User‘s Guide Dell D2215H/D2215HC Model No.
TABLE OF CONTENT FOR YOUR SAFETY ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 PRECAUTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS �����������������������������������������������������������������������5 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR ����������������������������������������������������������������������6 FEATURES ���������������������
FOR YOUR SAFETY Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PRECAUTIONS • Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. • Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitors and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR FEATURES • • • • • 546.01mm (21.5’’) TFT Color LCD Monitor Crisp, Clear Display for Windows Recommend Resolutions: 1920 x 1080@60Hz Ergonomic Design Space Saving, Compact Case Design PACKING LIST The product package should include the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D2215H Attach base: Detach base: 7
D2215HC Attach base: Detach base: 8
POWER CORD Power Source: 1. Please ensure you are using the correct power cord in your area. 2. This LCD monitor has an external universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user adjustment is required.) 3. Connect the AC-power cord into your LCD monitor’s power input socket. The ACpower cord may be connected to either a wall power outlet or the power outlet socket on your PC, depending on the type of power cord supplied with your LCD monitor.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS SIGNAL CABLE • Connecting the Signal Cable: Connect the 15-pin signal cable to the back of the monitor and the computer’s VGA port. • Connecting the Power Cord: Connect the AC-power cord to the LCD monitor’s AC input socket and the wall outlet. • Connecting the DVI Cable: Connect the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the computer’s DVI port. • Caution: If the AC wall outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied).
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE (Only for D2215HC) • For optimal viewing, it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you adjust the monitor’s angle. • You can adjust the tilted angle from 0° to 90°. 90 o NOTES • Do not touch the LCD screen when you adjust the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the side of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. • The power cord should be connected. • Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card. • Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 D2215H D2215HC EXTERNAL CONTROLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL • Power Button: Press to switch the monitor on or off. • Power Indicator: Blue — Power On mode. Orange — Standby mode. LED off — Off mode. • MENU / ENTER: Activate OSD menu or function adjust confirm or Exit OSD menu when in Brightness/Contrast OSD status. • + / Image Ratio: Activate the Image Ratio control when the OSD is OFF, navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON, or adjust a function when function is activated.
HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press + or - to navigate through the menu items. Once the desired item is highlighted, press the MENU-button to enter. Press + or - again to navigate through the sub-menu. Once the desired item is highlighted, press MENU-button to activate it. 3. Press + or - to adjust the setting. 4. To exit and save, press the EXIT-button. If you would like to adjust other settings, please repeat steps 2-3.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control: Main Menu Main Menu Sub Menu Item Item Icon Contrast* Brightness* Luminance Eco Sub Menu Standard Text Internet Game Movie Sports Clock Phase Image Setup H.Position V.Position Image Ratio** Wide/4:3 Warm Normal Color Temp. Cool User Red Green Blue sRGB H.Position OSD Setup V.
Main Menu Main Menu Sub Menu Item Item Icon Input Select Extra Sub Menu VGA/DVI DDC/CI Reset yes or no Information Description Select input source VGA and DVI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI Support Reset the menu to default. Show the information of the main image source. * Contrast / Brightness only can be adjusted under Standard Mode. ** Image Ratio function will be greyed out if not available for a resolution.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ) Problem & Question Power LED is not on No Plug & Play Picture is fuzzy Picture bounces or a wave pattern is present in the picture • • • • • • • • • • The power LED is ON (orange) but there is no video or no picture. • • Missing one of the primary colors (RED, GREEN, or BLUE) Screen image is not centered or sized properly.
ERROR MESSAGE AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION NO SIGNAL 1. Check that the signal-cable is properly connected. If the connector is loose, tighten the connector’s screws. 2. Check the signal-cable’s connection pins for damage. INPUT NOT SUPPORTED Your computer has been set to unsuitable display mode. Set the computer to display mode given in the table on page 20.
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Driving system Size Pixel Pitch Video Input Separate Sync. H-Frequency V-Frequency Display Colors Dot Clock Max. Resolution Plug & Play Power Consumption ON Mode Standby Mode OFF Mode Input Connector Input Video Signal Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Dimensions Weight (N. W.): Weight (with packaging): 21.5” TFT Color LCD 546.01 mm diagonal 0.24825 mm(H)×0.
FACTORY PRESET TIMING TABLE STANDARD VGA XGA SXGA FULL HD DOS HORIZONTAL VERTICAL FREQUENCY (KHz) FREQUENCY (Hz) 640 × 480@60Hz 31.469 59.940 37.500 75.000 640 × 480@75Hz 37.879 60.317 800 × 600@60Hz 800 × 600@75Hz 46.875 75.000 1024 × 768@60Hz 48.363 60.004 1024 × 768@75Hz 60.023 75.029 63.981 60.000 1280 ×1024@60Hz 75.025 79.976 1280 ×1024@75Hz 75.000 67.500 1152 ×864@75Hz 1920 x 1080@60Hz 67.500 60.000 720 x 400@70Hz 31.469 70.
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 1 5 6 10 11 15 15 - Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Ground Detect Cable R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground 1 9 8 16 17 24 PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Ground Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock PIN NO. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
