Dell S2318Nc User manual

Model No.: S2318HN/S2318NX
Regulatory model: S2318Nc
User’s Guide
Dell S2318HN/S2318NX

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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use of your computer.
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data if instructions are not followed.
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injury or death.
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2017 - 12 Rev. A01

Contents | 3
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.................................................................16
Operating Your Monitor....................................................... 17
Power On the Monitor ............................................................................ 17
Using the Front Panel Controls............................................................. 17
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.........................................19

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Setting the Maximum Resolution..........................................................32
Using the Tilt .............................................................................................33
Troubleshooting....................................................................34
Self-Test .....................................................................................................34
Built-in Diagnostics..................................................................................35
Common Problems .................................................................................36
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

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.
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)

6| About Your Monitor
∞ HDMI Cable
∞ VGA Cable (for S2318NX
only)
∞ Cable Holder
∞ Quick Setup Guide
∞ Safety and Regulatory
Information
Product Features
The Dell S2318HN_S2318NX 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:
∞ S2318HN/S2318NX: 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.
∞ 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.
∞ TCO-Certified Displays.

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∞ 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.

8| About Your Monitor
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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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

10 | About Your Monitor
Side View
Bottom View
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1 2 3
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.

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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 your Monitor.
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: www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from
the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.
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.

12 | Setting Up the Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the Stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE: The following steps is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
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To attach the monitor stand:
1. Fit the stand riser and stand base together, and then turn in the stand base.
2. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the
monitor.Press the stand until it snaps into place.

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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:
1. Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect the VGA/HDMI/audio cable from your monitor to the comput-
er.
Connecting the VGA cable(Optional Purchase)
Connecting the HDMI cable

14 | Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the audio cable(Optional Purchase)
Organizing Cables

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After you connect all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all
cables as shown above.
NOTE: After the cables are connected, they will have to be disconnected again
to route them through the hole.

16 | Setting Up the Monitor
Removing the Monitor Stand
NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand,
ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface.
NOTE: The following steps is applicable for a monitor with a stand.
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To remove the stand:
1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.
2. Use a long and thin screwdriver to push the release latch.
3. Once the latch is released, remove the base away from monitor.

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Operating Your 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 image being
displayed.
Control buttons
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The following table describes the front panel buttons:
Front Panel Button Description
1
Shortcut key/Preset Modes
Use this button to choose from a list of preset
modes.
Shortcut key/Brightness/
Contrast
Use this button to directly access the Brightness/
Contrast menu.
Menu
Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen
Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See
Accessing the OSD menu.
Exit
Use this button to go back to the main menu or
exit the OSD main menu.

18 | Operating Your Monitor
2&3
Power On/Off button (with
LED indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor On
and Off.
Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and
fully functional. Blinking white light indicates the
power save mode.
OSD controls
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
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Front Panel Button Description
1
Up
Use the Up button to increase values or move up.
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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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Accessing the OSD menu
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.
1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu.
Main Menu for analog (VGA) input
Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz
Dell S2318HN/NX Energy Use
75
%7
5%
Audio
2. Press 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.
3. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.
4. Press and button to select the desired parameter.
5. Press and then use the and buttons, according to the indicators on
the menu, to make your changes.
6. Select the button to return to the main menu.

20 | Operating Your Monitor
Icon Menu and
Submenus
Description
Brightness/
Contrast
Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.
Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz
Dell S2318HN/NX Energy Use
75
%7
5%
Audio
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.