Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug and Play Capability 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 21 Maintenance Guidelines 22 2 Setting Up the Monitor 23 Attaching the Stand 23 Connecting Your Monitor 23 Organizing Your Cables 29 Attaching the Cable Cover 30 Removing the Monitor Stand 30 Removing the Cable Cover 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 31 3 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front Panel Controls 32 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 Setting the Maximum Resolution...
... Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug and Play Capability 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 21 Maintenance Guidelines 22 2 Setting Up the Monitor 23 Attaching the Stand 23 Connecting Your Monitor 23 Organizing Your Cables 29 Attaching the Cable Cover 30 Removing the Monitor Stand 30 Removing the Cable Cover 31 Wall Mounting (Optional 31 3 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front Panel Controls 32 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 Setting the Maximum Resolution...
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... allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to DP) ∞∞ USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) DellTM UltraSharp U2515H Monitor ∞∞ Drivers and Documentation Media ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information ∞∞ Factory calibration report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2515H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight.
... allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to DP) ∞∞ USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) DellTM UltraSharp U2515H Monitor ∞∞ Drivers and Documentation Media ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information ∞∞ Factory calibration report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2515H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight.
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... 60 50 60 50 MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor 2560 x 1440/ 60Hz Maximum number of external monitor that can be supported 2560x1440/60Hz 1920x1200/60Hz 1920x1080/60Hz 1 2 2 Electrical Specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2515H ∞∞ HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0)*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair ∞∞ DisplayPort 1.2**, 600mV for...
... 60 50 60 50 MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor 2560 x 1440/ 60Hz Maximum number of external monitor that can be supported 2560x1440/60Hz 1920x1200/60Hz 1920x1080/60Hz 1 2 2 Electrical Specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2515H ∞∞ HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0)*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair ∞∞ DisplayPort 1.2**, 600mV for...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor will display black screen or show the massage below steps: 28 | Setting Up the Monitor Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to output an image, depending on MHL source device's output. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to organize the cables. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on your monitor displays an image, installation is...
... the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor will display black screen or show the massage below steps: 28 | Setting Up the Monitor Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to output an image, depending on MHL source device's output. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to organize the cables. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on your monitor displays an image, installation is...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... and lightness on the monitor screen. 36 | Operating the Monitor Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is switched On. Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
... and lightness on the monitor screen. 36 | Operating the Monitor Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is switched On. Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... (Mini DP) connector. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Gamma Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Energy Use RGB PC Standard Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Operating the Monitor | 37 Press to adjust the color setting mode. Use Color to select the mDP input source. Press to select the HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input source. Press to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others DP...
... (Mini DP) connector. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Gamma Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Energy Use RGB PC Standard Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Operating the Monitor | 37 Press to adjust the color setting mode. Use Color to select the mDP input source. Press to select the HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input source. Press to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others DP...
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This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Gamma Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Energy Use Standard Multimedia Movie Game Paper Color Temp. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image to adjust the hue from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Use or to green or purple. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you...
This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Gamma Preset Modes Reset Color Settings Energy Use Standard Multimedia Movie Game Paper Color Temp. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image to adjust the hue from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Use or to green or purple. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you...
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... Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Saturation Reset Color Settings Display This feature can select between Fast or Normal. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of the video image. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Response Time DP 1.2 Reset Display Settings Energy Use Wide 16:9 50 Normal Disable Resolution...
... Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Saturation Reset Color Settings Display This feature can select between Fast or Normal. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Game or Movie preset mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of the video image. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Response Time DP 1.2 Reset Display Settings Energy Use Wide 16:9 50 Normal Disable Resolution...
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...Monitor Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function - Menu Select this option to change the menu transparency by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Energy Use English 20 20s Unlock Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Language options set the OSD display...
...Monitor Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function - Menu Select this option to change the menu transparency by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Energy Use English 20 20s Unlock Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Language options set the OSD display...
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... monitor parameters (brightness, color balance and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention. Enable this feature by selecting Enable. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Button Sound DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Energy Use Enable Disable Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps...
... monitor parameters (brightness, color balance and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention. Enable this feature by selecting Enable. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Button Sound DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Energy Use Enable Disable Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... one of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1440. 4. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set up instructions. Right-click on your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. When any other stand is shipped from the factory. 48 | Operating the Monitor Click OK. Using the Tilt, Swivel, Vertical Extension, Rotation and Dual Monitor Setup NOTE: This is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle. 5° 21...
... one of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1440. 4. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set up instructions. Right-click on your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. When any other stand is shipped from the factory. 48 | Operating the Monitor Click OK. Using the Tilt, Swivel, Vertical Extension, Rotation and Dual Monitor Setup NOTE: This is applicable for the most comfortable viewing angle. 5° 21...
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... and the monitor. 2. Test operation, remove all Digital and the Analog cables from the back of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Dell UltraSharp U2515H or Dell UltraSharp U2515H or 54 | Troubleshooting To ensure proper Self- Also, depending upon the selected input, one of computer. 3. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and...
... and the monitor. 2. Test operation, remove all Digital and the Analog cables from the back of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Dell UltraSharp U2515H or Dell UltraSharp U2515H or 54 | Troubleshooting To ensure proper Self- Also, depending upon the selected input, one of computer. 3. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and...
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Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable or Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. Turn Off your computer and the monitor. NOTE: You can run the built-in self-test mode. 1234 5 Troubleshooting | 55 then turn on both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because...
Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable or Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. Turn Off your computer and the monitor. NOTE: You can run the built-in self-test mode. 1234 5 Troubleshooting | 55 then turn on both your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because...
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... ghosting ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to red. 6. To run the built-in green, blue, black, white and text screens. No picture or no dust particles on the front panel again. Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Picture is clean (no brightness ∞∞ Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞ Check for any other...
... ghosting ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to red. 6. To run the built-in green, blue, black, white and text screens. No picture or no dust particles on the front panel again. Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Picture is clean (no brightness ∞∞ Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞ Check for any other...
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... in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Restart the computer in diagnostics. dell.com/support/monitors. Screen not ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory centered correctly Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Visible signs of ∞∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots...
... in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Restart the computer in diagnostics. dell.com/support/monitors. Screen not ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory centered correctly Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Visible signs of ∞∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Shaky/Jittery Video Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots...
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... Color Picture color not good ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the displayed appears information, see Lock). 58 | Troubleshooting If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock (for more image left on the application. ∞∞ Try different Preset Modes in the video cable connector. Missing Color Picture missing color ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check...
... Color Picture color not good ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the displayed appears information, see Lock). 58 | Troubleshooting If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock (for more image left on the application. ∞∞ Try different Preset Modes in the video cable connector. Missing Color Picture missing color ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check...
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... card. 2. Please choose the scenario below that supports these resolutions. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to inquire about a graphics adapter that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the given steps. Refer to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1: 1. Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution...
... card. 2. Please choose the scenario below that supports these resolutions. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to inquire about a graphics adapter that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the given steps. Refer to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1: 1. Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution...
Dell Display Manager Users Guide
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... more than one supported Dell model is used to manage a monitor or a group of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features on select Dell models. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is...
... more than one supported Dell model is used to manage a monitor or a group of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features on select Dell models. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is...
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..., Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it changes. Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for many popular applications. Applications present in the assignment list take priority over the general Direct3D setting. 2 | Dell Display Manager User's Guide The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it automatically. Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to be applied automatically when specific applications are not supported and...
..., Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it changes. Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for many popular applications. Applications present in the assignment list take priority over the general Direct3D setting. 2 | Dell Display Manager User's Guide The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it automatically. Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to be applied automatically when specific applications are not supported and...
DP1.2 Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Techsheet
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... address and drive several display devices through OSD setting. is possible to activate MST through one DisplayPort 1.2 connector input and output and a DP1.1a-supported monitor. Using daisy-chainable displays or MST extends the number of monitor configurations, displaying up to maximum of four monitors, but are trademarks of the monitor is subject to change the setting to DP1.2 on the monitor to combine a monitor that has at...
... address and drive several display devices through OSD setting. is possible to activate MST through one DisplayPort 1.2 connector input and output and a DP1.1a-supported monitor. Using daisy-chainable displays or MST extends the number of monitor configurations, displaying up to maximum of four monitors, but are trademarks of the monitor is subject to change the setting to DP1.2 on the monitor to combine a monitor that has at...
