Dell E2215HV Monitor User Manual

Model No.: E2015HV / E2215HV / E2715HRegulatory model: E2015HVf / E2215HVf / E2715HfUser‘s GuideDell E2015HVDell E2215HVDell E2715H

10  About Your MonitorAbout Your MonitorPackage Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received al

About Your Monitor  11E2715H•DVI Cable •Drivers and Documentation media •Quick Setup Guide •Safety and Regulatory Information Product Feature

12  About Your Monitor• E2715H: TCO Certified Displays.• E2015HV/E2215HV: Surpports VGA.• E2715H: Surpports VGA, DVI-D, Displayport 1.2.• Ene

About Your Monitor  13Back ViewE2015HV: E2015HV Back View with Monitor StandLabel Description Use1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm)To mount t

14  About Your MonitorLabel Description Use1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm)To mount the monitor.2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory app

About Your Monitor  15Side View E2015HV/E2215HV E2715HRight SideBottom ViewE2015HV/E2215HV:Label Description Use1 AC power connector To connect t

16  About Your MonitorMonitor SpecificationsThe following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignme

About Your Monitor  17Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD.NOTE: The Dell E2015HV/E2215HV/E2715H monitor is ENERGY STAR®-c

18  About Your MonitorPin Assignments15-pin D-Sub connectorPin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable1 Video-Red2 Video-Green3 Video

About Your Monitor  19DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 TMDS RX2-2 TMDS RX2+3 TMDS Ground4 Floating5 Floating6

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your monitor.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware

20  About Your MonitorDisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 ML0(p)2 GND3 ML0(n)4 ML1(p)5 GND6 ML1(n)7 ML2(p

About Your Monitor  21Plug and Play CapabilityYou can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provi

22  About Your MonitorColor Depth 16.7 mil colors 16.7 mil colors 16.7 mil colorsColor Gamut 85 % (typical) ** 85 % (typical) ** 85 % (typical)

About Your Monitor  23Preset Display ModesThe following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: E2015HV：

24  About Your MonitorPhysical CharacteristicsThe following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number E2015HV E2215H

About Your Monitor  25Stand dimensions: Height 149.0 mm (5.87 inches)171.9 mm (6.77 inches)339.1 mm (13.35 inches)Width180.6 mm (7.11 inches)180.

26  About Your MonitorLCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pix

Setting Up the Monitor  27Setting Up the MonitorAttaching the StandNOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

28  Setting Up the Monitora. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down

Setting Up the Monitor  29Connecting Your MonitorWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.

 3ContentsDell Display Manager User's Guide ...6Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Using t

30  Setting Up the MonitorConnecting the white DVI cable (for E2715H only) Connecting the black DP cable (for E2715H only) Note: The graphics are

Setting Up the Monitor  31Attaching the Cable Cover (for only E2715H)NOTE: The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the facto

32  Setting Up the MonitorE2215HV:1. Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand.2. Once the latch

Setting Up the Monitor  33Wall Mounting (Optional) figure 1BZ02Consumo de energía: XX.X WhConsumo de energía en modo de espera: X.XX WhУдельная м

34  Operating the MonitorOperating the MonitorPower On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel ControlsUse

Operating the Monitor  35E2715H:Front-Panel Keys DescriptionA Preset modesUse the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. S

36  Operating the MonitorFront-Panel Keys DescriptionA UpUse the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.B DownUse the Down key

Operating the Monitor  37NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.2. Press the and buttons to toggle betw

38  Operating the MonitorThe table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions. Icon Menu and SubmenusDescriptionEnergy

Operating the Monitor  39BrightnessAllows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase brightness and

4  Setting Up the Monitor...27Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Connecting Your Monitor .

40  Operating the MonitorThe following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment allows

Operating the Monitor  41Input Source (for E2715H only)Use the Input Source menu to select between dierent video signals that may be connected t

42  Operating the MonitorInput Color FormatAllows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to

Operating the Monitor  43• Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads co

44  Operating the MonitorSaturationThis feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from ‘0’

Operating the Monitor  45Aspect RatioAdjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum pres

46  Operating the MonitorEnergy Power Button LEDAllows you to set the power LED indicator on or o during active to save energy.Reset Energy Sett

Operating the Monitor  47Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the men

48  Operating the MonitorTimerAllows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor.Use the and ke

Operating the Monitor  49Shortcut Key 1User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", &

 5FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50  Operating the MonitorShortcut Key 2User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", &

Operating the Monitor  51Reset Personaliza-tionAllows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Other

52  Operating the MonitorDDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display

Operating the Monitor  53LCD ConditioningThis feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.If an image appears to be stuck on the moni

54  Operating the MonitorThis means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Speci

Operating the Monitor  55Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.If you press any button other than the power but

56  Operating the MonitorSee Solving Problems for more information.

Operating the Monitor  57Setting the Maximum ResolutionWindows Vista® ,Windows® 7 ,Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1:1. For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1 on

58  Operating the MonitorUsing the TiltTiltWith the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.E2015HV/E2215

Troubleshooting  59TroubleshootingWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction Self-TestYour moni

6  Dell Display Manager User's GuideDell Display Manager User's GuideOverviewDell Display Manager is a Windows application used to mana

60  TroubleshootingBuilt-in DiagnosticsYour monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are exper

Troubleshooting  61Common ProblemsThe following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possib

62  TroubleshootingMissing Pixels LCD screen has spots •Cycle power on-o.•Pixel that is permanently o is a natural defect that can occur in LCD

Troubleshooting  63Synchronization ProblemsScreen is scrambled or appears torn•Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.•Perform Auto Adjust via OSD

64  TroubleshootingProduct-Specific ProblemsSpecific Symptoms What You ExperiencePossible SolutionsScreen image is too smallImage is centered on sc

Troubleshooting  65Dell Soundbar ProblemsCommon Symptoms What You ExperiencePossible SolutionsNo sound for system where the Soundbar draws power fr

66  TroubleshootingDistorted Sound Other audio source is used•Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. •Confirm that the audio li

Appendix  67Appendix WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documen

68  Setting Up Your MonitorSetting Up Your MonitorSetting the display resolution to 1600 x 900 (for E2015HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2215HV/E2715H)

Setting Up Your Monitor  69If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, ente

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  7The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager’s advanced user interface whi

70  Setting Up Your MonitorProcedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista® , Windows® 7 , Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1 For Windows Vista®

Setting Up Your Monitor  712. Click Display Settings. 3. Click Identify Monitors. • You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to

72  Setting Up Your MonitorFor Windows® 7Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, HDMI etc.)

Setting Up Your Monitor  732. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Dete

74  Setting Up Your MonitorFor Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI,

Setting Up Your Monitor  752. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution.3. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection.

76  Setting Up Your MonitorSetting Display Styles For Multiple MonitorAfter the external monitor(s) have been set up, users can select the desire

Setting Up Your Monitor  77For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1

78  Setting Up Your Monitor• Extend these displays: This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop, and each monit

Setting Up Your Monitor  79For Windows® 7 For Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1

8  Dell Display Manager User's GuideDell Display Manager is pre-configured for many popular applications. To add a new application to the as

80  Setting Up Your Monitor• Show desktop only on…: Display the status of a particular monitor. This option is typically chosen when the laptop

Setting Up Your Monitor  81For Windows® 7

82  Setting Up Your MonitorFor Windows® 8 or Windows 8.1

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  9Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be available to pr