Dell E1916HV User manual

Regulatory model: E1916HVf / E2016HVf / E2216HVf
User‘s Guide
Dell E1916HV
Dell E2016HV
Dell E2216HV

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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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2015 – 06 Rev. A00

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Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 18
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wall Mounting (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operating the Monitor .................................. 22
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Troubleshooting .......................................48
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Product-Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dell Soundbar Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix .............................................. 57
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . 57
Contact Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting the display resolution to 1366 x 768 (for E1916HV) or 1600 x 900
(for E2016HV) or 1920 x 1080 (for E2216HV) (Maximum). . . . . . . . 58
Procedures for setting up dual monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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
•Stand Riser
•Stand Base
•VESA™ Screw Cover
•Power Cable (varies with countries)
•VGA Cable
•Drivers and Documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information

6About Your Monitor
Product Features
The Dell E1916HV / E2016HV / E2216HV flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-
Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include:
• E1916HV : 47.01 cm (18.51 inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1366 x 768
resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• E2016HV: 49.53cm (19.5 inches) diagonal viewable image size,
1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• E2216HV: 54.69 cm (21.53 inches) diagonal viewable image size,
1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Tilt adjustment capability.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• 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 which includes an information file (INF), Image
Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
• Dell Display Manager Software
• ENERGY STAR-compliant.
• Security lock slot.
• Asset Management Capability.
• EPEAT Sliver compliant.
• CECP (for China).
• RoHS compliant.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.

About Your Monitor 7
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
Back View
E1916HV / E2016HV:
Back View with Monitor Stand

8About Your Monitor
E2216HV:
Back View with Monitor Stand
Label Description Use
1 VESA mounting holes (100
mm)
To mount the monitor.
2 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(security lock not included).
5 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
Side View
Right Side

About Your Monitor 9
Bottom View
Label Description Use
1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using
a VGA cable.
3 Dell soundbar
mounting slots
To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Monitor Specifications
The following sections give you information about the various power management
modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA’s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred
to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from keyboard, mouse, or other
input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table
shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature:
E1916HV:
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync Video Power Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal operation Active Active Active White 17 W (Maximum)**
14 W (Typical)
Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Glowing
white
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - Off Less than 0.3 W *
Energy Star Power Consumption
On Mode 13.3 W***
E2016HV:
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync Video Power Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal operation Active Active Active White 17 W (Maximum)**
14 W (Typical)
Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Glowing
white
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - Off Less than 0.3 W *

10 About Your Monitor
Energy Star Power Consumption
On Mode 13.4 W***
E2216HV:
VESA Modes Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync Video Power Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal operation Active Active Active White 24 W (Maximum)**
18 W (Typical)
Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Glowing
white
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - Off Less than 0.3 W *
Energy Star Power Consumption
On Mode 18.2 W***
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except
power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed:
Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: The Dell E1916HV / E2016HV / E2216HV monitor is ENERGY STAR®-
compliant.
* 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 contrast.
*** Energy consumption (On Mode) is tested at 230 Volts / 50 Hz.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your
product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and
peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.
Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making
decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or
completeness is expressed or implied.