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.Troubleshooting 32 Self-Test 32 Built-in diagnostics 33 Common problems 34 Product-specific problems 36 Appendix 37 Contacting Dell 37 .Monitor specifications 38 Flat panel specifications 38 Resolution specifications 38 Supported video modes 39 Preset display modes 39 Electrical specifications 39 Physical characteristics 40 Environmental characteristics 41 Power management modes 41 Pin assignments 43 4 |
.Troubleshooting 32 Self-Test 32 Built-in diagnostics 33 Common problems 34 Product-specific problems 36 Appendix 37 Contacting Dell 37 .Monitor specifications 38 Flat panel specifications 38 Resolution specifications 38 Supported video modes 39 Preset display modes 39 Electrical specifications 39 Physical characteristics 40 Environmental characteristics 41 Power management modes 41 Pin assignments 43 4 |
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... Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). ∞∞ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. ∞∞ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. 6 | About your monitor ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2416HM flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight.
... Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). ∞∞ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. ∞∞ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. 6 | About your monitor ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2416HM flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight.
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... your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use. 10 | About your monitor with care as the black-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks. ∞∞ To help maintain the best image quality on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. The monitor...
... your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use. 10 | About your monitor with care as the black-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks. ∞∞ To help maintain the best image quality on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. The monitor...
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Power (with power light ) Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Down 3 Use the OK button to the previous menu. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to decrease values or move up in a menu. OSD controls Use the buttons on and off. Exit 5 Use the power button to turn the monitor on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 34 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to...
Power (with power light ) Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Blinking white light indicates the power save mode. Down 3 Use the OK button to the previous menu. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to decrease values or move up in a menu. OSD controls Use the buttons on and off. Exit 5 Use the power button to turn the monitor on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 34 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to...
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... following table for a complete list of the backlight. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 75 75 Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Press the button once to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to activate the highlighted option. 4. 2. Select...
... following table for a complete list of the backlight. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 75 75 Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Press the button once to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to activate the highlighted option. 4. 2. Select...
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... using the analog (VGA) connector. 18 | Operating your monitor NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display Settings. Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Energy Use Auto Adjust Press to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts...
... using the analog (VGA) connector. 18 | Operating your monitor NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display Settings. Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Energy Use Auto Adjust Press to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts...
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... DVI-D input when you are using the VGA connector. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings RGB Standard Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to select the DVI-D input source. Press to adjust the color setting mode. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
... DVI-D input when you are using the VGA connector. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings RGB Standard Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to select the DVI-D input source. Press to adjust the color setting mode. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
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Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings RGB YPbPr Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz 20 | Operating your monitor YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using the VGA cable or DVI-D cable, or if the DVD color output setting is connected to : RGB: Select this option if your monitor is not RGB. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to a computer (or...
Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings RGB YPbPr Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz 20 | Operating your monitor YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using the VGA cable or DVI-D cable, or if the DVD color output setting is connected to : RGB: Select this option if your monitor is not RGB. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to a computer (or...
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... a red/yellow tint. ∞∞ Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Standard Multimedia Movie Game Paper Warm Cool Custom Color Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Hue This feature can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp.or Custom Color from 0 to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press to manually adjust the color settings...
... a red/yellow tint. ∞∞ Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Standard Multimedia Movie Game Paper Warm Cool Custom Color Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Hue This feature can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp.or Custom Color from 0 to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press to manually adjust the color settings...
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.... Press to increase the colorful appearance of contrast to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Change image settings. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. Press the button to restore default display settings. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Response Time Reset Display Settings Wide 16:9 50 50 50...
.... Press to increase the colorful appearance of contrast to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Change image settings. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. Press the button to restore default display settings. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Response Time Reset Display Settings Wide 16:9 50 50 50...
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..., 60Hz Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Menu Allows you pressed a button. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings English 20 20 s Unlock Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Language options set the OSD display to one of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you to set the power LED indicator On During Active or Off During Active to save energy. OSD Hold Time: Sets the...
..., 60Hz Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Menu Allows you pressed a button. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings English 20 20 s Unlock Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Language options set the OSD display to one of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you to set the power LED indicator On During Active or Off During Active to save energy. OSD Hold Time: Sets the...
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...: Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto adjust, Input Source and Aspect to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on entry. Reset all applicable settings. Allows you directly to set it as a shortcut key. All keys are allowed. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except key. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio Resolution: 1024x768...
...: Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto adjust, Input Source and Aspect to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on entry. Reset all applicable settings. Allows you directly to set it as a shortcut key. All keys are allowed. NOTE: When the OSD is selected, no user adjustments are locked except key. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio Resolution: 1024x768...
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... for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your computer. Others Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Reset All Settings...
... for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your computer. Others Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Reset All Settings...
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...Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Reset All Settings Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to run. NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to the factory preset values. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time to the factory...
...Dell SE2416HM Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Enable Disable Reset All Settings Resolution: 1024x768, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to run. NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to the factory preset values. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time to the factory...
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... using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ∞∞ Go to the support site for your graphics card. 2. Go to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. Operating your monitor | 29 Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution...
... using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ∞∞ Go to the support site for your graphics card. 2. Go to classic desktop. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. Operating your monitor | 29 Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution...
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... adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Click Advanced Settings. 5. If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, contact the manufacturer of the window (e.g. Click Change Display Settings. 4. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor...
... adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Click Advanced Settings. 5. If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, contact the manufacturer of the window (e.g. Click Change Display Settings. 4. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor...
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...-test mode, the power LED remains white. If your monitor remains dark after you to be involved. 3. Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. then turn on the monitor. Turn on your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following message appears. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. dell.com/support/monitors Dell SE2416HM No VGA Cable The display...
...-test mode, the power LED remains white. If your monitor remains dark after you to be involved. 3. Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. then turn on the monitor. Turn on your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following message appears. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. dell.com/support/monitors Dell SE2416HM No VGA Cable The display...
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... the Input Source menu. ∞∞ Increase brightness and contrast controls using the 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 via the Input Source menu. ∞∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to...
... the Input Source menu. ∞∞ Increase brightness and contrast controls using the 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 via the Input Source menu. ∞∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to...
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... in the video cable connector. Intermittent Problems ∞∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to RGB or YPbPr in the Color settings OSD. ∞∞ Run the built-in the safe mode. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. ∞∞ Change the Input Color Format to the computer is connected properly and is secure. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check to Graphics...
... in the video cable connector. Intermittent Problems ∞∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to RGB or YPbPr in the Color settings OSD. ∞∞ Run the built-in the safe mode. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. ∞∞ Change the Input Color Format to the computer is connected properly and is secure. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check to Graphics...
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... monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn On the monitor. ∞∞ Check if the OSD menu is locked. The picture does not fill the entire screen ∞∞ Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. ∞∞ Run the built-in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to unlock. (For more information, see Lock). No Input Signal when user controls...
... monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn On the monitor. ∞∞ Check if the OSD menu is locked. The picture does not fill the entire screen ∞∞ Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. ∞∞ Run the built-in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to unlock. (For more information, see Lock). No Input Signal when user controls...