Dell S2218H user manual

Contents

1. Operating the Monitorp. 8

   | About Your Monitor

2. About Your Monitorp. 5

   | 5 About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell…

3. Product Featuresp. 6

   The Dell S2218H_S2318H_S2318HX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), In-plane Switching panel and…

4. Identifying Parts and Controlsp. 8

   Front View Front panel controls 1 2 Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED…

5. Plug and Play Capabilityp. 11

   You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display…

6. LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policyp. 11

   During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not…

7. Maintenance Guidelinesp. 11

   Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety…

8. Setting Up the Monitorp. 12

   Connecting the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following steps is applicable for a monitor with a…

9. Connecting the Standp. 12

   NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following steps is applicable for a monitor with a stand. 2 1 1 To attach…

10. Connecting Your Monitorp. 13

    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…

11. Organizing Cablesp. 14

    After you connect all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all cables as shown above. NOTE: After the cables are connected, they will have…

12. Removing the Monitor Standp. 15

    NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following steps…

13. Operating Your Monitorp. 16

    Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn On the monitor

14. Power On the Monitorp. 16

    Press the button to turn On the monitor

15. Using the Front Panel Controlsp. 16

    Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. 5 2 3 4 Control buttons 1 5 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The following table…

16. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menup. 19

    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…

17. Setting the Maximum Resolutionp. 31

    To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile…

18. Using the Tiltp. 32

    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 set up instructions.…

19. Troubleshootingp. 33

    | 33 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions

20. Self-Testp. 33

    Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected…

21. Built-in diagnosticsp. 33

    Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with…

22. Common Problemsp. 35

    The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms What You…

23. Product-Specific Problemsp. 38

    Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area ∞∞Check…

24. Appendixp. 39

    WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to…

25. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Informationp. 39

    For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance

26. Contact Dellp. 39

    For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information…

27. Setting Up Your Monitorp. 40

    Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by…

28. Monitor Specificationsp. 42

    Flat Panel Specifications Model S2218H S2318H/S2318HX Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-plane Switching In-plane…