Dell P2018H User’s Guide Monitor Model: P2018H Regulatory Model: P2018Hc
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Contents About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Organizing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Disconnecting the monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal serial bus (USB) specific problems . . . . . . . . . 61 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 62 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
VGA cable DP Cable USB 3.
Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞ P2018H: 49.5 cm (19.5 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ∞∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ∞∞ VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity. ∞∞ Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 2 USB2.0 / 2 USB3.0 downstream ports.
Identifying parts and controls Front View 1 2 Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) 2 Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About your monitor │ 9
Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Back View without monitor stand Label Description 7 Back View with monitor stand Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 W a l l m o u n t m o n i t o r u s i n g V E S A m m x 1 0 0 m m - b e h i n d compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 attached VESA Cover) mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock(sold separately).
Side View 1 Label 1 Description USB downstream port Use Connect your USB device. NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USBupstream port on the monitor and to your computer.
Bottom View 6 1 2 3 4 5 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power port Connect the power cable. 2 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional). 3 DP port Connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. 4 VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable. 5 USB connector (x2 downstream, x1 upstream) Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the computer.
Monitor specifications Model P2018H Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type TN (Twisted Nematic) Viewable image Diagonal 494.11 mm (19.45 in) Horizontal, Active Area 433.92 mm (17.08 in) Vertical, Active Area 236.34 mm (9.30 in) Area 1025.53 cm2 (158.96 in2) Pixel pitch 0.271 mm x 0.
Connectivity 1xDP (ver 1.2) 1xHDMI (ver 1.4) 1xVGA 1xUSB3.0 port - Upstream 2xUSB3.0 port - Side 2xUSB2.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of 18.1mm (Top) monitor to active area) 13.8mm(Left/Right) 18.
Preset display modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.
Physical characteristics Model P2018H Signal cable type ∞∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins. ∞∞ Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins. ∞∞ Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins ∞∞ Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 468.8 mm (18.46 in) Height (compressed) 338.8 mm (13.34 in) Width 461.5 mm (18.17 in) Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 in) Dimensions (without stand) Height 273.2 mm (10.76 in) Width 461.5 mm (18.17 in) Depth 50.1 mm (1.
Environmental characteristics Model P2018H Compliant Standards Energy Saver feature for Energy Star certified Monitor EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country TCO-certified display BFR/PVC- Free monitor (excluding external cables) Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
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 feature is called 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 consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.
consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version.
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.
HDMI connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 1 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 0T.M.D.S. Clock + T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock CEC Reserved (N.C.
DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML_Lane 3 (n) 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 3 (p) 4 ML_Lane 2 (n) 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 2 (p) 7 ML_Lane 1 (n) 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 1 (p) 10 ML_Lane 0 (n) 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 0 (p) 13 CONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH (p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR 22 │ About your monitor
Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible. Transfer Speed Super-speed Data Rate 5 Gbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Transfer Speed High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consumption* 2.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.
USB 3.0 downstream connector Pin Number 1 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 SSRX- 6 SSRX+ 7 GND 8 SSTX- 9 SSTX+ USB 2.
USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - side NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer. 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 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 your monitor.
Setting up the monitor 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.If you have purchased a third-party stand refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. To attach the monitor stand. 1. Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top cushion that secures it. 2. Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3.
5. Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly. 6. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. b. Press the stand down till it snaps into place. 7. Place the monitor upright. NOTE: Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the VGA,HDMI or DP cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the DP cable Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4.
Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor.
Disconnecting the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. 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.
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Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Language options Set the OSD display to one of the eight languages.
Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the front of the monitor to adjust the settings on your monitor. 1 2 3 4 5 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button 1 Description Use this button for choose from a list of preset modes. Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Shortcut key/Input Source 3 Menu 4 Exit 5 Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
OSD controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 Front Panel Button 1 Up 2 Down 3 OK 4 Back 2 3 4 Description Use the up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Use the down button to decrease values or move down in a menu. Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu. 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 are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu for digital (VGA/HDMI/DP) input Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source 75% Color Display Menu Personalize Others and buttons to move between the setting options. As you 2.
Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source Color 75% Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of brightness is disabled when dynamic contrast is switched on.
Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Press to adjust the screen automatically. Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast VGA Auto Adjust DP Input Source HDMI Color Auto Select Display Reset Input Source On Menu Personalize Others VGA DP HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source. Select DP input when you are using the DP connector.
Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose standard, comfortview, multimedia, movie, game, warm, cool, or custom color from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's 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. NOTE: Optimize eye comfort with a flickerfree screen.
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 cable. ∞∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Auto Adjust Input Color Format RGB Reset Color YPbPr Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Reset Color Allows your monitor color settings to the factory settings.
Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Input Source Vetical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Phase 0 Color Display Menu Dynamic Contrast Personalize Reset Display Others Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4 Horizontal Position Use or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
Menu 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 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language Auto Adjust Rotation Input Source Transparency 20 Timer 20 s Color Display English Reset Menu Menu Personalize Others Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Auto Adjust Shorout Key 2 Input Source Input Source Power Button LED On During Active USB Off During Standby Color Display Preset Modes Reset Personalization Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the following: preset modes, brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect ratio, rotation to set the shortcut key 1.
Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during LED active or off during active to save energy. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Auto Adjust Shorout Key 2 Input Source Power Button LED On During Active USB Off During Standby Color Display Reset Personalization Menu Personalize Others USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when USB upstream cable unplugged.
Others Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Reset Others Factory Reset ENERGY STAR® Menu Personalize Others Display Info Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Reset Others Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others DDC/CI DDC/CI (display data channel/command interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color bala
Factory Reset Restore all preset values to the factory default settings. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Reset Others Factory Reset ENERGY STAR® Menu Personalize Others NOTE: Your 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), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell 20 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off. Do you want to continue? No Yes P2018H When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: Dell P2018H Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display.
When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears: Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. P2018H If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor ? No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source.
Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H or Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor ? No HDMI signal from your device.
Setting up your monitor Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7,Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1600 x 900 4. Click OK. In Windows® 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 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° 21° 45° 45° NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm.
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. 1 2 90° 90° 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.
NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). 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.
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 if 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. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor.
Dell P2418HZ Dell P2018H ? No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. 1 2 3 4 5 To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2.
Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms Possible Solutions No video/power LED off ∞∞ 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 correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.
Synchronization problems ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ 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. Safety related issues ∞∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞∞ Contact Dell immediately.
Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel ∞∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. ∞∞ Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button on the left side of the power button for 6 seconds to unlock.
Appendix Safety Instructions 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). WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain, eye fatigue and damage to the eyes.
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/contactdell. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page. 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
