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- Page 1 Dell S2418HN Dell S2418NX User’s Guide Model: S2418HN/S2418NX Regulatory model: S2418Nt...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About Your Monitor ........5 Package Contents . - Page 4 FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information ..42 Contacting Dell ........42 Setting Up Your Monitor .
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Page 5: About Your Monitor
Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure 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. -
Page 6: Product Features
• Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell S2418HN/S2418NX monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.47 cm (23.8-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls
Secures monitor with security lock (sold separately). Barcode, serial number, and Refer to this label if you need to contact Service Tag label Dell for technical support. Letter etching Lists the regulatory approvals. Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. - Page 8 Bottom View Label Description DC power connector To connect the monitor power adapter. HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional). Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through HDMI audio channel. Only supports 2-channel audio.
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Page 9: Monitor Specifications
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching (IPS) Viewable image Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.80 inches) Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches) Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches) Area 156246.28 mm (242.18 inches Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm Viewing angle (CR>10) - Page 10 Chicony: 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.7 A (maximum) Output voltage/current Output: 19.5 VDC / 3.34 A Inrush current At 115V/230V, maximum inrush current less than 150A (cold start) Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity Dell Delta DA65NM111-00 Dell Chicony HA65NS5-00 About Your Monitor...
- Page 11 Weight without stand assembly 2.66 kg (5.86 lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 0.76 kg (1.68 lb) S2418HN S2418NX Weight with packaging 6.33 kg (13.96 lb) 6.50 kg (14.33 lb) Weight with stand assembly 3.83 kg (8.44 lb)
- Page 12 Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) Thermal dissipation 95.6 BTU/hour (maximum) 68.3 BTU/hour (typical)
- Page 13 Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video 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, the monitor automatically resumes functioning.
- Page 14 Pin Assignments VGA connector Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V / 3.3 V DDC-GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor...
- Page 15 HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...
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Page 16: Plug-And-Play
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 affect the display quality or usability. For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. About Your Monitor... -
Page 17: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor on a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel. - Page 18 Connecting the VGA cable (Optional) Connecting the HDMI cable Installing the Cable holder Setting Up the Monitor...
- Page 19 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...
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Page 20: Removing The Monitor Stand
Removing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. -
Page 21: Operating The Monitor
Operating the Monitor Turning 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 numeric values of the characteristics as they change. - Page 22 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast” bar. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu.
- Page 23 Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
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Page 24: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. - Page 25 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness/ Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Brightness (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched on.
- Page 26 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on Auto Adjust startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display menu.
- Page 27 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Use the Input Source menu to select between different video Input Source inputs that are be connected to your monitor. Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. to select the VGA input source. Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI HDMI connector.
- Page 28 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Movie HDR, Game, Game HDR, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
- Page 29 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Allows you to set the video input mode to: Input Color Format • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
- Page 30 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Vertical to adjust the image up or down. Position Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Makes the image look sharper or softer. Sharpness to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’...
- Page 31 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Energy Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. Power Button LED Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings. Operating the Monitor...
- Page 32 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, Menu the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. Language (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
- Page 33 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Personalize Input Source, Aspect Ratio set as shortcut key. Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. Reset Persona- lization Operating the Monitor...
- Page 34 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Other Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows DDC/CI you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Disable to turn off this feature.
- Page 35 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some Conditioning time to run. Select Enable to start the process. Reset Others Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults.
- Page 36 OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
- Page 37 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 following messages will appear depending on the selected input: If either VGA, HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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 monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: Turn off both your computer and the monitor. -
Page 39: Built-In Diagnostics
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has 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. -
Page 40: Common Problems
Input Source menu. Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. -
Page 41: Product Specific Problems
Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Missing Color Picture missing • Perform monitor self-test. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the color monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. -
Page 42: Appendix
Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, 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. -
Page 43: Setting Up Your Monitor
2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. - Page 44 Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3 Click Change Display Settings.
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Page 45: Maintenance Guidelines
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 these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.