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Dell C8618QT User’s Guide Model: C8618QT Regulatory model: C8618QTt NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 2017 – 05 Rev. A01 Contents About Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LCD Display Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting Up the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Operating the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Turning on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Touch OSD Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the Touch Control Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Dell Web Management for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Contents | 3 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Touchscreen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Ethernet Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . 64 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Setting Up Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4 | Contents About Your Display Package Contents Your display 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 display. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. Display Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Remote control holder About Your Display | 5 Stylus x 2 Stylus holder Wire Saddle x 3 Allen key with hook Power cable (varies by country) Power cable for connecting Optiplex system to display (see Optiplex (Optional)) USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the display) 6 | About Your Display DP cable (DP to DP) VGA cable HDMI cable • • • • Drivers and documentation media Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information DisplayNote License Key Quick Setup Guide About Your Display | 7 Product Features The Dell C8618QT display has an active matrix, thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The display features include: • 217.427 cm (85.60-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 3840 x 2160 (16:9 aspect ratio) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 600 x 400 mm mounting holes. • Plug and play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation. • Security lock slot. • Supports Asset Management Capability. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for Panel only. • 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Easily setup with Dell Optiplex Mirco PC (Mirco Form Factor). • Up to 20 points and 4 pens InGlass (TM) Touch technology. • Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. • The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the display may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the display to optimize eye comfort. 8 | About Your Display Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 3 4 Description Screen drop down touch key IR Lens OSD Launcher touch key (For more information, see Operating the Display) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Display | 9 Back View Label Description Use 1 Mounting provision for WR517 (optional item) For Dell Wireless Receiver : WR517(optional) 2 Wire Saddle Use to handle display during installation 3 Handle x 4 Use to move the display. 4 VESA mounting holes (600 x 400 mm) To mount the display. 5 Security lock slot Secures Optiplex with security cable lock (sold separately). 6 Optiplex holder Use to hold a Micro Form Factor Optiplex PC. 7 Allen key Use to tighten or loosen handle screws. 8 Barcode, serial number, and Service Tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 9 Regulatory label List of approved regulatory labels. 10 AC to optiplex (optional) AC power to optiplex power adapter. 11 AC power connector To connect the display power cable. 10 | About Your Display Side View Label Description Use 1a HDMI 1 connector 1b HDMI 2 connector 1c HDMI 3 connector 1d HDMI 4 connector 2 DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable. 3 VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable. 4 Audio line-in port Analog audio (two channel) input. 5 Audio line-out port Connect to external audio peripherals. Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. 6 USB 3.0 upstream ports Connect the USB cable that comes with your display to the (3) computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the USB downstream connectors on the display and the touch screen function on the display. Connect your computer with HDMI cable. About Your Display | 11 7 USB 3.0 downstream ports (3) Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the display. 8 USB Dedicated charging USB 3.0 with 12.5 W - For WR517 Wireless port Receiver(Optional) Power supply (5V/2.5A) 9 RS232 connector Remote management and control of display via RS232 10 RJ-45 connector Remote Network Management and control of display via RJ-45 Input sources and USB pairing Input sources USB upstream HDMI 1 USB 1 HDMI 2 USB 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 USB 3 DP VGA Bottom View Label Description 1, 2 Speakers 3 Power on/off button 12 | Use About Your Display Display Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 217.427 cm (85.60 inches) Active Area Horizontal Vertical Area 1895.04 mm (75.68 inches) 1065.96 mm (41.97 inches) 2020039.84 mm2 (3131.06 inches2) Pixel pitch 0.4935 mm x 0.4935 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 51 Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Panel brightness 178° (typical) 178° (typical) 360 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1200 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating 7H, Anti-Smudge, Anti-Glare Response Time 8 ms typical (G to G), 12 ms max (G to G ) Color depth 1.07 Billon colors Color gamut NTSC ( 72%) Connectivity • 1 x DP 1.2 • 1 x VGA • 4 x HDMI 2.0 • 3 x USB 3.0 downstream port • 1 x USB Dedicated charging port USB 3.0 with 12.5W (For WR517 Wireless receiver(Optional) Power supply (5V/2.5A)) • 3 x USB 3.0 upstream port • 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5 mm jack) • 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line in (3.5 mm jack) • 1 x RJ-45 • 1 x RS232 Border width (edge of display to active area) 31.9 mm (Top) 31.9 mm (Left/Right) 31.9 mm (Bottom) About Your Display | 13 Cable management Yes Touch Type InGlass Touch Technology (TM) Input Method Bare finger and stylus Interface USB HID Compliant Touch Driver Windows driver installation for Windows 7 Touch point Up to 20 points touch Up to 4 pens NOTE: Touch, Pen and Eraser differentiation ready (functionality subject to application). Support OS OS Version Touch Pen Eraser Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate 20 4 1 8, 8.1 20 4 1 Chorme OS 10 Linux kernel version 3.15 (3.10) or later1 20 20 4 4 (0) 1 1 (0) Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Linux kernel 3.15 (3.10) or later1 20 4 (0) 1 (0) Other Linux based OS macOS Linux kernel 3.15 or later 20 4 1 10.10, 10.11 1 (mouse2) No Functionality of Linux kernel has been verified on Ubuntu 14.04 and Debian 8. Functionality of Chrome OS and Android with Linux kernel 3.15 needs comfirmation. 2 Mouse emulation in landscape mode. Full multi-touch requires additional drivers on the host system. 1 Touch sensor input accuracy Typ1 Max2 Unit Center area 1.0 1.5 mm Edge area4 1.2 2.0 mm 3 Touch sensor input accuracy Average accuracy at the specified input area. 95-percentile accuracy of specified input area. 3 >20 mm from active touch area edge 4 >20 mm from active touch area edge Note that touch sensor input accuracy is defined relative to the active touch area as defined in 1 2 14 | About Your Display the reference drawing (listed in 8.1). The overall system accuracy, of touch co-ordinates relative to display co-ordinates, is directly affected by integration assembly tolerances. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 140 kHz (DP/HDMI) Vertical scan range 24 Hz to 75 Hz (DP/HDMI) Maximum preset resolution 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Video display capabilities (DP & HDMI playback) 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p NOTE:VGA input resolution supported is 1920 x 1080 only. Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+ 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 800 49.3 60.0 71.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+ 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+ 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 -/+ 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 193.5 +/+ 2048 x 1152 71.6 60.0 197.0 +/- 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/- 3840 x 2160 65.68 30.0 262.75 +/+ 3840 x 2160 133.313 60.0 533.25 +/+ About Your Display | 15 Electrical Specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI/VGA signal input support Input voltage/ frequency/current Output voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 7 A (maximum) 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2 A (maximum) 120 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 240 V: 120 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) Physical Characteristics Connector type • DP connector • VGA connector • HDMI connector • Audio line-out • Audio line-in • USB 3.0 connector • USB Dedicated charging port- supplying power of up to 5 V (max 2.5A) for connected devices • RJ-45 • RS232 connector Signal cable type (in-box) DP, 3 m cable HDMI, 3 m cable VGA, 3 m cable USB 3.0, 3 m cable Dimensions Height 1183.7 mm (46.60 inches) Width 1995.2 mm (78.55 inches) Depth 102 mm (4.02 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 148 kg (326.28 lb) Weight without packaging 123 kg (271.17 lb) 16 | About Your Display Environmental Characteristics Compliant Standards RoHS Compliant Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Thermal dissipation yes 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 5% to 90% (non-condensing) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 1535.46 BTU/hour (maximum) 726.10 BTU/hour (typical) About Your Display | 17 Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the display can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the display automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Horizontal Sync Active Vertical Video Power Indicator Sync Active Active White Inactive Inactive Off Switch off - - - White (Glowing) Off Power Consumption 450 W (maximum)** 212.8 W (typical) Less than 0.5 W Less than 0.5 W The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, the following message is displayed: *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC main cable from the display. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. Activate the computer and the display to gain access to the OSD. 18 | About Your Display Pin Assignments DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML3(n) 2 GND 3 ML3(p) 4 ML2(n) 5 GND 6 ML2(p) 7 ML1(u) 8 GND 9 ML1(p) 10 ML0(n) 11 GND 12 ML0(p) 13 CONFIG1/(GND) 14 CONFIG2/(GND) 15 AUX CH (p) 16 DP_Cable Detect 17 AUX CH (n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 GND 20 +3.3V DP_PWR About Your Display | 19 VGA connector Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 NC 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V / 3.3 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock 20 | About Your Display HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 15 DDC CLOCK (SCL) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5 V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT About Your Display | 21 RS232 connector Pin number 9-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 - 2 RX 3 TX 4 - 5 GND 6 - 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 - 22 | About Your Display RJ-45 connector Pin number 12-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 D+ 2 RCT 3 D- 4 D+ 5 RCT 6 D- 7 GND 8 GND 9 LED2_Y+ 10 LED2_Y- 11 LED2_G+ 12 LED2_G- About Your Display | 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your display. Your computer has the following USB ports: • 3 USB 3.0 upstream • 3 USB 3.0 downstream • 1 USB Dedicated charging port Power supply port - the ports only for WR517 Wireless receiver Power supply (5V/2.5A). NOTE: The display’s USB ports work only when the display is on or in the power save mode. If you turn off the display and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. Transfer speed Data rate Power consumption SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max., each port) Hi-Speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port) USB 3.0 upstream port USB 3.0 downstream port Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name 1 VBUS 1 VBUS 2 D- 2 D- 3 D+ 3 D+ 4 GND 4 GND 5 StdB_SSTX- 5 StdA_SSRX- 6 StdB_SSTX+ 6 StdA_SSRX+ 7 GND_DRAIN 7 GND_DRAIN 8 StdB_SSRX- 8 StdA_SSTX- 9 StdB_SSRX+ 9 StdA_SSTX+ Shell Shield Shell Shield 24 | About Your Display Plug-and-Play You can install the display in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. The display automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data (EDID) using display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the display settings. Most display installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the display settings, see Operating the Display. LCD Display Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD display manufacturing process, it is not uncommon 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 on LCD Display Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: http:// www.dell.com/support/monitors. About Your Display | 25 Setting Up the Display Connecting Your Display WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your display to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the HDMI/DP/VGA/USB cable from your display to the computer. 3. Switch on your display. 4. Select the correct input source at Display OSD Menu and turn on your computer. External PC connection Connecting the USB cable NOTE: Refer to section on input source and USB pairing. 26 | Setting Up the Display Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the DP cable Connecting the VGA cable Setting Up the Display | 27 Optiplex (Optional) Attaching the Optiplex • Loosening the handle by removing the top screw with the Allen key provided. 1. 2. Rotate handle. Remove the Optiplex holder. 1. 2. Remove cable cover. Install Optiplex PC and power adapter into respective slot. Insert and organize the cables. 3. 28 | Setting Up the Display 1. 2. Slide Optiplex holder back into display. Restore handle to its original position. Connecting the Optiplex Connecting the HDMI cable Setting Up the Display | 29 Connecting the DP cable Connecting the VGA cable 30 | Setting Up the Display Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M8 x 35 mm). Refer to installation instruction that comes with the 3rd party wall mount that customer purchases. Vesa-compatible base mounting kit (600 x 400) mm. 1. Install Wall Plate to Wall. 2. Place the display panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 3. Attach the mounting brackets from the wall mounting kit to the display. 4. Install Display to Wall Plate. 5. Ensure display is mounted vertically with no tilt forward or backward and a leveler is used to assist to mount the display. NOTE: • Do not attempt to wall mount the Touch Display by yourself. it should be installed by qualified installers. • Recommended Wall Mount for this Display is can be found in the Dell support website at dell.com/support. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 123 kg (271.17 lb). Setting Up the Display | 31 Remote Control 4. Left Press to move the selection left in OSD menu. 5. Down Press to move the selection down in OSD menu. 6. Menu Press to turn on the OSD menu. 7. Brightness Press to decrease the Brightness. 8. Volume Press to decrease the Volume. 9. MUTE Press to turn the mute function on/off. 10.Preset Modes Display information about Preset Modes. 11. Right Press to move the selection right in OSD menu. 12. OK Confirm an entry or selection. 1. Power On/Off Switch this display on or off. 13. Exit Press to exit the Menu. 2. Input Source Select input source. Press or button to select from VGA or DP or HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 or HDMI 4. Press button to confirm and exit. 14. Brightness + Press to increase the Brightness. 3. Up Press to move the selection up in OSD menu. 32 | Setting Up the Display 15. Volume + Press to increase the Volume. Inserting the batteries in the remote control The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries: 1. Press and then slide the cover to open it. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover. CAUTION: The incorrect use of batteries can result in leaks or bursting. Be sure to follow these instructions: • • • • Place “AAA” batteries matching the (+) and (–) signs on each battery to the (+) and (–) signs of the battery compartment. Do not mix battery types. Do not combine new batteries with used ones. It causes shorter life or leakage of batteries. Remove the dead batteries immediately to prevent them from liquid leaking in the battery compartment. Don’t touch exposed battery acid, as it can damage your skin. NOTE: If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries. Handling the remote control • • • • Do not subject to strong shock. Do not allow water or other liquids to splash on the remote control. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Avoid exposure to heat and steam. Other than to install the batteries, do not open the remote control. Setting Up the Display | 33 Operating range of the remote control Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD display’s remote sensor during button operation. Use the remote control within a distance of about 8 m from remote control sensor or at a horizontal and vertical angle of within 15° within a distance of about 5.6 m. NOTE: The remote control may not function properly when the remote control sensor on the display is under direct sunlight or strong illumination, or when there is an obstacle in the path of signal transmission. 34 | Setting Up the Display Operating the Display Turning on the Display Press the Power button to turn the display On and Off. The white LED indicates the display is On and fully functional. A glowing white LED indicates DPMS Power Save Mode. Touch OSD Launcher This display comes with a touch OSD functionalities. Press the OSD launcher touch key to access the functionalities. NOTE: To lock or unlock Touch OSD Launcher, please and hold touch key for 4 seconds. Operating the Display | 35 Using the Touch Control Launcher Use the touch control icons on the front of the display to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these icons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change. The following table describes the touch control icons: Touch Control icons Description 1 Use this icon to switch screen to black or white. Go to Menu to select screen off color. Screen Off 2 Use touch key to screen restore. To a freeze screen when press/activate. Use touch key to screen restore. Suspend 3 Screen Drop Down so that you can easily reach the top of the image. Screen Drop Down 4 Use touch key to screen restore. Use this icon to choose from a list of preset color modes. Preset Modes 5 Use this icon to choose from a list of Input Source. Input Source 6 Menu 7 Use this menu icon to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Use this icon to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit 36 | Operating the Display 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 menu. icon on the remote control or OSD Launcher touch key to launch the OSD Use the icons to adjust the image settings. Touch control icon Description 1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) icons to adjust items in the OSD menu. Up Down 2 Use the Left (decrease) and Right (increase) icons to adjust items in the OSD menu. Left Right 3 Use the OK icon to confirm your selection. OK 4 Use the Back icon to go back to the previous menu. Back Operating the Display | 37 Touch OSD Control Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. 38 | Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Touch the icon to increase brightness. Touch the icon to decrease brightness. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Touch the icon to increase contrast and Touch the icon to decrease contrast (between 0 and 100). Contrast adjusts the difference between darkness and lightness on the display. Operating the Display Icon Menu and Submenus Description Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your display on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjustment allows the display to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your display by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display menu. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the display automatically adjusts to the current input: NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration. NOTE: Auto Adjust feature option is only available when your display is connected using the VGA cable. Operating the Display | 39 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your display. 40 | VGA Select VGA input when you are using the VGA connector. DP Select DP input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 input when you are using the HDMI 1 connector. HDMI 2 Select the HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI 2 connector. HDMI 3 Select the HDMI 3 input when you are using the HDMI 3 connector. HDMI 4 Select the HDMI 4 input when you are using the HDMI 4 connector. Auto Select Select Auto Select, the display scans for available input sources. Reset Input Source Resets your display’s Input Source settings to the factory defaults. Operating the Display Icon Menu and Submenus Description Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode. Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Color Temp., or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Operating the Display | 41 Icon Menu and Submenus Input Color Format Reset Color 42 | Description • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. NOTE: To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/back/ shoulders pain from using the display for long periods of time, we suggest you to : • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50-70 cm) from your eyes. • Blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with the display. • Take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours. • Look away from your display and gaze at a distant object at 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds during the breaks. • Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck/arm/back/ shoulders during the breaks. • Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications. • Color Temp.: The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint with slider set at 5,000K or cooler with blue tint with slider set at 10,000K. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Touch the and icons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your display is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI, DP or VGA cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Resets your display’s color settings to the factory defaults. Operating the Display Icon Menu and Submenus Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize,4:3, or 5:4. Vertical Position Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your display to your preference. Use the or icons to adjust for best image quality. NOTE: Pixel Clock adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine) again. NOTE: Phase adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Operating the Display | 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults. Audio Volume Allows you to set the volume level of audio source. Use or to adjust the volume level from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Audio Source Allows you to set the audio source to PC Audio or HDMI/DP. Speaker Allows you to enable or disable Speaker function. Reset Audio Menu 44 | Select this option to restore default audio 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. Operating the Display Icon Menu and Submenus Language Description Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by using and icons (min. 0 / max. 100). Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Use the and icons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Reset Menu Restore the menu settings to factory defaults. Personalize Power Button Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. LED USB Monitor Sleep Screen Drop Down Level Allows you to enable or disable USB function during display standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in. Select Disable to turn off this feature. Allows you to set the Screen Drop Down level so that you can reach the top of the image. Drop Down Level Options: - 1/2 Screen - 1/3 Screen - 2/3 Screen Operating the Display | 45 Icon Menu and Submenus Description Screen Off Color Wake On Touch Reset Personalization Other Allows you to set the Screen Off Color to White or black. Display Info DDC/CI 46 | Select Enable to turn on this feature. Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Displays the display’s current settings. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the display settings using software on your computer. Select Disable to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your display. Operating the Display Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select Enable to start the process. Firmware Current Firmware version. IP Address Show IP Address. Service Tag Show Service Tag. Reset Others Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults. NOTE: This display has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. Operating the Display | 47 OSD Warning Messages When the display does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: This means that the display cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Display Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this display. Recommended mode is 3840 x 2160. You can see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: When the display enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: 48 | Operating the Display If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: If either HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, DP or VGA input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or or Operating the Display | 49 or or or See Troubleshooting for more information. 50 | Operating the Display Dell Web Management for Displays Before accessing the Dell Display Web Management feature, ensure the Ethernet is working normally. • Ethernet Enable Touch and hold the touch key 5 on the front panel for 4 seconds to turn on , A network icon appears and is shown on Top - left corner for 4 seconds. • Ethernet Disable Touch and hold the touch key 5 on the front panel for 4 seconds to turn on , A network icon appears and is shown on Top - left corner for 4 seconds. To access the Dell Display Web Management tool you need to set the IP Addresses for your computer and the display. 1. Press the Menu key on the remote control to display the IP Address of the display, or by navigating to OSD Menu > Others. By default, the IP Address is 10.0.50.100 Operating the Display | 51 2. In the computer’s IP Properties tab, specify an IP Address by selecting Use the following IP Address and enter the following values: For IP Address: 10.0.50.101 and for Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 (leave all other entries as blanks). 3. The IP Address configuration would now look like this: 52 | Operating the Display To access and use the web management tool, follow these steps: 1. Open a web browser and type the display’s IP Address (10.0.50.100) in the address bar. 2. The log-in page opens. Enter the Administrator Password to continue. 3. The Home page opens: Operating the Display | 53 4. Click Network Settings tab to see the network settings. 5. Click Display Control to see the display’s status. 6. Click Security to set a password. 54 | Operating the Display 7. Update Firmware. You can download the latest drivers from the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/support. 8. Upgrade firmware page and wait for 30 seconds. 9. Finished. Click on button to proceed after 8 seconds. Operating the Display | 55 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your display provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your display is functioning properly. If your display and computer are properly connected but the display screen remains dark, run the display self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn off both your computer and the display. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3. Turn on the display. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the display cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. or 56 | Troubleshooting or or or or 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off your display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the display. If your display screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your display is functioning properly. Troubleshooting | 57 Built-in Diagnostics Your display has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your display, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the display is in self-test mode. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Make sure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or display. The display then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Touch and hold for 5 seconds. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Touch on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. 6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text screens. The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, touch again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the display is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. 58 | Troubleshooting Common Problems The following table contains general information about common display problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: NOTE: Auto Adjust function is applicable to VGA input only. Common Symptoms No Video/Power LED off What You Experience No picture No Video/Power LED on No picture or no brightness Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting Possible Solutions • Ensure that the video cable connecting the display 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 depressed fully. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. • Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. • Perform display self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. • • • • • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Eliminate video extension cables. Reset the display to factory settings. Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio. Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. movement • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Reset the display to factory settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the display and test in another room. Missing Pixels Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems 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 Display Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Display Quality and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Picture too dim or • Reset the display to factory settings. too bright • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Troubleshooting | 59 Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Audio problem No Audio • Check PC setting if the playback is correctly selected. • Checking other video cables. • Ensure that the Speaker is enabled via OSD Geometric Distortion Screen not centered • Reset the display to factory settings. correctly • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled • Reset the display to factory settings. or appears torn • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. • Perform display 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 Intermittent Problems Visible signs of smoke or sparks Display malfunctions on & off Missing Color Picture missing color Wrong Color Picture color not good Image retention from a static image left on the display for a long period of time Faint shadow from the static image displayed appears on the screen 60 | Troubleshooting • • • • Reset the display to factory settings. Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Perform display self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the display to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the display to factory settings. • Perform display self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. • Perform display self-test. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the display to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom. Color in Color menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color menu OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Use the Power Management feature to turn off the display at all times when not in use (for more information, see Power Management Modes). • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Common Symptoms What You Experience Touchscreen non- Display cannot responsive wake on touch Possible Solutions • Ensure Wake On Touch is enabled via OSD. Wake On Touch is default off. Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the display with touch OSD No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Experience Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen Possible Solutions • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the display to factory settings. • Turn off the display, unplug the display power cable, plug it back, and then turn on the display. • Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, touch icon for 4 seconds to unlock . No picture, the • Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not LED light is white in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. • Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. The picture • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, cannot fill the the display may display in full screen. height or width of • Run the built-in diagnostics. the screen Troubleshooting | 61 Touchscreen Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Windows 7 Cursor does not accurately follow your finger when you touch the screen • Install touch driver for Windows 7, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific Symptoms USB interface is not working What You Experience USB peripherals are not working Possible Solutions • Check that your display is turned ON. • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). • Switch off and then turn on the display again. • Reboot the computer. • Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system. SuperSpeed USB SuperSpeed USB • Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable. 3.0 interface is 3.0 peripherals • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 slow. working slowly or ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. not working at all • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). • Reboot the computer. Wireless USB Wireless USB • Increase the distance between the USB 3.0 peripherals stop peripherals peripherals and the wireless USB receiver. working when a responding slowly • Position your wireless USB receiver as close as USB 3.0 device is or only working possible to the wireless USB peripherals. plugged in as the distance • Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless between itself USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB and its receiver 3.0 port. decreases USB is not No USB Refer to input source and USB pairing table working functionalities 62 | Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems Specific Symptoms Ethernet not working What You Possible Solutions Experience Dell Web • Ensure that the Network cable connecting the Display Management for is properly secured. Displays Webpage • Touch the icon 5 on the screen for 4 seconds to turn control is not on , A network icon appears and is shown on Top working - left corner for 5 seconds . • Touch the icon 5 on the front panel for 4 seconds to turn off, A network icon appears and is shown on Top - left corner for 5 seconds. Troubleshooting | 63 Appendix Safety Instructions For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. 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 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contacting Dell 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. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To get online Display support content: See www.dell.com/support/monitors. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the top-left corner of the page. 3. Click Contact Us next to the country dropdown. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. 64 | Appendix Setting Up Your Display Setting Display Resolution to 3840 x 2160 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 3840 x 2160. 4. Click OK. In Windows 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 3840 x 2160. 4. Click Apply. If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the given steps. Dell computer 1. Go to 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 3840 x 2160 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 3840 x 2160, please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. Appendix | 65 Non-Dell computer In Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. Click Change Display Settings. 4. Click Advanced Settings. 5. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com). 7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 again. In Windows 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click Display adapter properties. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution. 66 | Appendix Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Display WARNING: Before cleaning the display, unplug the display power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the display. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your display: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti-static coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air. • Use a lightly-dampened, soft cloth to clean the display. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the display. • If you notice white powder when you unpack your display, wipe it off with a cloth. • Handle your display with care as a darker-colored display may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter- colored display. • To help maintain the best image quality on your display, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your display when not in use. Appendix | 67
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