Dell UltraSharp UP3218K User’s Guide Model: UP3218K Regulatory model: UP3218Kt
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . .
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .
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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) Cleaning cloth • Drivers and documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp UP3218K monitor has an active matrix, TFT-LCD (Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED) The matrix employs Oxide Thin Film Transistor as the active element) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 80.01 cm (31.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
Back View Label Description Use 1 VESA mountiong holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover) Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Tag label Dell for technical support. 5 LED touch PAD Stand is fixed while DELL Logo light on.
Bottom View Label Description Use 1 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). 2 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. 3a DisplayPort in connector 1 Connect both connectors to your computer with a pair of: • DP to DP cables 3b DisplayPort in connector 2 for 8K4K (max.) resolution. 8K4K (max) 4 Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through DP audio channels. Only supports 2-channel audio.
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED) - TFT LCD Panel type In Plane Switching (IPS) Viewable image Diagonal 80.01 cm (31.5 inches) Active Area Horizontal 698.1 mm (27.48 inches) Vertical 392.7 mm (15.46 inches) 274143.9 mm2 (424.84 inches2) Area Pixel pitch 0.0303 mm x 0.
Preset Display Modes Display Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.0 Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 28.3 -/+ 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+ 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.3 60.0 71.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 80.
Electrical Specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP signal input support Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.1 A (maximum) Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.) 240 V: 80 A (Max.) Physical Characteristics Connector type • DP connector x 2 • Audio line-out • USB 3.0 upstream port connector • USB 3.0 downstream port connector x 4 (Port with battery icon is for BC 1.
Weight of stand assembly 3.6 kg (7.94 lb) Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 5% to 90% (non-condensing) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 426.7 BTU/hour (maximum) 296.
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*. 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.
Pin Assignments DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML3(n) 2 GND 3 ML3(p) 4 ML2(n) 5 GND 6 ML2(p) 7 ML1(n) 8 GND 9 ML1(p) 10 ML0(n) 11 GND 12 ML0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX CH (p) 16 GND 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Return 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 15
Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 3 USB downstream ports. Your computer has the following USB ports: • 1 upstream - bottom • 4 downstream - 4 at bottom Power Charging Port - the one on the left side (Port with battery icon); supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1.2 compatible.
Plug-and-Play 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 computer 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 the Monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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.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.).
Connecting the DP cables 1. Connection Guide for 8K4K 60Hz (max.) Resolution with AMD or nVidia Graphics Cards (Two DP Cables) 1. Follow the connection guide below for 3. Power up/ Boot up the computer system. DP cables connection. 4. D u r i n g B I O S / P o s t m o d e , y o u m a y 2. Turn On the monitor by pressing the observed a stretch screen content. power on/off button. 5. Change resolution if necessary up to 7680 x 4320 60Hz.
2. Connection Guide for 8K4K 30Hz (max.) Resolution (Single DP Cable) 1. Follow the connection guide below for 3. Power up/ Boot up the computer or DP cables connection. notebook. 2. Turn On the monitor by pressing the 4. Change resolution if necessary up to 7680 power on/off button. x 4320 30Hz. • Graphics card requirement: Single DP port that is compliant to DP1.4 support HBR3. • Recommended list of cards: nVidia GeForce series : GTX1070/1080, Quadro series : P5000/6000. AMD Radeon series : RX480.
Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP-DP cables, follow the procedure 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. 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 nearby outlet. 4. Turn On the monitor and the computer.
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. Removing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up.
Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2 Remove the stand. 3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls 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.
The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front‑Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes 2 Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast” bar. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast 3 Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source. Shortcut key: Input Source 4 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
Front‑Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Up Down 2 Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK 3 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 using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color 75% Display Menu 75% Personalize Others 2 Press the and buttons to move between options.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color 75% Display Menu 75% Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the Contrast Input Source button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness.
Icon Menu and Submenus DP 1 Description Select DP 1 input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Use DP 2 to select the DP 1 input source. Select DP 2 input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Use to select the DP 2 input source. Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Use to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the factory defaults. Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Color Temp., Color Space,or Custom Color from the list. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Standard Input Source ComfortView Color Preset Modes Movie Display Input Color Format Game Menu Reset Color Color Temp. Personalize Color Space Others Custom Color • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description –– Adobe RGB: This mode matches 100% Adobe RGB standard. –– sRGB: This mode matches 100% sRGB standard. –– DCI-P3: This mode reproduces 98% of DCI-P3 digital cinema color standard. –– REC709: This mode matches 100% REC709 standard. NOTE: Accuracy of Adobe RGB, sRGB, DCI-P3, REC709, CAL1 and CAL2 are optimized for RGB input color format. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Icon Menu and Submenus Input Color Format Description 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 DP to DP cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Color Sharpness 50 Display Dynamic Contrast Menu Response Time Normal Personalize Uniformity Compensation Calibrated Others Reset Display Aspect Ratio Sharpness Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1. Makes the image look sharper or softer.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description 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 UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Language English Display Transparency 20 Menu Timer 20 s Personalize Reset Menu Others Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages.
Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source set as shortcut key.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Other Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Display Info Auto Rotation DDC/CI Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source Auto Rotation On Color DDC/CI On Display LCD Conditioning Off Menu Firmware M2T101 Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Displays the monitor’s current settings. You can adjust the menu according to your display rotation.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select On to start the process. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Firmware Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source Auto Rotation Color DDC/CI Display LCD Conditioning On Menu Firmware Off Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset Firmware version.
OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off. Do you want to continue? Yes No UP3218K When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display.
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. UP3218K 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: Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor No DP 1 signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up.
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 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 Make sure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What You Symptoms Experience No Video/Power No picture LED off Possible Solutions • 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.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Missing Color Picture missing color Possible Solutions • Perform monitor self-test. • 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. Wrong Color Picture color • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the not good Color menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom. Color in Color menu OSD.
Specific Symptoms No image when using DP connection to the PC What You Experience Black screen Possible Solutions • Verify which DP standard is your Graphics Card certified to. Download and install the latest graphics card driver. • Some DP 1.1 or DP 1.2 graphics card cannot support DP 1.4 monitors. Go to OSD menu, under Input Source selection, press and hold DP select key for 8 sec to change the monitor setting from DP 1.4 to DP 1.2.
Appendix Safety Instructions For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. 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). FCC Notices (U.S.
Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 7680 x 4320 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 7680 x 4320 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 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 7680 x 4320. 4 Click OK.
Non-Dell computer 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 Personalization. 3 Click Change Display Settings. 4 Click Advanced Settings. 5 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.AMD.
Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
