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    User's Guide Dell E2318H Dell E2318HN Dell E2318HX Dell E2318HR Regulatory model: E2318Hf / E2318HNf
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    . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change
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    18 Setting Up the Monitor 19 Attaching the Stand 19 Connecting Your Monitor 20 Organizing Your Cables 21 Removing the Monitor Stand 22 Wall Mounting (Optional 23 Operating the Monitor 24 Power On the Monitor 24 Using the Front-Panel Controls 24 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
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    Troubleshooting 41 Self-Test 41 Built-in Diagnostics 42 Common Problems 43 Product-Specific Problems 46 Dell Soundbar Problems 47 Appendix 49 Safety Instructions 49 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 49 Contact Dell 49 Working Habits on Low Blue Light 49 4
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    shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and Stand Base • VESA™ Screw Cover • Power Cable (varies with countries) • DisplayPort Cable (for E2318H only) • HDMI Cable (for E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR only)
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    E2318HX / E2318HR) • Drivers and Documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system
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    Monitor Stand Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm) Regulatory rating label Security lock mount the monitor. Lists the regulatory approvals. Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support
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    connector 3 VGA connector 4 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR: 8 About Your
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    . To connect your computer to the monitor using a HDMI cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
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    E2318HR: 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA 17.80 mm (Top/Bottom) 17.81 mm (Left/Right) Adjustability Height adjustable stand N/A Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel N/A Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security N/A Yes Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) *  E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR
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    .0 +/+ VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+ Electrical Specifications Model number E2318H E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ± 5 %, 75 ohm input impedance • DisplayPort, 600mV for • HDMI , 600
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    E2318HX / E2318HR • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins Height Width Depth Dimensions: (without stand) Height Width Depth Stand dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight: Weight with packaging Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount
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    the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number E2318H /E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR Qualified Monitor • EPEAT table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature: VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video
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    -off mode, the following messages will be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. N OTE: The Dell E2318H / E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR monitors are Energy Star Qualified. * Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable
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    Pin Assignments VGA 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 9 DDC +5 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock About Your Monitor 15
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    DisplayPort Connector (E2318H) 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
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    HDMI connector (E2318HN / E2318HX / E2318HR) Pin Number 19-pin Side of the 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 DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK
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    considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor
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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 on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand
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    of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the black VGA, DisplayPort or HDMI cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Connecting VGA Cable
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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 all necessary
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    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. Remove the VESA Cover. a. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion. b. Lift from both side simultaneously, remove the
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    screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD. 5. Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/ load bearing capacity of
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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 Keys Description A Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. See
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    B Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down C Use the OK key to confirm your selection. OK D Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu. Back Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then
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    3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. 5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. 6. Select the to return to
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    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 Phase (Fine) controls under Display. NOTE: Auto
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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 DP (E2318H) HDMI (E2318HN/ E2318HX/ E2318HR) Auto Select Reset Input Source Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input
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    Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Operating the Monitor 29
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    appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. 30
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    option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the DP adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Resets your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Aspect Ratio
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    Energy Power Button LED Reset Energy Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy. Select this option to restore default Energy settings. 32 Operating the Monitor
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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 Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German,
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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 Personalization Others Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/ CI
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    . LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention. The below warning message appears once user selects "Enable" LCD Conditioning. Reset Other Factory Reset Select this option to
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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 the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges
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    If VGA, DP or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state. Operating the Monitor 37
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    See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution For optimal display not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided 1:If
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    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
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    Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. N OTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 40 Operating the Monitor
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    Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction Self-Test Your appear on-screen (against a black background) if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in selftest mode, the power LED remains white. Also
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    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: You can run the built-in monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. 42 Troubleshooting
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    The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Experience No Video/ to Factory Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Troubleshooting 43
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    Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell
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    signs of smoke • Do not perform any troubleshooting or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. • Perform monitor self-test feature check
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    , see Power Management Modes. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. NOTE: When choosing DP/HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available. Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the
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    Dell Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No sound for system where the Soundbar draws power from an AC adapter No Sound Distorted Sound No power to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar - the power Soundbar clockwise to the middle indicator is off
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    or audio source. • Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints. • Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug. • Troubleshoot the computer's sound card. • Test the Soundbar using another audio source (For example: portable CD player, MP3 player). • Clear any obstructions between the
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    or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services
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Regulatory model: E2318Hf / E2318HNf
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