Dell D1918H User’s Guide Regulatory model: D1918Ho
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Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions This monitor is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a user’s safety comes first. However, improper use or installation may result in danger to the user, damage to the monitor, or both. Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: This monitor should be operated only with a correct power source as indicated at the label on the rear of the monitor.
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.
Technical specifications Monitor specifications LCD Panel 47.0 cm (18.5”) TFT (with LED back light) Power Management VESA DPMS compatible Off Mode, < 0.3 W Power Saving Mode, < 0.3 W Displayable Resolution WXGA, 1366 x 768 max. Vertical Frequency, 60Hz max. Pixel Dimension 0.3 x 0.3 mm Color gamut 72% of NTSC (CIE1931) Color Depth 16.
* ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. NOTE: For information on the refresh rate (vertical frequency) of the graphics card, see the documentation that shipped with the graphics card. Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video 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*.
Supported resolutions and refresh rates WARNING: Do not set the graphics card on your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the stand 1 2 1. Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Insert stand riser and base into the monitor as shown above. Removing the stand Release button 1. Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Push release button and pull stand away from monitor.
Connecting Your Monitor 1. Connect the video cable Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the computer, and then connect the other end to the respective port on the monitor. 2. Connect the earphone Connect the earphone to the earphone output terminal of the monitor. (Earphone not supplied). 3. Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor. 4.
Parts and controls Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 Back view 7 8 9 10 Input Select/ Exit from OSD Menu 6 LED Indicator ◄ Scroll Down/ Decrease/ Contrast/Brightness Menu 7 HDMI input (HDMI 19 pin) 3 ► Scroll Up/ Increase/ Color Vision Mode select 8 VGA input (D-Sub 15 pin) 4 MENU OSD Menu On/Off / Confirm Select 9 Earphone Jack Power On/Off 10 Power input 1 AUTO 2 5 Setting Up the Monitor 11
Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions Your monitor’s settings are adjusted with the following buttons: Button MENU AUTO ► Function Display main menu Confirm Selection Manual adjust mode select for VGA, HDMI mode Exit from main menu or return to previous menu Select the desired item when in OSD menu When not in OSD menu, directly enters Color Vision Mode Select the desired item when in OSD menu ◄ ◄+► When not in OSD menu, directly enters Contrast/Brightness menu Recall both Contrast and Brightness (when
Menu item Description Auto Image Adjust Adjust the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen. NOTE: Only available for VGA input. Contrast/Brightness Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, DCR and ECO of screen image. • Contrast Adjust the foreground white level of screen image. • Brightness Adjust the luminance of the video. • DCR Detects the distribution of the visual signal input, and creates an optimized contrast.
Menu item Description Manual Image Adjust Manually adjust H. / V. Position, Clock, Fine Tune, Sharpness, Aspect Ratio and Color Vision Mode. • H. / V. Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video. • H. Position: ►: move screen to the right, ◄: move screen to the left. • V. Position: ►: move screen up, ◄: move screen down. NOTE: Only available for VGA input. •Clock Adjust the width of the screen image. ►: increase the width of screen image, ◄: decrease the width of screen image.
Menu item • Color Vision Mode Description • take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours. • look away from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds during the breaks. • perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck/arm/back/shoulders during the breaks. NOTE: Contrast/Brightness and Color Adjust adjustment are disabled when Color Vision Mode is active. Setup Menu Setup Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Timeout and OSD Background.
Maintenance guidelines Care • Avoid exposing your monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your monitor away from the sun to reduce glare. • Place your monitor in a well-ventilated area. • Do not place any heavy objects on top of your monitor. • Ensure your monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area. • Keep your monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.
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