Dell P2418HT User manual

Model: P2418HT
Regulatory model: P2418HTt
Dell P2418HT
User’s Guide

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2017 – 01 Rev. A00

Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 21
Routing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Tilt and Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operating the Monitor .................................. 31
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents | 3

4| Contents
Troubleshooting ....................................... 47
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Touchscreen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Appendix ..............................................54
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 54
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About Your Monitor | 5
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor 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 monitor.
Somefeatures or media may not be available in certain countries.
Monitor
Stand riser
Stand base
Cable cover
Power cable (varies by country)

6| About Your Monitor
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables
the USB ports on the monitor)
DP cable (DP to DP)
VGA cable
Cable sleeve
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety,Environmental,and
Regulatory Information
Product Features
The Dell P2418HT monitor has an active matrix, thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal
display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 60.47 cm (23.8-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9
aspect ratio) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Tilt and swivel adjustment capability.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, VGA, HDMI, and USB 3.0 helps future-proof
your monitor.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
• 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.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

About Your Monitor | 7
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

8| About Your Monitor
Back View
Label 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.
3Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock
(sold separately).
4Stand release button Release stand from monitor.
5Barcode, serial number, and Service
Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
6Cable hook Use to route cables.
7Cable routing label Shows how to route cables.
8Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
Side View
USB 3.0 downstream port
Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.

About Your Monitor | 9
Bottom View
Label Description Use
1AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional
purchase).
3DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable.
4VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable.
5Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through
HDMI or DP audio channels.
Only supports 2-channel audio.
NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support
headphones.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing
damage or loss.
6USB 3.0 upstream port Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor
to the computer. Once this cable is connected,
you can use the USB downstream connectors on
the monitor and the touch screen function on the
monitor.
7USB 2.0 downstream
ports
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.
8Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).

10 | About Your Monitor
Monitor Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel Type In-plane switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:9
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.8 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
Area 156246.2 mm2(242.15 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 93
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Dynamic contrast ratio 8,000,000:1
Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard
coating
Backlight White LED, EDGELIGHT system
Response Time 6 ms typical (G to G)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%)
NOTE: Color gamut is based on CIE 1976 (84%) and
CIE 1931 (72%) test standards.
Connectivity •1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
•1 x VGA
•1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
•2 x USB 2.0 downstream port
•1 x USB 3.0 downstream port
•1 x USB 3.0 with BC 1.2 charging capability at 2A (max)
•1 x USB 3.0 upstream port
•1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5 mm jack)
Border width (edge of monitor
to active area)
5.4 mm (Top)
5.4 mm (Left/Right)
19.51 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability