Dell P2815Q manual

Model No.: P2815Q Regulatory model: P2815Qf User‘s Guide Dell P2815Q[...]

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you mak e better use of your monitor . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A W ARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in thi[...]

 3 Contents Dell Display Manager User's Guide ................ 6 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Basic Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Applying En[...]

4  Setting Up the Monitor .......................... 28 Attaching the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connecting Y our Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini DP to DP) cable . . . . . 29 Connecting the blac[...]

 5 T roubleshooting ............................... 57 Self- T est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Product- Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Universal Serial B[...]

6  Dell Display Manager User's Guide Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. [...]

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  7 The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager’s advanced user interface which is used to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features. Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for the selected monitor can be manually applied using the menu on t[...]

8  Dell Display Manager User's Guide Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it automatically . When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application [...]

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  9 Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options. When the screensaver activates, the monitor’s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be put to sleep in order to save additional po[...]

10  About Y our Monitor About Y our Monitor Package Contents Y our 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. NOT[...]

About Y our Monitor  11 • USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film T ransistor , Liquid Crystal Display (L CD), and LED backligh[...]

12  About Y our Monitor Identif ying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls 1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/O button (with LED indicator)[...]

About Y our Monitor  13 Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm) T o mount the monitor . 2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor . 4 Security lock slot Use a security lock to secure your monitor . (security lock not included). 5[...]

14  About Y our Monitor Side View[...]

About Y our Monitor  15 Bottom View Label Description Use 1 AC power connector T o connect the monitor power cable. 2 Audio Out Connect the Soundbar mini stereo plug (Supports two-channel output ). 3 DisplayPort in connector Connect your computer with DP cable. 4 Mini DisplayPort in connector Connect your computer with Mini DP to DP cable. 5 HDM[...]

16  About Y our Monitor 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[...]

About Y our Monitor  17 Pin Assignments DisplayPort connector (DP in and DP out) 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 HPD 19 DP_PWR_Return 20 +3 .3 V DP_PWR[...]

18  About Y our Monitor Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML3(n) 4 GND 5 ML3(n) 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML0(p) 11 ML2(p) 12 ML0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML1(n) 16 AUX(p) 17 ML1(p) 18 AUX(n) 19 GND 20 +3 .3 V DP_PWR[...]

About Y our Monitor  19 HDMI (MHL) connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DA T A 2+ 2 TMDS DA T A 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DA T A 2- 4 TMDS DA TA 1+ 5 TMDS DA T A 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DA TA 1- 7 TMDS DAT A 0+ 8 TMDS DA TA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DA TA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK 11 TMDS CL OCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CL OCK - 13 No Connection 14 No Connect[...]

20  About Y our Monitor 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. T ransfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption Super- Speed 5 Gbps 4.5W (Max, each port) High Speed 480 Mbps 4.5W (Max, each port) Full Speed[...]

About Y our Monitor  21 USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 SSTX - 6 SSTX+ 7 GND 8 SSTX - 9 SSTX+ USB Ports • 1 upstream - bottom facing • 4 downstream - 3 bottom facing and 1 back facing • Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; supports fast current charging capa[...]

22  About Y our Monitor Flat-Panel Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT L CD Panel T ype TN Viewable image dimensions: 711.2 mm (28. 0 inches) Diagonal Horizontal 620. 9 mm (24. 45 inches) V ertical 341.3 mm (13. 44 inches) Area 211913.2 mm² (328. 61 inches²) Pixel pitch 0.16 mm Viewing angle: Horizon[...]

About Y our Monitor  23 Resolution Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Scan range • Horizontal 31 kHz to 114 kHz (automatic) • V ertical 24 Hz to 85 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution DP/Mini-DP/HDMI : 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz MHL: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Video input[...]

24  About Y our Monitor 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 6 0.0 75. 0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67 .5 75.0 108. 0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 800 4 9.7 5 9.8 83.5 -/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64. 0 60.0 108 .0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 8 0.0 75.0 135. 0 +/+ VESA, 1680 x 105[...]

About Y our Monitor  25 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor Connector type DP , black connector (include DP in and DP out) Mini DP HDMI (MHL) USB 3. 0 Signal cable type DisplayPort Mini DP to DP HDMI MHL USB 3. 0 Dimensions: (with stand) Height (extended[...]

26  About Y our Monitor Weight of stand assembly 2.20 kg (4 .85 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor T emperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) • Non-operating St[...]

About Y our Monitor  27 Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Y our Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor . CAUTION: 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 handli[...]

28  Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor NOTE : The stand is detached when the monitor 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 the set up instructions. T o attach the monitor stand: 1. Re[...]

Setting Up the Monitor  29 Connecting Y our Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. T o connect your monitor to the computer: 1. T urn o your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the the black (DisplayPort/Mini DP/HDMI) display connector cable to the corresponding[...]

30  Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the black HDMI cable Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi- Stream T ransport (MST) function Note : Supports the DP MST feature. T o make use of this feature, your PC graphics card must be certified to DP 1.2 with MST option. Note : The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only . Appearance on th[...]

Setting Up the Monitor  31 Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP/Mini DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and com- plete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer . (See Bottom View for details[...]

32  Setting Up the Monitor Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL) Note : This monitor is MHL certified. Note : T o use the MHL function, use only MHL -certified cable and source devices that support MHL output. Note : Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to output an image, depending on MHL source devices. No[...]

Setting Up the Monitor  33 Organizing Y our Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer , (See Connecting Y our Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE : The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. T o attach the Cable Cover : 1. [...]

34  Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Stand Note : T o prevent scratches on the LCD scr een while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, 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 removal instruct[...]

Setting Up the Monitor  35 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. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover . 4. Att[...]

36  Operating the Monitor 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 K eys Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. See Using the OSD Me[...]

Operating the Monitor  37 Front-Panel K eys Front-Panel Keys Description A Up Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. B Down Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. C  OK Use the OK key to confirm your selection. D  Back Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.[...]

38  Operating the Monitor 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 [...]

Operating the Monitor  39 The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions. Icon Menu and Submenus Description Energy Use 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 t[...]

40  Operating the Monitor Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between dierent video signals that may be connected to your monitor . DisplayPort Select DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector . Push to select the DisplayPort input source. Mini DisplayPort Select Mini DisplayPort input when you are using[...]

Operating the Monitor  41 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. • Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie : Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game : Loads co[...]

42  Operating the Monitor Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Press to increase the monochr ome appearance of the video image.Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you selec[...]

Operating the Monitor  43 DisplayPort 1.2 Press the k ey to enable or disable DisplayPort 1.2. T o use the DP MST (Daisy Chain) feature, enable DP 1.2. NOTE : Ensure your graphics card can support these features before selecting DP 1.2. W rong setting may result in blank screen. Some graphics card do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set[...]

44  Operating the Monitor Menu Settings 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, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Ro[...]

Operating the Monitor  45 Other Settings 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 optio[...]

46  Operating the Monitor 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 L CD Conditioning feature may take some time. L CD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases o f image retention o[...]

Operating the Monitor  47 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 .[...]

48  Operating the Monitor Y ou 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 dependi[...]

Operating the Monitor  49 If DP or Mini DP or HDMI (MHL) 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.[...]

50  Operating the Monitor See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution T o set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows ® 7 , Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8.1: 1. For Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 only , select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Reso[...]

Operating the Monitor  51 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and V ertical Extension Tilt, Swivel With the stand assembly , you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.[...]

52  Operating the Monitor Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically.[...]

Operating the Monitor  53 Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor , your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor . NOTE: T o use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer , you require an upd[...]

54  Operating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Y our System After you have rotated your monitor , you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non- Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufact[...]

T roubleshooting  55 T roubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions Self- T est Y our 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 dar[...]

56  T roubleshooting Built-in Diagnostics Y our 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 : Y ou can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in s[...]

T roubleshooting  57 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What Y ou Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED o No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly conne[...]

58  T roubleshooting Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots. • Cycle power on-o. • Pixel that is permanently o is a natural defect that can occur in L CD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy , see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors . Brightness Problems Picture too dim o[...]

T roubleshooting  59 Safety- Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & o • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the mon[...]

60  T roubleshooting Product- Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What Y ou Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small. Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. • Reset the monitor to Factor y Settings . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel. OSD does not appear on the screen.[...]

T roubleshooting  61 Font size too small Generic Windows Desktop applications and fonts may appear visually small due to the monitor’s high pixel density . Y ou may scale the Windows desktop to increase the application and font size to a desired level. • For Win 8 and earlier: 1. Go to Windows -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Pers[...]

62  T roubleshooting Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Common Symptoms What Y ou Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not working. USB peripherals are not working. • Check that your monitor is turned ON. • Re-connect the upstream cable to your computer . • Re-connect the USB peripherals (downstream connector) [...]

Appendix  63 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 In formation Guide . FCC Notices (U .S. Only) and Other R[...]

64  Setting Up Y our Monitor Setting Up Y our Monitor Setting the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Windows® 7 , Windows® 8 , Windows® 8.1 : 1. For Window[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  65 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 3840 x 2160 again. NOTE : If you are u[...]

66  Setting Up Y our Monitor Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 , Windows ® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 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 methods. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  67 2. Click Display Settings . 3. Click Identif y Monitors . • Y ou may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor .[...]

68  Setting Up Y our Monitor 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 methods. 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 toggl[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  69 2. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect . • Y ou may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor .[...]

70  Setting Up Y our Monitor For Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1 Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP , HDMI etc.) and follow any of the below setup methods. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. 2. While holding down the Windows logo [...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  71 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. • Y ou may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor .[...]

72  Setting Up Y our Monitor Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 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 t[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  73 For Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1[...]

74  Setting Up Y our Monitor • 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, f or example monitor 1 may be set up to be to the left of monito[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  75 For Windows® 7 For Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1[...]

76  Setting Up Y our Monitor • 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 128[...]

Setting Up Y our Monitor  77 For Windows® 7[...]

78  Setting Up Y our Monitor For Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1[...]