Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contacting Dell NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Product features The Dell P2418D flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞ P2418D: 60.33 cm (23.75-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 resolution, via HDMI/DisplayPort, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Identifying parts and controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About your monitor │...
Side View Label Description USB downstream port Connect your USB device. 2x USB 3.0 NOTE: To use this port, you must downstream port connect the USB cable (shipped with (including 1x USB3.0 your monitor) to the USB-upstream port BC1.2 charging port) on the monitor and to your computer.
Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6mm screw (screw not included). Dell Soundbar Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. mounting slots NOTE:Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar.
Color depth 16.7 million colors Color support 99% sRGB Built-in devices USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1x USB 3.0 upstream port, 4x USB 3.0 downstream ports, including 1x USB 3.0 BC1.2 charging port) Dell Display Manager compatibility About your monitor │...
Environmental characteristics Model P2418D Compliant Standards Energy Saver feature for Energy Star certified Monitor. EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. www.epeat.net for registration status by country. TCO-certified display. BFR/PVC- Free monitor (excluding external cables). Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements. Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.
Power management modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This feature is called Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning.
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NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR-compliant. NOTE: : 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. │ About your monitor...
Pin assignments HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 1 - T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S.
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DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0 (p) ML0 (n) ML1 (p) ML1 (n) ML2 (p) ML2 (n) ML3 (p) ML3 (n) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR │ About your monitor...
Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption* Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)
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USB 3 . 0 downstream connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - side • Power Charging Port- the port with icon;...
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 Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/...
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand.If you have purchased a third-party stand refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions.
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5. Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly. 6. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor.
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Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Disconnecting the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions.
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Language options Set the OSD display to one of the eight languages. Dell 24 Monitor Please select language: English Español Français Deutsch Português(Brasil) 简体中文 日本語...
Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the front of the monitor to adjust the settings on your monitor. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button for choose from a list of preset modes.
OSD controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button 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.
OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu for digital (HDMI/DP) input Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast Contrast adjustment. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min.
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Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Reset Input Source Display Menu Personalize Others...
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∞ Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Input Color Format ComfortView...
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∞ RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Input Color Format...
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Menu 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 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language English Rotation Input Source...
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Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Preset Modes Input Source Shorout Key 2 Input Source Power Button LED On During Active Color Off During Standby Display...
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Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during active or off during active to save energy. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Input Source Power Button LED On During Active Color Off...
Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others Display Info Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Model : Dell P2418D Input Source DDC/CI Input Source : HDMI LCD Conditioning Current : 1920 x 1440,60Hz Color Reset Others Maximum : 2560x 1440,60Hz...
OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell 24 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched o .
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When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears: Dell P2418HZ Dell 24 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. P2418D If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:...
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer’s Service Tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic...
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
90° 90° 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.
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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’...
3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell P2418HZ Dell P2418D No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
∞ Cycle power on-off. ∞ Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. ∞ For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/support/monitors . Stuck-on pixels ∞...
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∞ Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety related issues ∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞ Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent problems ∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Product-specific problems Specific Possible Solutions Symptoms Screen image is too ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . Cannot adjust the ∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn monitor with the on the monitor.
5. Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck, arm, back, and shoulders during the breaks. FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 1. For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. │ Appendix...
3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or 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.