User’s Guide Dell E2014T Regulatory model: E2014Tt
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Touchscreen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, see the documentation for the stand.
USB cable (enables touch screen function on the monitor) Screen cleaning cloth Velcro strap • • • 6 About Your Monitor Quick Setup Guide Drivers and Documentation Media Product and Safety Information Guide
Features Your monitor features the following: • • • • • • • • • • • 49.41 cm (19.5 inch) diagonal display area. Resolution of 1600 x 900. Tilt adjustment (5.5 degrees up and 31 degrees down). Removable stand. 100 mm x 100 mm Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) compliant mounting holes. Plug-and-play support. On-Screen Display (OSD) controls for easy setup and screen optimization. Security cable slot. Stand lock.
Parts and Controls Front View ew Label 1 2 Side-panel controls Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with indicator light) Back View Label 1 2 3 8 Description 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting holes (under VESA cover) Regulatory label Stand release button About Your Monitor Use Wall mount monitor using 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compatible wall-mount kit. Lists the regulatory approvals. Releases the stand from the monitor.
4 5 6 Barcode serial number label Dell soundbar mounting slots Cable management slot Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Attaches the Dell Soundbar (optional). Organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side View Bottom View Bottom view Label 1 Description AC power cord port 2 DisplayPort port 3 HDMI (MHL) port 4 VGA port 5 Audio line-out port Use Connect the power cable. Connect a DisplayPort cable from your computer to the monitor.
6 USB upstream port 7 USB 2.0 downstream ports 8 Security cable slot 9 Stand lock Connect the USB cable from the monitor to the computer to allow you to use the USB ports and touch screen function on the monitor. Connect your USB device. You must connect the USB upstream cable to your monitor and computer before you can use these ports. Use a security cable to prevent unauthorized removal of the monitor. (security cable sold separately) Use a M3 x 6 mm screw to lock the stand to the monitor.
Color gamut (typical) 72% (CIE1976) NOTE: Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (72%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Touch Type Panel diagonal Panel thickness Active area Cover glass thickness Input method Touch point Output position resolution Touch method Operating system Infrared Optical System 19.5” 6.5 ± 0.3 mm Extended beyond viewing area 3.0 +0.0/-0.
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 Altitude Operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating 12,191 m (40,000 ft) max 136.49 BTU/hour (maximum) 54.
USB One USB 2.0 upstream port Two USB 2.0 downstream ports Audio One audio-out port Signal cable type • • • • • Dimensions (with stand) Height Width Depth Dimensions (without stand) Height Width Depth Stand dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Weight with packaging Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly D-Sub HDMI MHL DisplayPort USB 2.0 376.0 mm (14.80 inches) 505.9 mm (19.92 inches) 165.
VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Active Active Active White Inactive Inactive Blank Brething white 16 W (typical) 40 W (maximum) Less than 0.5 W - - - Off Less than 0.5 W NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the power cable from the monitor. The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode.
Pin Assignments VGA Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Pin Number 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Computer 5 V/3.
DisplayPort Side of the monitor Pin Number 20-pin connector 1 ML0 (p) 2 GND 3 ML0 (n) 4 ML1 (p) 5 GND 6 ML1 (n) 7 ML2 (p) 8 GND 9 ML2 (n) 10 ML3 (p) Side of the monitor Pin Number 20-pin connector 11 GND 12 ML3 (n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX (p) 16 GND 17 AUX (n) 18 HPD 19 DP_PWR Return 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor.
Pin Number Signal name Pin Number Signal name 1 DMU 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 DPU 4 GND 2 3 4 DMD DPD GND NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the power save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. Plug-and-Play You can install the monitor in any Plug-and-Play-compatible computer.
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. • Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. • If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a soft and clean cloth. • Handle your monitor with care to avoid scratches and scuff marks.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Follow the Safety Instructions before you perform any of the procedures in this section, To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet. 2. Connect the USB cable and only one of the following display cables to your computer: VGA cable, DisplayPort cable, or HDMI cable NOTE: Do not connect multiple display cables to the same computer.
Connecting the USB Cable NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Organizing Cables After you connect all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, use the cable-management slot to organize the cables. Removing the Stand NOTE: To avoid scratching on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.
To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface. 2. Press and hold the Stand release button. 3. Lift the stand up and away from the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to mount your display. For more details, see the instructions that came with the VESA-compatible wall-mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the back cover. 4.
Operating the Monitor Side-Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust monitor and image settings. Pressing these buttons displays the OSD with the details of the settings that you can change. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-panel button Description 1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.
Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the right side of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Button Description 1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Up Down 2 Use the OK key to confirm your selection. OK 3 Back Use the Back key to go back to the previous 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. NOTE: Auto Adjust feature is only available when you use the VGA connector. 2. Press the and buttons to move between the OSD menu options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
OSD Options Menu and Submenus Energy Use Description This meter shows, in real time, the energy level being consumed by the monitor. Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness/Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Brightness Press the button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. NOTE: Brightness control is disabled during “Screen dim” in PowerNap option when screen saver is activated.
Menu and Submenus Description The Auto Adjust feature optimizes the display settings for use with your setup. Auto Adjust feature allows the monitor to automatically adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjust feature, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock and Phase controls under Displays Settings.
Menu and Submenus Description VGA Select VGA and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the VGA cable. DisplayPort Select DisplayPort and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the DisplayPort cable. HDMI(MHL)1 Select HDMI(MHL)1 and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the HDMI(MHL)1 cable. HDMI(MHL)2 Select HDMI(MHL)2 and press when your computer and monitor are connecting using the HDMI(MHL)2 cable.
Menu and Submenus Preset Mode Description Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Ideal for movies. Game: Ideal for most gaming applications. Text: Ideal for office Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Image Enhance Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Menu and Submenus Description This feature adjusts the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. Saturation Reset Color Settings Press Press to increase the monochrome appearance. to increase the colorful appearance. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for video input. Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory defaults.
Menu and Submenus Description Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 8,000,000 : 1. Push the button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” or “Off”. Reset Display Settings Restores the display settings to factory defaults. Energy Settings Turn-on or turn-off dynamic dimming. Energy Smart Energy Smart turned “on” will activate the dynamic dimming. With Energy Smart turned on, the monitor will consume overall less power compared to when Energy Smart is turned “off”.
Menu and Submenus Description Menu Settings Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Settings Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. This function is used to change the OSD background from opaque to transparent. OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Menu and Submenus Description Other Settings Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Select Disable to turn off this feature. LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention.
Menu and Submenus Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Description Restores other settings, such as such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults. Personalize Reset Personalization Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio and set as shortcut key. Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults.
OSD Warning Messages When the monitor does not support a display resolution, the following message appears: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Specifications for the frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1600 x 900. The following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. The following message is displayed when monitor enters Power Save mode.
If you set the input to a particular mode but the cable for that mode (VGA, DP, or HDMI) is disconnected, one of the following messages appears, depending on the selected input. or or For help on resolving errors, see Troubleshooting. Setting the Maximum Resolution In Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Windows® 8: 1. For Windows® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3.
Tilt With the stand, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Troubleshooting CAUTION: Follow the Safety Instructions before you perform any of the procedures in this section, Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
or or NOTE: This message also appears during normal operation if the display cable gets disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the self test, check your video controller and computer, it shows monitor has a problem.
Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the problems with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when no display cables are connected and the monitor is in self-test mode. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Make sure that the screen is clean 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the computer or monitor. The monitor enters the self-test mode. 3.
Common Problems The following table contains information about resolving common monitor problems. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions • Make sure the display cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Make sure the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. No Video No picture • Make sure the power button is not pressed-in.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Picture too dim • Auto Adjust using OSD. or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast using the OSDD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Screen not Geometric • Auto Adjust using OSD. centered Distortion • Adjust horizontal and vertical positions using correctly OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform Auto Adjust using OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock using OSD.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Wrong Color Picture color not good • Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application. • Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off. • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics.
Touchscreen Problems Specific Symptoms Touch report error Touch screen non-responsive in power-save mode Windows 7 and Windows 8 Calibration What You Experience Touch function miss alignment or no touch function Cannot wake up monitor and computer by using touch in power-save mode Cursor does not accurately follow your finger when you touch the screen Possible Solutions • Use the Dell provided USB cable to connect your computer. • Make sure the power cable has a ground pin.
Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor settings using the buttons on the front panel What You Possible Solutions Experience Image is centered on • Check the aspect ratio in Image Setting OSD screen, but does menu not fill entire • Reset the monitor to factory settings. viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen Turn off the monitor, disconnect and reconnect the power cable, and turn on the monitor.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific Symptoms USB interface is not working High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow. 44 What You Experience Possible Solutions • Make sure your monitor is turned on. • Disconnect and reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Disconnect and reconnect the USB peripherals USB (downstream connector). peripherals are • Turn off and turn on the monitor. not working • Reboot the computer.
Appendix Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum) For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps: Windows XP 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1600 x 900. 4. Click OK. Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 1.
3. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your video card manufacturer (such as NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on) from the description at the top of the window. 5. See the computer or video-card manufacturer’s website for updated drivers. After installing the updated drivers for your video card, try setting the resolution to 1600 x 900 again.
Using display settings Windows Vista 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize. 2. Click Display Settings. 3. Click Identify Monitors and select the appropriate options. NOTE: If your computer does not detect the second monitor, restart your computer and repeat step 1 to step 3.
Windows 7 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 2. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. NOTE: If your computer does not detect the second monitor, restart your computer and repeat step 1 to step 3.
Windows 8 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop tile to switch to the classic Windows desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution.
3. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. NOTE: If your computer does not detect the second monitor, restart your computer and repeat step 1 to step 3.
Display Styles For Multiple Monitors After connecting external monitors, you can choose to duplicate, extend, or use only one of the monitors. Duplicate displays This option shows the same content on all monitors. The resolution of all monitors is set to match the monitor with the minimum resolution.
Extend displays This option shows separate content on the selected monitors. The resolution of each monitor can be set independently. You can set the relative position of the displays. you can match the location of the screen relative to the physical placement of the monitors, such as left, right, top, bottom, and so on. To set the position, drag the monitor icons to the desired position.
Windows 8 Show desktop only on… This option allows you to select the monitor to display content. You can choose to use any one of the monitors connected to your computer—or in case of laptop, the built-in display or the external display. This option is generally used when a laptop with a lower-resolution display is connected to a higher-resolution external display and you want to see the content only on the external monitor.
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