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1. shown below will continuously scroll through the screen Dell P2X14H mme No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors or Dell P2X14H De No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Troubleshooting 47 Or Dell P2X14H Cae No DisplayPort 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 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 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 K NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Menu Exit 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 monit2. Settings Timer gt 20s C Display Settings Lock gt Unlock W Energy Settings Reset Menu Settings Menu Settings gt Other Settings Personalize C 23 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages English Spanish French German Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter clockwise You can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the Q and o buttons Minimum O Maximum 100 OSD Hold Time sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button Use Q or o 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 buttons are locked NOTE Lock function Either soft lock through the OSD menu or hard lock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Unlock function Only hard unlock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values Operating the Monitor Other Settings Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast DDC CI gt Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning b Disable E Input Source Reset Other Settings ee Color Settings Factory Reset Reset All Sett
3. inch 60 47 cm 23 8 inch diagonal viewable image diagonal viewable image size size Viewable image dimension e Horizontal 476 64 mm 18 77 inches 527 04 mm 20 75 inches e Vertical 26778 mm 10 54 inches 296 46 mm 11 67 inches Viewing angle 178 vertical typical 178 vertical typical M 178 horizontal typical 178 horizontal typical 250 cd m typical 250 cd m typical Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 typical 1000 to 1 typical 2M to 1 typical Dynamic 2M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Contrast On Faceplate coating Anti Glare with 5H hardness Anti Glare with 3H hardness 16 7 million colors 16 7 million colors CIE1931 72 CIE1931 72 P2214H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 test standards P2414H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 86 and CIE1931 72 test standards 10 About Your Monitor Resolution Specifications P2214H P2414H Horizontal scan range 50 kHz to 83 kHz 50 kHz to 85 kHz automatic automatic 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 10801 1080p DVI amp DP playback Preset Display Modes P2214H P2414H Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency kHz Frequency Horizontal Hz Vertical About Your Monitor 11 Electrical Speci
4. require higher electric current connect the device directly to the computer system Check that your computer is USB 2 0 capable USB 2 0 interface is slow 2 0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all Some computers have both USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 ports Ensure that the correct USB port is used Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Reboot the computer 52 Troubleshooting Appendix 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 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To get online Monitor support content 1 Visit www dell com support mo
5. 024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Press the Q button to increase the brightness and press the o button to decrease the brightness min O max 100 NOTE Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched on Contrast Adjust the Brightness first and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Press the Q button to increase the contrast and press the o button to decrease the contrast min O max 100 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display Settings Auto Adjustment in Progress NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration NOTE Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector 32 Operating the Monitor Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video Auto Select VGA DVI D DisplayPort Signals that may be connected to y
6. Settings Text Menu Settings Warm Other Settings Cool Personalize Custom Color CCD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz 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 Q or o to adjust the hue from O to 100 Press Q to increase the green shade of the video image Press o to increase the purple shade of the video image NOTE Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use Q or o to adjust the saturation from O to 100 Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Press o to increase the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode Operating the Monitor 55 36 Image Enhance Reset Color Settings Display Settings Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Makes upsized images higher quality by removing image fading and roughness of edge NOTE Image Enhance is available only when you select Standard Multimedia Movie or Game preset mode Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio gt Wide 16 9 Auto Adju
7. User s Guide Dell P2214H Dell P2414H Model No P2214H P2414H Regulatory model P2214Hb P2214Hb Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed N WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2013 Dell Inc All rights reserved 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ntel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc 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 oth
8. ate adjustment capabilities e Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions e Plug and play capability if supported by your system 6 About Your Monitor e On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization e Software and documentation media includes an Information File INF Image Color Matching File ICM and product documentation e Dell Display Manager Software included comes in the CD shipped with the monitor e Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance e Security lock slot e Stand lock e Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality e EPEAT Gold Rating e P2214H P2414H monitor is BFR PVC free Halogen free excluding external cables e CO Certified Displays e Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for the panel only e High Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2 000 000 1 e 0 3 W standby power when in the sleep mode e Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls 1 Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor 2 Power On Off button with LED indicator About Your Monitor 7 Back View ok Q N VESA mounting holes 100 mm x Wall mount monitor using VESA 100 mm behind attached VESA compatible wall mo
9. ble or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB Dell P2X14H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format va RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes E Input Source Image Enhance Reset Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Cc Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz 54 Operating the Monitor Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes you can choose Standard Hue Saturation Multimedia Movie Game Text Warm Cool or Custom Color from the list 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 brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts e Warm Increase 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 Q and o buttons to adjust the three colors R G B values and create your own preset color mode Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes E Input Source Image Enhance Multimedia Reset Color Settings Movie C Display Settings Game W Energy
10. ear on the screen No picture the LED light is blue The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Possible Solutions Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug it back and then turn on the monitor Check whether the OSD menu is locked If yes press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock for more information see Lock Check the signal source Ensure the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary Reset the computer or video player Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen Run the built in diagnostics K NOTE When choosing DVI D mode the Auto Adjust function will not be available Troubleshooting 51 Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems What You Possible Solutions Specific Symptoms USB interface is USB peripherals Experience Check that your monitor is turned on not working High Speed are not working High Speed USB Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Switch off and then turn on the monitor again Reboot the computer Some USB devices like external portable HDD
11. egulatory Jane PCT 55 Gontacubig Dell 2434 3 edite d dott NE T 95 Setting Up Your Monitor 0045 55 Contents About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting Dell if something 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 K NOTE To set up with any other stand please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions e Monitor e Cable Cover About Your Monitor e Power Cable Varies by Countries e VGA Cable e DP Cable e USB Upstream Cable Drivers and Documentation Media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2214H P2414H flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD and LED backlight The monitor features include e P2214H 54 61 cm 21 5 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e P2414H 6047 cm 23 8 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from side to side e filt swivel vertical extension and rot
12. er cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems 5 Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment organize all cables as shown above Setting Up the Monitor 23 Attaching the Cable Cover E The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 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 To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface E NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with a stand When any other stand is bought please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor 24 Setting Up the Monitor Wall Mounting Optional Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible wall mounting kit 1 Place the monitor panel on a
13. er than its own 2013 06 Rev A00 Contents 1 About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents cd pb ee x EX XS end 5 PrOQUCt FETUS a a haa gy e le athe afar wig etat ee s 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor SDeCIIICauOrS x cues 3 eundo do hob is 10 Plug and Play Capability 0 17 Universal Serial Bus USB Interface 18 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 19 Maintenance Guidelines 0 4 19 2 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand aaau alos Ge edge ooh 21 Connecting Your Monitor 65 21 Organizing Your Cables 6 a4 bye 25 Removing the Monitor Stand 24 Wall Mounting Optional 25 3 Operating the Monitor 27 Power On the Monitor 24 2 Using the Front Panel Controls 2 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 29 Setting the Maximum Resolution 45 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your SSSI Me cae ona at cag uit canara diseno nutu di a E a i pt 46 4 Troubleshooting 47 salo LPDTTTS 47 BUNI DlagNOSUCS de uds ire og d Scottus 48 COMMON Problems ea cet RR Rh Rs 49 Product Specific PEODISTis 44 244 inde b ERES 51 Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems 52 Contents 5 Appendix lusu 53 FCC Notices U S Only and Other R
14. es www dell com support monitors See Troubleshooting for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor Windows 7 or Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer e Go to http www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop e Goto the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Goto your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Operating the Monitor 43 Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension 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 set up instructions Tilt Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 5 typical maximum 5 5 21 typical maximum 22 45 45 K NOTE The stand is detached
15. es 13 94 inches 8 86 inches 180 0 mm 7 09 inches 180 0 mm 7 09 inches Weight with packaging 7 18 kg 15 80 lb 7 79 kg 17 14 lb Weight with stand assembly 5 58 kg 12 28 lb 5 83 kg 12 85 lb and cables Weight without stand 5 26 kg 7 17 lb 5 51 kg 7 72 lb assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly 1 87 kg 4 11 lb 1 87 kg 4 11 lb Front frame gloss Black Frame 54875 gloss Black Frame 5 876 gloss unit max unit max Environmental Characteristics Operating O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Non operating e Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F e Shipping 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Non operating e Storage 5 to 90 non condensing e Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 5 000m 16 400 ft maximum About Your Monitor 13 Non operating Non operating 12 192m 40 000 ft maximum Thermal dissipation e 102 5 BTU hour maximum e 62 8 BTU hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If the computer detects input from the keyboard mouse or other input devices the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consumpti
16. factory preset values Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key Dell P2X14H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast t Input Source Reset Personalization Auto Adjust ee Color Settings input Source gt C Display Settings Aspect Raito W Energy Settings Rotation Menu Settings Other Settings cpa Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz K NOTE This monitor has a built in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging 40 Operating the Monitor OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled in these preset modes Game or Movie the manual brightness adjustment is disabled Dell P2X14H To allow manual adjustment of brightness the Energy Smart Dynamic Contrast will be switched off Do you want to continue When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell P2X14H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See for the Horiz
17. fications P2214H P2414H Video input signals e Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance e Digital DVI D TMDS 600 mV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance e DP 1 2 signal input support Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC input voltage frequency 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 4 5Hz 1 2A current typical Inrush current e 120 V 50 A Max e 240 V 60 A Max Support DP1 2 CORE specification Excludes High Bit Rate 2 HBR2 Fast AUX transaction Multi stream transport MST 5D stereo transport HBR Audio or high data rate audio Physical Characteristics Connector type 15 pin D subminiature 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D blue connector DVI D white connector DP black white connector DP black connector connector Signal cable type e Digital detachable DVI e Digital detachable DVI D solid pins shipped D solid pins shipped detached from the detached from the monitor monitor e Digital DisplayPort 20 e Digital DisplayPort 20 pin pin e Analog attachable D e Analog attachable D Sub 15 pins shipped Sub 15 pins shipped attached to the monitor attached to the monitor 12 About Your Monitor Depth 180 0 mm 7 09 inches 180 0 mm 7 09 inches 225 0 mm 8 86 inches 225 0 mm _ 15 74 inch
18. he Monitor Energy Settings Dell P2X14H Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust E Input Source ee Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings E Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize C amp D Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Energy Use Energy Smart gt Off Power Button LED P On During Active USB b Off During Standby Reset Energy Settings Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming Power Button LED USB The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen s brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off to save energy Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode NOTE USB ON OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings Settings Operating the Monitor 57 38 Menu Settings Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings 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 P2X14H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language gt English Auto Adjust Rotation Input Source Transparency gt 20 ee Color
19. ics card select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation 4 If you have an nVidia graphics card click the nVidia tab in the left hand column select NVRotate and then select the preferred rotation 5 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 46 Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the 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 all Digital white connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 urn 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
20. ings C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize 3 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows your monitor parameters brightness color balance and etc to be adjustable via the software on your computer You can disable this feature by selecting Disable Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor Dell P2X14H Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDC CI v Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable E Input Source Reset Other Settings ee Color Settings Factory Reset C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Personalize cD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Operating the Monitor 39 LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the Conditioning degree of image retention the program may take some time to run You can enable this feature by selecting Enable Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast DDC CI Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Enable E Input Source Reset Other Settings v Disable ee Color Settings Factory Reset C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Personalize cD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Reset Other Reset all settings under the Other Settings menu to the factory preset Settings values Factory Reset Reset all settings to the
21. is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at http www dell com support monitors Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor A WARNING Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor e Toclean your anti static screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti Static coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air About Your Monitor 19 20 Use a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use About Your Monitor Setting Up the Moni
22. menu Exit 5 Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional A Power breathing white light indicates the power save mode with power light indicator Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings gt WW N Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to adjust increase ranges items in the OSD menu Up 2 Use the Down button to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Down 28 Operating the Monitor Use the OK button to confirm your selection OK Back Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu the monitor automatically saves those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu for analog VGA input Or Dell P2X14H Energy Use 0 Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source ee Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize C 223 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Operating the Monitor 29 Main Menu for digital DVI input Or Dell P2X14H Energy U
23. nitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if desired For more information about changing the monitor settings see Operating the Monitor About Your Monitor 17 Universal Serial Bus USB Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor K NOTE This monitor supports High Speed Certified USB 2 0 interface Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port Full speed 12 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port 1 5 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port USB Upstream Connector 12 BH EJ 3 4 Pin Number 4 pin Side of the Connector 1 DMU 2 VCC 3 DPU 4 GND 18 About Your Monitor USB Downstream Connector 1 2 3 4 Pin Number 4 pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 DMD 8 DPD 4 GND USB Ports e Tlupstream back e 4 downstream back E NOTE USB 2 0 functionality requires a USB 2 0 capable computer K NOTE The monitor s USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it
24. nitors 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 bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service Sor support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps In Windows 7 and Windows 8 Appendix 53 PWN FP For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 Click OK If you do not see the recommended resolution 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 given steps 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 1 Ka Go to www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest d
25. on and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Consumption Modes Sync Sync Indicator Normal Active Active Active White operation 42 W maximum 45 W maximum mode Breathing mp jy p jj eee emm off The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode When any button is pressed in the Active off mode one of the following messages will be displayed Dell P2X14H 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 the monitor to gain access to the OSD K NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR 14 About Your Monitor Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Maximum power consumption with max luminance and USB active Pin Assignments VGA Connector Number Comedeisgmi Cie Connected Signal Cable GND GND r About Your Monitor 15 DVI Connector number connected protest Connected Signal Cable r T 2 E T 5 i is r 20 T 2 5 16 About Your Monitor DisplayPort Connector 20 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable MLO p Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The mo
26. ontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell P2X14H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function Operating the Monitor 41 When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell P2X14H Entering Power Save Mode Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input VGA DVI D DP input Dell P2X14H 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 CCS If either VGA DVI D or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears Dell P2X14H eme No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors or Dell P2X14H Deo No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors 42 Operating the Monitor Or Dell P2X14H Cae No DisplayPort Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minut
27. or then goes into the self test mode 48 Troubleshooting 3 Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the side panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears NONA screens Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black white and text The test is complete when the text screen appears To exit press 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 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions What You Experience Common Symptoms No Video Power No picture LED off No Video Power No picture or no LED on brightness Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Shaky Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Possible Solutions Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment Ensure that the power button is depressed fully Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu Increase brightness amp contrast con
28. our monitor Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast v Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA TE Input Source DVI D ee Color Settings DisplayPort C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize 23 Resolution 1024X768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Press o to select Auto Select the monitor scans for available input SOUrCes Select the VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Press o to select the VGA input source Select the DVI D input when you are using the Digital DVI connector Press o to select the DVI input source Select the DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort DP connector Press o to select the DisplayPort input source Operating the Monitor 53 Color Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode Settings Dell P2X14H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format gt RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes b Standard E Input Source Image Enhance gt Off Reset Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings E Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize C 23 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to Format RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable YPbPr Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA or YPbPr to DVI ca
29. river for your graphics card After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows 7 and Windows 8 1 GUN 54 For Windows 8 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 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATl com OR http www NVIDIA com After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again NOTE If you are unable to set the recommended resolution please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution Appendix
30. se TE Input Source ee Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Main Menu for digital DP input Dell P2X14H Energy Use TE Input Source ee Color Settings C Display Settings ME Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize C Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz E NOTE Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog VGA connector 30 Press the Oana Qo to move betw een the setting options As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor Press the o button once to activate the highlighted option Press Q and o button to select the desired parameter Operating the Monitor 5 Press to o enter the slide bar and then use the Q and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the button to return to the main menu Operating the Monitor 31 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast adjustment Contrast Dell P2X14H Energy Use X Brightness Contrast A k Auto Adjust TE Input Source ee Color Settings C Display Settings W Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize C 23 Resolution 1
31. self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for Picture missing color Picture color not good Faint shadow from the static image displayed appears on the along period of screen time Perform monitor self test feature check Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD Run the built in diagnostics Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for more information see Power Management Modes Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the side panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Experience Image is centered on screen but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not app
32. soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table 2 Remowve the stand 3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor 5 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting Kit K NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 5 88 kg Setting Up the Monitor 25 26 Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed As you use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Menu Exit The following table describes the front panel buttons Front Panel Button Description 1 o Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes Shortcut key Preset Modes Operating the Monitor 27 Use this button to directly access the Brightness Contrast menu NO Shortcut key Brightness Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On Screen Display OSD and select the OSD Menu See Accessing the Menu System WN sz 0 0 c 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main
33. st Horizontal Position b 50 E Input Source Vertical Position 50 ee Color Settings Sharpness b 50 L Display Settings Pixel Clock b 50 WZ Energy Settings Phase gt 50 Menu Settings Other Settings Reset Display Settings Personalize CCD Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 Use Q or o to adjust the image left or right Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Use Q or o to adjust the image up or down Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 NOTE Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for VGA input This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use Q or to adjust the sharpness from OO to 100 The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or o to adjust for best image quality If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock coarse adjustment and then use Phase fine again NOTE Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for VGA input Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality Press the o button to select the Dynamic Contrast On or Off NOTE Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings Settings Operating t
34. tor Attaching the Stand NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with a stand When any other stand is bought please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions To attach the monitor stand 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on it 2 Fitthe 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 Connecting Your Monitor A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions K NOTE Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time To connect your monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable Connect the VGA DVI DP cable from your monitor to the computer Setting Up the Monitor 21 Connecting the blue VGA cable A CAUTION The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the computer may vary 22 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the VGA DVI DP cable follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete 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 pow
35. trols via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Check environmental factors Relocate the monitor and test in another room Troubleshooting 49 Missing Pixels LCD screen has e spots Stuck on Pixels LCD screen has e Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal Vertical Lines Synchronization Screen is Problems bright spots Picture too dim or too bright e Screen not e centered e correctly A Cycle power on off Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at http www dell com support monitors Cycle power on off Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at http www dell com support monitors Reset the monitor to Factory Settings A
36. unt kit 100 mm x Cover 100 mm Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals Stand release button Release stand from monitor Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock security lock not included Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot 8 About Your Monitor Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand flabel Deci We 1 AC power cord Connect the power cable connector 2 DPconecor Connect your computer with DP cable Connect your computer with DVI cable Connect your computer with VGA cable to the monitor and the computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the monitor l USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor About Your Monitor 9 USB downstream port Connect your USB device You can only use this connector 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 M5 x 6 mm screw screw not included Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Active matrix TFT LCD Active matrix TFT LCD Panel type In Plane Switching In Plane Switching Screen dimensions 54 61 cm 21 5
37. uto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust horizontal amp vertical controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D DisplayPort input the positioning adjustments are not available Screen has one e or more lines e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics NOTE When using DVI D DisplayPort input the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available scrambled or e appears torn e Safety Related Visible signs of Issues Intermittent Problems 50 smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on amp off Troubleshooting Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Restart the computer in the safe mode Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Contact Dell immediately Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform monitor
38. when the monitor is shipped from the factory Vertical Extension K NOTE The stand extends vertically up to 150 mm The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically 44 Operating the Monitor Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor your monitor should be fully vertically extended Vertical Extension and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor E 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 When in the Portrait View Mode you may experience performance degradation in graphic intensive applications 5D Gaming and etc Operating the Monitor 45 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 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 Advanced 3 f you have an ATI graph
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