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Dell UltraSharp U3415W
User’s Guide
Model: U3415W
Regulatory model: U3415Wb
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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.
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2016 - 07 Rev. A03
Contents | 3
Contents
1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Attaching the Cable Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3 Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension. . . . . . . . . 57
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Built-in Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Product Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . 65
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific
Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
4 | Contents
Speakers Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting Up Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
About Your Monitor | 5
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.
Monitor
Stand
Cable Cover
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup
guide for setup instructions.
Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)
HDMI Cable
DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 Upstream Cable
(Enables the USB Ports on
the Monitor)
•Drivers and
Documentation Media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Factory Calibration
Report
•Safety, Environmental,
and Regulatory
Information
6 | About Your Monitor
About Your Monitor | 7
Product Features
The Dell U3415W flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
•86.5 cm (34-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
3440 x 1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
•Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while
moving from side-to-side.
•Tilt, swivel, and vertical extension adjustment capabilities.
•Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier
set up with an elegant viewing experience.
•Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
•Extensive all digital connectivity with DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, MHL,
USB 3.0 helps future proof your monitor.
•Equipped with 2 USB upstream ports and 4 USB downstream ports.
•Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
•Color gamut of 99% sRGB with an average Delta E < 3.
•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), and product documentation.
•Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the
monitor).
•Security lock slot.
•Stand lock.
•Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
the image quality.
•U3415W monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.
•TCO-Certified Displays.
•Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements.
•Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.
•High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).
•0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
•Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
•Supports Picture by Picture (PBP) and Picture in Picture (PIP) Select mode.
About Your Monitor | 9
Back View
Back view with monitor stand
Description Use
1VESA mounting holes
(100 mm x 100 mm -
behind attached VESA
Cover)
Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall
mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm).
2Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
4Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock
not included).
5Barcode serial number
label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support.
6USB downstream port* Connect your USB device to this USB charging
port, which supports fast current charging
capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible. You
can only use this connector after you have
connected the USB cable to the computer and USB
upstream connector on the monitor.
7Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through
the slot.
* It is recommended to use this port for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
Label
10 | About Your Monitor
Side View
Bottom View
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1AC power cord
connector
Connect the power cable.
2MHL port connector Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable.
3HDMI port connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
About Your Monitor | 11
* Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector.
** It is recommended to use either the port (9-2) or the USB downstream port on the rear
side for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
4DisplayPort in
connector
Connect your computer with DP cable.
5Mini DisplayPort in
connector
Connect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.
6DisplayPort out (MST)
connector
DisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream Transport)
capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be
connected as the last monitor in the MST chain. To
enable MST, refer to instruction on section
"
Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport
(MST) function
".
7Audio-Line out Connect your speakers.*
8
(1, 2)
USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor
to the computer. Once this cable is connected, you
can use the USB connectors on the monitor.
9
(1, 2)
USB downstream port 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
monitor.**
10 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
Model U3415W
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In Plane Switching
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
865.56 mm (34.08 inches)
798.20 mm (31.43 inches)
334.80 mm (13.18 inches)
267237.36 mm2 (414.22 inch2)
Pixel pitch 0.2325 mm x 0.2325 mm
12 | About Your Monitor
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 89 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 85 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 3440 x 1440 at 60 Hz
Supported Video Modes
Video display capabilities
(HDMI & DP playback)
480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i
Preset Display Modes
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical
172° (horizontal) typical
Luminance output 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)
Faceplate coating Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight LED edgelight system
Response time 8 ms (typical) for NORMAL mode
5 ms (typical) for FAST mode
Color depth 1.074 billion colors
Color gamut CIE1976 (91%), CIE 1931 (76%), and sRGB coverage 99%
Model U3415W
Model U3415W
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
About Your Monitor | 13
* Requires a graphics card that supports HDMI 2.0.
MHL Source Display Modes
Display Mode Frequency (Hz)
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.3 60.0 71.0 +/-
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
VESA, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-
VESA, 3440 x 1440 73.7 50.0 265.3 +/+
VESA, 3440 x 1440 88.8 60.0* 319.8 +/-
640 x 480p 60
720 x 480p 60
720 x 576p 50
1280 x 720p 60
1280 x 720p 50
1920 x 1080i 60
1920 x 1080i 50
1920 x 1080p 30
1920 x 1080p 60
1920 x 1080p 50
720 (1440) x 480i 60
720 (1440) x 576i 50
MST Source
Monitor
Maximum number of external monitor can be supported
14 | About Your Monitor
Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes
NOTE: Multi-Stream Transport modes are only available with DP1.2. See
Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function
for details.
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each differential line. Per
differential line at 100 ohm impedance.
•DP 1.2*/HDMI 2.0**/MHL 2.0 signal input support
AC input voltage/frequency/
current
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(typical)
Inrush current •120 V: 40 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
•240 V: 80 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
* Support DP1.2 specification, include HBR2, MST and DP audio.
** Not Support HDMI optional specification, include HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC),
Audio Return Channel (ARC), standard for 3D format and resolutions.
Speaker Specifications
Speaker 2 x 9.0 W
Frequency Response 100 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm
3440 x 1440 at 60Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
3440 x 1440 at 60Hz 1 2
Model U3415W
Model U3415W
DP, black connector (include DP in and DP
out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI; MHL; USB 3.0
•Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins
•Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins
•Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20
pins
•Universal Serial Bus: detachable, USB, 9
pins
Height (extended) 523.7 mm (20.62 inches)
Height (compressed) 408.7 mm (16.09 inches)
Width 824.7 mm (32.47 inches)
Depth 216.0 mm (8.50 inches)
Height 372 mm (14.65 inches)
Width 824.7 mm (32.47 inches)
Depth 73.3 mm (2.89 inches)
Height (extended) 418.0 mm (16.46 inches)
Height (compressed) 370.8 mm (14.60 inches)
Width 245.0 mm (9.65 inches)
Depth 216.0 mm (8.50 inches)
Weight with packaging 17.50 kg (38.56 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and cables 11.25 kg (24.80 lb)
Weight without stand assembly (For wall
mount or VESA mount considerations -
no cables)
8.44 kg (18.60 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 2.36 kg (5.20 lb)
Front frame gloss 8%-13% gloss unit
About Your Monitor | 15
Physical Characteristics
Model U3415W
Connector type
Signal cable type
Dimensions (with stand)
Dimensions (without stand)
Stand dimensions
Weight
16 | About Your Monitor
Environmental Characteristics
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Non-operating •Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
•Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating •Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
•Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
•443.58 BTU/hour (maximum)
•187.67 BTU/hour (typical)
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor 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 monitor automatically resumes functioning. The
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power
saving feature.
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 130 W (maximum)**
55 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (glowing) Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
main cable from the monitor.
** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active.
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in
the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
Model U3415W
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Thermal dissipation
About Your Monitor | 17
HDMI/MHL/Mini DisplayPort/DP input
HDMI/MHL input
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
Pin
Number
20-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
ML0(p)
GND
ML0(n)
ML1(p)
GND
ML1(n)
ML2(p)
GND
ML2(n)
ML3(p)
GND
ML3(n)
GND
GND
AUX(p)
GND
AUX(n)
GND
Re-PWR
+3.3 V DP_PWR
18 | About Your Monitor
Pin Assignments
DisplayPort Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Pin
Number
20-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
GND
Hot Plug Detect
ML3(n)
GND
ML3(n)
GND
GND
GND
ML2(n)
ML0(p)
ML2(p)
ML0(p)
GND
GND
ML1(n)
AUX(p)
ML1(p)
AUX(n)
GND
+3.3 V DP_PWR
About Your Monitor | 19
Mini DisplayPort Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Pin
Number
19-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
TMDS DATA 2+
TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 2-
TMDS DATA 1+
TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 1-
TMDS DATA 0+
TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 0-
TMDS CLOCK+
TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
TMDS CLOCK-
CEC
Reserved (N.C. on device)
DDC CLOCK (SCL)
DDC DATA (SDA)
DDC/CEC Ground
+5V POWER
HOT PLUG DETECT
20 | About Your Monitor
HDMI Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Pin
Number
19-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
TMDS DATA 2+
TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 2-
TMDS DATA 1+
GND
TMDS DATA 1-
MHL+
TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
MHL-
TMDS CLOCK+
GND
TMDS CLOCK-
CEC
Reserved (N.C. on device)
DDC CLOCK (SCL)
DDC DATA (SDA)
GND
VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum)
CBUS
About Your Monitor | 21
MHL Connector
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The 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 settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can
select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor
settings, see
Operating the Monitor
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
22 | About Your Monitor
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.
Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption*
Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible.
* Up to 2A on USB downstream port (port with lightning icon) with BC1.2
compliance devices or normal USB devices.
USB Upstream Connector
Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector
VCC
D-
D+
GND
SSTX-
SSTX+
GND
SSRX-
SSRX+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
About Your Monitor | 23
USB Downstream Connector
Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector
VCC
2D-
3D+
4GND
5SSRX-
6SSRX+
7GND
8SSTX-
9SSTX+
USB Ports
•2 upstream - back
•4 downstream - back
•Power Charging Port- the port with lightning icon; supports fast current
charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible.
NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer.
NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the
power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached
peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor 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 Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
1
24 | About Your Monitor
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the
Safety Instructions
before cleaning the monitor.
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from
the electrical outlet.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or
handling your monitor:
•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, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using
detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
•If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a
cloth.
•Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched
and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
•To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use.
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Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor 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 the set up instructions.
CAUTION: Do not remove the monitor from the packaging box before attaching
the stand.
To attach the monitor stand:
1Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top
cushion that secures it.
2Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly.
26 | Setting Up the Monitor
3Attach the stand assembly to the monitor.
aFit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the
monitor.
bPress the stand down till it snaps into place.
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4Place the monitor upright.
aSlide one hand in the cutout area on the bottom cushion and use the other
hand to hold the stand.
bLift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling.
CAUTION: Do not press on the panel screen when lifting the monitor.
5 Remove the cover from the monitor.
28 | Setting Up the Monitor
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.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
Connect the DP/Mini-DP to DP/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the HDMI cable
Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable
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Connecting the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable
Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST)
function
NOTE: U3415W supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC
Graphics Card must be certified to DP 1.2 with MST option.
The default out of factory setting in the U3415W is DP1.1a.
To enable MST connection, please use only DP cable as provided in box (or other DP1.2
certified cable) and change the DP setting to DP1.2 by performing the below steps:
30 | Setting Up the Monitor
A) Monitor is able to show content
1Use OSD button to navigate to Display.
2Go to DP 1.2 selection.
3Select Enable or Disable accordingly.
4Follow the screen message to confirm selection of DP1.2 or DP1.1a.
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B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen)
1Use the and buttons to highlight DP or mDP.
2Press and hold the button for approximately 8 seconds.
3The DisplayPort configuration message will appear.
4Use the button to enable DP1.2 or button to exit without making any
changes.
Repeat the above steps to change the setting back to DP1.1a if necessary.
CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance
of the computer may vary.
32 | Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the USB 3.0 cable
NOTE: To prevent data damage or loss, before changing USB upstream ports, make
sure that NO USB storage devices are in use by the computer connected to the
monitor’s USB upstream port.
After you have completed connecting the Mini-DP to DP/DP/HDMI cable, follow the
procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your
monitor setup:
1 a. Connect one computer: connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to
an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer.
b. Connect two computers*: connect the upstream USB 3.0 ports to appropriate
USB 3.0 ports on the two computers. Then use the OSD menu to select between
the two USB upstream sources and input sources. See
Toggle Switch PBP
.
2Connect the USB 3.0 peripherals to the downstream USB 3.0 ports on the monitor.
3Plug the power cables for your computer(s) and monitor into a nearby outlet.
a. Connect one computer
b. Connect two computers
* When connecting two computers to the monitor, the monitor's USB downstream ports
for the keyboard and mouse can be assigned to different input signals from the two
computers by changing the USB Selection settings from the OSD menu. (See
USB
Selection
for details).
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4Turn On the monitor and the computer(s).
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an
image, see
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
.
5Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables.
Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL)
NOTE: This monitor is MHL certified.
NOTE: To use the MHL function, use only MHL certified cable and source devices
that support MHL output.
NOTE: Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to
output an image, depending on MHL source devices.
NOTE: When the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor
will display black screen or show the message below, depending on MHL source
device's output.
To enable MHL connection, please perform the below steps:
1Plug the power cable on your monitor into a AC outlet.
2Connect the (micro) USB port on you MHL source device to MHL port on the
monitor with a MHL certified cable (See
Bottom View
for details).
3Turn On the monitor and the MHL source device.
4Select input source on monitor to MHL by using OSD Menu (See
Using the On-
Screen Display (OSD) Menu
for details.)
5If it does not display an image, see
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific
Problems
.
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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.
Attaching the Cable Cover
NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
1Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover to the groove on the back of
the monitor.
2Press the cable cover till it snaps into place.
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Removing the Monitor Stand
NOTE: To prevent the curved LCD screen from being scratched and damaged
while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean foam.
Direct contact with hard objects might cause damage to the curved monitor.
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 the set-up instructions
.
To remove the stand:
1Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.
2Press and hold the stand release button.
3Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
Removing the Cable Cover
1Press the tab on the cable cover.
2Remove the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover from the groove on the
back of the monitor.
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Wall Mounting (Optional)
(Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm).
Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.
1Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table.
2Remove the stand.
3Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic
cover.
4Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
5Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the
wall mounting kit.
NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load
bearing capacity of 8.8 kg.
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Operating the Monitor
Power On the Monitor
Press the button to turn On the monitor.
Using the Front Panel Controls
Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the
image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows
the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
The following table describes the front panel buttons:
Front Panel Button Description
1
Shortcut key/
Volume
Use this button to directly access the Volume level bar.
2
Shortcut key/
Input Source
Use this button to directly access the Input Source menu.
3
Menu
Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display
(OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu
System.
4
Exit
Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD
main menu.
5
Power
(with power light
indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off.
The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully
functional. A glowing white light indicates the power save
mode.
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Front Panel Button
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Front Panel Button Description
1
Up
Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
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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.
1Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for digital (HDMI/MHL) input
or
2
Down
Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD
menu.
3
OK
Use the OK button to confirm your selection.
4
Back
Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
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Main Menu for digital (mDP) input
or
Main Menu for digital (DP) input
2Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move
from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table
for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
3Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.
4Press and button to select the desired parameter.
5Press to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons, according
to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6Select the button to return to the main menu.
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Icon Menu and
Submenus
Description
Brightness/
Contrast
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Press the button to increase the brightness and press the
button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100).
NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic
Contrast is switched On.
Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further
adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase the contrast and press the
button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100).
The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between
darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video
signals that may be connected to your monitor.
DP Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP)
connector. Press to select the DisplayPort input source.
mDP Select the mDP input when you are using the Mini DisplayPort (mDP)
connector. Press to select the Mini DisplayPort input source.
HDMI Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press
to select the HDMI input source.
MHL Select the MHL input when you are using the MHL connector. Press
to select the MHL input source.
Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode.
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Input Color
Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to:
RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or
DVD player) using the HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL
devices using MHL cable.
YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player
by YPbPr using HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL devices by
YPbPr using MHL cable.
Or if the DVD (or MHL devices) color output setting is not RGB.
Gamma Allows you to set the Gamma to PC or MAC.
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Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard,
Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp.,or Custom Color from
the list.
•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.
•Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
•Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing
text. Blend the text background to simulate paper media without
affecting color images. Applies to RGB input format only.
• Color Temp.: Allows users to select the color temperature: 5000K,
5700K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, and 10000K.
• Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B)
values and create your own preset color mode.
Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple.
This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to
adjust the hue from '0' to '100'.
Press to increase the green shade of the video image.
Press to increase the purple shade of the video image.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or
Game preset mode.
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Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use
or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'.
Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video
image.
Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie
or Game preset mode.
Reset Color
Settings
Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings.
Display Use Display to adjust image.
Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 21:9, Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, or 1:1.
Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or
to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Dynamic
Contrast
Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and
more detailed image quality.
Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off".
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game
or Movie preset mode.
Response
Time
Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.
DP 1.1 Press to enable or disable DP 1.1. Follow the screen message to
confirm selection of DP1.2 or DP1.1a.
To use the DP MST (Daisy Chain) or HBR2 feature, enable DP 1.2.
NOTE: Ensure your Graphics Card can support these features before
selecting DP 1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Some
Graphics Cards do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set)
at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run.
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Uniformity
Compensation
Select screen uniformity compensation settings. Calibrated is factory
calibrated setting by default. Uniformity Compensation adjusts
different areas of the screen with respect to the center to achieve
uniform brightness and color over the entire screen. For optimal
screen performance, Brightness and Contrast for some preset modes
(Standard, Color Temp.) will be disabled when Uniformity
Compensation is turned On.
NOTE: User is advised to use factory default brightness setting when
Uniformity Compensation is turned on. For other brightness level
setting, the uniformity performance may deviate from the data shown
on the Factory Calibration Report.
Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings.
Reset Display
Settings
Select this option to restore default display settings.
PBP This function brings up a window displaying image from another input
source.
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
Sub-Window
Main Window
DP
mDP
DP mDP
HDMI
HDMI
MHL
MHL
NOTE: The images under PBP will be displayed at the center of the
screen, not full screen.
NOTE: When you use the PBP/PIP feature, the DP MST (Daisy Chain)
function is disabled.
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PBP Mode
Enable
Adjusts the PBP (Picture by Picture) mode to PIP (Picture in Picture),
PBP Aspect Ratio, or PBP Full. You can disable this feature by
selecting Off.
I
II
I
II
I
II
I
Off
PBP FUll
PBP Aspect RatioPIP
PBP (Sub) Select between the different video signals that may be connected to
your monitor for the PIP/PBP sub-window.
Toggle Switch
PBP
Select to switch between the USB upstream sources in PBP mode.
Contrast (Sub) Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode.
Press the button to increase the contrast and press the
button to decrease the contrast.
PIP Location Select PIP sub-window position.
Use or to browse and to select Top-Left, Top-Right,
Bottom-Right, or Bottom-Left.
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USB Selection Select the USB upstream signals from the list: DP, mDP, HDMI, and
MHL, thus the monitor's USB downstream port (eg. keyboard and
mouse) can be used by the current input signals when connecting a
computer to either one of the upstream ports.
The display and USB upstream ports connection can be changed by
selecting the input source function.
When you use only one upstream port, the connected upstream port
is active.
NOTE: To prevent data damage or loss, before changing USB
upstream ports, make sure that NO USB storage devices are in use by
the computer connected to the monitor’s USB upstream port.
USB 1 Press to Indicate the input signal for USB 1.
USB 2 Press to Indicate the input signal for USB 2.
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Audio
Volume Allows you to set the volume level of speakers.
Use or to adjust the volume level from '0' to '100'.
Audio Source Allows you to set the audio source from the main window or the sub-
window.
Reset Audio
Settings
Select this option to restore default audio settings.
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Energy
Power Button
LED
Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy.
USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor 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.
Reset Energy
Settings
Select this option to restore default Energy settings.
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Menu 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 Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages
(English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,
Simplified Chinese or Japanese).
Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the
and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100).
Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active
after the last time you pressed a button.
Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5
to 60 seconds.
Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user
adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
NOTE:
Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button beside
the power button for 10 seconds).
Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock
(press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds).
Reset Menu
Settings
Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
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Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast,
Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Volume, PBP Mode Enable, or Toggle
Switch PBP and set it as a shortcut key.
Others
Button Sound The monitor beeps every time a new option is selected in the menu.
This feature enables or disables the sound.
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NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness
to compensate for LED aging.
DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your
monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be
adjustable via the software on your computer.
You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
performance of your monitor.
LCD
Conditioning
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the
degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run.
You can enable this feature by selecting Enable.
Reset Other
Settings
Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values.
Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.
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OSD Warning Messages
When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie),
the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
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. Recommended mode is 3440 x 1440.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:
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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, one of the following messages will
appear depending on the selected input:
HDMI/MHL/Mini DisplayPort/DP input
HDMI/MHL input
If either HDMI, MHL, Mini DisplayPort, or DP input is selected and the corresponding
cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or
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or
or
See
Troubleshooting
for more information.
Setting the Maximum Resolution
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1:
1For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
3Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 3440 x 1440.
4Click OK.
In Windows® 10:
1Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
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2Click Advanced display settings.
3Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 3440 x 1440.
4Click Apply.
If you do not see 3440 x 1440 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:
•Go to http://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):
•Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
•Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
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.
Tilt, Swivel
With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most
comfortable viewing angle.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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Vertical Extension
NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figure below illustrates how
to extend the stand vertically.
Dual-Monitor Setup
The recommended dual-monitor setup:
Landscape (side by side)
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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 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:
1Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test
operation, remove all digital cables from the back of computer.
3Turn on the monitor.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the
monitor 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
or
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or
4This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes
disconnected or damaged.
5Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your
computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
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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.
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
2Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor
then goes into the self-test mode.
3Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2
seconds. A gray screen appears.
4Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5Press Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
6Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
7Repeat 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, press Button 4 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the
monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
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Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you
might encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
No Video/Power
LED off
No picture •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 depressed fully.
•Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the
Input
Source
menu.
No Video/Power
LED on
No picture or no
brightness
•Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
•Perform monitor 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.
Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy,
blurry, or
ghosting
•Eliminate video extension cables.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
Shaky/Jittery
Video
Wavy picture or
fine movement
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Check environmental factors.
•Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels 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: http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.
Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has
bright 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: http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.
Brightness
Problems
Picture too dim
or too bright
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Geometric
Distortion
Screen not
centered
correctly
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.
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Horizontal/
Vertical Lines
Screen has one
or more lines
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform monitor 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.
Synchronization
Problems
Screen is
scrambled or
appears torn
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•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 the safe mode.
Safety Related
Issues
Visible signs of
smoke or sparks
•Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
•Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent
Problems
Monitor
malfunctions on
& off
•Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and is secure.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
•Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the
intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
Missing Color Picture missing
color
•Perform monitor self-test feature check.
•Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and is secure.
•Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Wrong Color Picture color not
good
•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.
Image retention
from a static
image left on
the monitor for
a long period of
time
Faint shadow
from the static
image displayed
appears on the
screen
•Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor
at all times when not in use (for more information, see
Power Management Modes
).
•Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
Screen image is
too small
Image is
centered on
screen, but does
not fill entire
viewing area
•Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Cannot adjust
the monitor
with the
buttons on the
front panel
OSD does not
appear on the
screen
•Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back,
and then turn On the monitor.
•Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and
hold the button beside the Power button for 10 seconds to
unlock (for more information, see
Lock
).
No Input Signal
when user
controls are
pressed
No picture, the
LED light is white
•Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not 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
does not fill the
entire screen
The picture
cannot fill the
height or width
of the screen
•Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the
monitor may display in full screen.
•Run the built-in diagnostics.
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Product Specific Problems
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
USB interface is
not working
USB peripherals
are not working
•Check that your monitor is turned On.
•Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
•Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
•Switch Off and then turn On the monitor again.
•Reboot the computer.
•Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher
electric current; connect the device directly to the
computer system.
•Disconnect one upstream USB cable when using two
upstream connections.
High Speed
USB 3.0
interface is
slow
High Speed USB
3.0 peripherals
working slowly or
not working at all
•Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable.
•Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 ports.
Ensure that the correct USB port is used.
•Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
•Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
•Reboot the computer.
Wireless mouse
is not working
or lagging
Do not respond
or responds
slowly
•Increase the distance between the USB 3.0 peripherals and
the wireless USB receiver.
•Position your wireless USB receiver as close as possible to
the wireless mouse.
•Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB
receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
MHL interface
is not working
Can not see MHL
device image
shown on
monitor
•Ensure your MHL cable and MHL device are MHL certified.
•Check your MHL device is turned On.
•Check your MHL device is not in Standby mode.
•Check physical MHL cable connection is corresponding to
input source selected on OSD Menu i.e., MHL.
•Wait for 30 seconds after connecting MHL cable as some
MHL devices require longer recovery time.
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Speakers Specific Problems
Specific
Symptoms
What You
Experience
Possible Solutions
No sound
coming from
the speakers
Cannot hear any
sound
•Turn Off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cord,
replug it, and then turn On the monitor.
•Check the audio cable connection is connected correctly
to the computer Audio Line Out port.
•Unplug the audio cable from the Audio Line Out port.
•Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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Appendix
WARNING: 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 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.
Contact Dell
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.
Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in
your area.
To get online Monitor support content:
1Visit www.dell.com/support/monitors.
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1Visit www.dell.com/support.
2Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at
the bottom of the page.
3Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
Setting the display resolution
For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set
the display resolution to 3440 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps:
In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1:
1For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
3Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 3440 x 1440.
4Click OK.
In Windows® 10:
1Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
2Click Advanced display settings.
3Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 3440 x 1440.
4Click 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.
If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with
internet access
1Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest
driver for your graphics card.
2After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to
3440 x 1440 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 3440 x 1440, please contact Dell™
to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics
card
In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1:
1For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.
2Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
3Click Change Display Settings.
4Click Advanced Settings.
5Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the
window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
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6Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,
http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com).
7After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to
3440 x 1440 again.
In Windows® 10:
1Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
2Click Advanced display settings.
3Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 3440 x 1440.
4Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the
window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).
5Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,
http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com).
6After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to
3440 x 1440 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 will
support the video resolution.
