User‘s Guide Dell D2015H Model No.
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Front-Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 22 Accessing the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything 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.
Product Features The Dell D2015H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include: • D2015H: 49.606 cm (19.53 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Tilt adjustment capability. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View 1. 1.
Side View Right Side Bottom View Label Description Use 1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. 2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable.
Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning.
Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side 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 DDC +5 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock 10 About Your Monitor
Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can select different settings if required.
Resolution Specifications Model number D2015H Scan range • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number D2015H Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.
Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number D2015H Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature (Blue connector) Signal cable type VGA Dimensions: (with stand) Height 347.5 mm (13.68 inches) Width 468.3 mm (18.44 inches) Depth 167.3 mm (6.59 inches) Dimensions: (without stand) Height 283.9 mm (11.18 inches) Width 468.3 mm (18.44 inches) Depth 45.0 mm (1.77 inches) Stand dimensions: Height 139.7 mm (5.50 inches) Width 181.1 mm (7.
Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number D2015H Temperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) • Non-operating Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity • Operating 10 % to 80 % (non-condensing) • Non-operating Storage: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing) Shipping: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing) Altitude • Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) max • Non-operating 12,
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a “bright dot.” When the pixel remains black, it is known as a “dark dot.” In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks into place. 2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor: a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c.
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 and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Connecting the blue VGA Cable Note: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary.
Removing the Monitor Stand 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 removal instructions. After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1. Push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand. 2. Once the latch is released, remove the base away from the monitor. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD. 4. Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 2.29 kg .
Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Description Keys 1 Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. 2 Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor selfadjusts to the current input: 3/4 Use this button key to launch the on-screen display (OSD).
Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description Up Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. A B C Use the OK key to confirm your selection. OK D Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the Button 3 or Button 4 button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu.
The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions. Icon Menu and Submenus Energy Use Description This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Contrast Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/Contrast. Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Contrast Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: 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. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. 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 to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. tandard: Loads the monitor's default color S settings. This is the default preset mode. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.
Display Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Reset Display Settings Use the Displays menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Energy Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy. Select this option to restore default Energy Settings.
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. Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor.
Others DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience. Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on the screen.
LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects “Enable" LCD Conditioning.
OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will 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 . You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: 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 VGA cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state. See Solving Problems for more information.
Setting the Maximum Resolution 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. If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver.
Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction 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.
Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing 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. 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 What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture • 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.
Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a spots natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. appears torn • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • 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.
Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Screen image is too small Image is centered on • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in the light is white.
Appendix WARNING: 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 Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.
Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, 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.
If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 , please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
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