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Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. Once installed, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray.
The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager’s advanced user interface which is used to adjust Basic functions, configure Auto Mode and access other features. Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for the selected monitor can be manually applied using the menu on the Basic tab.
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Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for many popular applications. To add a new application to the assignment list, simply drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it onto the current list. NOTE: Preset Mode assignments targeting batch files, scripts, and loaders, as well as non-executable files such as zip archives or packed files, are not supported and will be ineffective.
Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options. When the screensaver activates, the monitor’s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be put to sleep in order to save additional power.
About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Product Features The Dell E2214Hv flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor’s features include: • E2214Hv: 54.6cm (21.5 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • LED backlit.
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Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. Security lock slot Use a security lock to secure your monitor. (Security lock not included). Dell soundbar mounting slots To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. Side View Right Side About Your Monitor ...
This is referred to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature: E2214Hv Horizontal Vertical Power...
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Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The Dell E2214Hv monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant. Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor ...
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DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground...
16 ms grey to grey (typical) Response Time 8 ms grey to grey with overdrive Color Depth 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut CIE1976 (84%) * [E2214Hv] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. About Your Monitor ...
Resolution Specifications Model number Dell E2214Hv monitor Scan range • Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Electrical Specifications Model number Dell E2214Hv monitor Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts ±...
Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency Frequency (Horizontal/ (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5...
Weight of stand 0.70 kg (1.54 lb) assembly Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell E2214Hv monitor Temperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) • Non-operating Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Maintenance Guidelines...
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• If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor. • Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer.
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. Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1.
Wall Mounting (Optional) figure 1 figure 2 (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.
Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Menu Exit Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of...
Front-Panel Keys Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK key to confirm your selection. Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness/Contrast. Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight.
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Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. Auto Select Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.
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Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Preset Modes Standard: Loads the monitor's default color • settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. •...
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Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use to adjust the saturation from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.
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Display Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor's Settings display settings. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080. Horizontal the buttons to adjust image left and right.
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Energy Settings Off During Standby Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings. Settings Operating the Monitor ...
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Menu Settings 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. Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.
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Other Settings 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.on. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc.
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This feature will help reduce minor cases of image Conditioning retention. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn-in.
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Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source" , "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source"...
OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor.
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When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: 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 VGA or DVI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...
Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Operating the Monitor ...
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction 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: 1.
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. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No Video/Power LED No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
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LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/ monitors.
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Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to on & off the computer is connected properly and is secure.
• Run the built-in diagnostics. NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available. Dell Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No sound for system No power to •...
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No Sound Soundbar has power - • Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer’s audio out jack. power indicator is on • Set all volume controls to their maximum and ensure that the mute option is not enabled. • Play some audio content on the computer (example, audio CD, or MP3).
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Unbalanced Sound Sound from only one • Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Output side of Soundbar • Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source. •...
3. Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Appendix ...
Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided 1: If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2:If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card Setting Up Your Monitor ...
If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista® , Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 For Windows Vista® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, HDMI etc.) and follow any of the below setup method.
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2. Click Display Settings. 3. Click Identify Monitors. • You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor. Setting Up Your Monitor ...
For Windows® 7 Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, HDMI etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. 2.
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2. Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. • You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor. Setting Up Your Monitor ...
For Windows® 8 Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, HDMI etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” 1. Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. 2.
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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. • You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor.
Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor After the external monitor(s) have been set up, users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu: Duplicate, Extend, Show Desktop On. • Duplicate these displays: Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution, chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution.
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For Windows® 8 Setting Up Your Monitor ...
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• Extend these displays: This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop, and each monitor can display different screen independently to improve user convenience. The relative position of the screens can be set up here, for example monitor 1 may be set up to be to the left of monitor 2 or vice versa.
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For Windows® 7 For Windows® 8 Setting Up Your Monitor ...
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• Show desktop only on…: Display the status of a particular monitor. This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor. Most current laptops support mainstream resolutions. As shown in the figure above, the resolution of the laptop monitor is only 1280 x 800, but after connecting a 27”...
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For Windows® 7 Setting Up Your Monitor ...
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For Windows® 8 Setting Up Your Monitor ...