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    Dell U2415 User's Guide Model: U2415 Regulatory model: U2415b
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    or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are
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    Guidelines 24 2 Setting Up the Monitor 25 Attaching the Stand 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Organizing Your Cables 32 Attaching the Cable Cover 32 Removing the Monitor Stand 33 Removing the Cable Cover 33 Wall Mounting (Optional 34 3 Operating the Monitor 35 Power On the Monitor 35
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    Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems 62 5 Appendix 63 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 63 Contact Dell 63 Setting Up Your Monitor 64 4 | Contents
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    Dell if something 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. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. Monitor Stand Cable
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    Power Cable (Varies by Countries) DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP) USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Factory Calibration Report • Safety and Regulatory Information 6 | About Your Monitor
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    Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Extensive all digital connectivity with DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI (MHL), USB 3.0 helps future proof your monitor. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • Color gamut of 99% sRGB
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    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) 8 | About Your Monitor
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    lock slot 5 Barcode serial number label 6 USB downstream port* 7 Cable management slot Use Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). Lists the regulatory approvals. Releases stand from monitor. Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Refer
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    Soundbar mounting slots 3 HDMI (MHL) port connector 4 DisplayPort in connector 5 Mini DisplayPort in connector Use Connect the power cable. Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below removable plastic sheets) Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable. Connect your computer with DP cable
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    (Multi-Stream Transport) capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be connected as the last monitor in the MST chain. To enable MST, refer to instruction on section "Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function". Connect your speakers*. Connect the USB cable that came with your
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    Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut U2415 Active matrix -
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    Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) U2415 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024
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    monitor can be supported 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz 3 3 3 3 Electrical Specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2415 • HDMI (cold start) * Not Support HDMI 1.4 optional specification, include HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), Audio
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    kg (19.80 lb) Weight with stand assembly and cables 6.69 kg (14.72 lb) Weight without stand assembly (For wall 4.25 kg (9.35 lb) mount or VESA mount considerations no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.10 kg (4.62 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 8%-13% gloss unit About Your Monitor | 15
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    Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation U2415 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max
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    normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed: HDMI (MHL)/Mini DisplayPort/DP input HDMI (MHL) input Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. About Your
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    Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of the Number 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)
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    Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of the Number 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)
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    HDMI Connector Pin 19-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS (SDA) 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT 20 | About Your Monitor
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    MHL Connector Pin 19-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its
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    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. Transfer Speed Super-speed High speed Full speed Data Rate 5 Gbps 480 Mbps 12 Mbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max,
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    + GND SSRXSSRX+ USB Ports • 1 upstream - back • 5 downstream - back • Power Charging Port- the port with lightning icon; supports fast current charging capability Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. About Your Monitor | 23
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    Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: 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,
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    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. To attach the monitor stand: 1 Remove the cover and place the
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    Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the DP/Mini-DP to DP/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer. Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the black
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    the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U2415 supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option. The default out of factory setting in the U2415 is
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    A) Monitor is able to show content 1 Use OSD button to navigate to Display. 2 Go to DisplayPort 1.2 selection. 3 Select Enable or Disable accordingly 4 Follow the screen message to confirm selection of DP1.2 or DP1.1a. 28 | Setting Up the Monitor
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    B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen) 1 Use the and button to highlight or button to exit without making any changes. Repeat the above steps to change the setting back to DP 1.1a if necessary. CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the
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    After you have completed connecting the Mini-DP to DP/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer. (See Bottom View for
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    display black screen or show the massage below, depending on MHL source device's output. To enable MHL connection, please perform the below steps: 1 Plug the power cable on your monitor into a AC outlet. 2 Connect the (micro) USB port on you MHL source device to HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 port on
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    After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your 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. 1 Fit the two tabs on the bottom part
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    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 set-up instructions . To remove the stand: 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or
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    (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall 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 Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing
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    . Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of
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    Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/ Preset Modes 2 Use this button indicates the power save mode. Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to
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    (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
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    input or Main Menu for digital (DP) input 2 Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3 Press the button once to activate
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    and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On. Adjust the Brightness first, and adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Operating the
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    select the Mini DisplayPort input source. HDMI (MHL) 1 HDMI (MHL) 2 Select the HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input when you are using the HDMI connectors. Press to select the HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input source. Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. 40 | Operating the Monitor
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    ) using the HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL devices using MHL cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL devices by YPbPr using MHL cable. Or if the DVD (or MHL devices) color output setting is
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    the monochrome appearance of the video Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Settings 42 | Operating the
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    the DP MST (Daisy Chain) or HBR2 feature, enable DP 1.2. NOTE: Ensure your Graphics Card can support these features before selecting DP 1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Some Graphics Cards do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display
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    Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy
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    slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked. NOTE: Lock for 10 seconds) Reset Menu Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Settings Operating the Monitor | 45
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    Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key. Other Button Sound The monitor beeps every time a new option is selected in the menu. This feature enables or disables the sound. 46 | Operating the Monitor
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    to run. You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Reset Other Reset all settings under the Other menu to the factory preset values. Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to
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    : Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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
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    , one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: HDMI (MHL)/Mini DisplayPort/DP input HDMI (MHL) input If either HDMI (MHL), Mini DisplayPort, or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or Operating
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    or or See Troubleshooting for more information. 50 | Operating the Monitor
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    option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are
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    NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the
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    Rotate clockwise Rotate counterclockwise Operating the Monitor | 53
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    download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). Dual-Monitor Setup The ability
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    Landscape (Top-bottom) Portrait Supported by wall mounting solution (optional) Operating the Monitor | 55
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    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 manufacturer website for information working correctly, go to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 56 | Operating the Monitor
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    Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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
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    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. 58 | Troubleshooting
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    cables. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio. Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Troubleshooting
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    perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs
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    on the keyboard. • Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Replug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Troubleshooting | 61
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    as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port. Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems Specific Symptoms MHL interface is not working What You Experience Can not see MHL device image shown on monitor Possible Solutions • Ensure your MHL cable and MHL device are MHL certified. • Check
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    mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Monitor support content: 1 Visit www.dell.com/support/monitors. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit www.dell.com/support.
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    Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1 Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2 After installing the drivers for
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    NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution. Appendix | 65
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Dell U2415
User’s Guide
Model: U2415
Regulatory model: U2415b