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...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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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...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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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...
... 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...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... 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 the downstream USB 3.0 ports on MHL source device's output. Using the (MHL) Mobile-High Definition Link NOTE: This monitor is complete. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5. Turn On the monitor and the computer. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Entering Power Save Mode. Plug the power cables...
... 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 the downstream USB 3.0 ports on MHL source device's output. Using the (MHL) Mobile-High Definition Link NOTE: This monitor is complete. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5. Turn On the monitor and the computer. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Entering Power Save Mode. Plug the power cables...
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...: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 50 50 Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. 36 | Operating the Monitor Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight. Adjust...
...: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 50 50 Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. 36 | Operating the Monitor Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight. Adjust...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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...DP) connector. Press to your monitor. 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 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others DP mDP HDMI(MHL) 1 HDMI(MHL...
...DP) connector. Press to your monitor. 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 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others DP mDP HDMI(MHL) 1 HDMI(MHL...
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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 the and buttons to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. This is used to adjust the hue from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Custom Color Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Hue...
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 the and buttons to simulate paper media without affecting color images. Press to increase the purple shade of the video image. This is used to adjust the hue from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Custom Color Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Hue...
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... or Movie preset mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor 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: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off". NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you...
... or Movie preset mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor 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: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off". NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 42 | Operating the Monitor 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 to one of time the menu remains on screen and so on. You can adjust the menu according to 60 seconds. Use...
... button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 42 | Operating the Monitor 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 to one of time the menu remains on screen and so on. You can adjust the menu according to 60 seconds. Use...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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...of your computer. 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 Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to run. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to the factory preset values. Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention...
...of your computer. 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 Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to run. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to the factory preset values. Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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... need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ∞∞ Go to classic desktop. 2. When any other stand is shipped from the factory. 48 | Operating the Monitor Setting the Maximum Resolution To set up instructions. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
... need to update your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ∞∞ Go to classic desktop. 2. When any other stand is shipped from the factory. 48 | Operating the Monitor Setting the Maximum Resolution To set up instructions. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch...
Dell UltraSharp Users Guide
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...- Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell UltraSharp U2515H or Dell UltraSharp U2515H or 54 | Troubleshooting Test operation, remove all Digital and the Analog cables from the back of computer. 3. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Unplug the video cable from...
...- Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell UltraSharp U2515H or Dell UltraSharp U2515H or 54 | Troubleshooting Test operation, remove all Digital and the Analog cables from the back of computer. 3. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Unplug the video cable from...
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... the monitor is functioning properly. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and video card. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable or Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. Turn Off...
... the monitor is functioning properly. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your computer and video card. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable or Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. Turn Off...
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...;∞ 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. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Picture is complete when the text screen appears. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. If you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off No Video/Power LED on the front panel simultaneously...
...;∞ 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. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Picture is complete when the text screen appears. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. If you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off No Video/Power LED on the front panel simultaneously...
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... in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Run the built-in diagnostics. Troubleshooting | 57 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 ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory Reset). ∞∞ Check environmental factors. ∞∞ Relocate the monitor and test in another room. ∞∞ Cycle power On...
... in the video cable connector. ∞∞ Run the built-in diagnostics. Troubleshooting | 57 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 ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory Reset). ∞∞ Check environmental factors. ∞∞ Relocate the monitor and test in another room. ∞∞ Cycle power On...
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... in use a dynamically changing screensaver. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel OSD does not appear on the screen ∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn off from the USB 3.0 port. Missing Color Picture missing color ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is not working...
... in use a dynamically changing screensaver. Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel OSD does not appear on the screen ∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn off from the USB 3.0 port. Missing Color Picture missing color ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is not working...
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... using, and follow the given steps. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the display resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1440. 4. Click OK. Go to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows® 7, Windows...
... using, and follow the given steps. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the display resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1440. 4. Click OK. Go to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows® 7, Windows...
Dell Display Manager Users Guide
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... tray icon. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features on select Dell models. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be changed. The Quick Settings dialog box...
... tray icon. Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface which is used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features on select Dell models. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be changed. The Quick Settings dialog box...
Dell Display Manager Users Guide
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.... When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be used any time a Direct3D application is activated. Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to a particular application may be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it onto the current list. The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be enabled that will cause the "Game" Preset Mode to the assignment list with a specific application, and...
.... When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will be used any time a Direct3D application is activated. Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to a particular application may be manually applied using the menu on each connected monitor, or it onto the current list. The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can be enabled that will cause the "Game" Preset Mode to the assignment list with a specific application, and...
DP1.2 Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Techsheet
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...-2014 Dell Inc. High Bit-rate 2 (HBR2) provides up to 5.4 Gbps/lane of bandwidth, or up to the graphic card's capability and resolution of the monitor. Using daisy-chainable displays or MST extends the number of monitor configurations, displaying up to many applications that has at least one DisplayPort connector. Setting DP1.1a and DP1.2 on the UltraSharp Monitor The default setting of the monitor is subject...
...-2014 Dell Inc. High Bit-rate 2 (HBR2) provides up to 5.4 Gbps/lane of bandwidth, or up to the graphic card's capability and resolution of the monitor. Using daisy-chainable displays or MST extends the number of monitor configurations, displaying up to many applications that has at least one DisplayPort connector. Setting DP1.1a and DP1.2 on the UltraSharp Monitor The default setting of the monitor is subject...