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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.
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.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View About Your Monitor ...
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Side View Right Side Bottom View Label Description AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. About Your Monitor ...
Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The Dell D2015H monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor ...
LED light bar system Response Time 25 ms typical (grey to grey) Color Depth 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut 83 % (typical) ** D2015H color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. About Your Monitor ...
/ current (typical) Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock...
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 Dimensions: (with stand) Height 347.5 mm (13.68 inches) Width 468.3 mm (18.44 inches) Depth 167.3 mm (6.59 inches)
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)
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Maintenance Guidelines...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Use this button to launch Brightness/Contrast Menu. Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment.
Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK key to confirm your selection. 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.
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The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions. Icon Menu and Description Submenus Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness/Contrast.
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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.
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Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is Format connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter.
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Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. •...
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Display Use the Displays menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Horizontal the buttons to adjust image left and right. Position Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use the buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-).
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Energy Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings. Settings Operating the Monitor ...
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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.
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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.
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This feature will help reduce minor cases of image Conditioning 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.
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.
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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.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest...
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. Operating the Monitor ...
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.
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.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No Video/Power LED No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
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Missing Pixels 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.
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• Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to on & off the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too Image is centered on • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. small screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the OSD does not appear • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and monitor with the on the screen...
3. Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Appendix ...
Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided 1: If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2:If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card Setting Up Your Monitor ...
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.