Dell P2418D User’s Guide Monitor Model: P2418D Regulatory Model: P2418Dc
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Contents About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Organizing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disconnecting the monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Operating your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information56 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
DP Cable USB 3.
Product features The Dell P2418D flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞ P2418D: 60.33 cm (23.75-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 resolution, via HDMI/DisplayPort, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ∞∞ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. ∞∞ Color gamut of 99% sRGB.
Identifying parts and controls Front View 1 2 Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) 2 Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About your monitor │ 9
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Side View 1 Label 1 Description Use USB downstream port Connect your USB device. 2x USB 3.0 NOTE: To use this port, you must downstream port connect the USB cable (shipped with (including 1x USB3.0 your monitor) to the USB-upstream port BC1.2 charging port) on the monitor and to your computer.
Bottom View 1 2 34 5 6 7 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power port Connect the power cable. 2 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable(optional). 3 DP port Connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. 4 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to this port and your computer to enable the USB ports on your monitor. 5 USB downstream port Connect USB device.
Monitor specifications Model P2418D Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching Technology Viewable image Diagonal 603.30 mm (23.75 in) Horizontal, Active Area 525.70 mm (20.70 in) Vertical, Active Area 295.70 mm (11.64 in) Area 155,449.49 mm2 (240.95 in2) Pixel pitch 0.20535mm x 0.
Connectivity 1xDP (ver 1.2) 1xHDMI (ver 1.4) 1xUSB3.0 port - Upstream 2xUSB3.0 port - Side 2xUSB3.0 port - Bottom Border width (edge of monitor to active area) 6.6mm(Top/Left/Right) Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Adjustability Height adjustable stand (130mm) 18.
Preset display modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal / Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 768 47.8 59.9 79.
Electrical specifications Model P2418D Video input signals ∞∞ HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,100 ohm input impedance per differential pair ∞∞ DisplayPort 1.2, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current 16 │ About your monitor 1.5A (typical) ∞∞ 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start) ∞∞ 240 V: 60 A (Max.
Physical characteristics Model P2418D Signal cable type ∞∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins (Not included). ∞∞ Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins. ∞∞ Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins. Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 486.9 mm (19.17 in) Height (compressed) 356.9 mm (14.05 in) Width 538.9 mm (21.22 in) Depth 180.0 mm (7.09 in) Dimensions (without stand) Height 320.7 mm (12.63 in) Width 538.9 mm (21.22 in) Depth 51.6 mm (2.03 in) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 401.5 mm (15.
Environmental characteristics Model P2418D Compliant Standards TCO-certified display. BFR/PVC- Free monitor (excluding external cables). Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements. Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only. Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
Power management modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This feature is called Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.
NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of on mode measured with reference to Energy Star test method. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test method.
Pin assignments HDMI connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 6 7 8 9 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 0T.M.D.S. Clock + 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock CEC Reserved (N.C.
DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0 (p) 2 GND 3 ML0 (n) 4 ML1 (p) 5 GND 6 ML1 (n) 7 ML2 (p) 8 GND 9 ML2 (n) 10 ML3 (p) 11 GND 12 ML3 (n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX (p) 16 GND 17 AUX (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Re-PWR 20 +3.
Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption* Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) *Up to 2A on USB downstream port (port with devices or normal USB devices. icon) with BC1.2 compliance USB 3.
USB 3.0 downstream connector Pin Number 1 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 SSRX- 6 SSRX+ 7 GND 8 SSTX- 9 SSTX+ USB Ports • • • • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - side Power Charging Port- the port with icon; supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible. NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer.
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. Most monitor installations are automatic, you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating your monitor.
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.If you have purchased a third-party stand refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. To attach the monitor stand. 1. Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top cushion that secures it. 2. Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3.
5. Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly. 6. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. b. Press the stand down till it snaps into place. 7. Place the monitor upright. NOTE: Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the HDMI or DP cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2. Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 4.
Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor.
Disconnecting the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. 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 set-up instructions. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2. Press and hold the stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
Wall mounting (optional) P2418D Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /液晶顯示器 P2418D Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /液晶顯示器 Modelo /N°de modelo /型號: P2418Dc Entrade /Daya Tegangan:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A 輸入電源:交流電壓100-240伏特,1.5安培,50/60赫茲 Consumo de energía: XX.X Wh Consumo de energía en modo de espera: 0.X Wh Удельная мощность рабочего режима - 0.XXX Вт/см² Потребляемая мощность изделием в режиме ожидания - 0.XX Вт Потребляемая мощность изделием в выключенном режиме - 0.
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Language options Set the OSD display to one of the eight languages.
Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the front of the monitor to adjust the settings on your monitor. 1 2 3 4 5 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button for choose from a list of preset modes. 1 Shortcut key/Preset Modes 2 Shortcut key/Input Source 3 Menu 4 Exit Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
OSD controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 Front Panel Button 1 Up 2 Down 3 OK 4 Back 2 3 4 Description Use the up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Use the down button to decrease values or move down in a menu. Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu. Use the back button to go back to the previous menu.
Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu for digital (HDMI/DP) input Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source 75% Color 75% Display Menu Personalize Others and buttons to move between the setting options. As you 2.
Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source 75% Color Display 75% Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of brightness is disabled when dynamic contrast is switched on.
Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast HDMI Input Source DP Color Auto Select Display Reset Input Source On Menu Personalize Others HDMI DP Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Push to select the HDMI input source. Select DP input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the DP input source.
Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose standard, comfortview, multimedia, movie, game, warm, cool, or custom color from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. ∞∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. NOTE: Optimize eye comfort with a flickerfree screen.
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 cable. ∞∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Input Source Input Color Format RGB Color Reset Color YPbPr Display Menu Personalize Others Reset Color Display Allows your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Use the display to adjust image.
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. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language Input Source Rotation Color Transparency 20 Display Timer 20 s Menu English Reset Menu Personalize Others Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Input Source Shorout Key 2 Input Source Color Power Button LED On During Active Display USB Off During Standby Menu Preset Modes Reset Personalization Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the following: preset modes, brightness/contrast, input source, aspect ratio, rotation to set the shortcut key 1.
Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during LED active or off during active to save energy. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Input Source Shorout Key 2 Color Power Button LED On During Active Display USB Off During Standby Menu Reset Personalization Personalize Others USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when USB upstream cable unplugged.
Others Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning Off Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others Display Info Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Model : Dell P2418D Input Source DDC/CI Input Source : HDMI Color LCD Conditioning Current : 1920 x 1440,60Hz Display Reset Others Maximum : 2560x 1440,60Hz Factory Reset DP Capability : DP 1.
NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell 24 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off.
When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears: Dell P2418HZ Dell 24 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. P2418D If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell P2418HZ Dell 24 Monitor ? No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source.
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Dell P2418HZ Dell 24 Monitor ? No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source. P2418D Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. See Troubleshooting for more information.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 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. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 5° 45° 21° 45° NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm.
Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 1 2 90° 90° 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. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.
NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if 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. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience 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. 1 2 3 4 5 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 Possible Solutions No video/power LED off ∞∞ 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 correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.
Synchronization problems ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ 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. ∞∞ Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety related issues ∞∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞∞ Contact Dell immediately.
Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel ∞∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. ∞∞ Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button on the left side of the power button for 6 seconds to unlock.
Appendix 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 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain, eye fatigue and damage to the eyes.
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/contactdell. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page. 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
