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Operating your monitor

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.

2.  

Press the        and        buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you 

       move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.

3.

   To select the highlighted item on the menu press the         button again.

4. 

  Press       and       button to select the desired parameter. 

5. 

  Press the       button to enter the slide bar and then use the       or       buttons,

        according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.

6.

   Select the       to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or

               to accept and return to previous menu.

The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions.

Main Menu

Dell SE2018HL

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

75%

75%

Display

Color

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz

Maximum: 1600 x 900, 60Hz

Auto Adjust

Dell SE2218HL

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

75%

75%

Display

Color

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz

Maximum: 1920 x 1080, 60Hz

Auto Adjust

Summary of Contents for SE2018HL

Page 1: ...Dell SE2018HL SE2218HL User s Guide Monitor model SE2018HL SE2218HL Regulatory model SE2018HLf SE2218HLf ...

Page 2: ...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 Copyright 2020 Dell Inc or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Dell EMC and other trademarks are of Dell Inc or its subsidiaries Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners 2020 01 Rev A01 ...

Page 3: ...CD monitor quality and pixel policy 17 Maintenance guidelines 17 Setting up the monitor 18 Attaching the monitor stand 18 Connecting your monitor 19 Organizing cables 19 Removing the monitor stand 20 Wall mounting Optional 21 Operating your monitor 22 Turning on the monitor 22 Using the front panel controls 22 Using the on screen display OSD menu 24 Setting the maximum resolution 39 Usingtilt 41 C...

Page 4: ... Troubleshooting 42 Self test 42 Built indiagnostics 43 Common problems 44 Product specific problems 45 Appendix 47 Safety instructions 47 FCC notices U S Only and other regulatory information 47 Contact Dell 47 ...

Page 5: ...ng NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features may not be available in certain countries NOTE To set up Stand from any other source refer to the documentation comes with the Stand for instruction Component image Component description Monitor Stand Riser Stand Base VESA Screw Cover Power cable varies by country Quick Setup Guide Safety and Regulatory Information...

Page 6: ...s Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions 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 CECP for China RoHS compliant Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Analog backlight dimming control for flic...

Page 7: ...view SE2018HL SE2218HL Description Label Use For more information see Operating the Monitor To turn the monitor On or Off Function buttons Power On Off button with LED indicator 1 1 2 2 Back view SE2018HL SE2218HL Without monitor stand With monitor stand 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 8: ...eed to contact Dell for technical support Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot VESA mounting holes 100 mm Barcode serial number label Cable management slot 1 3 4 Secures monitor with security lock security lock not included Security lock slot 2 Bottom view without monitor stand 1 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...92 mm 17 0 0 08 in 239 76 3 42 mm 9 44 0 13 in 102552 65 1050 mm 158 84 1 56 in 476 64 mm 18 77 in 268 11 mm 10 56 in 127791 95 mm 198 21 in Pixel pitch 0 2712 0 0012 x 0 2626 0 0074 mm 0 248 x 0 248 mm Luminance output 200 cd m typical Contrast ratio 600 to 1 typical Display screen coating Anti glare with 3H hardness Backlight White LED edgelight system Color depth 16 7 million colors Color gamut...

Page 10: ...ctrical specifications Model SE2018HL SE2218HL Video input signals Inrush current Synchronization input signals AC input voltage frequency current Analog RGB 0 7 V 5 75 Ω input impedance Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 0 A typical 30 A 120 V AC Input 60 A 240 V AC Input Supported Video Mo...

Page 11: ...0 x1024 VESA 1920 x1080 VESA 1600 x 900 VESA 640 x 480 Preset display modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering SE2018HL Display Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Sync Polarity Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock MHz VESA 720 x 400 31 5 70 1 28 3 31 5 59 9 25 2 37 5 75 0 31 5 37 9 60 3 40 0 46 9 75 0 49 5 48 4 60 0 65 0 60 0 7...

Page 12: ...20 17 in 227 0 mm 8 94 in 171 0 mm 6 73 in 50 5 mm 1 99 in 171 0 mm 6 73 in Model Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions with stand Dimensions without stand Stand dimensions Height Height Height Weight with packaging With stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly Width Width Width Depth Depth Depth We...

Page 13: ... operating Storage Shipping Altitude Operating maximum Non operating maximum 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 to 80 non condensing 5 000 m 16 404 ft max 12 191 m 40 000 ft max 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 5 to 90 non condensing Model SE2018HL SE2218HL Thermal dissipation 58 0 BTU hour maximum 47 8 BTU hour typical 81 9 BTU hour maximum 68 3 BTU hour typical ...

Page 14: ...e SE2018HL VESA Modes Total Energy Consumption TEC Power indicator Power consumption Video Vertical sync Horizontal sync Normal operation White 17 W maximum 14 W typical Active Active Active Active off mode White Glowing Less than 0 3 W Blanked Inactive Inactive Switch off Off 11 98 W 38 7 kWh Less than 0 3 W Power Consumption Pon SE2218HL VESA Modes Total Energy Consumption TEC Power indicator Po...

Page 15: ...nformation in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied NOTE P Power consumption of on Mode measured with reference to Energy Star test method TEC Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test method on The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When any button except power...

Page 16: ...Pin assignments VGA connector Signal Assignment Pin Number Video Red Video Green Video Blue GND Self test GND R GND G GND B DDC 5 V GND sync GND DDC data H sync V sync DDC clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 17: ...w 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 screen lightly dampen a soft cle...

Page 18: ...018HL SE2218HL 1 Assemble the stand riser to stand base a Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top b Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base until it clicks into place SE2018HL SE2218HL 2 Attach the stand assembly to the monitor a Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk b Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor gro...

Page 19: ...Instructions NOTE Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time It is recommended to route the cables through the cable management slot before you connect them to the monitor NOTE Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance when using non Dell cables Organizing cables After attaching all necessa...

Page 20: ...cated in a hole just above the stand b Once the latch is released remove the base away from the monitor c Press down on the quick release tab latch on the bottom of the base to separate base from stand riser Removing the stand NOTE To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface NOTE The following procedure is applicable for ...

Page 21: ...2 Remove the stand 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD 5 Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit Wall mounting Optional NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 9 04 kg SE2018HL 11 32 kg...

Page 22: ...displayed The following table describes the control buttons Control Buttons Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes For direct access to the Brightness and Contrast menu To launch the On Screen Display OSD menu or to access the list of items options of a menu item For more information see Accessing the OSD menu Preset modes Brightness Contrast Menu 1 2 3 SE2018HL SE2218HL...

Page 23: ... power save mode Exit Power button with power status light 4 5 1 2 3 4 Control Buttons Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu Up Down OK Back 1 2 3 4 OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of ...

Page 24: ...s the button again 4 Press and button to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions Mai...

Page 25: ...ws you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Adjust brightness first and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment Press the key to increase contrast and press the key to decrease contrast min 0 max 100 Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust 75 75 Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 12...

Page 26: ...Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display NOTE Auto Adjust does not appear if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables Auto Adjustment in Progress Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically Dell SE2218HL Energy Use...

Page 27: ...HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color RGB Standard Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Dell SE2218HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Color Format Preset Modes Reset Color RGB Standard Brightness Contrast ...

Page 28: ... your eyes Take regular 20 minute breaks every two hours Look away from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds during the breaks Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck arm back shoulders during the breaks Dell SE2018HL Dell SE2218HL Energy Use Energy Use Display Display Color Color Energy Energy Menu Menu Personalize Personalize Others Others Re...

Page 29: ... red yellow tint Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue tint Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the and keys to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode Icon Description Menu and Submenus Reset Color Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults ...

Page 30: ...lution 1600 x 900 for SE2018HL or 1920 x 1080 for SE2218HL Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or buttons to adjust for best image quality Dell SE2218HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1920 x 1080 60Hz Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Ver...

Page 31: ...e power LED indicator on or off during active to save energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings Energy Dell SE2218HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1920 x 1080 60Hz Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Power Button LED Reset Energy On During Active Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolu...

Page 32: ...he slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD such as the languages of the OSD the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Englis...

Page 33: ...and hold key for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Dell SE2218H...

Page 34: ... Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Preset Modes Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Display Color Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Preset Modes Dell SE2018HL Ener...

Page 35: ...ersonalization Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Auto Adjust Aspect Ratio Preset Modes Dell SE2018HL Dell SE2218HL Energy Use Energy Use Display Display Color Color Energy Energy Menu Menu Personalize Personalize Others Others Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum 1600 x 900 60Hz Maximum 1920 x 1080 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Auto Adjust DDC...

Page 36: ...may take some time LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn in NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention The below warning message appears once user selects Enable LCD Conditioning Select this option to restore default other settings such as DDC CI Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values DDC CI LCD Condition...

Page 37: ...ed timing as per the monitor speccifications The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to 1920 x 1080 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequenc...

Page 38: ...ing dialog box as shown below appears The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Dell SE2018HL SE2218HL Entering Power Save Mode Dell SE2018HL SE2218HL There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up Dell SE2018HL SE2218HL The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do y...

Page 39: ...2218HL In Windows 10 Right click on the desk top and click Display Settings Click Advanced Display Settings Click the drop down menu under Resolution and select 1600 x 900 for SE2018HL or 1920 x 1080 for SE2218HL Click Apply If you do not see 1600 x 900 for SE2018HL or 1920 x 1080 for SE2218HL as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best descr...

Page 40: ...he description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATI com OR http www NVIDIA com After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 for SE2018HL or 1920 x 1080 for SE2218HL again In Windows 10 Right click on the desktop and click Display Settings...

Page 41: ... monitor 41 Using tilt Tilt With the stand assembly you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle NOTE The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 5 typical 21 typical ...

Page 42: ...round if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains white Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen This box also appears during usage if the video cable is disconnected or damaged The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Tu...

Page 43: ...e front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press the Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black white and text screens The test is complete when the Text screen appears To exit press the Button 4...

Page 44: ...manently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology Perform monitor self test feature check Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Res...

Page 45: ...odes Contact Dell immediately Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YPbPr in the Color settings OSD Run the built in diagnostics Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if th...

Page 46: ...tor unplug the power cord plug it back and then turn on the monitor Check the signal source Ensure the computer is not in standby or sleep mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard Check if the video cable is plugged in properly Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary Run the built in diagnostics Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Factory Reset Due to different ...

Page 47: ...support link based on your need Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For F...

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