Dell UltraSharp 25 Monitor User Manual

User’s GuideDell UltraSharp U2515HModel No.: U2515HRegulatory model: U2515Hc

10 | About Your Monitor7 DisplayPort out (MST) connectorDisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream Transport) capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only

About Your Monitor | 11Response time FAST mode: 6 ms gray to gray (typical)NORMAL mode: 8 ms gray to gray (typical)On/Off: 19 ms black to white (typ

12 | About Your MonitorMHL Source Display ModesDisplay Mode Frequency (Hz)640 x 480p 60720 x 480p 60720 x 576p 501280 x 720p 601280 x 720p 501920 x

About Your Monitor | 13Physical CharacteristicsModel U2515HConnector type DP, black connector (includes DP in and DP out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI (M

14 | About Your MonitorEnvironmental CharacteristicsModel U2515HTemperatureOperating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Non-operating ∞Storage: -20 °C t

About Your Monitor | 15Dell UltraSharp U2515HThere is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake

16 | About Your MonitorPin AssignmentsDisplayPort ConnectorPin Number20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 ML0(p)2 GND3 ML0(n)4 ML1(p)5 GND6 ML

About Your Monitor | 17Mini DisplayPort ConnectorPin Number20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 GND2 Hot Plug Detect3 ML3(n)4 GND5 ML3(n)6 GND

18 | About Your MonitorHDMI ConnectorPin Number19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 TMDS DATA 2+2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD3 TMDS DATA 2-4 TMDS DATA

About Your Monitor | 19MHL ConnectorPin Number19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable1 TMDS DATA 2+2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD3 TMDS DATA 2-4 TMDS DATA 1

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicat

20 | About Your MonitorUniversal Serial Bus (USB) InterfaceThis section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.

About Your Monitor | 21USB Downstream ConnectorPin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector1 VCC2 D-3 D+4 GND5 SSTX-6 SSTX+7 GND8 SSRX-9 SSRX+USB Ports ∞1

22 | About Your MonitorMaintenance GuidelinesCleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. W

Setting Up the Monitor | 232 Setting Up the MonitorAttaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory

24 | Setting Up the MonitorConnecting the HDMI cableConnecting the MHL cableConnecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable

Setting Up the Monitor | 25Connecting the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cableConnecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function

26 | Setting Up the MonitorEnergy UseDell UltraSharp U2515HBrightness / ContrastInput SourceColorEnergy Menu Others PersonalizeAspect RatioSharpness

Setting Up the Monitor | 27B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen)1. Use the and button to highlight DP or mDP.DPmDP2. Press and

28 | Setting Up the MonitorConnecting the USB 3.0 cableAfter you have completed connecting the Mini-DP to DP/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures be

Setting Up the Monitor | 291. Plug the power cable of your monitor into an AC outlet.2. Connect the (micro) USB port on your MHL source device t

Contents | 3Contents1 About Your Monitor ... 5Package Contents ...

30 | Setting Up the MonitorAttaching the Cable Cover NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.121. Fit the two

Setting Up the Monitor | 31Removing the Cable Cover121. Press the tab on the cable cover.2. Remove the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable

32 | Operating the Monitor3 Operating the MonitorPower On the MonitorPress the button to turn On the monitor.Using the Front Panel ControlsUse the

Operating the Monitor | 33Shortcut key/Brightness/ContrastUse this button to directly access the Brightness/Contrast menu.MenuUse the MENU button to

34 | Operating the MonitorUsing the On-Screen Display (OSD) MenuAccessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed t

Operating the Monitor | 35Main Menu for digital (DP) inputEnergy UseDell UltraSharp U2515HBrightness / ContrastInput SourceColorDisplayEnergyMenuOth

36 | Operating the MonitorIcon Menu and SubmenusDescriptionBrightness/ContrastUse this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.Energy UseDel

Operating the Monitor | 37Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor

38 | Operating the MonitorInput Color FormatAllows you to set the video input mode to:RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a comp

Operating the Monitor | 39Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp.or Custom C

4 | Contents5 Appendix... 61FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Informatio

40 | Operating the MonitorSaturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from &apos

Operating the Monitor | 41DP 1.2Press to enable or disable DP 1.2.To use the DP MST (Daisy Chain) or HBR2 feature, enable DP 1.2.NOTE: Ensure your

42 | Operating the MonitorMenu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu

Operating the Monitor | 43Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio or Rotation and

44 | Operating the MonitorDDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance and etc.)

Operating the Monitor | 45OSD Warning MessagesWhen the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual bright

46 | Operating the MonitorWhen the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears:Dell UltraSharp U2515HEntering Power Save Mode.

Operating the Monitor | 47Dell UltraSharp U2515HThe dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www.dell.com/support/monitorsNo HDMI (MHL) 2 C

48 | Operating the MonitorSetting the Maximum ResolutionTo set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1:1.

Operating the Monitor | 49Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand v

About Your Monitor | 51 About Your MonitorPackage ContentsYour monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the

50 | Operating the MonitorRotate clockwise90°0°Rotate counterclockwise90°0°

Operating the Monitor | 51Reverse (180°) mount NOTE: To reverse (180°) mount, remove the stand and use wall mounting solution (optional).180° NOTE:

52 | Operating the MonitorLandscape (Top-bottom)180°Supported by wall mounting solution (optional)Portrait90°90°

Operating the Monitor | 53Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your SystemAfter you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the proced

54 | Troubleshooting4 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.Self-TestYour

Troubleshooting | 55Dell UltraSharp U2515HmDP CableorDell UltraSharp U2515HDP Cable4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the v

56 | TroubleshootingTo run the built-in diagnostics:1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).2. Unplug th

Troubleshooting | 57Shaky/Jittery VideoWavy picture or fine movement ∞Reset the monitor to Factory Settings(Factory Reset). ∞Check environmental fac

58 | TroubleshootingMissing Color Picture missing color ∞Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞Ensure that the video cable connecting the monito

Troubleshooting | 59No Input Signal when user controls are pressedNo picture, the LED light is white ∞Check the signal source. Ensure the computer i

6 | About Your Monitor ∞DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP) ∞USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor)DellTM UltraSharp U2515H Monitor ∞Dri

60 | TroubleshootingUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Specific ProblemsSpecific SymptomsWhat You ExperiencePossible SolutionsUSB interface is not workingUS

Appendix | 615 AppendixWARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documen

62 | AppendixSetting Up Your MonitorSetting the display resolutionFor maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set th

Appendix | 637. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 again. NOTE: If you are unable

About Your Monitor | 7 ∞Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor). ∞Energy Saver feature for Energy Star com

8 | About Your MonitorBack ViewBack View with monitor standLabel Description Use1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Cover)

About Your Monitor | 9Side ViewBottom ViewBottom view without monitor standLabel Description Use1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable.2