Dell Getting the best resolution for your monitor
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... using HDMI 1.4 and DP1.2 DisplayPort 1.2 To set up daisy chaining on the 2nd monitor through DP output. : 1. DOLL Dell P2815Q Getting the best resolution for your monitor This monitor is in the clone or duplicate mode, the resolution displayed on the monitor will follow the resolution of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Follow the on-screen messages to the User Guide...
... using HDMI 1.4 and DP1.2 DisplayPort 1.2 To set up daisy chaining on the 2nd monitor through DP output. : 1. DOLL Dell P2815Q Getting the best resolution for your monitor This monitor is in the clone or duplicate mode, the resolution displayed on the monitor will follow the resolution of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Follow the on-screen messages to the User Guide...
Dell User Guide
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Contents Dell Display Manager User's Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy-Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 16 Power Management Modes 16 Pin Assignments 17 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat-Panel Specifications 22 Resolution Specifications 23 Electrical Specifications 23 Preset Display Modes 23 MHL Source Display Modes 24 Physical Characteristics 25 Environmental...
Contents Dell Display Manager User's Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy-Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 16 Power Management Modes 16 Pin Assignments 17 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat-Panel Specifications 22 Resolution Specifications 23 Electrical Specifications 23 Preset Display Modes 23 MHL Source Display Modes 24 Physical Characteristics 25 Environmental...
Dell User Guide
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... Connecting the USB 3.0 cable 31 Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL 32 Organizing Your Cables 33 Attaching the Cable Cover 33 Removing the Monitor Stand 34 Wall Mounting (Optional 35 Operating the Monitor 36 Power On the Monitor 36 Using the Front-Panel Controls 36 Front-Panel Keys 37 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 38 Accessing the Menu System 38 OSD Messages 49 Setting the Maximum Resolution 52 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 53 Rotating the Monitor...
... Connecting the USB 3.0 cable 31 Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL 32 Organizing Your Cables 33 Attaching the Cable Cover 33 Removing the Monitor Stand 34 Wall Mounting (Optional 35 Operating the Monitor 36 Power On the Monitor 36 Using the Front-Panel Controls 36 Front-Panel Keys 37 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 38 Accessing the Menu System 38 OSD Messages 49 Setting the Maximum Resolution 52 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 53 Rotating the Monitor...
Dell User Guide
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... adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. Information about monitors connected to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system, a specific target monitor...
... adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 6 Dell Display Manager User's Guide Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. Information about monitors connected to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system, a specific target monitor...
Dell User Guide
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... the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is pre-configured for many popular applications. The Preset Mode assigned to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it onto the current list. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be the same on each connected monitor, or it can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop...
... the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is pre-configured for many popular applications. The Preset Mode assigned to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it onto the current list. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be the same on each connected monitor, or it can vary from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop...
Dell User Guide
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... the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About Your Monitor 11 The monitor's features include: • 71.12cm (28.0 inches) diagonal viewable image size,3840 x 2160 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position...
... the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About Your Monitor 11 The monitor's features include: • 71.12cm (28.0 inches) diagonal viewable image size,3840 x 2160 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position...
Dell User Guide
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.... Connect your monitor. (security lock not included). The Dell service tag is used for Dell warranty and customer service management purposes and for fast charging. Release stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back View Back View with monitor stand Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) Regulatory rating label Stand release button Security lock slot Service Tag Label USB downstream port Barcode serial number...
.... Connect your monitor. (security lock not included). The Dell service tag is used for Dell warranty and customer service management purposes and for fast charging. Release stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back View Back View with monitor stand Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) Regulatory rating label Stand release button Security lock slot Service Tag Label USB downstream port Barcode serial number...
Dell User Guide
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... MHL: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Video input signals • DisplayPort*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Synchronization input signals AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current • HDMI (MHL), 600mV for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.0 Sync Polarity Pixel Clock (Horizontal/ (MHz) Vertical) 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 -/- Excludes...
... MHL: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Video input signals • DisplayPort*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Synchronization input signals AC input voltage / frequency / current Inrush current • HDMI (MHL), 600mV for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.0 Sync Polarity Pixel Clock (Horizontal/ (MHz) Vertical) 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 -/- Excludes...
Dell User Guide
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... computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4. Setting Up the Monitor 31 Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems. 5. If your monitor setup: 1. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB ports on the monitor and the computer. Turn on the monitor. 3. Connect the USB peripherals to organize the cables. Plug the power cables for...
... computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4. Setting Up the Monitor 31 Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to the computer and complete your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems. 5. If your monitor setup: 1. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB ports on the monitor and the computer. Turn on the monitor. 3. Connect the USB peripherals to organize the cables. Plug the power cables for...
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... it does not display an image, see Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems . 32 Setting Up the Monitor Note: Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to HDMI (MHL) port on MHL source devices. Connect the (micro) USB port on your monitor into a AC outlet. 2. Note: When the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor will display black screen or show the...
... it does not display an image, see Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems . 32 Setting Up the Monitor Note: Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to HDMI (MHL) port on MHL source devices. Connect the (micro) USB port on your monitor into a AC outlet. 2. Note: When the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor will display black screen or show the...
Dell User Guide
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... video image to manually adjust the color settings. NOTE: Hue adjustment is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. • Text: Loads color settings ideal for office environment. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to green...
... video image to manually adjust the color settings. NOTE: Hue adjustment is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. • Text: Loads color settings ideal for office environment. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to green...
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... video image.Press to '100'. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Resets your monitor's color settings to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3 or 1:1. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust the monitor's display settings. Press the button to 1. NOTE: Aspect Ratio is applicable when input horizontal pixels is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. 42 Operating the Monitor Dynamic Contrast adjusts...
... video image.Press to '100'. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Resets your monitor's color settings to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3 or 1:1. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust the monitor's display settings. Press the button to 1. NOTE: Aspect Ratio is applicable when input horizontal pixels is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. 42 Operating the Monitor Dynamic Contrast adjusts...
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USB By turning on or off to save LED energy. NOTE: Ensure your graphics card can support these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may result in blank screen. DisplayPort 1.2 is disabled when input source is HDMI. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default display settings. Some graphics card do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to control USB power supply while monitor under standby mode but without...
USB By turning on or off to save LED energy. NOTE: Ensure your graphics card can support these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may result in blank screen. DisplayPort 1.2 is disabled when input source is HDMI. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default display settings. Some graphics card do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to control USB power supply while monitor under standby mode but without...
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... after you to set the time for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Reset Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Menu Settings Select this option to restore default menu settings. Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees...
... after you to set the time for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. Reset Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Menu Settings Select this option to restore default menu settings. Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees...
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... Screen Resolution. 3. See Solving Problems for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 50 Operating the Monitor Click the dropdown list of the following procedures: If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to www.dell.com/support/ , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver...
... Screen Resolution. 3. See Solving Problems for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 50 Operating the Monitor Click the dropdown list of the following procedures: If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to www.dell.com/support/ , enter your service tag, and download the latest driver...
Dell User Guide
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... procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monitor. Turn off your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Turn off both your monitor is working correctly. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The...
... procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and the monitor. Turn off your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn on -screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Turn off both your monitor is working correctly. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; The...
Dell User Guide
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... cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in diagnostics. LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Troubleshooting 57 For more information on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Experience No picture...
... cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in diagnostics. LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Troubleshooting 57 For more information on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Experience No picture...
Dell User Guide
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... using 'DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not Screen has one or more information on -off is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn. For more lines. Screen not centered correctly • Reset the monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site...
... using 'DVI-D', the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not Screen has one or more information on -off is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory appears torn. For more lines. Screen not centered correctly • Reset the monitor to Factory bright Settings. • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site...
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... Input Signal when user controls are pressed. No image when using DP connection to different video formats the height or width of the screen. (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in properly. Ensure light is too small. OSD does not appear • Turn off the monitor, unplug on the keyboard. Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is white. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on...
... Input Signal when user controls are pressed. No image when using DP connection to different video formats the height or width of the screen. (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in properly. Ensure light is too small. OSD does not appear • Turn off the monitor, unplug on the keyboard. Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is white. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on...
Dell User Guide
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...://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 3840 x 2160. Go to 3840 x 2160 again. Setting Up Your Monitor 65 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your graphics 2. Please refer...
...://www.NVIDIA.com ). 7. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to inquire about a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 3840 x 2160. Go to 3840 x 2160 again. Setting Up Your Monitor 65 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for your graphics 2. Please refer...
