Dell U2415 User manual

Dell U2415
User’s Guide
Model: U2415
Regulatory model: U2415b

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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Contents
1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Attaching the Cable Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3 Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension. . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Built-in Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Product Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . .62

4| Contents
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific
Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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
Cable Cover

6| About Your Monitor
Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)
DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 Upstream Cable
(Enables the USB Ports on
the Monitor)
•Drivers and
Documentation Media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Factory Calibration
Report
•Safety and Regulatory
Information

About Your Monitor | 7
Product Features
The Dell U2415 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
•61.13 cm (24.1-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
1920 x 1200 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.
•Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
•Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier
set up with an elegant viewing experience.
•Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
•Extensive all digital connectivity with DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI (MHL),
USB 3.0 helps future proof your monitor.
•Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
•Color gamut of 99% sRGB with an average Delta E <3.
•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), and product documentation.
•Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the
monitor).
•Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
•Security lock slot.
•Stand lock.
•Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
the image quality.
•EPEAT Gold Rating.
•U2415 monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.
•TCO-Certified Displays.
•Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements.
•Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.
•High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).
•0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
•Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
•Analogue backlight dimming control for flicker free display.

8| About Your Monitor
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Front panel controls
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see
Operating the Monitor )
2Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

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Back View
*It is recommended to use this port for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
Back View with monitor stand
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.
3Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
4Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock
not included).
5Barcode serial number
label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support.
6USB downstream port* Connects 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.
7Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through
the slot.

10 | About Your Monitor
Side View
Bottom View
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1AC power cord
connector
Connect the power cable.
2Dell Soundbar
mounting slots
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below
removable plastic sheets)
3HDMI (MHL) port
connector
Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable.
4DisplayPort in
connector
Connect your computer with DP cable.
5Mini DisplayPort in
connector
Connect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.