User’s Guide Dell P2314H Model No.
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tilt, Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rotating the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your Monitor • Power Cable (varies by countries) • VGA Cable • DisplayPort Cable • USB Upstream Cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls The Dell P2314H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 58.42 cm (23-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
Back View Side View Back view Back view with monitor stand Bottom View Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Cover) 2 Regulatory label 3 Stand release button 4 Security lock slot 5 6 7 Barcode serial number label Dell Soundbar mounting slots Cable management slot 10 About Your Monitor Use Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). Lists the regulatory approvals. Release stand from monitor.
6 7 USB downstream port Stand lock Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. To disable the stand release button and lock the stand assembly using an M3 X 6 mm screw (screw not included).
Non-operating Physical Characteristics Connector type Humidity 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector; DP, black connector Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins.
10 11 12 13 14 15 Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- Displayport Connector 18 19 20 HPD Re-PWR PWR 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.
USB Downstream Connector Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: Pin Number 1 2 3 4 4-pin Side of the Connector VCC DMD DPD GND USB Ports • 1 upstream - back • 4 downstream - back NOTE: USB 2.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the White DVI Cable Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory. 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. Connecting the Blue VGA Cable To attach the monitor stand: 1. Remove the cover and place the monitor on it. 2.
Connecting the USB Cable Attaching the Cable Cover After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) 2. Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4.
Wall Mounting (Optional) Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Using the Front Panel Controls Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change. 1.
Front panel Button Description Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 Shortcut key/ Preset Modes 2 Shortcut key / Brightness/Contrast 3 Menu Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast“ menu. Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
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. Icon Menu and Submenus Energy Use Brightness/ Contrast NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. and buttons to move between the setting options. As 2.
Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. 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 and Phase controls under Displays Settings.
Color Settings Use the Color Settings 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 VGA and DVI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. 34 Operating the Monitor Preset Mode Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.
Image Enhance Hue Which can automatically sharpen images, enhance hues and boost color contrast. To enhance image clarity. NOTE: Image Enhance is only available for Standard, Multimedia, Movie and Game mode. This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh or to adjust the hue from ‘0’ tone color. Use to ‘100’ . Press image. Press image.
Reset Display Settings Select this option to restore default display settings. Menu Settings Energy Settings Language Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming. Energy Smart turned “on” will activate the dynamic dimming. With Energy Smart turned on, the monitor will consume overall less power compared to when Energy Smart is turned “off”. NOTE: Under Energy Smart mode, the energy usage bar will decrease when transitioning from bright scenes to darker scenes.
Other Settings Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting “Enable”. DDC/CI Reset Other Settings Select this option to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI. Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
OSD Warning 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.
Setting the Maximum Resolution In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1 : 1. For Windows® 8 / 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. In Windows® 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the Dropdown list of the Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4.
Rotating the Monitor 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. Todownload the graphics driver, go to www.dell. com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).
Troubleshooting Built-in Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions Self-Test 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.
Common Problems Poor Focus The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience 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.
Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly • Screen has one • or more lines Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Missing Color Wrong Color Picture missing • color Picture color not good • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
The picture does not fill the entire screen. The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics.
Setting Up Your Monitor Non-Dell computer Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum) 1. In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1: For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.
Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1 or Windows® 10 Content (a) For Windows Vista® (b) For Windows® 7 (c) For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 (d) For Windows® 10 (e) Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor (a) For Windows Vista® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1.
(b) For Windows® 7 Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. 2. While holding down the Windows logo key, press P to toggle be- tween the display selections. Method 2: Using the “Screen Resolution” menu 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 2.
Method 2: Using the “Screen Resolution” menu 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor.
(d) For Windows® 10 Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. 2. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. 2.
(e) Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor (iii) For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 After the external monitor(s) have been set up, users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu: Duplicate, Extend, Show Desktop On. Duplicate these displays: Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution, chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution.
Extend these displays: This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop, and each monitor can display different screen independently to improve user convenience. The relative position of the screens can be set up here, for example monitor 1 may be set up to be to the left of monitor 2 or vice versa. This depends on the physical position of the LCD monitor in relation to the laptop. The horizontal line displayed on both monitors can be based on the laptop or external monitor.
(iv) For Windows ® 10 (i) For Windows Vista ® Show desktop only on…: Display the status of a particular monitor. This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor. Most current laptops support mainstream resolutions. As shown in the figure above, the resolution of the laptop monitor is only 1366 x 768, but after connecting a 23” external LCD monitor, users can immediately improve their visual enjoyment to 1920 x 1080.
(ii) For Windows ® 7 74 Setting Up Your Monitor (iii) For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.
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