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1. Non operating Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude Connector type 15 pin D subminiature blue connec Operating 5 000 m 16 400 ft max tor DVI D white connector Signal cable type Digital Detachable DVI D Solid pins Non operating 12 191 m 40 000 ft max Analog Detachable D Sub 15 pins eee 238 85 BTU hour maximum 3 P Thermal dissipation 1102 36 BTU hour typical Dimensions with stand Width 570 0 mm 22 44 inches Depth 164 2 mm 6 46 inches If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed Dimensions without stand 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 Height 37 5 mm 13 29 inches detects input from keyboard mouse or other input devices the monitor Wiath 3 0 0 mm eo inches automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power Depth 46 5 mm 1 83 inches consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature Stand dimensions Height 318 7 mm 12 55 inches VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Con Width 180 6 mm 7 11 inches Tene re E erie aia orma ctive ctive ctive ite ypica P 164 2 mm 6 46 inches operation W maximum Weight Active off Inactive Inactive Blanked Glowi2. 6 About Your Monitor About Your Monitor comes in the CD attached with the monitor Back View e Secunty lock slot e Stand lock e Asset Management Capability e Energy Star Compliant e EPEAT Gold Compliant e ROHS compliant e BFR PVC reduced e Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for Panel only e Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time e TCO Certified Displays KRW NF ae oe Back view Back view with monitor stand Identifying Parts and Controls Label Description Use i 1 VESA mounting holes 100 Wall mount monitor using VESA com One RRN mm x 100 mm behind at patible wall mount kit LOO mm x 100 tached VESA Cover MM 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals 5 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock security lock not included 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to con tact Dell for technical support 5 Stand release button Release stand from monitor Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot Side View Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor 2 Power On Off button with LED indicator 8 amp 8 About Your Monitor About Your Monitor 9 Bottom View E2414H color gamut typical is based o
3. Display Settings g Energy Settings Menu Settings jt m Other Settings C Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting Personalization When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell E2414H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See 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 Dell E2414H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When monitor enters Power Save mode the following message appears Dell E2414H Entering Power Save Mode Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input Dell E2414H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now
4. Resolution 1024 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays Duplicate these displays You must selecipar mrpr nal changes _______ Show desktop only on 1 a ae hail i Make this my Mi Show desktop only on 2 Advanced setting Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose So Gamat Ga 60 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor ol iii For Windows 8 Screen Resolution Gi Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel p Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 DELL E2414H Resolution 1366 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays v A You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key M p Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Show desktop only on Display the status of a particular monitor This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor Most current laptops support main stream resolutions As shown in the figure above the resolution of the laptop monitor is only 1280 x 800 but after connecting a 27 external LCD monitor users can immediately improve their visual enjoyment to 1920
5. Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit VT oe oo iy Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table Remove the stand Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the wall mounting Kit NOTE For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 3 0 kg Setting Up the Monitor e 21 Operating the Monitor Use the MENU button to launch the on screen Using the Front Panel Controls display OSD and select the OSD Menu See Accessing the Menu System Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the MENU 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 Use this button to go back to the main menu or a exit the OSD main menu Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and Off 5 The white LED indicates the monitor is On and Baner fully functional with power light A glowing white LED indicates DPMS power save indicator mode oN Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings The following table describes the front panel buttons Front
6. typical maximum 5 5 maximum 22 E NOTE Ihe stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Operating the Monitor 39 Troubleshooting AN CAUTION 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 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove both Digital white connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer Turn 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 blue Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen Dell E2414H Dell E2414H No YGA Cable CO No DVI D Cable or The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 5 Turn off your monitor and
7. Active matrix TFT LCD Panel type TN Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 60 97 cm 24 inches viewable image size Horizontal 5531 56 mm 20 92 inches Vertical 298 89 mm 11 77 inches Pixel pitch 0 277 mm Viewing angle 160 vertical typ 170 horizontal typ Luminance output 250 cd m typ Contrast ratio 11000 1 typ Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard coating 3H Backlight LED edgelight system Response Time 5 ms typical Color depth 116 7 million colors Color gamut Typical 83 CIE1976 10 About Your Monitor About Your Monitor 11 Electrical Specifications Weight without stand assembly Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at vor wan eae Oa eM e 75 ohm input impedance OT no cables Digital DVI D TMDS 600mV for each Weight of stand assembly 1 043 kg 2 27 Ib differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input Impedance Environmental Characteristics Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical signals synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Temperature Composite SYNC on green Operating O to 40 C AC input voltage 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 5 A Max o o o o fee ue Non operating Shien 2 T 6 ye T E s ipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Inrush current 120V 50A Max Humidity 240V 60A Max Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Physical Characteristics
8. Cable Cover 0 0000 eee eee 20 Removing the Stand 0 00 00 ce es 20 Wall Mounting Optional 0 0 00 00 eee ees 21 Operating the Monitor 000 c eee 22 Using the Front Panel Controls 2 000002 eae 22 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 24 OSD Warning Messages 0 00 ee es 37 Setting the Maximum Resolution 002 00002 38 Using the TIN nee ee keene en cen kee AEE SEER EE DES 39 Wee tee ees eeeeeeeee Rese ees Ae ee eeeesenes oahu HH 39 Troubleshooting 0 cece eee 40 SGUHIGSE 26s eb Oe eee eee ee Ce ee oe oe a 40 Built in Diagnostics 0 0 0 41 Common Problems 00002 eee ee ee 42 Product Specific Problems 0002 eee eee 47 ADDOCNGIX s ons dcastorndavave vt dans eetdand nes tdweane es 49 WARNING Safety Instructions 00000008 49 FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information 49 Contacting Dell 0 0 0 ce es 49 Setting Up Your Monitor 000 cece eee ee ees 50 Setting the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 maximum 50 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet ACCESS op paganas Ba we dee ee ee we ee he eee 51 If you have non Dell desktop portable computer or graphic card 52 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7orWindows 8 0 000 ee 53 About Your Monitor e VGA Cable
9. make sure Video Source to VGA or DVI D is powered and playing video media Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary Reset the computer or video player Troubleshooting 4 The picture The picture e Due to different video formats aspect Appendix does not fill cannot fill ratio of DVDs the monitor may display the entire the height or in full screen screen width of the f k screen Run the built in diagnostics WARNING Safety Instructions NOTE When choosing DVI D mode the Auto Adjust function will not A WARNING Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than be available those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at http www dell com regulatory_compliance Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3555 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 teleohone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some service
10. match your monitors Change the appearance of your display D Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors Resolution 1366 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Duplicate these displays v 2 Generic PoP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series AY You must select Apply before making additional changes e This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Make this my main display Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S p 3 l Resolution Colors Low gaa Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels How del get the best display Advanced Settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Cancel Apply Extend these displays Ihis option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop and each monitor can display differ ent screen independently to improve user convenience The relative p l position of the screens can be set up here for example monitor 1 may ii For Windows 7 be set up to be to the left of monitor 2 or vice versa This depends on Change the appearance of your displays the physical position of the LCD monitor in relation to the laptop The horizontal line displayed on both monitors can be based on the laptop or external monitor These are all adjustable options and all a user need do is drag the monitor of the main screen to the extended monitor
11. 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 40 Troubleshooting 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 4 NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode gt A NWN N To run the built in diagnostics 1 Ensure that the screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen 2 Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode 5 Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel Simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears 4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities 5 Press the Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red 6 Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to Inspect the display in green blue black white Screens The test is complete when the white screen appears To exit press the Button 4 again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning prope
12. self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Run the built in diagnostics NOTE When using DVI D input the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock NOTE When using DVI D input the positioning adjustments are not available 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 Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or Sparks Contact Dell immediately 44 roubleshooting roubleshooting 45 Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Monitor malfunctions on amp off Picture missing color Picture color not good 46 Troubleshooting 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 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 Change the Col
13. time the menu remains on screen and so on Dell E2414H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20s Brightness Contrast DDC CI gt Enable a R E et e Color Settings Lock Unlock Display Settings Reset Menu Settings 3 Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning gt Disable Energy Settings Input Source Reset Other Settings Menu Settings Color Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Other Settings Display Settings A Energy Settings img O Personalize Menu Settings C Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Other Settings Language Language option to set the OSD display to one Personalize of eight languages English Espa nol Francais lt gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Deutsch Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified 7 DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Chinese or Japanese Interface allows your monitor parameters Eh aaa nee sate brightness color balance etc to be adjustable via 9 sek p software on your computer You can disable this Timer ODRO Time Sets the length of ume the OSD feature by selecting Disable will remain active after the last time you pressed a Enable this feature for best user experience and button optimum performance of your monitor Use the A and M buttons to adjust the slider in 1 Dell E2414H second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Lock Cont
14. 4H Energy Use Brightness Contrast 4 Auto Select Auto Adjust Owa o Input Source wep S Color Settings ee Display Settings e T Sa F Energy Settings e as Menu Settings ee Other Settings a Personalize ie Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz eHiaeos AN Select VGA input when vi are using the analog VGA connector Press source to select the VGA input Select DVI D input ae are using the Digital DVI connector Press source to select the DVI input i Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals 28 Operating the Monitor cn Color Settings Input Color Format Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the monitors color settings Dell E2414H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format gt RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes gt Standard Input Source Image Enhance gt Off a yi MEOR CE ar Color Settings Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings erage Personalize CE Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Allows you to set the video input mode to e RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter YPbPr Select this option if your DVD player Supports only YPbPr output Operating the Monto e TS Preset Mode Allows you to choose from a list of preset color Image W
15. 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 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 htto www dell com support monitors roubleshooting 43 Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly Horizontal Vertical Lines 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 Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Synchronization Auto Adjust via OSD Problems Adjust Horizontal Position amp Vertical Position controls via OSD Screen has one or more lines Screen Is Scrambled or appears torn Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in
16. New Setting Up Your Monitor 54 b For Windows 7 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video gt E Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Tasks A Personalize appearance and sounds Change desktop icons cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup meth O Adjust font size DPI Window Color and Appearance Fine tune the color and style of your windows O d ee AO EEA AA pictures to decorate the desktop Method ii Using keyboa rd shortcut Win P ESRA 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard Change your screen saver or adjust when it displays A screen saver is a picture or animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle be tween the display selections Sounds Change which sounds are heard when you do everything from getting e mail to emptying your Recycle Bin Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only m Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds and mouse pointers m m y Display Se
17. 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 DVI Cabl able K NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries K NOTE To set up with any other stand please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions t Monitor e Power Cable varies by countries e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Product and Safety Information Guide e Stand Product Features The Dell E2414H flat panel display has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD and LED backlight The monitor features include e 60 97 cm 24 inch active area display Measured diagonally 1920 X 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e Tilt adjustment capability Cable Cover e Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions e Plug and play capability if supported by your system e On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization e Software and documentation media includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation Dell Display Manager included
18. User s Guide Dell E2414H Model No E2414H Regulatory model E2414Ht gt 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 R WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Centrino Core and Atom are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Blu ray Disc is a trademark owned by the Blu ray Disc Association BDA and licensed for use on discs and players Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade name
19. before making additional changes Make this my main display Connect to a projector or press the key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose c For Windows 8 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a vid eo cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P ay P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle be tween the display selections 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Second screen 3 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not Project to a connected screen see the additional monitor listed click Detect You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 5 if the tee system does not detect the added monitor C screen only Duplicate 7 Extend 7 Second screen only 56 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor 5 7 View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Screen resolution Screen Resolution E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays v Search Control Panel p Display 2 DELL E2414H Resolution 1366 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays v You must select App
20. e monitor s default color eles Wei settings This is the default preset mode NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only for Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for video Input i a ee Game Loads color settings ideal for most settings defaults gaming applications Text Loads color settings ideal for office 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 Press the fil and buttons to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode OTS arang e Monitor Operating the Monitor 351 DISPLAY Use the Display Settings to adjust image ENERGY cee eer SETTINGS Dell E2414H Energy Use SETTINGS y j Brightness Contrast Power Button LED gt On Bri Aspect Rati Wide 16 9 ari ee CEOrie iin oe 3 Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Input Source Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Positi i Input Source ertical Fosition Color Settings Color Settings Sharpness Display Settings Display Settings Pixel Clock Energy Settings Energy Settings Phase Menu Settings Menu Settings Reset Display S ttings Other Settings Other Settings Personalize lige Personalize 3 lt gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz C Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum R
21. esolution 1920x1080 60Hz 7 Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16 9 4 3 5 4 to save energy Horizontal Position Use the and buttons to adjust image left and Rece nE Sal hi default E Setti right Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 elect this OPUON oO restore Gelaull Eneroy settings NOTE When using a DVI source the Horizontal settings Position setting is not available Vertical ai Use the and buttons to adjust image up and Position down Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 NOTE When using a DVI source the Vertical Position setting is not available Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from Oto 100 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use the and buttons to adjust for best image quality 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 Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings 52 Operating the Monitor Operating the Monitor 53 MENU Dell E2414H ae OTHER Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD SETTINGS SETTINGS such as the languages of the OSD the amount of
22. hich can automatically sharpen images enhance modes Enhance hues and boost color contrast Sse aa To enhance image clarity Brightness Contrast M NOTE Image Enhance is only available for Standard Auto Adjust a A Multimedia Movie and Game mode Input Source Image Enhance Hue This feature can shift color of video image to green Reset Color Settings i or purple This is used to adjust the desired flesh a na tone color Use or to adjust the hue from O Energy Settings to 100 Menu Settings Other Settings Press to increase the green shade of the video Personalize ma g S CD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Press to increase the purple shade of the video Dell E2414H Energy Use Image O Brightness Contrast Input Color Format NOTE Hue adjustment is available only for Movie Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard and Game mode Input Source Hue Multimedia Saturation Movie Satu ration i ogo Poue This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use or to adjust the saturation rom g to 100 Display Settings Image Enhance Game Energy Settings Reset Color Settings Text Menu Settings Other Settings Cool P CJ Y a Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Personalize Custom Color FN Q 3 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Press B to increase the colorful appearance of the Standard Loads th
23. ing 14 About Your Monitor About Your Monitor 15 13 Floating 14 5V 3 5V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RXO 18 TMDS RXO 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating 21 Floating Ze TMDS Ground 25 TMDS Clock 24 TMDS Clock 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 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 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 htto www dell com support monitors 16 About Your Monitor Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor Asx WARNING Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor A WARNING Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable irom tne electicaboutlet For best practices follow the in
24. ke text and other items larger or smaller ee What display settings should choose What display settings should I choose Change the appearance of your displays OG Z Efa E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel P Change the appearance of your displays Display Resolution isplay Orientation CEE Multiple displays Show desktop only Duplicate these disp You must select Extend these displays I changes Show desktop only on 1 C Make this my m wil Advanced settings Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the key and tap P Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose What display settings should choose ox concn Lae 64 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor e 65
25. ly before making additional changes Make this my main display Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S p Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose 58 Setting Up Your Monitor Advanced settings d Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor After the external monitor s have been set up users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu Duplicate Extend Show Desktop On Duplicate these displays Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution i For Windows Vista DUPLICATE NOT AVAILABLE ii For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays OTe Display 1 Mobile PC Display z Resolution 1024 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these display gt Duplicate these displays You must select Extend these displays nal changes Show desktop only on1 Make this my M Show desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose o cence aco Setting Up Your Monitor 59 iii For Windows 8 i For Windows Vista a p k meenen p l OG 4p E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v F fa e Display Settings Ed Monitor Drag the icons to
26. n CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 test standards Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 50 kHz to 835 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 5 Hz automatic Maximum resolution 1920 X 1080 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities 480p 5 6p 720p 1080p and 1080 DVI playback Preset Display Modes 5 5 Bottom view Label Description Use 1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable 2 Stand lock To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw screw not included 5 DVI connector To connect your computer to the moni tor using a DVI cable 4 VGA connector To connect your computer to the moni tor using a VGA cable 5 Dell Soundbar mounting Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar Slots Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync Polarity Frequency Frequency Clock Horizontal kHz Hz MHz Vertical 720 x 400 SL 70 0 28 3 640 x 480 51 5 60 0 Zoe 640 x 480 S75 75 0 OL a 800 x 600 579 60 0 40 0 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 1024 x 68 484 60 0 65 0 1024 x 68 60 0 pis 78 8 1152 x 864 67 5 FOX 108 0 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 1280 x 1024 80 0 750 135 0 1600 x 900 60 0 60 0 108 0 1920X1080 079 60 0 148 5 Screen type
27. ng Less than 0 5 W Weight with packaging 5 87 kg 12 94 lb mode White es with stand assembly and 448 kg 9 88 lb Switch off j Off Less than 0 5 W The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When any button 12 About Your Monitor About Your Monitor 15 is pressed in Active off mode the following message will be displayed 6 GND R 7 GND G Dell E2414H 9 GND B There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the 9 Computer NVI 55 keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press 10 GND svne the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the y On Screen Display menu 11 GND J2 DDC data 15 H sync 14 V SyNc Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD 15 DDC clock DVI Connector E NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant FUSIE K NOTE Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable l TMDS RX2 ORAO 2 TMDS RX2 0900 3 TMDS Ground 15 E 2 4 Floating a Floating 6 DDC Clock Pin Number 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable DDC Data 1 Video Red 8 Floating 2 Video Green 9 TMDS RX1 5 Video Blue 10 TMDS RX1 4 GND 11 TMDS Ground 5 Self test 12 Float
28. ns 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have non Dell desktop portable computer or graphic card Back to Contents Page SO Setting Up Your Monitor If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 1 Go to http www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 again NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 please contact Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions Setting Up Your Monitor 51 If you have non Dell desktop portable computer or graphic card In Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 5 Select Advanced 4 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATLcom OR http www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 again In Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 2 Click Change Display Settings 5 Click Advanced Settings 4 Identify your graphics cont
29. or Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB Or YPbPr inthe Advance Setting OSD Run the built in diagnostics Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed from the screen What You Experience Image is centered on screen but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen No picture the LED light IS white Faint shadow Static image displayed appears on the Product Specific Problems 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 Possible Solutions Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug back and then turn on the monitor 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 to
30. panel Button Description 1 oe Use this button to choose from a list of preset 7 L Shortcut key Preset E Modes 3 gt Use this button to directly access the Brightness Contrast menu Shortcut key 4 Brightness Contrast 22 Operating the Monitor Operating the Monitor Te T Front panel Button Description E NOTE AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog VGA connector Use the Up key to adjust increase ranges items in the 1 OSD kan a ic old 2 Press the and buttons to move between the setting options As Up 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 gt Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in monitor oe the OSD menu K NOTE AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog VGA connector 5 iv Use the OK key to confirm your selection 3 Press the MA or Iilbutton once to activate the highlighted option OK 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 4 Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu 5 Press to enter the slide bar and then use the AR button Back according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Press the M button once to return to the main menu to select another Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu option or press the X button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu Accessing the Menu System K NOTE If you change
31. rly Check the video card and computer Troubleshooting 41 Common Problems Poor Focus The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience No Video Power No picture Ensure that the video cable LED off connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any Shaky Jittery other electrical equipment Video Ensure that the power button is depressed fully Ensure that the correct Input source Is selected via the Input Source Select button Check the Power Button LED option under Energy Settings in OSD Menu No Video Power No picture or Increase brightness amp contrast Missing Pixels LED on no brightness 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 via the Input Source Select button 42 Troubleshooting Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots 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 16 9 Perform
32. rocedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions To connect your monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect either the white digital DVI D or the blue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not connect both cables on the same computer Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems 18 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the White DVI Cable A CAUTION Ihe graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the computer may vary Organizing the Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above Setting Up the Monitor 19 Attaching the Cable Cover Removing the Stand a NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface a 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 To remove the stand 1 Pleace the monitor on a flat surface 2 Press and hold the Stand release button 5 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor 20 Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting Optional
33. roller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 5 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example htto www ATlLcom OR htto www NVIDIA com 6 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 X 1080 52 Setting Up Your Monitor Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 Content a For Windows Vista b For Windows 7 c For Windows 8 d Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor a For Windows Vista Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA DVI DP HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup meth Od Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P a r P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle be tween the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only EE a Method 2 Using the Personalize menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize 2 Click Display Settings x AMD VISION Engine Control Center View Sort By Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut
34. rols user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked NOTE Lock function Either soft lock through OSD menu or hard lock Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec Unlock function Only hard unlock Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec Reset Menu Select this option to restore default Menu E Settings The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function 54 Operating the Monitor Operating the Monitor 55 LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention Conditioning Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run You can enable this feature by selecting Enable Dell E2414H This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Yes Do you wish to continue Reset Other Select this option to restore default other settings Settings such as DDC CI Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values Reset Personalize User can select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Inout Source Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut Key Dell E2414H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Input Source Reset Personalization rt ae th p OB OT Color Settings a
35. s may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit htto www dell com support 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you 48 Troubleshooting Appendix 49 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 maximum For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1920 X 1080 pixels by performing the following steps In Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 5 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 X 1080 4 Click OK In Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 2 Click Change Display Settings 5 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding the left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920 X 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920 X 1080 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided directio
36. s other than its own 2015 06 Rev AO1 Contents About Your Monitor ccavcans guwat eee td emetioues ema esas ene 6 Package Contents 0 0 00 ce 6 Product Features 0 0 eee ee es 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 0 0 02002 ee eee 8 FONE VIEW 2 ect eet eases ee bate ete eTA ee SOS ee eo oe Eee 8 BICK VIEW nec sheeaas es neeaaea ee Shee ee es 9 SIde VIGW s s s s amaaa aa 86 Ed See AR ee Bee ee es ek Ae 9 Bottom VIEW 2524845546 96624 ER SREER SEEDS SSeS EE ES 10 Monitor Specifications 0 0 00 ee 10 Flat Panel Specifications 0 0 eee ee ee es 10 Resolution Specifications 2 0 0 0 ee 11 Video Supported Modes 0 00 eee es 11 Preset Display Modes 1 0 ce eee ee ee es 11 Electrical Specifications 2 2 0 0 a es 12 Physical Characteristics aooaa ee es 12 Environmental Characteristics 2 2 0 00 00 eee eee ee 13 Power Management Modes 00000 eee eee eee 14 PIN Assignments 6 cs cee eke eee ee OR eRe Re ee OS 15 Plug and Play Capability 0 2 0 0 20 eee eee 16 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 16 Maintenance Guidelines 0 0 00 eee eee 17 Cleaning Your Monitor 000 ee 17 Setting Up the Monitor 000 cee ees 18 Attaching the Stand 1 2 00 es 18 Connecting Your Monitor 0 0000 eee ee eee 18 Organizing the Cables 0 0 0000 cee ee eee 19 Attaching the
37. structions in the list below while Unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor e Jo clean your antistatic screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution Suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air e 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 e f you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth e Handle your monitor with care as dark colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than light colored monitors e Jo help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Setting Up the Monitor 1 7 Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand FE NOTE The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory a 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 To attach the monitor stand 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on it 2 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 5 Press the stand till it snaps into its place Connecting Your Monitor A WARNING Before you begin any of the p
38. t is necessary Press the button to increase contrast and Press the button to decrease contrast min O max 100 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen 26 Operating the Monitor AUTO ADJUST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the Incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls under Displays Settings Dell E2414H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Press o to adjust the screen automatically Input Source 7 rt ae u ni _ pA Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings iiaepD Personalize C Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in progress 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 Operating the Monitor 2 7 El INPUT Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between SOURCE different video signals that may be connected to our monitor Dell E241
39. 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 ee ee ee eon then wait for the OSD menu to disappear by the monitor in real time my Brightness Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast 1 Press the MENU button to launch the OSD menu and display the main BR Contrast adjustment MICHU Dell E2414H Energy Use Dell E2414H Energy Use Brightness Contrast w Brightness Contrast Fad Auto Adjust Input Source i k ear gt Auto Adjust Color Settings Input Source DEEE E i rl eee a amp L J gt Color Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings E Display Settings a g Other Settings Personalize i g o g Energy Settings Menu Settings CD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz Other Settings X ili Personalize CEW Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum Resolution 1920x1080 60Hz 24 Operating the Monitor Operating the Monitor Te T 5 Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Press the button to increase brightness and Press the button to decrease brightness min O max 100 NOTE Brightness control will be greyed out during Screen dim in PowerNap option when screen Saver is activated Adjust Brightness first and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustmen
40. to select the correct input Source on the On Screen Display menu If either VGA or DVI D input is selected and both VGA and DVI D cables are not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears Dell E2414H No YGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell E2414H gt No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes See Solving Problems for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution In Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution 5 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK 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 e Go to www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card so A Oloige lel ale malcom SO If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop e Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Tilt Tilt With the built in pedestal you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 5 typical 21
41. ttings Adjust your monitor resolution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen You anaie coma momie eee ae Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution 3 Click Identify Monitors 2 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the the additional monitor listed click Detect system does not detect the added monitor You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor View Sort by Refresh Faste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties Graphics Options 1 Generic PoP Monitor on ATI Radeon HO 4800 Series c NVIDIA Control Panel 4 This is my main moniter E Extend the desktop onto this monitor Next desktop background Resolution Colors Low 4 High Highest 32 bith 1440 by 900 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings a Gadgets Personalize 54 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor 55 m Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu ange the appearance of your displays 1 From the Start screen select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic CIE _ Windows desktop Display 2 Generic Non PnP Monitor v Resolution 1024 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays You must select Apply
42. x 1080 Full HD quality 62 Setting Up Your Monitor i For Windows Vista amp Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors 1 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series This is my main monitor Iw Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Low iJ High 1440 by 900 pixels E Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors v This is my main monitor 7 Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution High 1024 by 768 pixels How do I get the best display Colors Highest G2 bit Advanced Settings Colors Highest 32 bit 7 Advanced Settings Setting Up Your Monitor 63 ii For Windows 7 iii For Windows 8 Change the appearance of your displays OG 7 F E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel pP Change the appearance of your displays Resolution 1024 x 768 EA Orientation Resolution 1366x 768 v Multiple displays Show desktop only onJ Duplicate these displays Multiple displays Show desktop only on 1 v Ay You must select Extend these displ I changes Show desktop only on 1 i _ Make this my m Show desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the AY key and tap P Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Ma
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