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  • Dell SE2218HL | Monitor Users Guide - Page 1
    Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL User's Guide Monitor model: SE2018HL / SE2218HL Regulatory model: SE2018HLf, SE2218HLf
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    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. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries
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    Contents About your monitor 5 Package contents 5 Product features 6 Identifying features and controls 7 Monitor specifications 9 Power Management Modes 14 Pin assignments 16 Plug and play capability 17 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 17 Maintenance guidelines 17 Setting up the monitor
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    Troubleshooting 42 Self-test 42 Built-in diagnostics 43 Common problems 44 Product-specific problems 45 Appendix 47 Safety instructions 47 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 47 Contact Dell 47 4 │ Contents
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    may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up Stand from any other source, refer to the documentation comes with the Stand for instruction. Component image Component description Monitor Stand Riser Stand Base VESA™ Screw Cover Power cable (varies by country) VGA cable • Quick Setup
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    . Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. Plug and play capability if supported by your system. On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. Security lock slot. Asset Management
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    Identifying features and controls Front view SE2018HL/SE2218HL Label Description 1 Function buttons 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back view SE2018HL/SE2218HL 1 2 3 Without monitor stand 12 Use For more information, see Operating the Monitor. To turn the monitor On or Off. 4
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    To mount the monitor. Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Bottom view, without monitor stand 1 3 2 8 │ About your monitor
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    Label 1 2 Description AC power connector VGA connector 3 Dell soundbar mounting slots Use To connect the monitor power cable. To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image
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    voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.0 A (typical) 30 A (120 V AC Input) 60 A (240 V AC Input) Supported Video Modes Model Video input signals SE2018HL / SE2218HL 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 10 │ About your monitor
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    Preset display modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: SE2018HL Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal /Vertical) (kHz) (Hz) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x
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    Physical characteristics Model Connector type Signal cable type SE2018HL / SE2218HL 15-pin D-subminiature (Black connector) Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the
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    Environmental characteristics Model Temperature: Operating Non-operating: Storage Shipping Humidity: Operating Non-operating: Storage Shipping Altitude: Operating (maximum) Non-operating (maximum) SE2018HL / SE2218HL 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) 10% to 80% (non
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    Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices
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    * Zero-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. This document is informational only and reflects laboratory erformance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the
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    Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Assignment 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 clock 16 │ Appendix
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    .dell.com/support/monitors. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow the instructions in the
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    Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To attach the monitor stand: SE2018HL / SE2218HL 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand
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    Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommended to route the cables through the cable-management slot
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    Removing the stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To remove the monitor stand: SE2018HL / SE2218HL 1. a. Place
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    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 9.04
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    Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. SE2018HL / SE2218HL Using the front panel controls : Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. SE2018HL / SE2218HL 1 2 34 5 The following table describes the
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    4 Exit 5 Power button (with power-status light) To exit or return to the OSD main menu. To turn the monitor on or off. Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in power save mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on
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    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the OSD menu 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
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness/Contrast. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Auto Adjust Use this option to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Press to adjust the screen automatically Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz Maximum:
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Energy Use RGB Standard Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color Energy Use Standard ComfortView Multimedia Warm Cool
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    screen 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. Reset
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Reset Display
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Phase Description If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings. Energy Dell SE2018HL Brightness /
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description 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. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Language
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All keys are locked except key. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Shortcut Key 1 Description User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Dell SE2018HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset
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    Icon Menu and Submenus Description Dell SE2218HL Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Energy Use Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz Maximum: 1920
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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. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL The feature will help
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    timing to 1600 x 900, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor speccifications. Dell SE2218HL The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920 x 1080, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications
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    5 minutes if left at this state. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL ? No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors See Solving Problems for more information. 38 │ Operating your monitor
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    computer, or graphics card If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2.After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
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    resolution to 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL), please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL) . 40 │ Operating your monitor
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    Using tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 21° typical 5° typical NOTE: The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Operating your monitor │ 41
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    Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-test Your monitor Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors 4. This box also appears during usage, if the video cable is disconnected
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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. 1 234 5 NOTE: You can run the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Troubleshooting │ 43
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    information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on pixels Brightness problems Geometric distortion Horizontal/Vertical lines Cycle power On-off. Pixel the video cable connector. Run the built-in diagnostics. 44 │ Troubleshooting
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    pins in the video cable connector. Restart the computer in safe mode. Safety related issues Do not perform any troubleshooting step. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent problems Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. Change
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    Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the bottom of the panel No input . Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. Run the built-in diagnostics. 46 │ Troubleshooting
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    and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for
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Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL
User’s Guide
Monitor model: SE2018HL / SE2218HL
Regulatory model: SE2018HLf, SE2218HLf