Dell P2418HT User’s Guide Model: P2418HT Regulatory model: P2418HTt
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Product Specific Problems . . . . .
About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) DP cable (DP to DP) VGA cable Cable sleeve • Drivers and documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell P2418HT monitor has an active matrix, thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.47 cm (23.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
Back View Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover) Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). 4 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 5 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Tag label Dell for technical support.
Bottom View Label Description Use 1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. 2 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional purchase). 3 DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable. 5 Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through HDMI or DP audio channels. Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones.
Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions 60.47 cm (23.8 inches) Diagonal Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches) Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches) 156246.2 mm2 (242.15 inches2) Area Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.
Height adjustable stand 0 to 90 mm Tilt -5° to 60° Swivel -30° to 30° Pivot NA Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft stand lock slot (to panel) Touch Type Projected Capacitive System Panel Diagonal 23.8 inch Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches) Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches) Area 156246.2 mm2 (242.
Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+ 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ 1600 x 900 60.
Physical Characteristics Connector type • DP connector • VGA connector • HDMI connector • Audio line-out • USB 3.0 connector (Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.) • USB 2.0 connector Signal cable type (in-box) DP to DP, 1.8 M cable VGA, 1.8 M cable USB 3.0, 1.8 M cable Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 419.6 mm (16.52 inches) Height (compressed) 323.2 mm (12.72 inches) Width 537.8 mm (21.17 inches) Depth 234.8 mm (9.24 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 321.4 mm (12.
Environmental Characteristics Compliant Standards ENERGY STAR certified Monitor yes EPEAT Gold rated Monitor yes, EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, the following message is displayed: *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. ***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version. ****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
Pin Assignments DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML3(n) 2 GND 3 ML3(p) 4 ML2(n) 5 GND 6 ML2(p) 7 ML1(u) 8 GND 9 ML1(p) 10 ML0(n) 11 GND 12 ML0(p) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH (p) 16 DP_Cable Detect 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 GND 20 +3.
VGA connector Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V / 3.
HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 2 USB downstream ports. Your computer has the following USB ports: • 1 USB 3.0 upstream - bottom • 2 USB 2.0 downstream - bottom • 2 USB 3.0 downstream - left side Power Charging Port - the ports with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1.
Plug-and-Play You can install the monitor in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data (EDID) using display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer 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.
Setting Up the Monitor Routing the Cables CAUTION: Place monitor on a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel. • • Remove the monitor protective cover and place the monitor with its front facing downward on it. To routing the cables: 1. Insert DP cable into DP connector (see Connecting Your Monitor), press the long side of cable hook and push cable to it from top to down. 2. Repeat step 1 to insert VGA/USB cables into corresponding connector and organize the cables. 3.
Attaching the Cable Cover To attach the cable cover: • Place the cable cover on card slot. • Follow the direction of arrow and push the cable cover till it snaps into place.
Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor on a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel. To attach the monitor stand: • Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.
• Hold the stand base with the triangle mark ▲ facing upward. • Align the stand base protruded blocks to the matching slot on the stand. • Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot.
• Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. • After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess.
Using the Tilt and Swivel NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Tilt angle between -5°~ +60°. Swivel Swivel angle between +30°~ -30°. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the HDMI/DP-DP/VGA/USB cable from your monitor to the computer. 3 Switch on your monitor. 4 Select the correct input source at Monitor OSD Menu and turn on your computer.
Connecting the VGA cable Connecting the USB cable Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above.
Removing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. 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.
Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2 Remove the stand. 3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front‑Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes 2 Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source. Shortcut key: Input Source 3 Menu 4 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
Front‑Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Up Down 2 Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK 3 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. 2 Press the and buttons to move between options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched on. Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description 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 menu.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your monitor. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the VGA connector. Use DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color to select the VGA input source. Select DP input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Use to select the DP input source. Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Use to select the HDMI input source.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. • Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Ideal for movies. • Game: Ideal for most gaming applications.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI, DP-DP or VGA cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Hue Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for Movie and Game mode. Saturation Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize,4:3, or 5:4. Vertical Position Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’ to ‘100’.
Icon Menu and Submenus Response Time Description Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast. Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults. Energy Power Button LED USB Allows you to set the state of the power light 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.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by using and (min. 0 / max. 100). Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Other DDC/CI Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Disable to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select Enable to start the process. Reset Others Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.
OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.
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: If either DP, VGA, HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or or See Troubleshooting for more information.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
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.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What You Symptoms Experience No Video/Power No picture LED off 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.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Geometric Distortion Screen not • Reset the monitor to factory settings. centered correctly • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Screen has one or • Reset the monitor to factory settings. more lines • 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.
Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small What You Experience Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust OSD does not the monitor appear on the with the buttons screen on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the LED light is white The picture does not fill the entire screen The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Possible Solutions • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display men
Touchscreen Problems Specific Symptoms Touch report error What You Experience Possible Solutions Touch function miss alignment or no touch function • Use the Dell provided USB cable to connect your computer. • Make sure the power cable has a ground pin. • Unplug and replug the power cable from the power adapter to allow auto‑recalibration of the touch module. • Make sure computer supports USB 2.0 or later.
Specific Symptoms SupreSpeed USB 3.0 interface is slow. What You Experience SuperSpeed USB 3.0 peripherals working slowly or not working at all Wireless USB peripherals stop working when a USB 3.0 device is plugged in Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases Possible Solutions • Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable. • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.
Appendix Safety Instructions For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC Notices (U.S.
Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4 Click OK.
Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3 Click Change Display Settings. 4 Click Advanced Settings. 5 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.
Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
