Dell E Series E2314H manual

User‘s Guide Dell E221 4H Dell E231 4H Model No.: E2214H / E231 4H Regulatory model: E2214Hb / E2314Hf[...]

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. © 2013 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 .......................... 23 Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting Y our Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting the blue VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting the white DVI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Organizing [...]

 5 FCC Notices (U .S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting Up Y our Monitor ........................ 54 Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) 54 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet [...]

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. [...]

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 the Basic tab. Alternatively , Auto Mode can b[...]

8  Dell Display Manager User's Guide Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for many popular applications. T o add a new application to the assignment list, simply drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it onto the current list. NOTE : Preset Mode assignments targeting batch files, scripts, and loa[...]

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 power . Dell Display Manager User's Guide[...]

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 . •[...]

Product Features The Dell E2214H / E231 4H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film T ransistor , Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor’s f eatures include: • E221 4H : 54. 6cm (21.5 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • E231 4H : 58. 4 cm (23.0 inches) d[...]

12  About Y our Monitor Identif ying Parts and Controls Front View 1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/O button (with LED indicator) Back View 1 2 3 5 4 BZ02 Consumo de energía: XX.X Wh Consumo de energía en modo de espera: X.XX Wh Удельная мощность рабочего режима [...]

Side View Right Side Bottom View Label Description Use 1 AC power connector T o connect the monitor power cable. 2 DVI connector T o connect your computer to the monitor using a DVI cable. 3 VGA connector T o connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various [...]

14  About Y our Monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power -saving feature: E2214H VESA Modes Horizontal Sync V ertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 30 W (Maximum)** 19 W (T ypical) Active-o mode In[...]

* Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor . ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Pin Assignments 15-pin D- Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND- R 7 GND-G 8 GND -B [...]

16  About Y our Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Gro[...]

Plug and Play Capability Y ou can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automa[...]

18  About Y our Monitor[...]

Resolution Specifications Model number Dell E2214H/E2314H monitor Scan range • Horizontal • V ertical 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model number Dell E2214H/E2314H monitor Video input signals Analog RGB: 0. 7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input imped[...]

20  About Y our Monitor Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ V ertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59. 9 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480[...]

Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number Dell E2214H monitor Dell E2314H monitor Connector type D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI- D: white connector D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI- D: white connector Signal cable type D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15-pin. DVI- D: Detachable, D[...]

22  About Y our Monitor Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 2.70 kg (5 .94 lb) 3.13 kg (6 .89 lb) Weight of stand assembly 0. 70 kg (1.54 lb) 0. 70 kg (1.54 lb) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell E221 4H monit[...]

information, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. 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 t[...]

24  Setting Up the Monitor 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. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks in[...]

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 either the white (digital DVI- D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port [...]

26  Setting Up the Monitor 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 . Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1.[...]

Setting Up the Monitor  27 Wall Mounting (Optional) figure 1 BZ02 Consumo de energía: XX.X Wh Consumo de energía en modo de espera: X.XX Wh Удельная мощность рабочего режима - X.XXX Вт/см² Потребляемая мощность изделием в режиме ожидания - X.XX Вт Потребля?[...]

28  Setting Up the Monitor NOTE : For use only with UL -listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.53 k g.[...]

Operating the Monitor  29 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 M[...]

30  Operating the Monitor Front-Panel K eys Front-Panel K eys 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.[...]

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 button to open the OSD menu a[...]

32  Operating the Monitor 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 to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase [...]

Auto Adjust Use this key to activa te 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 P[...]

34  Operating the Monitor Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between di erent video signals that may be connected to your monitor . Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector . Push to select the VGA input source. DVI-D Select DVI-D input[...]

Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of pr eset 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 color settings ideal for most [...]

36  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 monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you selec[...]

Display Settings Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9 , 4:3, or 5:4. NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 . Horizontal Position Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Max[...]

38  Operating the Monitor Energy Settings Power Button LED Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or o during active to save energy . Reset Energy Settings Select this option to restore default Energy Settings.[...]

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, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. T ransparency Allows[...]

40  Operating the Monitor Other 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.on. 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 [...]

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 or burn-in. NOTE : Use L CD Co[...]

42  Operating the Monitor Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", " Brightness/Contrast", " Auto Adjust", "Input Source" , " Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key . Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset [...]

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 . Recommended mode is 1920 x 1[...]

44  Operating the Monitor 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 or DVI cable is not connected, a floating d[...]

See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution Windows Vista® , Windows® 7 , Windows® 8: 1. For Windows® 8 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. If [...]

46  Operating the Monitor 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.[...]

T roubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction 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 dark, run the monitor self-t[...]

48  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. 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE : Y ou can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monit[...]

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 • Ensur e that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. •[...]

50  T roubleshooting Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots • C ycle power on-o. • Pix el 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: http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors . Stuck-on Pixels L CD screen has brigh[...]

Synchronization Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory Problems appears torn Settings . • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD . • Adjust Phase and Pix el Clock controls via OSD . • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or br oken pins [...]

52  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 Factory Settings . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen •?[...]

No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on • Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer’s audio out jack. • Set all volume controls to their maximum and ensure that the mute option is not enabled. • Play some audio content on the computer (example, audio CD , or MP3). • T urn the Power/V olume knob on the Soundbar[...]

54  T roubleshooting Unbalanced Sound Sound from only one • Clear any obstructions between Output side of Soundbar the Soundbar and the user . • Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source. • Set all Windows audio balance controls (L -R) to their midpoints. • Cle[...]

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. Contact Dell FCC Notices (U .S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information For information on safety instructions, see the Product In[...]

56  Setting Up Y our Monitor Setting Up Y our Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 , Windows® 8: 1. For Windows® 8 on[...]

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. NOTE : If you are unable to set the resolution to 1[...]

58  Setting Up Y our Monitor Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista® , Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 For Windows Vista® 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 method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Wind[...]

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 . Setting Up Y our Monitor  59[...]

60  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 , HDMI 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 t[...]

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 . Setting Up Y our Monitor  61[...]

62  Setting Up Y our Monitor For Windows® 8 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 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 t[...]

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 . Setting Up Y our Monitor  63[...]

64  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. • Duplica te these displays: Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution, chosen based on [...]

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66  Setting Up Y our Monitor • Extend these displays: This option is r ecommended 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 monit[...]

For Windows® 7 For Windows® 8 Setting Up Y our Monitor  67[...]

68  Setting Up Y our Monitor • Show desktop only on…: Display the sta tus 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[...]

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