Contents About your monitor ...........5 Package contents ............. 5 Product features ............6 Identifying features and controls ........ 7 Monitor specifications ..........9 Pin assignments ............14 Plug and play capability ..........15 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ......15 Maintenance guidelines ..........15 Setting up the monitor ........
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Built-in diagnostics ..........29 Common problems ........... 30 Appendix ............32 Safety instructions ..........32 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information ............. 32 Contact Dell ............32 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet ............ 32 │ Contents...
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.
Product features The Dell C1422H monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 35.56 cm (14.0 in.) diagonal viewable area display (measured diagonally), 1920 x 1080 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions •...
Identifying features and controls Label Description To turn the monitor On or Off. Power On/Off button Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned (with LED indicator) on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby Mode. Connect to your portable computer/phone using USB Type-C the USB Type-C cable (C to C).
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Back view and label information Label Description Barcode, serial number, Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell service tag, and for technical support. regulatory information List of regulatory approvals. │ About your monitor...
Response time (trise + tfall) 6 ms Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut 72% NTSC (CIE1931) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity 2x USB Type-C (Alt Mode DP1.2, HBR, HDCP 1.4) Bezel width (edge of monitor - Top: 6.54 mm to active area) - Left/Right: 6.53 mm...
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Resolution specifications Model C1422H Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 61 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel clock...
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Electrical specifications Model C1422H Video input signals USB Type-C/DisplayPort, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair Synchronization Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, input signals polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) Power Consumption 0.3 W (Off Mode) 0.3 W (Standby Mode)
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NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, the type of material, connector and process used to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables that are not shipped with your Dell monitor.
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Environmental characteristics Model C1422H Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage/Shipping Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage/Shipping Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating...
Pin assignments USB Type-C port Signal Signal SSTXp1 SSTXp1 SSTXn1 SSTXn1 VBUS VBUS SSU2 SBU1 VBUS VBUS SSRXn2 SSRXn2 SSRXp2 SSRXp2 │ About your monitor...
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is normal 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 about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at https://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Setting up the monitor Sleeve The protective sleeve shipped with the monitor can protect your monitor from damage when shipping or storage. The following illustrations show how to use the protective sleeve. Tilt adjustment Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. 80˚...
1. Connect the USB Type-C port of notebook and C1422H with a USB Type-C cable. USB Type-C USB Type-C 2. Connect the USB Type-C port of mobile phone and C1422H with a USB Type-C cable. Type-C mobile phone USB Type-C NOTE: For normal usage, devices of notebook and mobile phone that connect to C1422H need to support video signal and power output of 7.5W(5V/1.5A).
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Plug in usage There are 2 kinds of plug in usage for C1422H: notebook and mobile phone with power adapter. 1. Connect Type-C power adapter to C1422H and connect C1422H to the notebook with a USB Type-C cable. (Electronically marked cable, current rating: 5A)
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When connecting <30W adapter, Maximum power delivery output from the monitor is 7.5W. The Dell monitor C1422H can only output a maximum of 65W to the system. If the system requires 90W or above, it will need 90W or above adapters connected to the system or the battery will drain during usage.
Connecting with Docking device Not supported configuration USB Type-C USB-PD Adapter USB Type-C Supported Configuration Normal usage USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C Plug in usage USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C USB-PD Adapter USB Type-C USB Type-C USB-PD Adapter USB Type-C │...
Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel control Use the control button on the edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. The following table describes the control button: Control button Description To turn the monitor On or Off.
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OSD controls Use the buttons on the edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Control buttons Description To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, or to access the list of items/options of a menu item. For more information, see Accessing the OSD menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu ComfortView Decrease the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes such as eye fatigue and eye strain.
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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 key to call out ComfortView OSD menu. •...
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OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: Dell 14 Monitor C1422H When the monitor enters Standby mode, the following message appears. Dell 14 Monitor Scanning for signal... C1422H Dell 14 Monitor Going Into Standby mode...
Use one of the following methods to update the graphics driver: Dell computer 1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
4. If the monitor is working correctly, it scans for signal and detects that there is no signal and the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell 14 Monitor Scanning for signal... C1422H Dell 14 Monitor No Type-C 1 signal from your device.
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5. Reconnect the computer USB Type-C cable, then turn on your computer wait for computer boot up is complete. If your monitor remains dark after step 5, check your video controller and computer. │ Troubleshooting...
Built-in diagnostics 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 for about 3 seconds and wait for a pop up diagnostic pattern. 3.
Missing pixels • Cycle power On-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at https://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on pixels •...
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Intermittent charging • Check if the maximum power consumption device is over 65 W. when using USB Type-C • Ensure that you use only Dell approved adapter or the adapter that comes connection to computer, with the product. lapttop, and so on •...
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.