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    Dell P3418HW User's Guide Model: P3418HW Regulatory Model: P3418HWf
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    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 . Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its
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    6 Package Contents 6 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 10 Flat-Panel Specifications 10 Resolution Specifications 12 Supported Video Modes 12 Preset Display Modes 13 Electrical Specifications 13 Speaker Specifications 14 Physical Characteristics
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    If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card . 52 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 53 Tilt, Swivel 53 Vertical Extension 54 Troubleshooting 55 Self-Test 55 Built-in Diagnostics 56 Common Problems 57 Product-Specific Problems 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB
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    Speakers Specific Problems 63 Appendix 64 Safety Instructions 64 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . 64 Contact Dell 64
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    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 may not be available in certain countries. • Monitor • Stand Riser 6 │ About Your Monitor • Stand Base • Power Cable (varies with countries
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    Product Features The Dell P3418HW flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor's features include: • P3418HW: 86.704 cm (34.0 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 2560 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower
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    2 Regulatory rating label Use To mount the monitor. Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact 5 Cable management slot Dell for technical support. Use to organize cables by placing
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    USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB downstream connector on the monitor.* 2 USB downstream port Connect to charge your device. with Power Charging * To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device has been connected to
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    Out connector on the monitor. Connect the Soundbar mini stereo plug (Supports two-channel output ). 9 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number P3418HW Screen type Active
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    colors 99% sRGB * • 2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x mDP (HDCP 1.4) • 1 x USB 3.0 port - Upstream • 2 x USB 3.0 port - Side (1 charging port) • 2 x USB 3.0 port - Bottom • 1 x Audio Line Out About Your Monitor │ 11
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    range P3418HW • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model number Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) P3418HW 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 12 │ About Your Monitor
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    The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode VESA, Electrical Specifications Model number Video input signals AC input voltage / frequency / current P3418HW HDMI 1.4/DP 1.2*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance
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    (Max.) 240 V: 80 A (Max.) * Support DP1.2 specification, include HBR2 and DP audio. Speaker Specifications Model number Speaker Impedance P3418HW 2 x 9.0 W 8 ohm Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics: Model Number P3418HW Signal cable type
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    stand assembly 6.81 kg (15.01lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.76 kg (6.08 lb) About Your Monitor │ 15
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    Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number P3418HW Compliant Standards • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-
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    W (Typical) Less than 0.5 W Less than 0.3 W * * Z ero-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. The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except
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    ML_Lane 3(p) ML_Lane 2(n) GND ML_Lane 2(p) ML_Lane 1(n) GND ML_Lane 1(p) ML_Lane 0(n) GND ML_Lane 0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH(p) GND AUX CH(n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR 18 │ About Your Monitor
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    ML_Lane 0(n) 11 ML_Lane 2(p) 12 ML_Lane 0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML_Lane 1(n) 16 AUX CH(p) 17 ML_Lane 1(p) 18 AUX CH(n) 19 GND 20 DP_PWR About Your Monitor │ 19
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    Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Utility 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 ODC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V Power 19 Hit Plug Detect 20 │ About Your Monitor
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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 Data Rate Power Consumption Super-Speed High Speed Full Speed 5 Gbps 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 4.5W (Max,
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    Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1.2 compatible. NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power-save mode. If
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    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, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical
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    any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions. C AUTION: Do not remove the monitor from the packaging box before attaching the stand. To attach the monitor stand: 1. Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the
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    5. Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly. 6. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor: a. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. b. Press the stand down till it snaps into place. Setting Up the Monitor │ 25
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    Slide one hand in the cutout area on the bottom cushion and use the other hand to hold the stand. b. Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling. C AUTION: Do not press on the panel screen when lifting the monitor. 8. Remove the cover from the monitor. 26 │ Setting Up the
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    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 disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect DP to DP) cable Connecting DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable Setting Up the Monitor │ 27
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    displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems. 5. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables. NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary
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    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above. Setting Up the Monitor │ 29
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    on a soft, clean surface. N OTE: 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. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Press and hold the stand-release button
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    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 bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. 5. Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit. N
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    the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Keys A Preset modes B Volume C Menu D Exit Front-Panel Keys Description Use the ). Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD) from menu and sub-menus. 32 │ Operating the Monitor
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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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    adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On. 34 │ Operating the Monitor
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    to decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100). Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. DP mDP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Select DP input when you are using the DP connector. Push to select the DP input
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    Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. 36 │ Operating the Monitor
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    to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. NOTE: To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/ arm/back/shoulders pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50-70 cm) from your eyes. • Blink frequently
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    5700K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, and 10000K. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the 6-axis color settings. Press the and keys to adjust the 6-axis colors input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable).
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    to increase the colorful appearance of the video image Note：Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode. Resets your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. Operating the
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    Display Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 21:9, Auto Resize, 4:3 , 1:1 Sharpness This feature can make Normal or Fast. Time Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings. 40 │ Operating the Monitor
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    PIP/PBP This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source. Main Window DP DP X mDP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Sub-Window mDP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 X X X Note：Images under PBP will be displayed at the center of the screen, not full screen. Operating the Monitor │ 41
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    PIP Large PBP PIP/PBP Select between the different video signals that may be (Sub) connected to your monitor for the PIP/PBP sub-window. PIP Location Select PIP sub-window position. Video Swap Audio Use or and press the button to decrease the contrast. 42 │ Operating the Monitor
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    Audio Volume Speaker Reset Audio Use or to adjust the volume. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Allows you to enable or disable Speaker function. Select this option to restore default display settings. Operating the Monitor │ 43
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    OSD background from opaque to transparent. Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor. Use the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings
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    Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy. Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when
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    current settings. 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. You can disable this feature by selecting Disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
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    to the factory preset values. Reset OSD Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: 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: Operating the
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    2560 x 1080. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled： 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
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    If DP, mDP, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 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 │ 49
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    See Solving Problems for more information. 50 │ Operating the Monitor
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    of Resolution and select 2560 x 1080. 4. Click Apply. If you do not see 2560 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 • If you have
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    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 purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 2560 x 1080 . 52 │ Operating the Monitor
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    Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Operating the Monitor │ 53
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    Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115±5 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. 54 │ 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 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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    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 built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. 56 │ Troubleshooting
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    about common monitor problems you monitor to Factory Settings. • Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio. Wavy picture or fine • Reset the monitor to Factory movement Settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Troubleshooting
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    information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Stuck-on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/ monitors. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or • Reset the monitor
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    the computer in the safe mode. Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting smoke or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Monitor • Ensure that the video cable malfunctions on & connecting the monitor to the off computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the
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    Image retention from Faint shadow from • Use the Power Management a static image left the static image feature to turn off the monitor on the monitor for a displayed appears on at all times when not in use (for long period of time the screen more information, see Power Management Modes. •
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    The picture cannot fill the entire screen fill the height or width of the screen • 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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    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience USB interface is not USB peripherals are • Check that your monitor is turned working not working ON USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port. 62 │ Troubleshooting
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    the monitor, unplug the monitor power cord, replug it, and then turn On the monitor. • Check the audio cable connection is connected correctly to the computer Audio Line Out port. • Unplug the audio cable from the Audio Line Out port. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Troubleshooting │ 63
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    bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. • Online technical assistance - www.dell.com/support/monitors • Contacting Dell - www.dell.com
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Model: P3418HW
Regulatory Model: P3418HWf
Dell P3418HW
User‘s Guide