Dell C5517H User manual

Model No.: C5517H
Regulatory model: C5517Hc
User’s Guide
Dell C5517H

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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of your computer.
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instructions are not followed.
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injury or death.
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2016 - 10 Rev. A01

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Contents
About Your Monitor .............................5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Up the Monitor..........................27
Attaching the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operating the Monitor ..........................32
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Function Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . 34
OSD Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting ...............................48
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Built-in Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Product-Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix ......................................56
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information
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Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setting Up Your Monitor ........................57
Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) 57
If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with
Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or
graphics card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7,
Windows 8/Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. . . . . . . . . . 59
Dell Display Manager User’s Guide ...............74
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using the Quick Settings Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting Basic Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Assigning Preset Modes to Applications . . . . . . . . . . 77
Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange . . . . . . . . . . 78

About Your Monitor 5
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you
have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
•Monitor
•Monitor Base
•Screws: M4 (12 mm) x 4
•Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)
•Power Cable (varies by countries)
•VGA Cable (3 m)
•HDMI Cable (3 m)
•DP to DP Cable (3 m)

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•USB Upstream Cable (enable the USB ports
on the monitor) (3m)
•Cable clips: 3 pcs
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•Drivers and Documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety, Environment, and Regulatory
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Product Features
The Dell C5517H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor,
Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor’s features include:
• C5517H: 1386.84 mm (54.6 inches) diagonal viewable image size,
1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• LED backlight.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) 400 mm x 400 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting
solutions.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• VGA, HDMI and DP connectivity make it simple and easy to connect
with legacy and new system.
• Audio out
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen
optimization.
• Software and documentation media which includes an information file
(INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
• Dell Display Manager Software (comes in the CD shipped with the
monitor).
• Asset Management Capability.
• Build-in Speaker (10W)x2
• RoHS compliant.
• BFR/PVC Free (Halogen-Free) monitor excluding external cables.
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for panel only.

About Your Monitor 7
4Left
Press to move the selection left in
OSD menu.
5Down
Press to move the selection down in
OSD menu.
6Menu
Press to turn on the OSD menu.
7Brightness -
Press to decrease the Brightness.
8Volume -
Press to decrease the Volume.
9MUTE
Press to turn the mute function on/
o.
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.
13 Exit
Press to exit the Menu.
14 Brightness +
Press to increase the Brightness.
15 Volume +
Press to increase the Volume.
Remote Control
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1Power On/O
Switch this monitor on or o.
2Input Source
Select input source. Press [<] or
[>] button to select from HDMI1,
HDMI2,VGA or DP. Press [√] button
to confirm and exit.
3Up
Press to move the selection up in
OSD menu.

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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 liquid to splash 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.

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Operating range of the remote control
Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD monitor’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.
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
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1IR Lens (with LED indicator)
Back View
DELL
ModelNo./
Modelo/型號 / 型号 / 모델명 :C5517Hc
輸入電源/输入电源/정격입력 :
100-240V 50/60Hz 2.5A
Q40G055N-700-03A
XXXXXXXXXXX
MSIP-REM-TPF-C5517Hc
신청인/제조자:TPVElectronics(Fujian)Co., Ltd.
XXXXXX-XX
CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Theequipmentmustbe connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
L'appareildoitêtrebranché sur une prise de courant munie d'une mise à la terre.
Удельная мощность рабочего режима - X.XXX Вт/см²
Потребляемая мощность изделием в режиме ожидания - X.XX Вт
Потребляемая мощность изделием в выключенном режиме - X.XX Вт
ServiceTag:1NGTQV1
ExpressSVCcode:359 576 607 7
S/N:CN-0 P2NYV-64180-46D-001T
REVA00
生产日期/ManufacturedDate: Apr.2016
中国制造
MadeinChina
IS13252(Part1)/
IEC60950-1
R-41018660
S&E
R33037
RoHS
警語:使用過度恐傷害視力。
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DELL
ModelNo./
Modelo/型號 / 型号 / 모델명 :C5517Hc
輸入電源/输入电源/정격입력 :
100-240V 50/60Hz 2.5A
Q40G055N-700-03A
XXXXXXXXXXX
MSIP-REM-TPF-C5517Hc
신청인/제조자:TPVElectronics(Fujian)Co., Ltd.
XXXXXX-XX
CANICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Theequipmentmustbe connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
L'appareildoitêtrebranché sur une prise de courant munie d'une mise à la terre.
Удельная мощность рабочего режима - X.XXX Вт/см²
Потребляемая мощность изделием в режиме ожидания - X.XX Вт
Потребляемая мощность изделием в выключенном режиме - X.XX Вт
ServiceTag:1NGTQV1
ExpressSVCcode:359 576 607 7
S/N:CN-0 P2NYV-64180-46D-001T
REVA00
生产日期/ManufacturedDate: Apr.2016
中国制造
MadeinChina
IS13252(Part1)/
IEC60950-1
R-41018660
S&E
R33037
RoHS
警語:使用過度恐傷害視力。
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Back View with monitor stand
Label Description Use
1 VESA mounting holes (400 mm x
400 mm)
Wall mount monitor using VESA-
compatible wall mount kit (400 mm x
400 mm).
2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
4 Function buttons (For more
information, see Operating the
Monitor)
Use the keys on the back of the
monitor to adjust the image settings.
5 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock.