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DELL P2217H User Manual
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Dell P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/
P2417H/P2717H Monitor
User’s Guide
Model: P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H
Regulatory model: P2217Hb, P2217Hc, P2317Hb, P2317Ht,
P2317HWHb, P2417Hb, P2417Hc, P2717Ht
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of
data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
2016 - 05 Rev. A01
Contents | 3
Contents
About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Plug and Play Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Attaching the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 | Contents
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Rotating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . 60
Contact Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all
the components and
Contact Dell
if something is missing.
Monitor
Stand Riser
Stand Base
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup
guide for setup instructions.
Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)
VGA Cable
DP Cable
USB 3.0 Upstream Cable
(Enables the USB Ports on
the Monitor)
•Drivers and
Documentation Media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety, Environmental,
and Regulatory
Information
6 | About Your Monitor
About Your Monitor | 7
Product Features
The Dell P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H flat panel display has an active
matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The
monitor features include:
• P2217H: 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area (measured diagonally).
Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with full-
screen support or lower resolutions.
• P2317H/P2317HWH: 58.4 cm (23-inch) viewable area (measured diagonally).
Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with full-
screen support or lower resolutions.
• P2417H: 60.5 cm (23.8-inch) viewable area (measured diagonally).
Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with full-
screen support or lower resolutions.
• P2717H: 68.6 cm (27-inch) viewable area (measured diagonally).
Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with full-
screen support or lower resolutions.
•Color gamut of 72% NTSC.
•Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities.
•Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
•Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI.
•Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports.
•Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
•On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
•Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color
Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
•Security lock slot.
•Stand lock.
•0.3 W standby power when in sleep mode.
•Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
•Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
Back view with monitor stand
Description Use
1VESA mounting holes
(100 mm x 100 mm -
behind attached VESA
Cover)
Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall
mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm).
2Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
4Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock
not included).
5Barcode, serial number,
and Service Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support.
6Dell Soundbar mounting
slots
Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.
NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the
mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar.
7Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through
the slot.
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Back View
Label
Description Use
1USB downstream port Connect your USB device.
NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB
cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USB-
upstream port on the monitor and to your computer.
10 | About Your Monitor
Side View
Label
Bottom view without monitor stand
Description Use
1Power cable
connector
Connect the power cable.
2HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable (cable not
included).
3DisplayPort Connect your computer with DP cable.
4Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
5VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable.
6USB upstream port Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor)
to this port and your computer to enable the USB
ports on your monitor.
7USB downstream port Connect USB device.
NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB
cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USB-
upstream port on the monitor and to your computer.
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Bottom View
Label
12 | About Your Monitor
Monitor Specifications
Model P2217H P2317H/P2317HWH
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel technology In-Plane Switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
546.10 mm (21.5 inches)
476.06 mm (18.74 inches)
267.79 mm (10.54 inches)
127484.10 mm2 (197.6 inch2)
584.20 mm (23 inches)
509.18 mm (20.05 inches)
286.42 mm (11.28 inches)
145839.33 mm2 (226.05
inch2)
Pixel pitch 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm 0.265 mm x 0.265 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 102 96
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical
178° (horizontal) typical
Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
4 Million: 1 (Dynamic)
Display screen coating Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight White LED edgelight system
Response time (typical) 6 ms (gray to gray)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut 82% NTSC (CIE1976)*
Built-in devices •USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1 x USB 3.0 upstream port)
•2 x USB 3.0 downstream ports
•2 x USB 2.0 downstream ports
Connectivity •1 x DP 1.2
•1 x HDMI 1.4
•1 x VGA
•1 x USB 3.0 port - Upstream
•2 x USB 3.0 port - Side
•2 x USB 2.0 port - Bottom
Border width (edge of
monitor to active area)
11.4 mm (Top/Left/Right)
18.1 mm (Bottom)
11.4 mm (Top/Left/Right)
18.1 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
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Height adjustable stand
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
130 mm
-5° to 21°
-45° to 45°
90° (clockwise)
Dell Display Manager
Compatibility
Yes
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Model P2417H P2717H
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel technology In-Plane Switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
604.52 mm (23.8 inches)
527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
156246.27 mm2 (242.18
inch2)
685.80 mm (27 inches)
597.92 mm (23.54 inches)
336.30 mm (13.24 inches)
201073.77 mm2 (311.65 inch2)
Pixel pitch 0.275 mm x 0.275 mm 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 93 82
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical
178° (horizontal) typical
Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
4 Million: 1 (Dynamic)
Display screen coating Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight White LED edgelight system
Response time (typical) 6 ms (gray to gray)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut 82% NTSC (CIE1976)*
Built-in devices •USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1 x USB 3.0 upstream port)
•2 x USB 3.0 downstream ports
•2 x USB 2.0 downstream ports
14 | About Your Monitor
* Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82% NTSC) and CIE1931 (72% NTSC) test
standards.
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Supported Video Modes
Video display capabilities (VGA,
HDMI & DP playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Connectivity •1 x DP 1.2
•1 x HDMI 1.4
•1 x VGA
•1 x USB 3.0 port - Upstream
•2 x USB 3.0 port - Side
•2 x USB 2.0 port - Bottom
Border width (edge of
monitor to active area)
11.4 mm (Top/Left/Right)
18.1 mm (Bottom)
11.6 mm (Top/Left/Right)
18.2 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
130 mm
-5° to 21°
-45° to 45°
90° (clockwise)
Dell Display Manager
Compatibility
Yes
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H
Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H
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Preset Display Modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75
ohm input impedance
•HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm
input impedance per differential pair
•DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100
ohm input impedance per differential pair
AC input voltage/frequency/
current
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(typical)
Inrush current •120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
•220 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H
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Physical Characteristics
•Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins
•Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
•Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included)
•Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins
Height (extended) 477.8 mm (18.81 inches) 487.1 mm (19.17 inches)
Height (compressed) 354.4 mm (13.95 inches) 357.1 mm (14.06 inches)
Width 498.9 mm (19.64 inches) 532.0 mm (20.94 inches)
Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 inches) 180.0 mm (7.09 inches)
Height 297.3 mm (11.70 inches) 315.9 mm (12.43 inches)
Width 498.9 mm (19.64 inches) 532.0 mm (20.94 inches)
Depth 50.3 mm (1.98 inches) 50.3 mm (1.98 inches)
Height (extended) 400.8 mm (15.78 inches) 400.8 mm (15.78 inches)
Height (compressed) 354.4 mm (13.95 inches) 354.4 mm (13.95 inches)
Width 242.6 mm (9.55 inches) 242.6 mm (9.55 inches)
Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 inches) 180.0 mm (7.09 inches)
Weight with packaging 6.86 kg (15.09 lb) 7.34 kg (16.18 lb)
Weight with stand
assembly and cables
5.37 kg (11.81 lb) 5.59 kg (12.32 lb)
Weight without stand
assembly (For wall
mount or VESA mount
considerations - no
cables)
2.81 kg (6.18 lb) 3.06 kg (6.75 lb)
Weight of stand
assembly
2.10 kg (4.63 lb) 2.10 kg (4.63 lb)
Front frame gloss 2-4 2-4
Model P2217H P2317H/P2317HWH
Signal cable type
Dimensions (with stand)
Dimensions (without stand)
Stand dimensions
Weight
•Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins
•Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included)
•Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
•Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins
Height (extended) 492.1 mm (19.37 inches) 544.9 mm (21.45 inches)
Height (compressed) 362.1 mm (14.26 inches) 415.3 mm (16.35 inches)
Width 549.8 mm (21.65 inches) 621.1 mm (24.45 inches)
Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 inches) 200.3 mm (7.89 inches)
Height 326.0 mm (12.83 inches) 366.1 mm (14.41 inches)
Width 549.8 mm (21.65 inches) 621.1 mm (24.45 inches)
Depth 50.3 mm (1.98 inches) 50.3 mm (1.98 inches)
Height (extended) 400.8 mm (15.78 inches) 433.4 mm (17.06 inches)
Height (compressed) 354.4 mm (13.95 inches) 387.2 mm (15.24 inches)
Width 242.6 mm (9.55 inches) 292.4 mm (11.51 inches)
Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 inches) 200.3 mm (7.89 inches)
Weight with packaging 7.63 kg (16.78 lb) 9.76 kg (21.52 lb)
Weight with stand
assembly and cables
5.90 kg (12.98 lb) 7.44 kg (16.40 lb)
Weight without stand
assembly (For wall
mount or VESA mount
considerations - no
cables)
3.33 kg (7.32 lb) 4.58 kg (10.10 lb)
Weight of stand
assembly
2.10 kg (4.63 lb) 2.44 kg (5.38 lb)
Front frame gloss 2-4 2-4
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Model P2417H P2717H
Signal cable type
Dimensions (with stand)
Dimensions (without stand)
Stand dimensions
Weight
•ENERGY STAR certified Monitor
EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See
www.epeat.net for registration status by country
•
•RoHS-compliant
•TCO-Certified Displays
•BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables)
•Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Non-operating •Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
•Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating •Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
•Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
•126.24 BTU/
hour
(maximum)
•58.01 BTU/
hour
(typical)
•129.66 BTU/
hour
(maximum)
•61.42 BTU/
hour
(typical)
•133.07 BTU/
hour
(maximum)
•64.83 BTU/
hour
(typical)
•187.66 BTU/
hour
(maximum)
•78.48 BTU/
hour
(typical)
18 | About Your Monitor
Environmental Characteristics
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is
referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard,
mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power
saving feature.
Model P2217H P2317H/
P2317HWH
P2417H P2717H
Compliant Standards
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Thermal
dissipation
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P2217H
P2317H/P2317HWH
P2417H
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 37 W (maximum)**
17 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
Pon 15.5 W
ETEC 50.6 kWh
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 38 W (maximum)**
18 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
Pon 14.8 W
ETEC 46.7 kWh
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 39 W (maximum)**
19 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
Pon 18.5 W
ETEC 54.1 kWh
20 | About Your Monitor
P2717H
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in
the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed:
NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input
signal.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant.
NOTE:
Pon: Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
ETEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
main cable from the monitor.
** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product
may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you
ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the
customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical
tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or
implied.
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 55 W (maximum)**
23 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
Pon 15.1 W
ETEC 47.4 kWh
Pin
Number
15-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
1Video-Red
2Video-Green
3Video-Blue
4GND
5Self-test
6GND-R
7GND-G
8GND-B
9Computer 5 V/3.3 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock
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Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Pin
Number
20-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
ML0(p)
GND
ML0(n)
ML1(p)
GND
ML1(n)
ML2(p)
GND
ML2(n)
ML3(p)
GND
ML3(n)
GND
GND
AUX(p)
GND
AUX(n)
GND
Re-PWR
+3.3 V DP_PWR
22 | About Your Monitor
DisplayPort Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Pin
Number
19-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
TMDS DATA 2+
TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 2-
TMDS DATA 1+
TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 1-
TMDS DATA 0+
TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 0-
TMDS CLOCK+
TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
TMDS CLOCK-
CEC
Reserved (N.C. on device)
DDC CLOCK (SCL)
DDC DATA (SDA)
DDC/CEC Ground
+5V POWER
HOT PLUG DETECT
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HDMI Connector
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor
automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data
(EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure
itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you
can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor
settings, see
Operating the Monitor
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
24 | About Your Monitor
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 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption
High speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)
Low speed 1.5 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port)
NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible.
USB 3.0 Upstream Connector
Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector
VCC
D-
D+
GND
SSTX-
SSTX+
GND
SSRX-
SSRX+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector
VCC
2D-
3D+
4GND
5SSRX-
6SSRX+
7GND
8SSTX-
9SSTX+
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USB 3.0 Downstream Connector
USB 2.0 Downstream Connector
Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector
1VCC
2DMD
3DPD
4GND
USB Ports
•1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom
•2 x USB 2.0 downstream - bottom
•2 x USB 3.0 downstream - side
NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer.
1
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NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the
power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached
peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more
pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect
the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the
Safety Instructions
before cleaning the monitor.
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from
the electrical outlet.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or
handling your monitor:
•To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If
possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti-
static coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or
compressed air.
•Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using
detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
•If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a
cloth.
•Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched
and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
•To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use.
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Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is
bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions.
To attach the monitor stand:
1Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top
cushion that secures it.
2Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot.
3Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise.
4After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess.
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5Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly.
6Attach the stand assembly to the monitor.
aFit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the
monitor.
bPress the stand down till it snaps into place.
7Place the monitor upright.
NOTE: Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling.
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Connecting Your Monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions
.
NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting
them.
NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2Connect the VGA, DP or HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the VGA cable
Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable
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Connecting the HDMI cable (optional)
NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the
computer may vary.
Connecting the USB 3.0 cable
After you have completed connecting the VGA/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures
below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup:
1Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port
on your computer. (See
Bottom View
for details.)
2Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor.
3Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.
4Turn On the monitor and the computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an
image, see
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
.
5Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.
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Organizing Your Cables
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See
Connecting Your
Monitor
for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above.
Removing the Monitor Stand
NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure
that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is
bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions.
.To remove the stand:
1Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.
2Press and hold the stand release button.
3Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
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Wall Mounting (Optional)
(Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm).
Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.
1Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table.
2Remove the stand.
3Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic
cover.
4Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
5Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the
wall mounting kit.
NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load
bearing capacity of 2.81 kg (P2217H) / 3.06 kg (P2317H/P2317HWH) /3.33 kg
(P2417H) / 4.58 kg (P2717H).
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Operating the Monitor
Power On the Monitor
Press the button to turn On the monitor.
Using the Front-Panel Controls
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the
image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows
the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
The following table describes the front-panel buttons:
Front-Panel Button Description
1
Shortcut key/
Preset Modes
Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.
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Front-Panel Button
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Front-Panel Button Description
1
Up
Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
2
Down
Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD
menu.
3
OK
Use the OK button to confirm your selection in the OSD menu.
4
Back
Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
2
Shortcut key/
Input Source
Use this button to choose from a list of video signals that may
be connected to your monitor.
3
Menu
Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display
(OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu
System.
4
Exit
Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD
main menu.
5
Power
(with power light
indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off.
The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully
functional. A blinking white light indicates the power save
mode.
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Accessing the Menu System
NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit
the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are
also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
1Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for analog (VGA) input
Main Menu for digital (HDMI) input
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Main Menu for digital (DP) input
NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.
2Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move
from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table
for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.
4Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5Press to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons, according to
the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6Select the button to return to the main menu.
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Icon Menu and
Submenus
Description
Brightness/
Contrast
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Press the button to increase the brightness and press the
button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100).
NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic
Contrast is switched On.
Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further
adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase the contrast and press the
button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between
darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
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Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the
Auto Adjust function optimizes the display settings for use with your
particular setup.
Auto Adjust allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video
signal. After using Auto Adjust, you can further tune your monitor by
using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display
settings.
NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your
configuration.
NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the
analog (VGA) connector.
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video
signals that may be connected to your monitor.
VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
Press to select the VGA input source.
DP Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP)
connector. Press to select the DisplayPort input source.
HDMI Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press
to select the HDMI input source.
Auto Select Turning on the function allows you to scan for available input sources.
Reset Input
Source
Reset your monitor input settings to the factory settings.
Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode.
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Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard,
ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom
Color from the list.
•Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the
default preset mode.
•ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the
screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.
•Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.
•Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.
•Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
•Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears
warmer with a red/yellow tint.
• Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler
with a blue tint.
• Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Use the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B)
values and create your own preset color mode.
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Input Color
Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to:
RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or
DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable.
YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr
output.
Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple.
This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to
adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
Use to increase the green shade of the video image.
Use to increase the purple shade of the video image.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or
Game preset mode.
Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use
or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
Use to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.
Use to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie
or Game preset mode.
Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.
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Display Use Display to adjust image.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
Horizontal
Position
Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-).
Maximum is '100' (+).
Vertical
Position
Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-).
Maximum is '100' (+).
NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are
only available for "VGA" input.
Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your
monitor to your preference.
Use or to adjust for best image quality.
Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use
the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.
NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA"
input.
Dynamic
Contrast
Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and
more detailed image quality.
Use the button to turn the Dynamic Contrast on or off.
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game
or Movie preset mode.
Response
Time
Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.
Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.
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Energy
Power Button
LED
Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy.
USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby
mode.
NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the
USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when
the USB upstream cable plugs in.
Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings.
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Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the
languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on
screen, and so on.
Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages
(English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. You can adjust the
menu according to your
Display Rotation
.
Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the
and buttons (min. 0 / max. 100).
Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you
press a button on the monitor.
Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to
60 seconds.
Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user
adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
NOTE:
Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button beside
the power button for 6 seconds).
Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock
(press and hold the button beside the power button for 6 seconds).
Reset Menu Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
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Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast,
Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Rotation and set it as a
shortcut key.
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Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD
Conditioning, and so on.
DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your
monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be
adjustable via the software on your computer.
You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
performance of your monitor.
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NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness
to compensate for LED aging.
OSD Warning Message
When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie),
manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
LCD
Conditioning
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the
degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run.
You can enable this feature by selecting Enable.
Reset Others Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values.
Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.
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When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the
following message:
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from
the computer. See
Monitor Specifications
for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency
ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:
When the monitor goes into power-save mode, the following message appears:
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the
OSD
.
If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear
depending on the selected input:
NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input
signal.
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Setting the Maximum Resolution
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1:
1For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
3Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.
4Click OK.
In Windows® 10:
1Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
2Click Advanced display settings.
3Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.
4Click Apply.
If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:
•Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the
latest driver for your graphics card.
If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):
•Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
•Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
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Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is
bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set-up instructions.
Tilt, Swivel
With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most
comfortable viewing angle.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Vertical Extension
NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how
to extend the stand vertically.
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Rotating the Monitor
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (
Vertical
Extension
) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with
your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included
with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support
and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance
degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).
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Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to
adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system.
NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the
graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on
rotating the 'contents' on your display.
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:
1Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.
3If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred
rotation.
4If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column
select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.
5If you have an Intel® graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic
Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.
NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to
www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions
.
Self-Test
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor
is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following
steps:
1Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3Turn on the monitor.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the
monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the
power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs
shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.
or
or
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4This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes
disconnected or damaged.
5Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your
computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
Built-in Diagnostics
Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen
abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your
computer and video card.
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged
and the monitor is in self-test mode.
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
2Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor
then goes into the self-test mode.
3Press and hold Button 1 on the front panel for 5 seconds. A gray screen appears.
4Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5Press Button 1 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
6Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
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7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text
screens.
The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 1 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the
monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you
might encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video/Power
LED off
No picture •Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the
computer is properly connected and secure.
•Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using
any other electrical equipment.
•Ensure that the power button is pressed fully.
•Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the
Input
Source
menu.
No Video/Power
LED on
No picture or no
brightness
•Increase brightness & contrast controls via 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 in the
Input
Source
menu.
Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy,
blurry, or
ghosting
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
•Eliminate video extension cables.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
Shaky/Jittery
Video
Wavy picture or
fine movement
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Check environmental factors.
•Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels LCD screen has
spots
•Cycle power On-Off.
•Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can
occur in LCD technology.
•For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.
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Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has
bright spots
•Cycle power On-Off.
•Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can
occur in LCD technology.
•For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.
Brightness
Problems
Picture too dim
or too bright
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Geometric
Distortion
Screen not
centered
correctly
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.
NOTE: When using HDMI/DisplayPort input, the positioning
adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/
Vertical Lines
Screen has one
or more lines
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
•Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if
these lines are also in self-test mode.
•Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
•Run the built-in diagnostics.
NOTE: When using HDMI/DisplayPort input, the Pixel Clock
and Phase adjustments are not available.
Synchronization
Problems
Screen is
scrambled or
appears torn
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
•Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
•Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the
scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
•Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
•Restart the computer in the safe mode.
Safety Related
Issues
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
•Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
•Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent
Problems
Monitor
malfunctions on
& off
•Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and is secure.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the
intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
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 secure.
•Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
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Product Specific Problems
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
Screen image is
too small
Image is
centered on
screen, but does
not fill entire
viewing area
•Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Cannot adjust
the monitor
with the
buttons on the
front panel
OSD does not
appear on the
screen
•Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back,
and then turn On the monitor.
•Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and
hold the button above the Power button for 6 seconds to
unlock (for more information, see
Lock
).
No Input Signal
when user
controls are
pressed
No picture, the
LED light is white
•Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in the
power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any
key on the keyboard.
•Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-
plug the signal cable if necessary.
•Reset the computer or video player.
The picture
does not fill the
entire screen
The picture
cannot fill the
height or width
of the screen
•Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the
monitor may display in full screen.
•Run the built-in diagnostics.
NOTE: When choosing HDMI/DP mode, the Auto Adjust function will not be
available.
Wrong Color Picture color not
good
•Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color menu
OSD depending on the application.
•Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in Color menu
OSD.
•Run the built-in diagnostics.
Image retention
from a static
image left on
the monitor for
a long period of
time
Faint shadow
from the static
image displayed
appears on the
screen
•Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor
at all times when not in use (for more information, see
Power Management Modes
).
•Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
USB interface is
not working
USB peripherals
are not working
•Check that your monitor is turned On.
•Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
•Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
•Switch Off and then turn On the monitor again.
•Reboot the computer.
•Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher
electric current; connect the device directly to the
computer system.
Super Speed
USB 3.0
interface is
slow
Super Speed USB
3.0 peripherals
working slowly or
not working at all
•Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable.
•Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 ports.
Ensure that the correct USB port is used.
•Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
•Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
•Reboot the computer.
Wireless USB
peripherals
stop working
when a USB 3.0
device is
plugged in
Wireless USB
peripherals
responding
slowly or only
working as the
distance between
itself and its
receiver
decreases
•Increase the distance between the USB 3.0 peripherals and
the wireless USB receiver.
•Position your wireless USB receiver as 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 the USB 3.0 port.
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Appendix
WARNING: Safety Instructions
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
For information on safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
Information (SERI).
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance
website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Contact Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in
your area.
•Online technical assistance — www.dell.com/support/monitors
•Contacting Dell — www.dell.com/contactdell