Dell U2415 Manual
Have a look at the manual Dell U2415 Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 327 Dell manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Dell U2415 User’s Guide Model: U2415 Regulatory model: U2415b
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information 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 © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 2014 - 08 Rev. A00
Contents | 3 Contents 1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3 Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . 51 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . 62
4 | Contents Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
About Your Monitor | 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 if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional 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
6 | About Your Monitor Power Cable (Varies by Countries) DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP) USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) •Drivers and Documentation Media •Quick Setup Guide •Factory Calibration Report •Safety and Regulatory Information
About Your Monitor | 7 Product Features The Dell U2415 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: •61.13 cm (24.1-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. •Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. •Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities. •Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier set up with an elegant viewing experience. •Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. •Extensive all digital connectivity with DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI (MHL), USB 3.0 helps future proof your monitor. •Plug and play capability if supported by your system. •Color gamut of 99% sRGB with an average Delta E < 3. •On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. •Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation. •Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor). •Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. •Security lock slot. •Stand lock. •Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality. •EPEAT Gold Rating. •U2415 monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables. •TCO-Certified Displays. •Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements. •Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only. •High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1). •0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode. •Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. •Analogue backlight dimming control for flicker free display.
8 | About Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls LabelDescription 1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
About Your Monitor | 9 Back View *It is recommended to use this port for your wireless USB device whenever possible. Back View with monitor stand LabelDescriptionUse 1VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Cover)Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2Regulatory labelLists the regulatory approvals. 3Stand release buttonReleases stand from monitor. 4Security lock slotSecures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). 5Barcode serial number labelRefer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 6USB downstream port*Connects your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. 7Cable management slotUse to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
10 | About Your Monitor Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand LabelDescriptionUse 1AC power cord connectorConnect the power cable. 2Dell Soundbar mounting slotsAttach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below removable plastic sheets) 3HDMI (MHL) port connectorConnect your MHL devices with MHL cable. 4DisplayPort in connectorConnect your computer with DP cable. 5Mini DisplayPort in connectorConnect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.