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1. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from O to 100 Dynamic Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 2M to 1 Contrast Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast On or Off NOTE Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode 42 Operating the Monitor DisplayPort 1 2 Press the key to enable or disable DisplayPort 1 2 To use the DP MST Daisy Chain feature enable DP 1 2 NOTE Ensure your graphics card can support these features before selecting DP 1 2 Wrong setting may result in blank screen Some graphics card do not support MCCS Monitor Control Command Set at DP 1 2 In these cases DDM Dell Display Manager may not run DisplayPort 1 2 is disabled when input source is HDMI Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings Dell 2815Q Energy Use Brightness Contrast Power Button LED On During Active Input Source USB Off During Standby QUES Color Settings Reset Energy Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings CJ Y 5 Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz Power Button LED Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to save energy USB By turning on or off to control USB power supply while monitor under standby mode but witho2. changes 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 77 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 F3 7 gt BB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel pP Change the appearance of your displays 2 DELL H v Display U2312HM Resolution 1366 x 768 v Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Show desktop only on 1 v Duplicate these displays A You must select Extend these displa nal changes 8 Show desktop only on 1 n 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 smaller What display settings should choose Ok Cancel Apply OO v 4p BB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel A Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 DELLU2312HM v Resolution 1366 x 768 v Orientation Multiple displays Show desktop onlyon2 v Ay You must Show desktop only on 1 z E Make this my mass desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key sg P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Ok Cancel Apply 78 Setting Up You
3. Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz 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 Submenus 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 2815Q Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize jm Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz 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 Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of
4. Gem Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz Input Color Format 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 monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes Dell 2815Q Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Input Source w Standard Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Cm Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz 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 Text Loads color settings ideal for office environment 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 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
5. Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu Projector only 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 Personalize 68 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 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 display settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 69 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 methods 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 Project to a connected screen Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 From the Start screen select Desktop tile to switch to
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 16 Power Management Modes 16 PIN Assignments 6 s bd ww ee Kw a 17 Plug and Play Capability 21 Flat Panel Specifications 22 Resolution Specifications 23 Electrical Specifications 23 Preset Display Modes 23 MHL Source Display Modes 24 Physical Characteristics 25 Environmental Characteristics 26 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy 26 Maintenance Guidelines 27 Caring for Your Monitor 27 Setting Up the Monitor 28 Attaching the Monitor 28 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Connecting the black DisplayPort DP to DP cable 29 Connecting the black DisplayPort Mini DP to DP cable 29 Connecting the black HDMI cable 30 Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi Stream Transport MST LA AAP AA AA
7. 1920 x 1080i 50 0 1920 x 1080p 24 25 30 60 24 About Your Monitor Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor s physical characteristics Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor DP black connector include DP in and DP out Dimensions with stand Height extended Height compressed Width Depth Dimensions without stand Height Width Depth Stand dimensions Height extended Height compressed Width Weight with packaging Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand Mini DP HDMI MHL DisplayPort Mini DP to DP 550 3 mm 21 67 inches 435 3 mm 17 14 inches 661 5 mm 26 04 inches 204 1 mm 8 03 inches 381 7 mm 15 03 inches 661 5 mm 26 04 inches 56 2 mm 2 21 inches 428 5 mm 16 87 inches 313 5 mm 12 34 inches 263 0 mm 10 35 inches 204 1 mm 8 03 inches 11 12 kg 24 47 lb 7 80 kg 17 16 lb 5 19 kg 11 42 lb assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables About Your Monitor 25 Weight of stand assembly 2 20 kg 4 85 lb Front frame gloss Black Frame 5 0 gloss unit max Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor Temperature e Operating 0 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
8. 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 the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Screen is scrambled or e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings app aie SOME 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 58 Troubleshooting Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke e Do not perform any troubleshooting steps eu spats 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 intermittent 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 Picture color not good e Change th
9. The below warning message appears once user selects Enable LCD Conditioning Dell P2815Q 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 Do you wish to continue Yes Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Select this option to restore default other settings such as DDC CI Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values O Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Input Source Aspect Ratio and Rotation set it as a shortcut key Dell 28150 Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Input Source Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast Color Settings Reset Personalization Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell P2815Q The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to 3840x2160 3 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 When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enab
10. 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 P2o1 oa Auto Mode Powerhap PoserMap options Reduce brightness when screensaver activates Put the display to sleep when screensaver activates 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 IZ NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries 4 NOTE To set up with any other stand please refer to the respective Stand setup guide for setup instructions Zz QUE ee Power Cable varies with countries O Ka 10 About Your Monitor e USB 3 0 Upstream Cable Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor e Drivers and Documentation Media e Quick Setup Guide e Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display LCD and LED backlight The monitor s features include e 71 12cm 28 0 inches diagonal viewable image size 3840 x 2160 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving
11. complete If it does not display an image see Solving Problems 5 Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables Arnie ll Setting Up the Monitor 31 Using the Mobile High Definition Link MHL KA Note This monitor is MHL certified K Note To use the MHL function use only MHL certified cable and source devices that support MHL output K Note Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to output an image depending on MHL source devices K Note When the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode the monitor will display black screen or show the message below depending on MHL source device s output Dell P2815Q Entering Power Save Mode To enable MHL connection please perform the below steps 1 Plug the power cable on your monitor into a AC outlet 2 Connect the micro USB port on your MHL source device to HDMI MHL port on the monitor with a MHL certified cable See Bottom View for details 3 Turn On the monitor and the MHL source device 4 Select input source on monitor to HDMI MHL by using OSD Menu See Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu for details 5 If it does not display an image see Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems 32 Setting Up the Monitor Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment organize all ca
12. 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 Operating the Monitor 39 amp Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell 2815Q Energy Use O Brightness Contrast DisplayPort c gt Mini DisplayPort Color Settings HDMI MHL Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize CJ NG o Ce Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz DisplayPort Select DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort DP connector Push to select the DisplayPort input source Mini DisplayPort HDMI MHL Color Settings Select Mini DisplayPort input when you are using the Mini DisplayPort Mini DP connector Push to select the Mini DisplayPort input source Select HDMI MHL input when you are using the HDMI MHL connector Push to select the HDMI MHL input source Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the monitor s color settings Dell 2815Q Energy Use i Brightness Contrast Input Color Format RGB Input Source Preset Modes Standard Reset Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings pi a E Personalize
13. from side to side e Tilt swivel vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities 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 which includes an information file INF Image Color Matching File ICM Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation e ENERGY STAR compliant e Security lock slot e Asset Management Capability e EPEAT Gold Rating e Dell Display Manager software included comes in the CD shipped with the monitor e BFR PVC free Halogen free excluding external cables e TCO compliant e Energy gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time About Your Monitor 11 Identifying Parts and Controls Front View CI A 2 Front panel controls Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor Power On Off button with LED indicator 12 About Your Monitor Back View Back View with monitor stand Label mm Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals Stand release button Release stand from monitor Use a security lock to secure your monitor security lock not included ae Tag Label The Dell service tag is used for Dell warranty and customer se
14. scroll through the screen Dell P2815Q CO No DisplayPort Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Aap www dell com supportimonitors 3 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 4 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 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 BR WN HA 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 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 s
15. supported for the audio line out connector 7 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your JAN oTo 8 am 018 am ulelali ec aa AG bo 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 when 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 Horizontal Vertical Power Power VESA Modes Sync Sync indicator Consumption a a n 75 W Typical ir The OSD will only function in the normal De mode When any button except power button is pressed in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed Dell P2815Q 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 P2815Q monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR Zero powe
16. AA AA 30 Connecting the USB 3 0 cable 31 Using the Mobile High Definition Link MHL 32 Organizing Your Cables 33 Attaching the Cable Cover 33 Removing the Monitor Stand 34 Wall Mounting Optional 35 Operating the Monitor 36 Power On the Monitor 36 Using the Front Panel Controls 36 Front Panel Keys 37 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 38 Accessing the Menu System 38 OSD Messages 49 Setting the Maximum Resolution 52 Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension 53 Rotating the Monitor 55 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 56 Troubleshooting 57 Self Test 57 Built in Diagnostics 58 Common Problems 59 Product Specific Problems 62 Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems 63 Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems 63 PD elc ale lD 64 FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information 64 Contact Dell wee eR RE RO ee 64 Setting Up Your Monitor 65 Setting the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 Maximum 65 If you have a Dell deskto
17. 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 16 400 ft max e Non operating 12 191 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 341 3 BTU hour maximum 256 0 BTU hour typical LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon 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 26 About Your Monitor Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor 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 wa
18. User s Guide Dell P2815Q Model No P2815Q Regulatory model P2815Qf 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 OT Rev AOO Contents Dell Display Manager User s Guide 6 Overview 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6
19. able kina A h Ensure your MHL cable and AG device Image NON MHL deviceate MAL certified on monitor e Check your MHL device is turned On e Check your MHL device is not in Standby mode e Check physical MHL cable connection is corresponding to input source selected on OSD Menu i e HDMI MHL e Wait for 30 seconds after connecting MHL cable as some MHL devices require longer recovery time 62 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 information 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 pr
20. 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 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 K 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 P28150 Auto Mode FowerMap Assign a preset mode to a specific application To add an application drag it to the list Application Preset Mode ES Adobe Reader 8 0 Standard Remove E Internet Explorer Multimedia fx Microsoft Office Excel Standard lime Microsoft Office Outlook Standard i Microsoft Office PowerPoint Multimedia iw 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
21. bles as shown above Attaching the Cable Cover 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 Setting Up the Monitor 33 Removing the Monitor Stand K Note To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface VA 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 To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor 34 Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting Optional 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 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD 5 Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting Kit F NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearin
22. creen 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 and text 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 56 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 No Video Power LED No picture or no e Increase brightness amp contrast controls via OSD moog e Perform monitor self test feature check e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Ensure that the correct input 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 pene Clock controls via OSD e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Change
23. e 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 along jappears on the screen more information see Power period of time Management Modes e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Troubleshooting 59 Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen No image when using DP connection to the PC 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 When you press Up down or Menu key the message No input signal will appear The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Black screen e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug bac
24. ferred scaling for each display monitor Screen display not at If your laptop is in e For the best resolution select native resolution 3840 clone or duplicate Extended mode in your Windows display setting and x 2160 mode the resolution change the resolution of the displayed on the monitor to 3840 x 2160 monitor will follow the resolution of the laptop Troubleshooting 61 Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience USB interface is not USB peripherals are e Check that your monitor is turned ON Men ROUNO e Re connect the upstream cable to your computer e Re connect the USB peripherals downstream connector e Switch off and then turn on the monitor again e Re boot the computer e Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current connect the device directly to the computer system Super Speed USB 3 0 Super Speed USB 3 0 e Check that your computer is i i USB 3 0 capable interface Is slow peripherals working some r a Haba slowly or not working USB 3 0 and USB 2 0 ports at all Ensure that the correct USB port is used e Re connect the upstream cable to your computer e Re connect the USB peripherals downstream connector e Re boot the computer Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems Common Symptoms Possible Solutions Experience MHL interface is not Cannot see MHL e Re connect the upstream c
25. g capacity of 5 3 kg Setting Up the Monitor 35 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings Preset Modes a A Brightness Contrast i E Menu C Exit D y ront Panel Keys Ki Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of A Preset modes preset color modes See Using the OSD Menu Use the Brightness Contrast key to direct access Brightness Contrast to the Brightness and Contrast control menu Use the Menu key to open the on screen display C Menu OSD Use the Exit key to exit on screen display OSD from menu and sub menus 36 Operating the Monitor Front Panel Keys A WO U mauran Description Keys Use the Up key to adjust increase ranges items A Up in the OSD menu Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Use the OK key to confirm your selection C OK Do Use the Back key to go back to the previous Back menu Operating the Monitor 37 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 2815Q Energy Use
26. hics adapter that will support the video resolution of 3840 x 2160 U BW D O Setting Up Your Monitor 65 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 etc and follow any of the below setup methods Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard ki 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Projector only J JE gs 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 66 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Display Settings Tasks Personalize appearance and sounds Change desktop icons a i Window Color and Appearance y Adjust font size DPI i Fine tune the color and style of your windows al Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop Ca 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 ever
27. image to green or purple This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color Use or toadjust the hue from O 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 41 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 Reset Color Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults Settings Display Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor s Settings display settings Dell 28150 Energy Use Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Input Source Sharpness 50 TE Color Settings Dynamic Contrast On Display Settings DisplayPort 1 2 Disable Energy Settings Reset Display Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Y a k Personalize jm Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16 9 Auto Resize 4 3 or 1 1 NOTE Aspect Ratio is applicable when input horizontal pixels is not greater than 2560 gray out otherwise
28. k and then turn on the monitor e 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 e Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary e Reset the computer or video player e Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen e Run the built in diagnostics e Verify which DP standard DP 1 1a or DP 1 2 is your Graphics Card certified to Download and install the latest graphics card driver e Some DP 1 1a graphics card cannot support DP 1 2 monitors Change the monitor DP setting to match your graphics card by following instruction found in section Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi Stream n Iransport 60 Troubleshooting Font size too small Generic Windows e For Win 8 and earlier ee 1 Goto Windows gt Control peop appear Panel gt Appearance and and fonts may appear Personalization gt Display visually small due to 2 Select the preferred scaling the monitor s high Log off or reboot for scaling to take effect pixel density You may Note Windows 8 and earlier scale the Windows does not support ae setting i for individual display monitor desktop to increase For Win 81 the application and 1 Goto Windows gt Control font size to a desired Panel gt Appearance and level Personalization gt Display 2 Select the pre
29. led in these preset modes Game or Movie the manual brightness adjustment is disabled Dell P2815Q To allow manual adjustment of brightness the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off Do you want to continue You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell P2815Q The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function No When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell P2815Q 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 P2815Q 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 48 Operating the Monitor If DP or Mini DP or HDMI MHL cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Dell P2815Q No DisplayPort Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Dell P2815Q No Mini DisplayPort Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com suppo
30. lly 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 28 external LCD monitor users can immediately improve their visual enjoyment to 3840 x 2160 Full HD quality For Windows Vista Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 2 1 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Resolution Colors Low High Highest 2 bit 1440 by 900 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series This ts 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 76 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Extend these sats Make this my m Show 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 Multiple displays Duplicate these displays A You must select Extend these displays
31. n 1024 x 768 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Duplicate these displays Ay You must select Extend these displays nal changes Show desktop only on 1 Make this my Mi Show desktop 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 Ka aa CAD 72 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 Q tp BB Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel A Change the appearance of your display Resolution Orientation 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 73 e Extend 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 opti
32. n entry Press and hold key for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings 44 Operating the Monitor Other Dell 2815Q Energy Use Setti ngs Brightness Contrast DDC CI Enable Input Source LCD Conditioning Disable Color Settings Reset Other Settings Display Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Personalize jm Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz 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 screen Dell P2815Q The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function 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
33. nced 3 If you have an ATI graphics card select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation If you have an nVidia graphics card click the nVidia tab in the left hand column select NVRotate and then select the preferred rotation If you have an Intel graphics card select the Intel graphics tab click Graphic Properties select the Rotation tab and then set the preferred rotation K NOTE If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly go to www dell com support and download the latest driver for your graphics card 54 Operating the Monitor Z WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions 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 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove all video cables from the back of computer 2 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 below will continuously
34. nstructions To connect your monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect the the black DisplayPort Mini DP HDMI display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not use the three cables at the same time Use all the cables only when they are connected to the three different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the black DisplayPort DP to DP cable Connecting the black DisplayPort Mini DP to DP cable Setting Up the Monitor 29 Connecting the black HDMI cable Pie hit ana K Note Supports the DP MST feature To make use of this feature your PC graphics card must be certified to DP 1 2 with MST option K Note The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance on the computer may vary 30 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB 3 0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP Mini DP HDMI cable follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and com plete your monitor setup 1 Connect the upstream USB port cable supplied to an appropriate USB port on your computer See Bottom View for details 2 Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor 3 Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet 4 Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is
35. om the factory Operating the Monitor 51 Vertical Extension K NOTE The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically 52 Operating the Monitor Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor your monitor should be fully vertically extended Vertical Extension and fully tilted Tilt up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor eo G Or S K NOTE To use the Display Rotation function Landscape versus Portrait view with your Dell computer you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor To download the graphics driver go to www dell com support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates K NOTE When in the Portrait View Mode you may experience performance degradation in graphic intensive applications 3D Gaming and etc Operating the Monitor 53 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System K NOTE If you are using the monitor with a non Dell computer you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the contents on your display To adjust the Rotation Display Settings 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab and click Adva
36. ons and all a user need do is drag the monitor of the main screen to the extended monitor For Windows Vista L Display Settings a 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 moniter Resolution Colors Low p High Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels How dol get the best display Advanced Settings 74 Setting Up Your Monitor For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Orientation 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 ok cancel Apply For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 FG Z 4p Appearance and Personalization Display Scrzen Resolution v Search Control Panel pe Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 DELL U2312HM Resolution 1366x768 v Orientation Landscape v A You must select Apply before making additional changes CT 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 75 e Show desktop only on Display the status of a particular monitor This option is typica
37. ovides 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 63 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 Maximum For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps In Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 and 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 3840 x 2160 4 Click OK If you do not see 3840 x 2160 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 o
38. p or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 66 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or grapNICS Card s e2eheb eee ewes eae eee Gerd 65 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 67 For Windows Vista 67 For Windows 7 69 For Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 71 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 73 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 PF28150 Standard i a 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 Cont
39. r SSTX SSTX SSTX SSTX 20 About Your Monitor USB Downstream Connector 4 1 tes Pin Number 9 pin Side of the Connector VCC WN sa PA srx o sna er psn USB Ports e 1 upstream bottom facing e 4 downstream 3 bottom facing and 1 back facing On may e Power Charging Port USB ports with lightning icon supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1 2 compatible K NOTE USB 3 0 functionality requires a USB 3 0 capable computer VA NOTE The monitor s USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality 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 About Your Monitor 21 Flat Panel Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Screentype active matrix TFT LCD Viewable image 711 2 mm 28 0 inches 620 9 mm 24 45 inches 341 5 mm 13 44 inches 211913 2 mm 328 61 inches Horizontal 170 typical Vertical 160 typical P2815Q color gamu
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41. r a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2 1f you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 64 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 3840 x 2160 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop Right click on the desktop and click Personalization Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 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 3480 x 2160 again IZ NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a grap
42. r consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast 16 About Your Monitor Pin Assignments DisplayPort connector DP in and DP out 1 19 Pin Number 20 pin Side ofthe Connected Signal Cable o o p D n p Ma fab p a fa 13 3 V DP PWR 2 N 5 N N BL a CEE N e f 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0 2 About Your Monitor 17 Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable CCE ee fergoon 18 About Your Monitor HDMI MHL connector QOO OOOO OOO GOOQOO OOO Pin Number 19 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 5 4 TMDS DATA 14 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 7 TMDS DATA 0 Taos paa ooo o O LL Mababa 5 Re tonnecton RE About Your Monitor 19 Universal Serial Bus USB Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor K NOTE This monitor is Super Speed USB 3 0 compatible Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption Super Speed 5 Gbps 4 5W Max each port High Speed 480 Mbps 4 5W Max each port Full Speed 12 Mbps 4 5W Max each port K NOTE Up to 1 5 A on USB downstream port port with SSS lightning icon with BC 1 2 compliant devices USB Upstream Connector 5 9 2 1 3 9 pin Side of the Connecto
43. rast levels Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode and the screen resolution can be changed Display Dell P2858152 Resolution 3840x2160 Change Auto Mode Configure Manual Mode Standard Brightness Contrast 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 Dell Display Manager Basic Auto Mode PowerNap Resolution 3840x7160 Change Auto Mode Configure Use preset mode assignments For active applications Manual Mode Choose a preset mode Brightness O 2 0 f fF TOO Contrast ee Dell Display Manager User s Guide 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific
44. rt monitors Dell P2815Q No HDMI MHL Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Operating the Monitor 49 See Solving Problems for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor In Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 and 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 3480 x 2160 4 Click OK If you do not see 3840 x 2160 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 e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers 50 Operating the Monitor Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt Swivel With the stand assembly you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 5 typical maximum 6 21 typical maximum 22 45 45 C K NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped fr
45. rvice management purposes and for records of the base system USB downstream port Connect your USB devices This USB port supports BC 1 2 compliance charging devices at 1 5A max for fast Charging Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to PT et Ds ortctnea peor _ Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them CORTE fe About Your Monitor 13 Side View 14 About Your Monitor Bottom View Description PA a To connect sis monitor power cable Audio Out Connect the Soundbar mini Pa plug SE DisplayPort in Connect your computer with DP cable Ma naa 4 Mini DisplayPort in Connect your computer with Mini DP to DP 7 ne fee D ine Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable DisplayPort out MST DisplayPort output for MST Multi Stream Transport capable monitor DP 1 1 monitor can only be connected as the last monitor in the MST chain To enable MST refer to instruction on section Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi Stream Transport MST function monitor to the monitor and the computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the monitor USB downstream port Connect your USB device You can use this connector only after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw screw not included K NOTE Headphone usage is not
46. t typical is based on CIE1976 84 and CIE1931 72 test standards 22 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Scan range e Horizontal 31 kHz to 114 kHz automatic Vertical 24 Hz to 85 Hz automatic DP Mini DP HDMI 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz resolution MHL 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Video input signals e DisplayPort 600mV for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair e HDMI MHL 600mV for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Synchronization Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations input 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 5 A frequency current Max Inrush current 120V 40 A Max at O C 240 V 80 A Max at O C Supports DP 1 2 CORE specification Excludes Fast AUX transaction 3D stereo transport HBR Audio or high data rate audio Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency Frequency MHz Horizontal KHz Hz Vertical About Your Monitor 23 maa a a Ka 70 788 eoa o f o DE ES o ees eos MHL Source Display Modes Frequency Hz Ka RE DS 1920 x 1080i
47. ter 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 If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs during 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 About Your Monitor 27 Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor K NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory om NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with a stand When any other stand is bought please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions To attach the monitor stand 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 3 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 I
48. the Classic Windows desktop 70 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut WW 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 ag NA a n 5creen Resolution SLE Ei Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays 2 DELLU23I2HM v 1366 x 768 Landscape A You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Project te a second screen or press the Windows logo key EE F Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 71 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 bd Resolutio
49. the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio Shaky Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel ONENEN Clock controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Check environmental factors e Relocate the monitor and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots 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 www dell com support monitors Troubleshooting 57 Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems LCD screen has bright 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 www dell com support monitors Picture too dim or too Je Reset the monitor to Factory briaht Settings ag Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Screen not centered Reset the monitor to Factory tl Settings PIA Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D the positioning adjustments are not avallable Screen has one or e Reset the monitor to Factory i Settings Moranen Perform Auto
50. ut USB upstream cable Reset Energy Settings Select this option to restore default Energy Settings Operating the Monitor 43 Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as the languages of the OSD the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on Dell 2815Q Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language English Input Source Rotation Color Settings Transparency 20 D Display Settings Timer 20s Lock g Energy Settings Unlock Menu Settings Reset Menu Settings Other Settings li ug Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 3840x2160 30Hz Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages English Spanish French German Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter clockwise You can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent Timer 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 pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock pre selected o
51. ything 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 Adjust your monitor resolution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen You can also control monitor flicker refresh rate 3 Click Identify Monitors e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 Generic PnP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 4 This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low 1 High Highest 32 bit v 1440 by 900 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Setting Up Your Monitor 67 For Windows 7 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA DVI DP etc and follow any of the below setup methods Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard Oga 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate m
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