Dell UltraSharp UP3218KA User manual

Model: UP3218KA
Regulatory model: UP3218Kt
Dell UltraSharp UP3218KA
User’s Guide

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2022 – 11 Rev. A00

Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up the Monitor...................................17
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the Monitor .................................. 26
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting .......................................43
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents | 3

4| Contents
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appendix .............................................. 47
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 47
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
EU product database for energy label and product information sheet . . 48
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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
Power cable (varies by country)
DP cable (DP to DP)
x 2 pcs

6| About Your Monitor
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the
USB ports on the monitor)
Cleaning cloth
UltraSharp UP3218KA
UP3218KA
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Factory Calibration Report
Product Features
The Dell UltraSharp UP3218KA monitor has an active matrix, TFT-LCD (Color Active Matrix
Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED) The matrix employs Oxide Thin Film Transistor as the active
element) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 80.01 cm (31.5-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) QUHD 7680 x 4320
resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Wide viewing angles with Adobe RGB 100%, DCI 98% 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.
• Dual DP to support 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz.
• Support for Displayport version DP1.4.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
• Security lock slot.
• Asset Management Capability.
• Energy Star Certified.
• EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country.
See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
• RoHS compliant.
• BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding cables).
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury Free for Panel only.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• ≤ 0.3 W in Standby Mode.

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

8| About Your Monitor
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.
4Barcode, serial number, and Service
Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell
for technical support.
5LED touch PAD Stand is fixed while DELL Logo light on.
6Cable management hole Use to organize cables by placing them
through the hole.

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Bottom View
Label Description Use
1Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold
separately).
2AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
3a DisplayPort in connector 1 Connect both connectors to your computer with a pair
of:
• DP to DP cables
for 8K4K (max.) resolution.
8K4K
(max)
3b DisplayPort in connector 2
4Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through
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.
5USB 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.
6a,6b USB downstream ports (4) Connect your USB devices. *
You can only use these connectors after you have
connected the USB cable to the computer and USB
upstream connector on the monitor.
(Port with battery icon is for BC 1.2).
7Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
* It is recommended to use either the port (6b) for your wireless USB device whenever possible.

10 | About Your Monitor
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Screen type Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED)
- TFT LCD
Panel type In Plane Switching (IPS)
Viewable image
Diagonal 80.01 cm (31.5 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 698.1 mm (27.48 inches)
Vertical 392.7 mm (15.46 inches)
Area 274143.9 mm2(424.84 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.0303 mm x 0.0909 mm
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Luminance output 400 cd/m² (Center 1 Point, typical)
Contrast ratio 1300 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating Anti-Reflective treatment of the front polarizer (2H)
Backlight LED
Response Time 8 ms (normal), 6 ms (fast)
Color depth 10-bit 1.07 Billion colors
Color gamut Adobe RGB 100%, sRGB 100%, REC709 100%, DCI
98%
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 90 kHz
Vertical scan range 59 Hz to 61 Hz
Maximum preset resolution 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p,
4320p

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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 -/+
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 800 49.3 60.0 71.0 +/+
1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 193.5 +/+
2048 x 1080 26.3 24.0 26.3 +/-
2048 x 1080 66.7 60.0 66.6 +/-
2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-
3840 x 2160 133.3 60.0 533.3 +/-
7680 x 4320 266.6 60.0 2089.8 +/-
* To display 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz, both DP1 and DP2 must be connected to the same graphics
card. DP source’s graphics card must be DP1.4 certified and Tile display feature, capable of
supporting resolution up to 7680 x 4320 at 60Hz and its driver supports DisplayID v1.3.

12 | About Your Monitor
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals • Digital video signal for each dierential line
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance
• DP signal input support
Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.1 A (maximum)
Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.)
240 V: 80 A (Max.)
Power Consumption 0.3 W (Off Mode)1
0.3 W (Standby Mode)1
107.2 W (On Mode)1
125 W (Max)2
63.37 W (Pon)3
195.49 kWh (TEC)3
1As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
2Max brightness and contrast setting with maximum power loading on all USB ports.
3Pon: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version.
TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 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 not rely
upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty
as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be
restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default
settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the
ENERGY STAR specified limit.

About Your Monitor | 13
Physical Characteristics
Connector type • DP connector x 2
• Audio line-out
• USB 3.0 upstream port connector
• USB 3.0 downstream port connector x 4
(Port with battery icon is for BC 1.2)
Signal cable type DP to DP 1.8 M cable
USB 3.0 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 618.0 mm (24.33 inches)
Height (compressed) 498.4 mm (19.62 inches)
Width 720.5 mm (28.37 inches)
Depth 222.0 mm (8.74 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 421.2 mm (16.58 inches)
Width 720.5 mm (28.37 inches)
Depth 53.2 mm (2.10 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 479.0 mm (18.85 inches)
Height (compressed) 441.4 mm(17.38 inches)
Width 333.4 mm (13.13 inches)
Depth 222.0 mm (8.74 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 18.5 kg (40.79 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
10.9 kg (24.03 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
6.9 kg (15.21 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 3.6 kg (7.94 lb)
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)

14 | About Your Monitor
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 426.7 BTU/hour (maximum)
301.97 BTU/hour (On Mode)
Pin Assignments
DP connector
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 GND
14 GND
15 AUX CH (p)
16 GND

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17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Return
20 DP_PWR
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor.
NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2
compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 3 USB downstream ports.
Your computer has the following USB ports:
• 1 upstream - bottom
• 4 downstream - 4 at bottom
Power Charging Port - the one on the left side (Port with battery icon); supports
fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1.2 compatible.
NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in standby mode.
If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a few
seconds to resume normal functionality.
Transfer speed Data rate Power consumption
SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max., each port)
Hi-Speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)

16 | About Your Monitor
USB upstream port USB downstreamport
Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name
1 VBUS 1 VBUS
2D- 2D-
3D+ 3D+
4GND 4GND
5StdB_SSTX- 5StdA_SSRX-
6StdB_SSTX+ 6StdA_SSRX+
7GND_DRAIN 7GND_DRAIN
8StdB_SSRX- 8StdA_SSTX-
9StdB_SSRX+ 9StdA_SSTX+
Shell Shield Shell Shield
Plug-and-Play
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 computer 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 the 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 LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: http://
www.dell.com/support/monitors.

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Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped
from the factory.
NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased
any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up.
CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the
display panel.
To attach the monitor stand:
1Remove the monitor protective cover and place the monitor with its front facing
downward on it.
2Insert the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.
3Press the stand down till it snaps into its place.

18 | Setting Up the Monitor
CAUTION: Do take extra precautions when handling your high-end UP3218KA
monitor. Do not apply a strong pressure on the monitor when you install, relocate,
or use the rotate function. Follow the proper handling procedures as outlined.

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Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other
stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions.
Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension
With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable
viewing angle.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Rotating the Monitor
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended and fully tilted up
to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.

20 | Setting Up the Monitor
NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell
computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To
download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section
for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in
graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System
After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the
Rotation Display Settings of your System.
NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics
driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the
’contents’ on your display.
To adjust the Rotation Display Settings:
1 Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
2 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.
3 If you have an AMD graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred
rotation.
4 If you have an nVidia graphics card, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column
select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation.
5 If you have an Intel®graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic
Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.
NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to
www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
Connecting Your Monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1Turn o your computer.
2 Connect the DP-DP/USB cable from your monitor to thecomputer. (Vertically
extend and tilt the monitor completely to rotate it for cable connection. See Rotating
the Monitor.)
3 Switch on your monitor.
4 Select the correct input source at Monitor OSD Menu and turn on your
computer.
NOTE: UP3218KA default setting is DP 1.4. some older DP 1.2 Graphic card may not
display normally. Please refer to “product specific problems – No image when using DP
connection to the PC” to change default setting.