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  • Dell U2515H | Dell UltraSharp Users Guide - Page 1
    User's Guide Dell UltraSharp U2515H Model No.: U2515H Regulatory model: U2515Hc
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    CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines
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    Extension, Rotation and Dual Monitor Setup 48 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System...53 4 Troubleshooting 54 Self-Test 54 Built-in Diagnostics 55 Common Problems 56 Product-Specific Problems 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems 60 Mobile High-Definition Link
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    5 Appendix 61 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 61 Contact Dell 61 Setting Up Your Monitor 62 4 | Contents
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    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 Cover ∞∞ Power Cable (Varies by Countries) About Your
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    Ports on the Monitor) DellTM UltraSharp U2515H Monitor ∞∞ Drivers and Documentation Media ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information ∞∞ Factory calibration report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2515H proof your monitor. ∞∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your
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    in real time. ∞∞ Analogue backlight dimming control for flicker free display. Identifying Parts and Controls Front View 1 23 Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power LED indicator 3 Power On/Off button About Your
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    approvals. 3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). 5 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 6 USB downstream port* Connects your USB
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    View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. 2 Dell Soundbar mounting Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed slots below removable plastic sheets) 3 HDMI (MHL) port connector Connect your MHL devices
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    port (a,b) DisplayPort output for MST (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
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    Response time (automatic) 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) U2515H 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i 60.0 60.0 Pixel Clock (MHz) 28.3 25.2 31.5 40.0 49.5 65.0 78.8 108.0 108.0 135.0 162.0 148.5 241.5 Sync Polarity (
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    2560 x 1440/ 60Hz Maximum number of external monitor that can be supported 2560x1440/60Hz 1920x1200/60Hz 1920x1080/60Hz 1 2 2 Electrical Specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2515H ∞∞ HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0)*, 600mV for each differential
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    (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly Front frame gloss U2515H DP, black connector (includes DP in and DP out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI (MHL); USB 3.0 4.4 kg (9.64 lb) 2.1 kg (4.64 lb) Black Frame - 13 gloss unit (max.) About Your Monitor | 13
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    Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation U2515H 0 °C to 40 °C (32 monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power power consumption with max luminance and USB active. The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button
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    key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On-ScreenDisplay menu. or Dell UltraSharp U2515H There is no signal coming from your device. Please activate your device to wake it up. If there
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    Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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) GND Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR 16 | About Your Monitor
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    Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable GND Hot Plug Detect ML3(n) GND ML3(n) GND GND GND ML2(n) ML0(p) ML2(p) ML0(p) GND GND ML1(n) AUX(p) ML1(p) AUX(n) GND +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 17
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    0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC Reserved (N.C. on device) DDC CLOCK (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) DDC/CEC Ground +5V POWER HOT PLUG DETECT 18 | About Your Monitor
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    (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) GND VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum) CBUS 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 Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols
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    on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is SuperSpeed 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, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) * Up to 2A on USB downstream port (port with compliance
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    back ∞∞ Power Charging Port- the port with lightning icon; supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC1.2 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
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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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    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. 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/MHL cable from
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    Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the MHL cable Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable 24 | Setting Up the Monitor
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    DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U2515H supports the DP MST feature. To make use by performing the below steps: A) Monitor is able to show content 1. Use OSD button to navigate to Display Settings. Setting Up the Monitor | 25
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    of DP1.2 or DP1.1a. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Please ensure your Graphics Card can support DP MST(Daisy Chain)/ HBR2(High Bit Rate) before changing the monitor setting to DP1.2. Incorrect setting may result in blank screen on monitor. Confirm Exit Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP MST/HBR2 will be disabled
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    B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen) 1. Use the and button to highlight DP or mDP. DP mDP 2. Press and hold the button for approximately 8 seconds. 3. The DisplayPort configuration message will appear: Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP 1.2? Enable Disable 4. Use the button to enable DP1.2
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    Specific Problems. 5. Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Using the (MHL) Mobile-High Definition Link NOTE: This monitor is MHL the monitor will display black screen or show the massage below, depending on MHL source device's output. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Entering Power
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    power cable of your monitor into an AC outlet. 2. Connect the (micro) USB port on your MHL source device to HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 port on the monitor with a MHL-certified cable (See Bottom View for details.) 3. Turn On the monitor and the MHL source device. 4. Select input source on monitor
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    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 setup instructions. 3 2 To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2. Press and hold the stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up
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    remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. 5. Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight
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    3 Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn On the monitor. 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
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    the OSD main menu. Exit 2 Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. and 3 Power (with power light indicator) The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. A glowing white light indicates the power save mode. Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the
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    , 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 button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for digital (HDMI (MHL) 1/ HDMI (MHL) 2) input Dell UltraSharp U2515H
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    Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy 50 Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Energy Use 50 Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz 2. Press the and buttons monitor. 3. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option. 4. Press and button
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    Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu . Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness
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    Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others DP mDP HDMI(MHL) 1 HDMI(MHL) 2 Energy Use Resolution: 1920x1080,
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    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 not RGB. Dell UltraSharp U2515H the Gamma to PC or MAC. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source
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    , Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp. or Custom Color from the list. ∞∞ Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell UltraSharp U2515H
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    select Movie or Game preset mode. Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Use the Display to adjust image. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Dynamic Contrast Response Time DP 1.2 Reset
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    do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run. Select this option to restore default display settings. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Other Power Button LED USB
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    time the menu remains on screen and so on. Dell UltraSharp U2515H button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function - Only hard unlock (press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds) Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 42 | Operating the Monitor
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    default setting. Others Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Button Sound DDC/CI LCD Button Sound The monitor beeps everytime a new option is selected in the menu. This feature enables or disables the sound. Operating the Monitor
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    Disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Button Sound DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Energy Use Enable Disable
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    preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Do you wish to turn o Dynamic Contrast? No Yes When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: Dell UltraSharp U2515H The current input timing is not
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    Mode. Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: HDMI (MHL)/mDP/DP input Dell UltraSharp U2515H There is no signal coming from your computer
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    www.dell.com/support/monitors or Dell UltraSharp U2515H No mDP Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www.dell.com/support/monitors or Dell UltraSharp U2515H ? No DP Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www.dell.com/support/monitors See Troubleshooting for
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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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    mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. 115mm Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom
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    Rotate clockwise 90° Rotate counterclockwise 90° 0° 0° 50 | Operating the Monitor
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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) 180° Supported by wall mounting solution (optional) Portrait 90° 90° 52 | Operating the Monitor
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    Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation. NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Operating the Monitor | 53
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    cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Dell UltraSharp U2515H or Dell UltraSharp U2515H or 54 | Troubleshooting
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    Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable or Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor
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    No picture ∞∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. ∞∞ Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. ∞∞ Ensure that the power button is depressed fully. ∞∞ Ensure that the correct input
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    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.com/support/monitors. LCD screen has bright spots ∞∞ Cycle power On-Off. ∞∞ Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can
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    not appear on the screen ∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn On the monitor. ∞∞ Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock (for more information, see Lock). 58 | Troubleshooting
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    of the screen ∞∞ Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. ∞∞ Check video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. ∞∞ Run the built-in diagnostics. Troubleshooting | 59
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    Problems Specific Symptoms USB interface is not working High Speed USB 3.0 interface is slow What You Experience Possible Solutions USB peripherals are not working ∞∞ Check that your monitor after connecting MHL cable as some MHL devices require longer recovery time. 60 | Troubleshooting
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    or 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
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    7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 again. 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.
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User’s Guide
Dell UltraSharp U2515H
Model No.: U2515H
Regulatory model: U2515Hc