Dell S2418HN User manual

Model: S2418HN/S2418NX
Regulatory model: S2418Nt
Dell S2418HN
Dell S2418NX
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up the Monitor...................................17
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating the Monitor .................................. 21
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting ....................................... 38
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents | 3

4| Contents
Appendix ..............................................42
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 42
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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
Cable holder
Power cable (varies by country)
Power adapter

6| About Your Monitor
VGA cable (S2418NX only)
HDMI cable
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information
Product Features
The Dell S2418HN/S2418NX monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid
crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
•60.47cm (23.8-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
1920x1080 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
•Mega dynamic contrast ratio (8,000,000:1).
•Tilt capability.
•Removable stand.
•Plug and play capable if supported by your system.
•Color gamut of sRGB 99% (typical).
•Adapted “High Dynamic Range” appropriate for monitor usage.
•Supports AMD FreeSync™ technology.
•On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization.
•Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image-color
matching file (ICM), and product documentation.
•Dell display manager software (available on the disc shipped with the monitor).
•Energy saver feature for energy star compliance.
•Security-lock slot.
•Capability of switching from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
image quality.
•BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates).
•TCO-certified displays.
•Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only.
•0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
•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
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
Back View
Label Description Use
1Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(sold separately).
2Barcode, serial number, and
Service Tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
3Letter etching Lists the regulatory approvals.
4Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.

8| About Your Monitor
Bottom View
Label Description Use
1DC power connector To connect the monitor power adapter.
2HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
3VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional).
4Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming
through HDMI audio channel.
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.

About Your Monitor | 9
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-Plane Switching (IPS)
Viewable image
Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.80 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
Area 156246.28 mm2(242.18 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm
Viewing angle (CR>10)
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (dynamic contrast on)
Faceplate coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H)
Backlight LED
Response Time 8 ms (normal), 6 ms (fast)
Color depth 16.7M (6 Bits.+ High FRC)
Color gamut 99% of sRGB
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (VGA)
30 kHz to 83 kHz (HDMI1.4)
30 kHz to 140 kHz (HDMI2.0)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (VGA)
56 Hz to 76 Hz (HDMI1.4)
29 Hz to 75 Hz (HDMI2.0)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz(VGA/HDMI1.4)
3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (HDMI2.0)
Video display capabilities
(HDMI playback)
480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p,2160p (HDMI2.0)

10 | About Your Monitor
Preset Display Modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+
800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 -/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
1920 x 1080 83.9 75.0 174.5 +/-
3840 x 2160 67.5 30.0 297.0 +/+
3840 x 2160 135.0 60.0 594.0 +/+
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance
•VGA/HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0 signal input support
AC/DC adapter:
Input voltage/
frequency/current
Delta: 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum)
Chicony: 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.7 A
(maximum)
Output voltage/current Output: 19.5 VDC / 3.34 A
Inrush current At 115V/230V, maximum inrush current less than 150A (cold
start)
Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity
Dell Delta DA65NM111-00
Dell Chicony HA65NS5-00