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Dell D3218HN User’s Guide Regulatory model: D3218HNo
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if...
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Contents Safety instructions. About your monitor . Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Technical specifications. Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . ....
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Safety instructions This monitor is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a user’s safety comes first. However, improper use or installation may result in danger to the user, damage to th...
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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. Monitor Stand base...
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Technical specifications Monitor specifications LCD Panel 80.0 cm (31.5”) TFT (with LED back light) VESA DPMS compatible Power Management Off Mode, < 0.4 W Power Saving Mode, < 0.4 W Displayable...
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* Comfort View feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. NOTE: For information on the refresh rate (vertical frequency) of the graphics c...
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Supported resolutions and refresh rates WARNING: Do not set the graphics card on your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor. VGA 720 x...
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Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand 1. Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Align the screw holes on the monitor with the screw holes on the stand. 3. Replace the four sc...
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Connecting Your Monitor 1. Connect the video cable Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the VGA or HDMI cable (optional) to the computer, and then connect the other end ...
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Parts and controls Front view Back view OSD Menu On/Off Power ON/OFF Scroll Down/ Decrease/ HDMI input (HDMI 19 pin) Contrast/Brightness menu Scroll Up/ Increase/ VGA input (D-Sub 15 pin) Color Vision...
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Using On Screen Display (OSD) Functions Your monitor’s settings are adjusted with the following buttons: Button Function Display main menu Exit from main menu Manual adjust mode select for VGA, HDMI m...
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Menu item Description Auto Image Adjust Adjust the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen. NOTE: Only available for VGA input. Contrast/Brightness ...
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• Horizontal Size Adjust the width of the screen image. ▲: increase the width of screen image, ▼: decrease the width of screen image. NOTE: Only available for VGA input. • Fine Tune Adjust the delay t...
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• Color Vision Mode To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/ back/shoulder pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to: 1. Set the distance of the screen between 20 i...
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Maintenance guidelines Care • Avoid exposing your monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your monitor away from the sun to reduce glare. • Place your monitor in a well-ventilated are...
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Appendix Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may...
