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... Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 25 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 ...
... Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 25 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 ...
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P/N FV07F Rev. A00 P/N 790.A1U39.0001 May 2017 Made in China © 2017 Dell Inc. HDMI cable Drivers and Documentation Dell™ UltraSharp UP2718Q Monitor Contents: • Device drivers • Quick Setup Guide • User's Guide • Dell Display Manager Software • Color Calibration Software • Software Development Kit driver rights reserved. All PremierColor UP2718Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell UP2718Q is shipped incorporating pre-tuned sRGB and AdobeRGB with average DeltaE
P/N FV07F Rev. A00 P/N 790.A1U39.0001 May 2017 Made in China © 2017 Dell Inc. HDMI cable Drivers and Documentation Dell™ UltraSharp UP2718Q Monitor Contents: • Device drivers • Quick Setup Guide • User's Guide • Dell Display Manager Software • Color Calibration Software • Software Development Kit driver rights reserved. All PremierColor UP2718Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell UP2718Q is shipped incorporating pre-tuned sRGB and AdobeRGB with average DeltaE
UltraSharp Users Guide
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... Manufactured date Energy UP2718Q Conse r vati on C erti fica tion 6 7 Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x Wall mount monitor using VESA- 100 mm-behind attached VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 cover) mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately. 7 Cable management slot Use to contact Tag label Dell for technical support. 6 Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches...
... Manufactured date Energy UP2718Q Conse r vati on C erti fica tion 6 7 Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x Wall mount monitor using VESA- 100 mm-behind attached VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 cover) mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately. 7 Cable management slot Use to contact Tag label Dell for technical support. 6 Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches...
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.... Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 inches) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) Area 200301.7 mm2 (310.47 inches2) Pixel pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness...
.... Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 inches) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) Area 200301.7 mm2 (310.47 inches2) Pixel pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness...
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...) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 145 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot 0° to 90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft stand lock slot (to 75 Hz (DP/HDMI) 3840 x 2160 at panel native only, under Custom Mode preset. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display...
...) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 145 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot 0° to 90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft stand lock slot (to 75 Hz (DP/HDMI) 3840 x 2160 at panel native only, under Custom Mode preset. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display...
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... computer. 2 Connect the DP-mDP/HDMI/USB cable from your monitor to the computer. (Vertically extend and tilt the monitor completely to www.dell.com/support and see the rotation option or it for your computer manufacturer website for latest driver updates. No image when using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to complete the procedure below to "product specific problems - Please refer to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of...
... computer. 2 Connect the DP-mDP/HDMI/USB cable from your monitor to the computer. (Vertically extend and tilt the monitor completely to www.dell.com/support and see the rotation option or it for your computer manufacturer website for latest driver updates. No image when using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to complete the procedure below to "product specific problems - Please refer to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of...
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... the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on the wall by following the instructions that comes with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.98 kg (13.18 lb). 30 | Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting (Optional) UP2718Q Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / Modelo / Numéro de modèle /ֺ垹: UP2718Qt Input Rating...
... the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on the wall by following the instructions that comes with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.98 kg (13.18 lb). 30 | Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting (Optional) UP2718Q Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / Modelo / Numéro de modèle /ֺ垹: UP2718Qt Input Rating...
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... select the Gain, Offset, Hue, Saturation. Use the and buttons to control your own preset color mode. Offset: Select it to manually adjust the color settings. Gain: Select it to adjust input RGB signal gain level (default value are 50). -- Hue: Select it to adjust RGBCMY hue value individually (default value are 100). -- Operating the Monitor | 39 Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor base color. --
... select the Gain, Offset, Hue, Saturation. Use the and buttons to control your own preset color mode. Offset: Select it to manually adjust the color settings. Gain: Select it to adjust input RGB signal gain level (default value are 50). -- Hue: Select it to adjust RGBCMY hue value individually (default value are 100). -- Operating the Monitor | 39 Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor base color. --
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... of the screen with respect to the center to factory defaults. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Mode O PIP/PBP USB Selection Menu Personalize Others Sub - Smart HDR Reset Display Allow you can watch two images from different sources at the same time. Thus you to set the Response Time to DCI-P3. Response Time Allows you to set the HDR to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize...
... of the screen with respect to the center to factory defaults. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Mode O PIP/PBP USB Selection Menu Personalize Others Sub - Smart HDR Reset Display Allow you can watch two images from different sources at the same time. Thus you to set the Response Time to DCI-P3. Response Time Allows you to set the HDR to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize...
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... display is unplugged. Personalization Other Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP USB Selection Menu Personalize Others Display Info Auto Rotation DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Acknowledge SDK Access Reset Others Factory Reset On On O M2T101 Enable Display Info Auto Rotation Select this option to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. This option will be rotated to factory defaults. Never: Monitor never goes into sleep after timeout. Operating the Monitor | 45 Monitor Sleep NOTE: USB...
... display is unplugged. Personalization Other Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP USB Selection Menu Personalize Others Display Info Auto Rotation DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Acknowledge SDK Access Reset Others Factory Reset On On O M2T101 Enable Display Info Auto Rotation Select this option to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. This option will be rotated to factory defaults. Never: Monitor never goes into sleep after timeout. Operating the Monitor | 45 Monitor Sleep NOTE: USB...
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... the factory defaults. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display DDC/CI On PIP/PBP O USB Selection Menu Personalize Others LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time to run. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Depending on your monitor. Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to start...
... the factory defaults. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display DDC/CI On PIP/PBP O USB Selection Menu Personalize Others LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention, the program may take some time to run. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Depending on your monitor. Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to start...
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... correct input source. www.dell.com/support/monitors or UP2718Q 48 | Operating the Monitor If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will turn off B/L local dim/boost for 30min. Press any B/L zone operate > 90% duty cycle for 3 seconds: Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Backlight Local Dimming is disable,the following message will go into Power Save Mode in Display settings. UP2718Q If any key on screen for...
... correct input source. www.dell.com/support/monitors or UP2718Q 48 | Operating the Monitor If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will turn off B/L local dim/boost for 30min. Press any B/L zone operate > 90% duty cycle for 3 seconds: Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Backlight Local Dimming is disable,the following message will go into Power Save Mode in Display settings. UP2718Q If any key on screen for...
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... to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors UP2718Q 50 | Troubleshooting To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and...
... to check whether your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors UP2718Q 50 | Troubleshooting To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and...
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... input source is selected in the Input Source menu. No Video/Power No picture or no • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Intermittent Problems Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the malfunctions on brightness • 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. Brightness Problems Picture too dim • Reset...
... input source is selected in the Input Source menu. No Video/Power No picture or no • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Intermittent Problems Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the malfunctions on brightness • 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. Brightness Problems Picture too dim • Reset...
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... video cable connector. • Change the settings of time What You Experience Picture missing color Picture color not good Faint shadow from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of the Preset Modes in properly. not fill entire viewing area No picture, the LED light is • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display centered on menu OSD. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture...
... video cable connector. • Change the settings of time What You Experience Picture missing color Picture color not good Faint shadow from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of the Preset Modes in properly. not fill entire viewing area No picture, the LED light is • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display centered on menu OSD. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture...
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... close as possible to the wireless USB peripherals. • Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from DP 1.4 to DP 1.1a. Download and install the latest graphics card driver. • Some DP 1.1a graphics card cannot support DP 1.4 monitors. Specific Symptoms No image when using DP connection to the PC What You Experience Black screen Possible Solutions • Verify which DP...
... close as possible to the wireless USB peripherals. • Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from DP 1.4 to DP 1.1a. Download and install the latest graphics card driver. • Some DP 1.1a graphics card cannot support DP 1.4 monitors. Specific Symptoms No image when using DP connection to the PC What You Experience Black screen Possible Solutions • Verify which DP...
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... may need to update your graphics driver. Appendix | 57 Please choose the scenario below that supports these resolutions. NOTE: If you are using, and follow the given steps. Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 3840 x 2160 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
... may need to update your graphics driver. Appendix | 57 Please choose the scenario below that supports these resolutions. NOTE: If you are using, and follow the given steps. Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 3840 x 2160 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
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... for updated driver (for example, http://www.AMD.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com). 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution. 58 | Appendix Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to...
... for updated driver (for example, http://www.AMD.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com). 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution. 58 | Appendix Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to...
UltraSharp Display Manager Users Guide
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... on select Dell monitors. NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to the computer is placed in the menu as below. 4 | Overview Once installed, Dell display manager runs each time the computer starts and its icon is displayed when you hover the mouse pointer over the notification tray icon. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to communicate...
... on select Dell monitors. NOTE: Dell Display Manager needs to use DDC/CI channel to the computer is placed in the menu as below. 4 | Overview Once installed, Dell display manager runs each time the computer starts and its icon is displayed when you hover the mouse pointer over the notification tray icon. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to communicate...
UltraSharp Color Calibration Solution Users Guide
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... Color Calibration Solution the control that it calibrates the display to the Quick Start Guide or User Guide that comes with your computer. 3. Your UltraSharp UP2718Q will function as the content creator intended Stable, predictable color - sRGB b. Connect the USB cable to your host computer. (Refer to standard gamma values, white points, and gray balance for accurate "soft proofing" Installing the Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Solution 1. Insert the "Driver...
... Color Calibration Solution the control that it calibrates the display to the Quick Start Guide or User Guide that comes with your computer. 3. Your UltraSharp UP2718Q will function as the content creator intended Stable, predictable color - sRGB b. Connect the USB cable to your host computer. (Refer to standard gamma values, white points, and gray balance for accurate "soft proofing" Installing the Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Solution 1. Insert the "Driver...
