Dell S2218H User manual

Model No.: S2218H/S2318H/S2318HX
Regulatory model: S2218Hc/S2318Hc
User’s Guide
Dell S2218H/S2318H/S2318HX

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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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2017 - 12 Rev. A01

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Contents
About Your Monitor ................................................................ 5
Package Contents......................................................................................5
Product Features ........................................................................................6
Identifying Parts and Controls.................................................................8
Plug and Play Capability.......................................................................... 11
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy.................................................. 11
Maintenance Guidelines ......................................................................... 11
Setting Up the Monitor......................................................... 12
Connecting the Stand .............................................................................12
Connecting Your Monitor ......................................................................13
Organizing Cables....................................................................................14
Removing the Monitor Stand.................................................................15
Operating Your Monitor....................................................... 16
Power On the Monitor ............................................................................16
Using the Front Panel Controls.............................................................16
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.........................................19

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Setting the Maximum Resolution.......................................................... 31
Using the Tilt .............................................................................................32
Troubleshooting....................................................................33
Self-Test .....................................................................................................33
Built-in diagnostics ..................................................................................33
Common Problems .................................................................................35
Product-Specific Problems....................................................................38
Appendix ....................................................................................................39
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information ..........39
Contact Dell ..............................................................................................39
Setting Up Your Monitor........................................................................ 40
Monitor Specifications .........................................................42

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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.
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.
∞ Monitor
∞ Stand riser
∞ Stand base
∞ Power Adapter
∞ Power cable (varies by
countries)

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∞ HDMI Cable
∞ VGA Cable (for S2318HX
only)
∞ Cable Holder
∞ Quick Setup Guide
∞ Safety and Regulatory
Information
Product Features
The Dell S2218H_S2318H_S2318HX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-
Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), In-plane Switching panel and LED
backlight. The monitor features include:
∞ S2218H: 54.61 cm (21.5 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920
x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
∞ S2318H/S2318HX: 58.42 cm (23 inch) viewable area display (measured
diagonally). 1920 x 1080 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.
∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
∞ VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy
and new systems.
∞ Build-in Speaker (3W)x2.
∞ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen
optimization.
∞ Energy Star certified monitor.
∞ Security - lock slot.
∞ Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
the image quality.

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∞ TCO-Certified Displays.
∞ BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates).
∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).
∞ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
∞ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real
time.
∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Front panel controls
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Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your Monitor)
2Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
NOTE: 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.

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Back View
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5
4
1 2
S2218H
12V 3.33A
S2218Hc
S2218H
12V 3.33A
S2218Hc
Back View with monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(security lock not included).
2Regulatory label (including Barcode
serial number and Service Tag label)
Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer
to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support. The Dell
service tag is used for Dell warranty
and customer service management
purposes and for records of the base
system.
3Regulatory information engraving. Lists the regulatory approvals.
4Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
5Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing
them through the slot.
Back View without monitor stand

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Side View
Bottom View
45
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Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Power-adapter port To connect the monitor power cable using a 12V DC
adapter for transition.
2Audio Line Out port Connect to external speakers (Optional Purchase)*
3Audio Line In port Connects the audio cable (Optional Purchase) from
the source device to the monitor.
4HDMI port To connect your computer to the monitor using an
HDMI cable.
5VGA port To connect your computer to the monitor using a
VGA cable.
*Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out port.