Dell E2223HN User’s Guide Monitor Model: E2223HN Regulatory Model: E2223HNf
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Contents About your monitor............................................5 Package contents...................................................... 5 Product features........................................................ 6 Identifying features and controls................................. 7 Pin assignments .......................................................15 Plug and play capability..............................................17 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy............................
Troubleshooting................................................44 Self-test.................................................................. 44 Built-in diagnostics................................................... 45 Common problems.................................................... 46 Product-specific problems......................................... 48 Appendix..........................................................49 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information.........................
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components indicated in the table. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up Stand from any other source, refer to the documentation comes with the Stand for instruction.
HDMI cable • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell E2223HN flat panel monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel with LED backlight. The monitor features include : • 54.48 cm (21.45 in.) diagonal viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles of 178 degrees in vertical and horizontal directions.
Identifying features and controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Use Function buttons To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. For more information, see Using the front panel controls. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) To turn the monitor On or Off. Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
Back view 5 1 2 3 Without monitor stand Label Description 4 With monitor stand Use 1 Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (based on Kensington Security (sold separately) TM Slot ) 2 Barcode, serial number, and service tag label See this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
Bottom view, without monitor stand 1 Description 2 3 Label 1 Power port To connect the monitor power cable. Use 2 HDMI port For connection to your computer using HDMI cable. 3 VGA port For connection to your computer using VGA cable.
Monitor specifications Model E2223HN Screen type Panel type Viewable area Diagonal Active area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Normal mode Fast mode Color depth Color gamut FHD TFT LCD Vertical Alignment (VA) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Security Tilt angle 544.83 mm (21.45 in.) 478.66 mm ( 18.84 in.) 260.
Resolution specifications Model E2223HN Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Preset display modes Display mode VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x1024 VESA, 1280 x1024 VESA, 1600 x 900 VESA, 1920 x1080 Horizontal Vertical Pixel clock Sync polarity frequency frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/Vertic
Electrical specifications Model Video input signals Synchronization input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current Power Consumption E2223HN • Analog RGB: 0.7 V ± 5 %, 75 Ω input impedance • HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) 100 VAC to 240 VAC/50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/0.7 A 30 A (120 V AC Input) 60 A (240 V AC Input) 0.
Physical characteristics Model E2223HN Signal cable type: Analog Digital D-Sub (VGA), 15 pins (cable is included for EMEA and JPN region only) HDMI, 19 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor.
Environmental characteristics Model E2223HN Temperature: Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Non-operating: Storage/Shipping -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity: Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: Storage/Shipping 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,400 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation 64.79 BTU/hour (maximum) 41.
Pin assignments D-Sub 15-pin connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Assignment Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor │ 15
Pin assignments HDMI 19-pin connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Signal Assignment TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC Reserved (N.C.
Plug and play capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic, you can select different settings as required. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating your monitor.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To attach the monitor stand: 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks into place. 2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. b. c. d.
Connecting your monitor 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 time. It is recommended to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance when using non-Dell cables. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1.
Organizing cables Use the cable-management clip to route the cables connected to your monitor.
Removing the stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To remove the stand: 1. a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth along the desk. b. Tilt the stand upwards to access to the release button. 2. a. Use a long and thin screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just above the stand. b.
To remove the VESA cover: Press the dimple on the VESA cover to release it from the back of the display. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD. 5.
Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 The following table describes the control buttons: Control buttons 1 Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes. Preset mode 2 For direct access to the Brightness and Contrast menu.
Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following options. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency Input Source Timer Color Lock Menu Buttons Display Reset Menu Power Button Menu Menu + Power Buttons Personalize Disable Others 2. The following message appears.
Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1 2 3 4 5 1. Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Dell 22 Monitor Select option: 2. Select one of the following options: Options 1 Description Select this option to lock OSD menu function. Menu Buttons lock 2 Use this option to lock power button. Power Button lock 3 Use this option to lock OSD menu and power button.
To unlock the button(s). Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the front-panel control buttons. Dell 22 Monitor Select option: Dell 22 Monitor Select option: Options 1 Dell 22 Monitor Select option: Description Use this option to unlock OSD menu function. Menu Buttons unlock 2 Use this option to unlock power button. Power Button unlock 3 Use this option to unlock OSD menu and power button.
OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 Control buttons 1 Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Up 2 Down 3 Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu. Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the OSD menu NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to close automatically. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source 75% Color Display Menu Personalize Others 2. Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3.
Icon Menu and submenus Description Brightness/ Use this option to control the brightness or contrast settings. Contrast Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source 75% Color Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the to decrease the brightness (min. 0; max. 100).
Icon Menu and submenus Description The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor selfadjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto Adjust 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. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
Icon Menu and submenus Color Description Use color to adjust the color setting mode. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format RGB Input Source Reset Color Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Warm, Cool, Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Load the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
Icon Menu and submenus Description Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.
Icon Menu and submenus Display Description Use the display to adjust image. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Menu Phase Personalize Response Time Others Reset Display 16:9 50 Normal Aspect Adjust the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Ratio Horizontal Use or to move image left and right. Position (VGA input only) Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
Icon Menu and submenus Menu Description Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of time, the menu remains on screen, and so on.
Icon Menu and submenus Description • Menu Buttons: All Menu/function buttons (except the Power button) are locked and not accessible by the user. • Power Button: Only the Power button is locked and not accessible by the user. • Menu + Power Buttons: Both the Menu/function & Power buttons are locked and not accessible by the user. The default setting is Disable. NOTE: To unlock the button(s), press and hold the monitor for 4 seconds key of Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings.
Icon Menu and submenus Description Others Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag ABCDEFG Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset ENERGY STAR ® Personalize Others Display Info Press to display the information about the display.
Icon Menu and submenus Description LCD Help reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree Conditioning of image retention, the program may take some time to run. To start LCD Conditioning, select On. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning On Color Service Tag Off Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others Service Tag Display the Service Tag number of the monitor.
Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag ABCDEFG Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others 38 │ Operating your monitor ENERGY STAR ®
OSD warning messages The following Power Warning Message box applies to Brightness functions for the first time when you adjust the Brightness level above the default level. Dell 22 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? Yes No E2223HN Before the Lock function is activated, the following message is displayed. Dell 22 Monitor Are you sure you want to lock the Menu Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to the User’s Guide.
When the monitor enters Standby mode, the following message appears. Dell 22 Monitor Going into Standby mode… E2223HN If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box appears. The monitor will enter Standby mode after 4 minutes if left at this state. Dell 22 Monitor ? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/E2223HN E2223HN Dell 22 Monitor ? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.
Setting up display resolution on your monitor Setting display resolution to 1920 x 1080 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 2. Click the drop-down menu of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 3. Click OK. In Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3.
Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window. For example, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and so on. 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver. For example, https://www.AMD.com or https://www.NVIDIA.com. 6.
Using tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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 if 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: 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor.
Built-in diagnostics 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 your computer and video card. 1 2 3 4 Label 1 2 3 4 Description Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Press and hold Button 4 for about 4 seconds and wait for a pop up menu. 3.
Common problems The following table provides general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms Possible solutions No video/Power LED off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is pressed.
Common symptoms Possible solutions Synchronization problems • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in safe mode. Safety related issues • Do not perform any troubleshooting step. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent problems • Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD.
Product-specific problems Specific symptoms Possible solutions Screen image is too small • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the bottom of the panel • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. • Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the Exit button (button 4) for four seconds to unlock.
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 https://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
