Dell UltraSharp U2518D User manual

Model: U2518D/U2518DX/U2518DR
Regulatory model: U2518Dt
Dell UltraSharp
U2518D/U2518DX/U2518DR
User’s Guide

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2017 – 05
Rev. A00

Contents
About Your Monitor .................................5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting Up the Monitor .............................23
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Operating the Monitor ..............................32
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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4| Contents
Troubleshooting ...................................48
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Product 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

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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
Power cable (varies by country)

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USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the
USB ports on the monitor)
DP cable (DP to mDP, only for
U2518D)
HDMI cable (U2518DX & U2518DR)
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety,Environmental,and
Regulatory Information
•Factory Calibration Report
Product Features
The Dell UltraSharp U2518D/U2518DX/U2518DR monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm
transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features
include:
• 63.44 cm (25-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 resolution,
plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Wide viewing angles with 99% sRGB color.
• Tilt, swivel, pivot and vertical extension adjustment capabilities.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier set up
with an elegant viewing experience.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, mDP, HDMI, and USB 3.0 helps future-proof
your monitor.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• 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. Dell Display Manager included (comes in the CD attached with the
monitor).
• Security lock slot.
• 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.

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• 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen.
• The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause
damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. ComfortView feature is
designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye
comfort.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

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Back View
Label Description Use
1VESA mountiong 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 Release stand from monitor.
4Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock
(sold separately).
5Barcode, serial number, and Service
Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell
for technical support.
6Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
Side View
USB downstream port
Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.

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Bottom View
Label Description Use
1AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable(optional).
3DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.
4mDP connector (in) Connect your computer with mDP to DP cable.
5DP connector (out) DP output for MST (multi-stream transport) capable
monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be connected as the
last monitor in the MST chain. To enable MST, refer
to instruction on section “Connecting the Monitor for
DP MST Function”.
NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when use DP out
connector.
6Audio 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.
7USB 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.
8USB downstream ports (2) 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.Port with battery icon supports BC
1.2.
9Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).

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Monitor Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel Type In-plane switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:9
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal 63.44 cm (25 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 552.96 mm (21.77 inches)
Vertical 311.04 mm (12.25 inches)
Area 171992.7 mm2(266.59 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.216 mm x 0.216 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 117.5
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard
coating
Backlight LED
Response Time (Gray to Gray) 5 ms (FAST mode)
8 ms (NORMAL mode)
Color depth 16.78 million colors
Color gamut 99% sRGB
99% REC709
79% DCI-P3
Calibration accuracy Delta E < 2 (average)
Connectivity •1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
•1 x mDP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
•1 x DP 1.2 (out) with MST (HDCP 1.4)
•1 x HDMI2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
•2 x USB 3.0 downstream port
•2 x USB 3.0 with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A
(max)
•1 x USB 3.0 upstream port
•1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack)

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Border width (edge of monitor to
active area)
7.30 mm (Top)
7.30 mm (Left/Right)
8.80 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 130 mm
Tilt -5° to 21°
Swivel -45° to 45°
Cable management Yes
Dell Display Manager (DDM)
Compatibility
Easy Arrange
and other key features
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-
theft stand lock slot (to panel)
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 140 kHz (HDMI2.0)
30 kHz to 88 kHz (Other)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz
Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP & HDMI playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p

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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 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
VESA, 2048 x 1080 66.58 60.0 147.16 +/-
CVR, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-

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MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes
MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external monitor that can be
supported
2560 x 1440/60 Hz
2560 x 1440/60 Hz 2
NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560x1440 60Hz only.
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance
•DP/HDMI signal input support
Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum)
Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.)
240 V: 80 A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
Connector type •DP connector (include DP in and DP out)
•mDP connector
•HDMI connector
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0 upstream port connector
•USB 3.0 downstream port connector x 4
(Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.)
Signal cable type DP to mDP 1.8 M cable(only for U2518D)
HDMI 1.8 M cable(U2518DX & U2518DR)
USB 3.0 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 527.2 mm (20.76 inches)
Height (compressed) 397.2 mm (15.64 inches)
Width 567.6 mm (22.35 inches)
Depth 200.1 mm (7.88 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 331.5 mm (13.05 inches)
Width 567.6 mm (22.35 inches)

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Depth 49.2 mm (1.94 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 432.7 mm (17.04 inches)
Height (compressed) 386.5 mm (15.21 inches)
Width 292.4 mm (11.50 inches)
Depth 200.1 mm (7.88 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 8.33 kg (18.36 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
6.24 kg (13.76 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
3.42 kg (7.54 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 2.47 kg (5.45 lb)
Environmental Characteristics
Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR certified Monitor yes
EPEAT EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration
varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration
status by country.
TCO Certified Display yes
RoHS Compliant yes
BFR/PVC Free monitor
(excluding external cables) yes
Temperature
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation 375.32 BTU/hour (maximum)
102.36 BTU/hour (typical)

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Power Management Modes
If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the monitor
can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as
power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input
devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the
power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 110 W (maximum)**
30 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(Glowing)
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
PON 23.2 W***
ETEC 72.4 kWh****
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-
off mode, one of the following message is displayed:
*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting
the AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may
perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered
and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the customer should

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not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise.
No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.

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Pin Assignments
DP connector (in)
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1ML3(n)
2GND
3ML3(p)
4ML2(n)
5GND
6ML2(p)
7ML1(n)
8GND
9ML1(p)
10 ML0(n)
11 GND
12 ML0(p)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH (p)
16 GND
17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Return
20 DP_PWR

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DP connector (out)
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1ML0(p)
2GND
3ML0(n)
4ML1(p)
5GND
6ML1(n)
7ML2(p)
8GND
9ML2(n)
10 ML3(p)
11 GND
12 ML3(n)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH(p)
16 GND
17 AUX CH(n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Return
20 DP_PWR

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mDP connector
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1GND
2Hot Plug Detect
3ML3 (n)
4CONFIG1
5ML3 (p)
6CONFIG2
7GND
8GND
9ML2 (n)
10 ML0 (p)
11 ML2 (p)
12 ML0 (p)
13 GND
14 GND
15 ML1 (n)
16 AUX (p)
17 ML1 (p)
18 AUX (n)
19 GND
20 DP_PWR

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HDMI connector
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1TMDS DATA 2+
2TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3TMDS DATA 2-
4TMDS DATA 1+
5TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6TMDS DATA 1-
7TMDS DATA 0+
8TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT