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... Contents 6 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 10 Flat-Panel Specifications 10 Resolution Specifications 12 Supported Video Modes 12 Preset Display Modes 13 Electrical Specifications 13 Speaker Specifications 14 ...Physical Characteristics 14 Environmental Characteristics 16 Power Management Modes 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 21 Plug and Play Capability 23 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 23 Maintenance Guidelines 23 Caring for Your Monitor 23 Setting Up the Monitor 24 Attaching the Stand 24 Connecting Your...
... Contents 6 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 10 Flat-Panel Specifications 10 Resolution Specifications 12 Supported Video Modes 12 Preset Display Modes 13 Electrical Specifications 13 Speaker Specifications 14 ...Physical Characteristics 14 Environmental Characteristics 16 Power Management Modes 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 21 Plug and Play Capability 23 LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy 23 Maintenance Guidelines 23 Caring for Your Monitor 23 Setting Up the Monitor 24 Attaching the Stand 24 Connecting Your...
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... (Optional 31 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front-Panel Controls 32 Front-Panel Keys 32 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 33 Accessing the Menu System 33 OSD Messages 47 Setting the Maximum Resolution 51 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access...
... (Optional 31 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front-Panel Controls 32 Front-Panel Keys 32 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 33 Accessing the Menu System 33 OSD Messages 47 Setting the Maximum Resolution 51 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access...
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Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. • Monitor • Stand Riser 6 │ About Your Monitor • Stand Base • Power Cable (varies with your monitor. NOTE: Some items may not ship with countries) • DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP) • USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have received all the components shown below.
Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. • Monitor • Stand Riser 6 │ About Your Monitor • Stand Base • Power Cable (varies with your monitor. NOTE: Some items may not ship with countries) • DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP) • USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. Ensure that you have received all the components shown below.
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...possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. About Your Monitor │ 7 • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell P3418HW flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor..., Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye ...
...possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. About Your Monitor │ 7 • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell P3418HW flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor..., Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to the eyes, including eye ...
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...3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 8 │ About Your Monitor Use to contact 5 Cable management slot Dell for technical support. Identifying Parts and Controls... Front View 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back ...
...3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. 8 │ About Your Monitor Use to contact 5 Cable management slot Dell for technical support. Identifying Parts and Controls... Front View 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back ...
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...the USB cable to the computer and USB downstream connector on the monitor.* 2 USB downstream port Connect to the adjacent port(s). Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 Security lock slot Use To connect the monitor power cable. Side View Label Description Use 1 USB downstream port Connect... your device. with security lock (security lock not included). Secures monitor with Power Charging * To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device has been connected to a USB downstream port, it is...
...the USB cable to the computer and USB downstream connector on the monitor.* 2 USB downstream port Connect to the adjacent port(s). Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 Security lock slot Use To connect the monitor power cable. Side View Label Description Use 1 USB downstream port Connect... your device. with security lock (security lock not included). Secures monitor with Power Charging * To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device has been connected to a USB downstream port, it is...
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...have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream 8 Audio Line Out connector on the monitor. 7 USB downstream port Connect your monitor to the monitor and the computer. TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Viewable image Active Screen Size 86....plug (Supports two-channel output ). 9 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number P3418HW Screen type Active matrix - 3 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 4 ...
...have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream 8 Audio Line Out connector on the monitor. 7 USB downstream port Connect your monitor to the monitor and the computer. TFT LCD Panel Technology In-Plane Switching Technology Viewable image Active Screen Size 86....plug (Supports two-channel output ). 9 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number P3418HW Screen type Active matrix - 3 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 4 ...
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... with hard-coating 3H Backlight Response Time White LED edgelight system OverDrive : 5 ms (typical-fast mode) 8 ms (typical - Bottom • 1 x Audio Line Out About Your Monitor │ 11 normal mode) Color Depth Color Gamut Connectivity 16.78 million colors 99% sRGB * • 2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x mDP (HDCP 1.4) •...
... with hard-coating 3H Backlight Response Time White LED edgelight system OverDrive : 5 ms (typical-fast mode) 8 ms (typical - Bottom • 1 x Audio Line Out About Your Monitor │ 11 normal mode) Color Depth Color Gamut Connectivity 16.78 million colors 99% sRGB * • 2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x mDP (HDCP 1.4) •...
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7.05 mm (Left/Right) Border width (edge of monitor to active area) 8.0 mm (Top) 25.3 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 115 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -30° to 30° Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes • Security lock... at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) P3418HW 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 12 │ About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range P3418HW • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to ...
7.05 mm (Left/Right) Border width (edge of monitor to active area) 8.0 mm (Top) 25.3 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 115 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -30° to 30° Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes • Security lock... at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) P3418HW 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 12 │ About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Scan range P3418HW • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to ...
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..., 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 4.0 A (typical) About Your Monitor │ 13 VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60....0 65.0 -/- Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals AC input voltage / frequency / current P3418HW HDMI 1.4/DP 1.2*, 600mV for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.1 Pixel Clock ...
..., 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 4.0 A (typical) About Your Monitor │ 13 VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60....0 65.0 -/- Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals AC input voltage / frequency / current P3418HW HDMI 1.4/DP 1.2*, 600mV for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.1 Pixel Clock ...
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Speaker Specifications Model number Speaker Impedance P3418HW 2 x 9.0 W 8 ohm Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number P3418HW Signal cable type Dimensions: (with stand) • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins • Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins • Universal Serial....9 mm (32.04 inches) 51.35 mm (2.02 inches) 416.9 mm (16.41 inches) 410.0 mm (16.14 inches) 14 │ About Your Monitor Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.) 240 V: 80 A (Max.) * Support DP1.2 specification, include HBR2 and DP audio.
Speaker Specifications Model number Speaker Impedance P3418HW 2 x 9.0 W 8 ohm Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number P3418HW Signal cable type Dimensions: (with stand) • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins • Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins • Universal Serial....9 mm (32.04 inches) 51.35 mm (2.02 inches) 416.9 mm (16.41 inches) 410.0 mm (16.14 inches) 14 │ About Your Monitor Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.) 240 V: 80 A (Max.) * Support DP1.2 specification, include HBR2 and DP audio.
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Width Depth Weight: 342.2 mm (13.47 inches) 226.4 mm (8.91 inches) Weight with packaging 14.58 kg (31.30 lb) Weight with stand assembly and 10.09 kg (22.24 lb) cables Weight without stand assembly 6.81 kg (15.01lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.76 kg (6.08 lb) About Your Monitor │ 15
Width Depth Weight: 342.2 mm (13.47 inches) 226.4 mm (8.91 inches) Weight with packaging 14.58 kg (31.30 lb) Weight with stand assembly and 10.09 kg (22.24 lb) cables Weight without stand assembly 6.81 kg (15.01lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.76 kg (6.08 lb) About Your Monitor │ 15
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Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number P3418HW Compliant Standards • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables • Arsenic-Free glass ...) 4,000 m (12,000 ft) max 12,191 m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 410 BTU/hour (maximum) 137 BTU/hour (typical) 16 │ About Your Monitor
Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number P3418HW Compliant Standards • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables • Arsenic-Free glass ...) 4,000 m (12,000 ft) max 12,191 m (40,000 ft) max Thermal dissipation 410 BTU/hour (maximum) 137 BTU/hour (typical) 16 │ About Your Monitor
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...* * Z ero-power consumption in use. The OSD will be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. When any button except power button is referred to the OSD. If the computer detects input from the... monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Inactive Blank Glowing white - About Your Monitor │ 17 Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or ...
...* * Z ero-power consumption in use. The OSD will be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. When any button except power button is referred to the OSD. If the computer detects input from the... monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Inactive Blank Glowing white - About Your Monitor │ 17 Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or ...
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Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML_Lane 3(n) GND ML_Lane 3(p) ML_Lane 2(n) GND ML_Lane 2(p) ML_Lane 1(n) GND ML_Lane 1(p) ML_Lane 0(n) GND ML_Lane 0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH(p) GND AUX CH(n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR 18 │ About Your Monitor
Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML_Lane 3(n) GND ML_Lane 3(p) ML_Lane 2(n) GND ML_Lane 2(p) ML_Lane 1(n) GND ML_Lane 1(p) ML_Lane 0(n) GND ML_Lane 0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH(p) GND AUX CH(n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR 18 │ About Your Monitor
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Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML_Lane 3(n) 4 CONFIG1 5 ML_Lane 3(p) 6 CONFIG2 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2(n) 10 ML_Lane 0(n) 11 ML_Lane 2(p) 12 ML_Lane 0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML_Lane 1(n) 16 AUX CH(p) 17 ML_Lane 1(p) 18 AUX CH(n) 19 GND 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor │ 19
Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML_Lane 3(n) 4 CONFIG1 5 ML_Lane 3(p) 6 CONFIG2 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2(n) 10 ML_Lane 0(n) 11 ML_Lane 2(p) 12 ML_Lane 0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML_Lane 1(n) 16 AUX CH(p) 17 ML_Lane 1(p) 18 AUX CH(n) 19 GND 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor │ 19
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HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS Data 2+ 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 3 TMDS Data 2- 4 TMDS Data 1+ 5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 6 TMDS Data 1- 7 TMDS Data 0+ 8 TMDS Data 0 Shield 9 TMDS Data 0- 10 TMDS Clock+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Utility 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 ODC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power 19 Hit Plug Detect 20 │ About Your Monitor
HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS Data 2+ 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 3 TMDS Data 2- 4 TMDS Data 1+ 5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 6 TMDS Data 1- 7 TMDS Data 0+ 8 TMDS Data 0 Shield 9 TMDS Data 0- 10 TMDS Clock+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Utility 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 ODC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power 19 Hit Plug Detect 20 │ About Your Monitor
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Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption Super-Speed High Speed Full Speed 5 Gbps 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 4.5W (Max, each port) 4.5W (Max, each port) 4.5W (Max, each port) USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VBUS 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 StdB_SSTX- 6 StdB_SSTX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdB_SSRX- 9 StdB_SSRX+ Shell Shield About Your Monitor │ 21 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.
Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption Super-Speed High Speed Full Speed 5 Gbps 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 4.5W (Max, each port) 4.5W (Max, each port) 4.5W (Max, each port) USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VBUS 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 StdB_SSTX- 6 StdB_SSTX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdB_SSRX- 9 StdB_SSRX+ Shell Shield About Your Monitor │ 21 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.
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... - 2 bottom and 2 side • Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. 22 │ About Your... Monitor NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is BC 1.2 compatible. USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 D-...
... - 2 bottom and 2 side • Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. 22 │ About Your... Monitor NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is BC 1.2 compatible. USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 D-...
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... cleaners, or compressed air. • Use a slightly dampened, warm cloth to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. When the pixel remains black, it off your monitor when not in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth...
... cleaners, or compressed air. • Use a slightly dampened, warm cloth to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. When the pixel remains black, it off your monitor when not in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth...