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User‘s Guide Dell E2318H Dell E2318HN Dell E2318HX Dell E2318HR Regulatory Model: E2318Hf / E2318HNf
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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 instructions are not followed...
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Contents About Your Monitor . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls . Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . ...
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Troubleshooting . Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Common Prob...
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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 m...
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• VGA Cable (for Europe, the Middle East and Africa only, except E2318HX / E2318HR) • Quick Start Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318...
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Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Function buttons To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. For more information, see Operating the Monitor. Power On/Off To turn the monitor...
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Side View Right Side Bottom View E2318H: Label Description Use AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. Display Port connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. V...
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Label Description Use AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. HDMI connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a HDMI cable. VGA connector To connect your computer to the mo...
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Color Gamut 85 % (typical) * Backlight Lamp Life (to 30K hours (typical) half initial brightness) Built-in devices N/A E2318H: 1 x Display Port 1.2, 1 x VGA Connectivity E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR: 1...
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Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Horizontal Vertical Sync polarity Pixel clock Display mode frequency frequency (Hori...
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Electrical Specifications Model number E2318H E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance impedanc...
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Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor’s physical characteristics: Model Number E2318H E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Signal cable type • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins • Analog: D-Sub, 1...
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Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number E2318H /E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified Moni...
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Pin Assignments VGA connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC ...
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Display Port Connector (E2318H) Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0(p) GND ML0(n) ML1(p) GND ML1(n) ML2(p) GND ML2(n) ML3(p) GND ML3(n) GND GND AUX(p) GND AUX(n) HPD DP_PWR_Return...
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HDMI connector (E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR) Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+...
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Plug and Play Capability You 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 ...
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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 o...
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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 discon...
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Connecting HDMI cable (for E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR) NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary. Organizing Your Cables After attaching al...
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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. 1 . Remov...
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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 sta...
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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 Ke...
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Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Up Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the OK key to...
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Main Menu NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2 . Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option...
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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 t...
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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 monito...
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to sele...
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Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. 30 Operating the Monitor
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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. • Comfort View: Decreases the level of blu...
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Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the DP adapter. • YPb Pr: Select this option if y...
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Energy Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off in On Mode LED to save energy.(E2318H) Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off during active to save energy.(E2318HN...
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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...
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Personalize User can select from “Preset Modes”, “Brightness/Contrast”, “Auto Adjust”, “Input Source”, “Aspect Ratio” and set as shortcut key. Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default s...
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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...
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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...
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When the monitor enters the Standby 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, t...
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See Solving Problems for more information. Operating the Monitor 39
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Setting the Maximum Resolution 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: ...