Dell P2418HT User Guide
Dell P2418HT
User’s Guide
Model: P2418HT
Regulatory model: P2418HTt
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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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2019 – 10 Rev. A03
Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 21
Routing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Tilt and Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operating the Monitor .................................. 31
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents | 3
Troubleshooting ....................................... 47
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Touchscreen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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
4 | Contents
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.
Somefeatures or media may not be available in certain countries.
Monitor
Stand riser
Stand base
Cable cover
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 DP)
VGA cable
Cable sleeve
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety,Environmental,and
Regulatory Information
Product Features
The Dell P2418HT monitor has an active matrix, thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal
display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 60.47 cm (23.8-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9
aspect ratio) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Tilt and swivel adjustment capability.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, VGA, HDMI, and USB 3.0 helps future-proof
your monitor.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
• Security lock slot.
• Supports 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.
• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2 Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
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Back View
Label Description Use
1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x
100 mm-behind attached VESA
cover)
2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock
4 Stand release button Release stand from monitor.
5 Barcode, serial number, and Service
Tag label
6 Cable hook Use to route cables.
7 Cable routing label Shows how to route cables.
8 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100
mm).
(sold separately).
Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
through the slot.
Side View
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USB 3.0 downstream port
Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.
Bottom View
Label Description Use
1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional
purchase).
3 DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable.
4 VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable.
5 Audio 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.
6 USB 3.0 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 and the touch screen function on the
monitor.
7 USB 2.0 downstream
ports
8 Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
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.
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
Active Area
Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
Area 156246.2 mm2 (242.15 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 93
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Dynamic contrast ratio 8,000,000:1
Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard
Backlight White LED, EDGELIGHT system
Response Time 6 ms typical (G to G)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%)
Connectivity •1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
Border width (edge of monitor
to active area)
Adjustability
60.47 cm (23.8 inches)
coating
NOTE: Color gamut is based on CIE 1976 (84%) and
CIE 1931 (72%) test standards.
•1 x VGA
•1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
•2 x USB 2.0 downstream port
•1 x USB 3.0 downstream port
•1 x USB 3.0 with BC 1.2 charging capability at 2A (max)
•1 x USB 3.0 upstream port
•1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5 mm jack)
5.4 mm (Top)
5.4 mm (Left/Right)
19.51 mm (Bottom)
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Height adjustable stand 0 to 90 mm
Tilt -5° to 60°
Swivel -30° to 30°
Pivot NA
Cable management Yes
Dell Display Manager (DDM)
Compatibility
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft
Easy Arrange
and other key features
stand lock slot (to panel)
Touch
Type Projected Capacitive System
Panel Diagonal 23.8 inch
Active Area
Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
Area 156246.2 mm2 (242.15 inches2)
Input Method Bare finger
Touch point 10 touch-points
Touch response time 35 ms
Touch resolution 4096 x 4096
Touch method Fingers
Operating system Windows 10 Certified
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (DP/HDMI/VGA)
Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 76 Hz (DP/HDMI/VGA)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP & HDMI & VGA playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
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Preset Display Modes
(kHz)
(Hz)
Vertical)
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency
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 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
Vertical
Frequency
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance
•DP/HDMI/VGA signal input support
Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(maximum)
Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
240 V: 80 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
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Physical Characteristics
Connector type •DP connector
•VGA connector
•HDMI connector
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0 connector
(Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.)
•USB 2.0 connector
Signal cable type (in-box) DP to DP, 1.8 M cable
VGA, 1.8 M cable
USB 3.0, 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 419.6 mm (16.52 inches)
Height (compressed)
Width 537.8 mm (21.17 inches)
Depth 234.8 mm (9.24 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 321.4 mm (12.65 inches)
Width 537.8 mm (21.17 inches)
Depth 54.1 mm (2.13 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 335.0 mm (13.19 inches)
Height (compressed) 242.7 mm (9.56 inches)
Width 292.0 mm (11.50 inches)
Depth
Weight
Weight with packaging 9.50 kg (20.94 lb)
Weight with stand assembly
and cables
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
Weight of stand assembly 3.78 kg (8.33 lb)
Front frame gloss 2~4 GU
323.2 mm (12.72 inches)
234.8 mm (9.24 inches)
7.42 kg (16.35 lb)
3.12 kg (6.88 lb)
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Environmental Characteristics
Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR certified Monitor yes
EPEAT EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT
TCO Certified Display yes
RoHS Compliant yes
BFR/PVC Free monitor
(excluding external cables)
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
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation 174.02 BTU/hour (maximum)
registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net
for registration status by country.
yes
5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
58.35 BTU/hour (typical)
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
Normal
operation
Active-off
mode
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Power Consumption P
Total Energy Consumption (TEC) 50.8 kWh
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Horizontal
Sync
Active Active Active White 51 W (maximum)**
Inactive Inactive Off White
on
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
17.1 W (typical)
Less than 0.3 W
(Glowing)
13.9 W
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the
active-off mode, 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, and USB active.
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.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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.
NOTE:
Pon: 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.
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Pin Assignments
DP connector
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1 ML3(n)
2 GND
3 ML3(p)
4 ML2(n)
5 GND
6 ML2(p)
7 ML1(u)
8 GND
9 ML1(p)
10 ML0(n)
11 GND
12 ML0(p)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH (p)
16 DP_Cable Detect
17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 GND
20 +3.3V DP_PWR
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VGA connector
Pin number 15-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1 Video-Red
2 Video-Green
3 Video-Blue
4 GND
5 Self-test
6 GND-R
7 GND-G
8 GND-B
9 Computer 5 V / 3.3 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock
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HDMI connector
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1 TMDS DATA 2+
2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3 TMDS DATA 2-
4 TMDS DATA 1+
5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6 TMDS DATA 1-
7 TMDS DATA 0+
8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS 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
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