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Dell P2314H
Model No.: P2314H
Regulatory model: P2314Ht/P2314Hc

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Dell P2314H Model No.: P2314H Regulatory model: P2314Ht/P2314Hc...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Removing the Stand ......25 trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
  • Page 3 Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum) ..58 Dell computer ........58 Non-Dell computer .
  • Page 4: About Your Monitor

    Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure 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.
  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls The Dell P2314H flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor Front View (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 58.42 cm (23-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities. • Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
  • Page 6: Back View

    Refer to this label if you need to contact label Dell for technical support. Bottom view Dell Soundbar mounting Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. slots Label Description NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
  • Page 7: Monitor Specifications

    Video Supported Modes USB downstream Connect your USB device. You can only use port this connector after you have connected the Video display capabilities 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p and 1080i USB cable to the computer and USB upstream (DVI playback) connector on the monitor.
  • Page 8: Physical Characteristics

    Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Non-operating Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Physical Characteristics Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connec- Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) tor;...
  • Page 9: Pin Assignments

    Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. DVI Connector NOTE: Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number...
  • Page 10: Plug And Play Capability

    TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground Re-PWR Floating Floating Plug and Play Capability TMDS Ground TMDS Clock+ You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The TMDS Clock- monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor Displayport Connector settings.
  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/ support/monitors.
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the White DVI Cable Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached from monitor when it is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions.
  • Page 13: Organizing The Cables

    Attaching the Cable Cover Connecting the USB Cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/DP cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer.
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Using the Front Panel Controls Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the mounting kit. characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table.
  • Page 15 Front Panel Button Front panel Button Description Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key/ Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast“...
  • Page 16: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Menu and Icon Description Submenus Accessing the Menu System Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those...
  • Page 17 Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function different video signals that may be connected to optimizes the display settings for use with your your monitor.
  • Page 18 Color Settings Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the Preset Mode Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. monitor’s color settings . • Standard: Loads the monitor’s default color Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to. settings.
  • Page 19 Image Which can automatically sharpen images, enhance Display Use the Display Settings to adjust image. Enhance Settings hues and boost color contrast. To enhance image clarity. NOTE: Image Enhance is only available for Standard, Multimedia, Movie and Game mode. This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple.
  • Page 20 Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings. Menu Settings Settings Energy Settings Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming. Chinese or Japanese).
  • Page 21 Other Settings Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. Conditioning Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting “Enable”.
  • Page 22: Osd Warning Messages

    OSD Warning Messages If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: 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 If either VGA or DVI-D or DP input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D and receiving from the computer.
  • Page 23: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    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): •...
  • Page 24: Rotating The Monitor

    After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the ’contents’...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Built-in Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the follow the Safety Instructions screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.
  • Page 26: Common Problems

    LCD technology. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • For more information on Dell • Ensure that the correct input Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, source is selected via the Input see Dell Support site at: www.dell.
  • Page 27 Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. LCD technology. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock • For more information on Dell controls via OSD. Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, • Perform monitor self-test feature see Dell Support site at: www.dell.
  • Page 28: Product Specific Problems

    • • Intermittent Monitor Ensure that the video cable Image retention Faint shadow Use the Power Management Problems from a static malfunctions connecting the monitor to the from the feature to turn off the monitor image left on the on & off computer is connected properly static image at all times when not in use (for...
  • Page 29: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    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 • Switch off and then turn on the contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell monitor again. product catalog. •...
  • Page 30: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Dell computer example, http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com). 1 Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the 6 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the latest driver for your graphics card. resolutionto 1920 x 1080 again.
  • Page 31: Procedures For Setting Up Dual Monitors In Windows Vista

    Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or ® ® ® ® Windows ® Content (a) For Windows Vista ® (b) For Windows ® (c) For Windows 8 / Windows ® ®...
  • Page 32 (b) For Windows ® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
  • Page 33 Method 2: Using the “Screen Resolution” menu 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 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 Setting Up Your Monitor ...
  • Page 34 (d) For Windows ® Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection. If you do not see the additional monitor listed, click Detect. Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video • You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the cable (VGA, DVI, DP etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. system does not detect the added monitor. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard.
  • Page 35 (e) Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor (iii) For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 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.
  • Page 36  Extend these displays: This option is recommended when an exter- (ii) For Windows ® nal monitor is connected to a laptop, and each monitor can display different screen independently to improve user convenience. The rel- ative 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.
  • Page 37 (iv) For Windows ® (i) For Windows Vista ®  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.
  • Page 38 (ii) For Windows ® (iii) For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor  ...
  • Page 39 (iv) For Windows ® Setting Up Your Monitor  ...

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