...
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... using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver 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 update your graphics driver. In Windows...
... using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver 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 update your graphics driver. In Windows...
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... will continuously scroll through 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. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the...
... will continuously scroll through 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. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the...
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... video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to red. 6 Inspect the display for abnormalities. 5 Press Button 1 on the front panel for 5 seconds. 4 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 Turn Off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting | 55 then turn On both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The color of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes...
... video cable(s) from the back of the screen changes to red. 6 Inspect the display for abnormalities. 5 Press Button 1 on the front panel for 5 seconds. 4 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 Turn Off your computer and the monitor. Troubleshooting | 55 then turn On both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The color of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes...
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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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... pins in the video cable connector. Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. NOTE: When using HDMI/DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Screen has one...
... pins in the video cable connector. Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. NOTE: When using HDMI/DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Screen has one...
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... not in use a dynamically changing screensaver. NOTE: When choosing HDMI/DP mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be available. 58 | Troubleshooting 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 plugged in...
... not in use a dynamically changing screensaver. NOTE: When choosing HDMI/DP mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be available. 58 | Troubleshooting 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 plugged in...
