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1. 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Applying Energy Conservation Features 9 About Your Monitor 10 Package Contents 10 Product Features 11 Identifying Parts and Controls 12 Monitor Specifications 15 Power Management Modes 15 PIN Assignments a de ww ee KR 18 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat Panel Specifications 21 Resolution Specifications 22 Electrical Specifications 22 Preset Display Modes 23 Physical Characteristics 23 Environmental Characteristics 25 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy 26 Maintenance Guidelines 26 Caring for Your Monitor 26 Setting Up the Monitor 27 Attaching the Stand 27 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Connecting the blue VGA Cable 29 Connecting the white DVI cable for E2715H only 30 Connecting the white DP cable for E2715H only 30 Organizing Your Cables for E2215HV E2715H 30 Attaching
2. 0 lt lt lt m m m n WI m gt gt gt NIN O ol O x x x AY D A l o ol ol lt Mm un gt CO O O x lt OY O O Vertical Mo mo ES L lt la mi mi mi m m NI m m nln gt gt I gt gt gt bE FA EH EI NI e O O o j CI N NI 6 ojl NI A AL SC ad BA x xia Cla lt MR gt a Mao ao o Mo wo o 600 1485 lt mi m AIN gt gt ej e OIN Ol Ol O Xx Xx S Q Oj N lt ESA 1920 x 1080 About Your Monitor 23 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor s physical characteristics Model Number E2015HV E2215HV E2715H 15 pin D subminiature Blue connector 15 pin D subminiature Blue connector DVI D white connector DP Black connector VGA DVI D DisplayPort 395 8 mm 459 0 mm 15 59 inches 18 07 inches 513 2 mm 641 5 mm 18 66 inches typical 20 21 inches 25 26 inches 18 45 inches minimum 165 5 mm 165 5 mm 180 0 mm 6 52 inches 6 52 inches 7 09 inches a without stand 276 3 Mm 304 7 mm 379 9 mm sic CU 10 88 inches 12 00 inches 14 96 inches 473 9 mm typical 513 2 mm 641 5 mm 468 6 mm minimum 20 21 inches 25 26 inches Width 18 66 inches typical 18 45 inches minimum es 46 5 mm 46 5 nim 46 5 mm e j 1 83 inches 1 83 inches 1 83 inches 24 About Your Monitor um fe mm 171 9 m
3. Dell Display Manager User s Guide 9 About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing 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 e Stand Riser E2015HV E2215HV E2 15H x Li e Stand Base E2015HV E2215HV E2715H e VESA Screw Cover E2015HV E2215HV e Cable Cover E2715H x e VGA Cable 10 About Your Monitor e Power Cable varies with countries e DVI Cable Pl e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight The monitor s features include e E2015HV 49 53cm 19 5 inches diagonal viewable image size 1600 x 900 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e E2215HV 54 69 cm 21 5 inches diagonal viewable image size 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e E2715H 68 58 cm 27 0 inches diagonal viewable image size 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e Tilt adjustment capability e Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting hole
4. 75 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 e Duplicate these displays Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution For Windows Vista DUPLICATE NOT AVAILABLE For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays OTe Display 1 Mobile PC Display Resolution 1024 x 768 Orientation Landscape X Multiple displays Duplicate these displays Ay You must select Extend these displays Show desktop only on 1 Make this my TCs nw deckion only on 2 Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the amp key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Ok cancel Apply 76 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 Q tp BB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution vel Change the appearance of your display Resolution Orientation Landscap y rN You must select Apply before making additional changes E Make this my main display Advanced settings 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 Setting Up Your Monitor 77 e Ex
5. 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source KO HE L J Color D Display FA ng Energy Menu Personalize Hi xe Go Others FN 23 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz NOTE Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog VGA connector 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Brightness Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness Contrast Dell E2015HV Energy Use Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum
6. 0 2483 0 3114 x03114 mm 0 0074 mm mm Horizontal 90 typical 90 typical 178 typical Vertical Active 239 76 342 mm 268 11 mm 336 3 mm Area 9 44 0 13 inches 10 56 inches 13 24 inches l J Vertical 50 to 65 typical 50 to 65 typical 178 typical Luminance b09 cd m typical 200 cd m typical 300 cd m typical 600 to 1 typical 600 to 1 typical 1000 to 1 typical Faceplate Antiglare with hard Antiglare with Antiglare with coating coating 3H hard coating 3H hard coating 3H LED light Backlight L pa ee joo system system Response Time 5 ms typical black to 5 ms typical black 8 ms typical grey white to white to grey About Your Monitor 21 Color Depth 16 7 mil colors 16 7 mil colors 16 7 mil colors Color Gamut 85 typical 85 typical 85 typical E2015HV E2215HV E2715H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 test standards Resolution Specifications Model number 75 8 E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Scan range Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic nes Le x 900 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 5 75 ohm input 75 ohm input impedance impedance Digital DVI D TMDS 600 mV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm i
7. 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Auto Adjust a 7 F Color D Display f Ad 5y Energy Menu Personalize Hi gt gt 0 Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source an f HO L a Color D Display SN N Energy Menu Personalize tlt gt Go Others 0 3 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 r L 3 J Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness min O max 100 Contrast Auto Adjust Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Adjust brightness first and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment Press the key to increase contrast and press the key to decrease contrast min O max 100 Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu Dell E2015HV Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Press NA to adjust the screen automatically Color Display Energy Menu Personalize It eae Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Press NA to adjust the screen automatically Color Display Energy Menu Personalize it So CAN Others Reso
8. Display Manager User s Guide 7 Dell Display Manager is pre configured for many popular applications To add a new application to the assignment list simply drag the application from the desktop Windows Start Menu or elsewhere and drop it onto the Current list 74 NOTE Preset Mode assignments targeting batch files scripts and loaders as well as non executable files such as zip archives or packed files are not supported and will be ineffective H Dell Display Manager Dell E201 5H Auto Mode Power Nap Assign a preset mode to a specific application To add an application drag it to the list Application Preset Mode B Adobe Reader 8 0 Standard E Internet Explorer Multimedia x Microsoft Office Excel Standard a Microsoft Office Outlook Standard i Microsoft Office PowerPoint Multimedia f Microsoft Office Word Standard Use Game mode For Fullscreen Direct3D applications 8 Dell Display Manager User s Guide Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options When the screensaver activates the monitor s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be put to sleep in order to save additional power H Dell Display Manager Dell E201 5H Auto Mode Powerlap PoserMap options Reduce brightness when screensaver activates Put the display to sleep when screensaver activates
9. Monitor 31 E2215HV 1 Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand 2 Once the latch is released remove the base away from the monitor E2715H 1 Press and hold the stand release button 2 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor 32 Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting Optional figure 2 Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting Kit 1 Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table 2 Remove the stand WN Remove the VESA Screw Cover figure 1 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover figure 2 5 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD 6 Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit F4 NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 2 58 kg E2015HV 2 90kg E2215HV 4 53 kg E2715H Setting Up the Monitor 33 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor 8 Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings E2015HV E2215HV Preset Modes ee Brightness Contrast O Menu Exit A O Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes See Using the OSD
10. and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or buttons 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 adjustment are only available for VGA input Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings 45 Operating the Monitor Energy Dell E2015HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Power Button LED Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Color Display Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Cd ay LA Brightness Contrast Power Button LED s Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Off During Active Color Display Menu Personalize m a Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Power Button LED Auto Adjust Reset Energy Settings Off During Active Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during LED active to save energy Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings Settings Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as
11. display Please change your input timing to 1920 x 1080 60Hz 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 Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Entering Power Save Mode 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 messages will appear depending on the selected input Dell E2015HV E2215HV There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up E2715H 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 to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu If VGA or DVI or DP cable is not connected a floating dialog box as s
12. e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Operating the Monitor 57 Tilt With the stand assembly you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle E2015HV E2215HV 21 typical maximum 22 5 typical maximum 5 5 21 typical maximum 22 5 typical maximum 5 5 E2015HV E2215HV E2715H 21 typical maximum 22 5 typical maximum 5 5 K NOTE The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Troubleshooting Z WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instruction 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 VGA black DP connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 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 white Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown be
13. the Cable Cover for only E2715H 31 Removing the Monitor Stand 31 Wall Mounting Optional 33 Operating the Monitor 34 Power On the Monitor 34 Using the Front Panel Controls 34 Front Panel KeyS sus iii eee ew ee ew AK AG WK 35 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 36 Accessing the Menu System 36 OSD Messages 53 Setting the Maximum Resolution 57 Using the Tilt 58 Troubleshooting 59 Self Test 59 Built in Diagnostics 60 Common Problems 61 Product Specific Problems 63 Dell Soundbar Problems 64 Appendix 67 FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information 67 Contact Dell 67 Setting Up Your Monitor 68 Setting the display resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H Maximum 68 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 69 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 69 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 Win
14. the volume of the audio source e Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting e Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Unbalanced Sound Sound from only one e Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user omen ee Che ar e Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source e Set all Windows audio balance controls L R to their midpoints e Clean and reseat the audio line in plug e Troubleshoot the computer s sound Card e Test the Soundbar using another audio source For example portable CD player MP3 player Low Volume Volume is too low e Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user e Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting e Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum e Increase the volume of the audio application e Test the Soundbar using another audio source For example portable CD player MP3 player 66 Troubleshooting Appendix A WARNING Safety Instructions A 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 Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory infor
15. tint e Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the and Keys to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode 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 Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode Operating the Monitor 43 Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100 Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode Image Enhance Automatically sharpen images enhance hues boost color contrast and enhance image clarity NOTE Image Enhance is available only when you select Standard Multimedia Movie or Game preset mode Reset Color Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults Settings Display Use the Displays menu to adjust the monitor s display settings Dell E2015HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizont
16. Menu Phi ee Use the Brightness Contrast key to direct access Brightness Contrast to the Brightness and Contrast control menu Preset modes a Use the Menu key to open the on screen display Menu OSD Use the Exit key to exit on screen display OSD from menu and sub menus 34 Operating the Monitor E2715H Preset Modes Input Source B Menu 2 C Exit D Front Panel Keys A Q Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of Preset odes preset color modes See Using the OSD Menu Use the Input Source key to select between different Input Source vae signals that may be connected to your monitor e VGA input e DVI D input Displayport input CG Use the Menu key to open the on screen display OSD Use the Exit key to exit on screen display OSD from menu and sub menus Front Panel Keys A Operating the Monitor 35 Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Oo Use the Back Key to go back to the previous menu Back K 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 1 Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu Dell E2015HV Energy Use Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution
17. Open Dell Display Manager 6 Dell Display Manager User s Guide The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager s advanced user interface which is used to adjust Basic functions configure Auto Mode and access other features Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for the selected monitor can be manually applied using the menu on the Basic tab Alternatively Auto Mode can be enabled Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to be applied automatically when specific applications are active An onscreen message momentarily displays the current Preset Mode whenever it changes The selected monitor s Brightness and Contrast can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab H Dell Display Manager Dell E201 5H Basic Auto Mode PowerNap Resolution 1600 x 900 Change Auto Mode Configure Use preset mode assignments For active applications Manual Mode Choose a preset mode Brightness Contrast Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application and apply it automatically When Auto Mode is enabled Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is activated The Preset Mode assigned to a particular application may be the same on each connected monitor or it can vary from one monitor to the next Dell
18. User s Guide Dell E2015HV Dell E2215HV Dell E2715H Model No E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Regulatory model E2015HVf E2215HVf E2715Hf gt NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed R A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2014 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 and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 names other than its own 2014 07 Rev AOO Contents Dell Display Manager User s Guide 6 Overview
19. al Position 50 Color Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Energy Pixel Clock 50 Menu Phase 50 Personalize Reset Display Settings Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Color Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Energy Pixel Clock 50 Menu Phase 50 Personalize Reset Display Settings Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Input Source Vertical Position 50 ry NG He IP SA Color Sharpness 50 Display Pixel Clock 50 Energy Phase 50 Menu Reset Display Settings Personalize Y 5 k Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 NOTE Wide 16 9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H Horizontal Position Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from O to 100 Pixel Clock The Phase
20. anize cables by placing them tu E2715H E2715H Back View with Monitor Stand mm Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor 5 Ferre lock slot Secures monitor with security lock security lock not included Service Tag Label The Dell service tag is used for Dell warranty and customer service management purposes and for records of the base system Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact TT E or tecnica suppor o o slots e ER through the slot 14 About Your Monitor Side View E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Right Side Bottom View E2015HV E2215HV 1 2 To connect the monitor power cable jem connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable 1 2 Kaba To connect the monitor power cable a DP cable 3 DVI connector To connect your computer to the monitor using preme PS 4 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using LA aan aa Omer to Ne montor usna 3 4 JAN oTo 8 ab 018 Ihi 0141110 aa SA ko Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption wh
21. deon HD 4800 Series This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low High Highest 32 bit v 1024 by 768 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Lan 80 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Extend these sabi Make this my m Advanced settings E Y M Show g 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 Display Resolution Orientation Landscape X Multiple displays Duplicate these displays Ay You must select Extend these displays changes C Make this my ma 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 Setting Up Your Monitor 81 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 F3 o 4p E Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel p Change the appearance of your displays Ha Resolution Orientation Multiple displays Show desktop only on1 v Duplicate these displays A You must select Extend these displa nal changes P Show desktop only on 1 p E Make this my md Show desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S p Make text and other items larger or smal
22. display settings should I choose Setting Up Your Monitor 73 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 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 method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your Keyboard as t P 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Second screen Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 From the Start screen select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop 74 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut BW Gadgets EX Personalize 3 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor Tran Roce dicen Sc Res on u Lila T Change the appearance of your displays olo 2 DELL U23IZHM v 1356 768 Landscape Al You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Project bo a second screen or press the Windows logo key EE F Make text and other items larger or smaller Wheat display settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor
23. dows 8 or Windows 8 1 70 For Windows Vista 70 For Windows 7 a a 62 8 bb gs ses situer KG AA 72 For Windows 8 or Windows 814 74 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 76 Dell Display Manager User s Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image assignment of automatic settings energy management image rotation and other features on select Dell models Once installed Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray Information about monitors connected to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon Dell E201 SH Standard i BD 9 55 AM Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager s notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor s Brightness and Contrast levels Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode and the screen resolution can be changed Display Dell E201 5H Resolution 1600 x 900 Change Auto Mode Configure Manual Mode Standard Brightness Contrast
24. en not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If the computer detects input from 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 E2015HV Horizontal mia i Power Power Sync Indicator consumption 16 W Typical white Such FT on than 0 We E2215HV Horizontal keng i Power Power Syn nc Indicator Consumption 18 5 W Typical white panon iF SC than OW E2715H Horizontal Phan i Power Power S nc Indicator Consumption 25 W Typical white panon FT on lesan OW The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When any button except power button is pressed in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed 16 About Your Monitor Dell E2015HV E2215HV There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up E2715H 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 to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD K NOTE The Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the mo
25. ermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing color e Perform monitor self test feature check e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color not good e Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application e 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 e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD Image retention from Faint shadow from the e Use the Power Management a static image left on static image displayed feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for the monitor for a long lappears on the screen more information see Power period of time Management Modes e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver IN NOTE When choosing DVI D DP mode the Auto Adjust function is not available Troubleshooting 63 Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too Image is centered on Check the Aspect Ratio setting small screen but does not in the Display OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory fill entire viewing area Settings Cannot adjust the OSD does not appea
26. for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot When the pixel remains permanently lit it is known as a bright dot When the pixel remains black it is Known as a dark dot In almost every case these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards For more information see Dell Support site at http www dell com support monitors Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor VAN CAUTION Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor CAUTION 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 e To clean your antistatic screen slightly 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 slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any Kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics e f you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs du
27. hile using the Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H pixels by performing the following steps In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H 4 Click OK If you do not see 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H 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 1 1f you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2 1f you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 68 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 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H please contact Dell to
28. hown below appears The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H w 7 No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Dell E2715H No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com supportmonitors Dell E2715H No DisplayPort Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com supportimonitors See Solving Problems for more information 56 Operating the Monitor Setting the Maximum Resolution Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H 4 Click OK If you do not see 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H 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 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
29. htness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Image Enhance Multimedia Display Reset Color Settings Movie Energy Game Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Image Enhance Multimedia Display Reset Color Settings Movie Energy Game Menu Paper Personalize Warm Others Cool Custom Color Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes w Standard Input Source Image Enhance Reset Color Settings Display Energy Menu Personalize O b Y 5 Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz e Standard Loads the monitor s default color settings This is the default preset mode e Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications e Movie Loads color settings ideal for movies e Game Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications e Paper Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text Blend the text background to simulate paper media without affecting color images Applies to RGB input format only e Warm Increases the color temperature The screen appears warmer with a red yellow tint e Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue
30. inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 3 Click Change Display Settings 4 Click Advanced Settings 5 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 6 Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATLcom OR http www NVIDIA com 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H again IZ NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H Setting Up Your Monitor 69 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 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 method Method 1 Usi
31. l p Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 DELLU2312HM w Resolution 1366x768 v Orientation Landscape v Multiple displays Extend these displays v A You must select Apply before making additional changes E Make this my main display Advanced settings 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 OK Cancel Apply Setting Up Your Monitor 79 e 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 mainstream 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 x 1080 Full HD quality For Windows Vista Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low High HighestG2bit v 1440 by 900 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings amp Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Ra
32. ler What display settings should choose OO o 4p Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel pe Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 DELLU23124M v Resolution 1366 x 768 v Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Show desktop only on 2 v Duplicate these displays A You must select Extend these displays nal changes K Show desktop only on 1 E Make this my mass desktop only on 2 Advanced settings 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 ok Cancel Apply 82 Setting Up Your Monitor
33. low will continuously scroll through the screen Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state 5 Turn 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 K NOTE Self test feature check is not available for S Video Composite and Component video modes Troubleshooting 59 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 N ww D 5 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 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 3 Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 sec
34. lution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Press NA to adjust the screen automatically Input Source Ha Color E Display g Energy Menu Personalize Hi gt 0 Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in Progress 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 Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display NOTE Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables This option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector 40 Operating the Monitor Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different for E2715H video signals that may be connected to your monitor on ly Dell E2715H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast NA Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA DVI D ee Color Displayport C Display V7 Energy E Menu Personalize HK others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Push to select the VGA i
35. m 339 1 mm Height 5 87 inches 6 77 inches 13 35 inches 180 6 mm 180 5 mm 220 0 mm Width 7 11 inches 7 11 inches 8 66 inches 165 5 mm 165 5 mm 180 0 mm Depth 6 52 inches 6 52 inches 7 09 inches wage O O as a Weight with 3 65 kg 8 03 lb 4 25 kg 9 35 lb 8 55 kg 18 81 lb packaging 3 00 kg 6 60 lb 3 50 kg 7 70 lb 6 15 kg 13 53 Ib Weight without 2 38 kg 5 24 lb 2 90 kg 6 38 lb 4 53 kg 9 97 Ib stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Weight of stand 0 33 kg 0 73 lb 040 kg 0 88 lb 1 19 kg 2 62 Ib assembl Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor Model Number E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Temperature e Operating o C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Non operating Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Shipping 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity e Operating 10 to 80 non condensing e Non operating Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude e Operating 5 000 m 16 404 ft max e Non operating 12 191 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 68 5 BTU hour 85 3 BTU hour 105 8 BTU hour maximum maximum maximum 54 6 BTU hour 63 1 BTU hour 85 3 BTU hour typical typical typical About Your Monitor 25 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon
36. mation see the regulatory compliance website located at www dell com regulatory_compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 KA 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 To get online monitor support content 1 Visit www dell com support monitors To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit www dell com support 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the top left of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Appendix 67 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1600 x 900 for E2015HV or 1920 x 1080 for E2215HV E2715H Maximum For optimal display performance w
37. monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect the white digital DVI D or the blue analog VGA or the black DisplayPort display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not use three cables at the same time Use three the cables only when they are connected to three different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the blue VGA Cable E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Setting Up the Monitor 29 K Note The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance on the computer may vary E2215HY E2715H After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment organize all cables as shown above Attaching the Cable Cover for only E2715H K NOTE The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory To attach the Cable Cover 1 Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the Cable Cover to the groove on the back of the monitor 2 Press the Cable Cover till it snaps into place Removing the Monitor Stand K 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 removal instructions After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion complete the following steps to remove the base E2015HV Setting Up the
38. n Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function Yes LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn in NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention The below warning message appears once user selects Enable LCD Conditioning Dell E2015HV E2215HV E2715H The 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 Settings Select this option to restore default other settings such as DEC Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell E2015HV The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to 1600 x 900 or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications Dell E2215HV E2715H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor
39. nergy Menu Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Dell E2215HV Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Color Reset Personalization Display Energy Menu Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Input Source Reset Personalization Auto Adjust Color Input Source gt Display Aspect Raito Energy Menu a Others 623 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Shortcut Key2 User can select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source for E2715H only Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key Dell E2015HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Preset Modes Color Reset Personalization Display Energy Menu Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Preset Modes Color Reset Personalization Display Energy Menu Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Preset Mode
40. ng keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard bi 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector only M mm ya 4 Method 2 Using the Personalize menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Personalize AMD VISION Engine Control Center View Sort By Paste Paste Shortcut New 70 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Display Settings Personalize appearance and sounds Window Color and Appearance Fine tune the color and style of your windows Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop Screen Saver 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 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 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 3 Click Identify Monitors e You ma
41. nitor Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast Pin Assignments 15 pin D Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 pin Sie Signal Cable ND Self test DDC 5 V GND sync 18 About Your Monitor DVI Connector Pin Number 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 2 TMDS RX2 5 O LC i O paa NO pagpa NO ean asa TMDS RX1 Ko SV power RE Hot Plug Detect 18 TMDS RXO 2 About Your Monitor 19 DisplayPort connector 20 About Your Monitor Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer 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 required Flat Panel Specifications E2015HV E2215HV E2715H number Screentype CINE matrix TFT Active matrix TFT Active matrix TFT i LCD LCD LCD Panel Type PS PLS Viewable image 495 3 mm 546 9 mm 685 8 mm Diagonal 19 50 inches 21 53 inches 27 00 inches Horizontal 432 04 1 92 mm 476 64 mm 597 9 mm Active Area 17 0 0 08 inches 18 77 inches 23 54 inches a he 103576 3 6 57 mm 146168 58 mm 201073 77 mm 160 57 0 01 inches 198 21 inches 311 67 inches pixel bitch 0 2712 x 0 2626 0 2483 x
42. nput impedance DisplayPort 600mV for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance per differential p Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations signals polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 5A frequency current typical 240 V 60 A Max Supports DP 1 2 CORE specification Excludes Fast AUX transaction 3D stereo transport HBR Audio or high data rate audio 22 About Your Monitor Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering E2015HV Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency Frequency Horizontal kHz Hz pina lt mi un gt N N O x IN O O lt lt lt lt m m m m m nN m wn gt gt gt gt DW oj o gt gt Ol O O O x x x x D O BIB Oj O oj O O Vertical lt m un gt FE O NO N x N O Co a so o mo 7m Mao ao o ss mo 7 E2215HV E2715H lt lt lt lt lt mil ml mi mi m MI m nl nil m BI gt IDI Es Fe ejeje Ov POl PO H O ol ol ol CI N ol ol O NIA xix x X x H e N S ol ol ala ol VI N A Aal DA Horizontal Vertical i Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency Frequency MHz Horizontal kHz Hz
43. nput source DVI D Select DVI D input when you are using the Digital DVI connector Push to select the DVI input source Displayport Select Displayport input when you are using the DP connector Push to select the DP input source Q Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor s color settings Dell E2015HV Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Image Enhance Off Display Reset Color Settings Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Image Enhance Off Display Reset Color Settings Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Image Enhance Off Reset Color Settings Display Energy Menu Personalize Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Input Color Format Preset Modes 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 HDMI to DVI adapter e YPbPr Select this option if your DVD player Supports only YPbPr output Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes Dell E2015HV Energy Use O Brig
44. onds 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 7 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 properly Check the video card and computer 60 Troubleshooting Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience No Video Power LED No picture e Ensure that the video cable off connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure e Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment e Ensure that the power button is depressed fully e Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select button e Check the Power LED Button option under Energy in OSD Menu No Video Power LED No picture or no e Increase brightness amp contrast on brightness controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Ensure that the correct inpu
45. oundbar is plugged into the adapter Soundbar has power Je Plug the audio line in cable into power indicator is on the computer s audio out jack e Set all volume controls to their maximum and ensure that the mute option is not enabled e Play some audio content on the computer example audio CD or MP3 e Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting e Clean and reseat the audio line in plug e Test the Soundbar using another audio source For example portable CD player MP3 player Distorted Sound Computer s sound e Clear any obstructions between card is used as the the Soundbar and the user e Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card e Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints e Decrease the volume of the audio application e Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to a lower volume setting e Clean and re seat the audio line in plug e Troubleshoot the computer s sound card e Test the Soundbar using another audio source For example portable CD player MP3 player e Avoid using an audio cable extension or audio jack converter Troubleshooting 65 audio source Distorted Sound Other audio source is e Clear any obstructions between used the Soundbar and the user e Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source e Decrease
46. r je Turn off the monitor unplug monitor with the on the screen the power cord plug back and then turn on the monitor buttons on the front e Check whether the OSD menu panel is locked If yes press and hold the button beside the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock for more information see Lock No Input Signal when No picture the LED e Check the signal source Ensure user controls are light is white When the computer is not in the PAA power saving mode by moving pressed you press up down the mouse or pressing any key or Menu key the on the keyboard message No input e Check whether the signal cable oar is plugged in properly Re plug signal will appear the signal cable if necessary e Reset the computer or video player The picture does not The picture cannot fill e Due to different video formats fill the entire screen _ the height or width of aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full the screen screen e Run the built in diagnostics 64 Troubleshooting Dell Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No sound for system No power to e Turn the Power Volume knob where the Soundbar Soundbar the power ON the Soundbar clockwise to a the middle position check if draws power from an indicator is off the power indicator white LED AC adapter on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated e Confirm that the power cable from the S
47. ring the shipping of the monitor e Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor e To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use 26 About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand K NOTE The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 Assemble the stand riser to stand base E2015HV E2215HV E2715H Setting Up the Monitor 27 a Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top b Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the Stand base until it clicks into place c Tighten the screw located on the base 2 Attach the stand assembly to the monitor E2015HV E2215HV E2015HV E2215HV a Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk b Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove c Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place E2715H a Remove the cover and place the monitor on a flat surface b Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor c Press the stand till it snaps into place 28 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions To connect your
48. s Input Source Reset Personalization Brightness Contrast Color Auto Adjust Display Energy Menu Z Others 69 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting Personaliza tion Other Dell E2015HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDC CI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Color Reset Other Settings Display Factory Reset Reset All Settings Energy Menu Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDC CI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Color Reset Other Settings Display Factory Reset Reset All Settings Energy Menu Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDCICI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable P Input Source Reset Other Settings Color Factory Reset Reset All Settings Le Display NG Energy Menu Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness color balance etc Enable Default Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience Disable Disables the DDC CI option and the following message appears on the scree
49. s 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 which includes an information file INF Image Color Matching File ICM and product documentation e Dell Display Manager Software e ENERGY STAR compliant e Security lock slot e E2715H Stand lock e Asset Management Capability e E2015HV E2215HV EPEAT Sliver compliant e E2715H EPEAT Gold compliant e CECP for China e ROHS compliant About Your Monitor 11 e E2715H TCO Certified Displays e E2015HV E2215HV Surpports VGA e E2715H Surpports VGA DVI D Displayport 1 2 e Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Front View E2015HV 1 D 2 E2215HV E2715H H o Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor Power On Off button with LED indicator Back View E2015HV E2015HV Back View with Monitor Stand mm o Dell for technical support security lock not included slots E2215HV E2215HV Back View with Monitor Stand mm Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support Bd sasa Secures monitor with security lock security lock not included RE la slots Cable management slot Use to org
50. ss amp contrast controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D DP the positioning adjustments are not available e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector NOTE When using DVI D DP the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available 62 Troubleshooting Synchronization Screen is scrambled or e Reset the monitor to Factory Problems appears torn Settings e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke e Do not perform any or sparks troubleshooting steps e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions e Ensure that the video cable on amp off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the int
51. ssing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock pre selected on entry Press and hold key for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Reset Menu Settings O Personalize Select this option to restore default menu settings Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys Dell E2015HV Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu 3T Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Dell E2215HV Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Reset Personalization Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Reset Personalization Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Shortcut Key 1 Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Input Source Reset Personalization Color Display Energy Menu Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Energy Use Preset Modes Input Source Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Shortcut Key1 User can select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source for E2715H only Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key Dell E2015HV Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Color Reset Personalization Display E
52. t source is selected via the Input Source Select menu e Run the built in diagnostics Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel a Clock controls via OSD e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio 16 9 Wavy picture or fine e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel ER Clock controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Check environmental factors e Relocate the monitor and test in another room Troubleshooting 61 Missing Pixels Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal Vertical Lines LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly Screen has one or more lines e Cycle power on off e 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 e Cycle power on off e 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 e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightne
53. tend these displays This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop and each monitor can display different screen independently to improve user convenience The relative position of the screens can be set up here for example monitor 1 may be set up to be to the left of monitor 2 or vice versa This depends on 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 For Windows Vista L Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Low Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels How dol get the best display Advanced Settings 78 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Resolution 1024 x 768 Orientation Multiple displays Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the 2f key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose ok cancel Apply For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 BB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Pane
54. the languages of the OSD the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on Dell E2015HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Color Timer 20s Display Lock Unlock Energy Reset Menu Settings Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1600x900 60Hz Dell E2215HV Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Color Timer 20s Display Lock Unlock Energy Reset Menu Settings Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Dell E2715H Energy Use 0 Brightness Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20s Color Lock Unlock Display Reset Menu Settings Energy Personalize Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages English Spanish French German Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent Timer Lock Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor Use the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All keys are locked except key NOTE When the OSD is locked pre
55. y need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the V This is my main monitor F Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Low ly High 1440 by 900 pixels Setting Up Your Monitor 71 For Windows 7 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 method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your Keyboard 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate M y Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Paste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties Graphics Options NVIDIA Control Panel Next desktop background New EM Screen resolution Gadgets EX Personalize 72 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor Change the appearance of your displays 1024 768 Landscape You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Connect to 4 projector or press the Ey key and tap F Make text and other items larger or smaller What

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