Dell SE2216HV User Manual

User‘s Guide

Dell SE2216H
Dell SE2216HV

Regulatory model: SE2216Hf / SE2216HVf

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.

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injury, or death.

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2015 – 07 Rev. A00

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Contents

About Your Monitor ..................................... 5

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Up the Monitor...................................17

Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Organizing Your Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operating the Monitor .................................. 21

Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Troubleshooting .......................................46

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Product-Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Appendix .............................................. 52

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information. . . . . . 52

Contact Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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About Your Monitor

Package Contents

Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have
received all the components and Contact Dell if anything 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 with countries)

• VGA Cable

• Drivers and Documentation media

• Quick Setup Guide

• Safety and Regulatory Information

About Your Monitor 5

Product Features

The Dell SE2216H / SE2216HV flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film
Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include:

• SE2216H / SE2216HV: 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) diagonal viewable image size,

1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

• Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while

moving from side-to-side.

• Tilt adjustment capability.

• 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 which includes an information file (INF), Image

Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.

• Dell Display Manager Software

• ENERGY STAR-compliant.

• Security lock slot.

• Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining

the image quality.

• Asset Management Capability.

• EPEAT Sliver rating.

• CECP (for China).

• RoHS compliant.

• BFR/PVC- Reduced.

• TCO Certified Displays.

• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).

• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.

6 About Your Monitor

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front View

1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

NOTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of
the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and
bright surfaces.

Back View

Back View with Monitor Stand

Label Description Use

1 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock

(security lock not included).

2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact

Dell for technical support.

3 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them

through the slot.

About Your Monitor 7

Side View

Bottom View

Label Description Use

1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable.

3 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using

4 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals.

a VGA cable.

Label Description Use

1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using

3 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals.

a VGA cable.

8 About Your Monitor

Monitor Specifications

The following sections give you information about the various power management
modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor.

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA’s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred
to as Power Save Mode. If the computer detects input from 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 Active Active White 24 W (Maximum)**

Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blank Glowing

Switch off - - Off Less than 0.3 W *

Horizontal

Sync

Energy Star Power Consumption

On Mode

The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except
power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed:

18.2 W***

Vertical

Sync

Video

Power

Indicator

white

Power

Consumption

18 W (Typical)
Less than 0.3 W

About Your Monitor 9

Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD.

NOTE: The Dell SE2216H / SE2216HV monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant.

* Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the

main cable from the monitor.
** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast.
*** Energy consumption (On Mode) is tested at 230 Volts / 50 Hz.

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.

10 About Your Monitor

Pin Assignments

15-pin D-Sub connector

Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side 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 DDC +5 V

10 GND-sync

11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

About Your Monitor 11

HDMI connector

Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

19

TMDS DATA 2+
TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 2­TMDS DATA 1+
TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 1­TMDS DATA 0+
TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
TMDS DATA 0­TMDS CLOCK
TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
TMDS CLOCK­No Connection
No Connection
DDC CLOCK (SDA)
DDC DATA (SDA)
GND
+5 V POWER

HOT PLUG DETECT

12 About Your Monitor

Plug and Play Capability

You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor
automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)
using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and
optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can select
different settings if required.

Flat-Panel Specifications

Model number SE2216H / SE2216HV

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD

Panel Type Vertical Alignment

Viewable image

Diagonal

Horizontal Active Area

Vertical Active Area

Area

Pixel pitch 0.24795 x 0.24795 mm

Viewing angle:

Horizontal

Vertical

Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)

Contrast ratio 3000 to 1 (typical)

Dynamic Contrast ratio 8,000,000 to 1 (typical) *

Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H

Backlight LED light bar system

Response Time 12 ms typical (grey to grey)

Color Depth 16.7 mil colors

Color Gamut 84 % (typical) **

* Based on estimation.
** SE2216H / SE2216HV color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84 %) and CIE1931

(72 %) test standards.

546.1 mm (21.5 inches)

476.064 mm (18.74 inches)

267.786 mm (10.54 inches)

127483.27 mm

178° typical

178° typical

2

(197.52 inches2)

About Your Monitor 13

Resolution Specifications

Model number SE2216H / SE2216HV

Scan range

• Horizontal

• Vertical

Maximum preset
resolution

30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

Electrical Specifications

Model number SE2216H SE2216HV

Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts

Synchronization input
signals

AC input voltage /
frequency / current

Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)

± 5 %, 75 ohm input
impedance

• HDMI, 600mV for each

differential line, 100 ohm
input impedance per

differential pair
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)

240 V: 60 A (Max.)

• Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts

± 5 %, 75 ohm input
impedance

Preset Display Modes

The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and
centering:

Horizontal

Display Mode

Frequency

(kHz)

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 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 +/+

14 About Your Monitor

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal/

Vertical)

VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

Physical Characteristics

The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics:

Model Number SE2216H SE2216HV

Connector type • 15-pin D-subminiature

Signal cable type • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins;

Dimensions: (with stand)

Height 395.7 mm (15.58 inches) 395.7 mm (15.58 inches)

Width

Depth
Dimensions:

(without stand)
Height 302.7 mm (11.92 inches) 302.7 mm (11.92 inches)

Width 506.2 mm (19.93 inches) 506.2 mm (19.93 inches)

Depth

Stand dimensions:

Height 174.7 mm (6.8 inches) 174.7 mm (6.8 inches)

Width 250.0 mm (9.84 inches) 250.0 mm (9.84 inches)

Depth 179.9 mm (7.08 inches) 179.9 mm (7.08 inches)

(Black connector);

• HDMI

• Digital: HDMI, 19 pins

(cable not included)

506.2 mm (19.93 inches) 506.2 mm (19.93 inches)

179.9 mm (7.08 inches) 179.9 mm (7.08 inches)

54.7 mm (2.15 inches) 54.7 mm (2.15 inches)

• 15-pin D-subminiature

(Black connector)

• Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins

Weight:

Weight with packaging 4.80 kg (10.58 lb) 4.80 kg (10.58 lb)

Weight with stand
assembly and cables

Weight without stand
assembly ( no cables)

Weight of stand assembly 0.54 kg (1.19 lb) 0.54 kg (1.19 lb)

3.61 kg (7.96 lb) 3.61 kg (7.96 lb)

2.78 kg (6.13 lb) 2.78 kg (6.13 lb)

About Your Monitor 15

Environmental Characteristics

The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor:

Model Number SE2216H / SE2216HV

Temperature

• Operating

• Non-operating

Humidity

• Operating

• Non-operating

Altitude

• Operating

• Non-operating

Thermal dissipation

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

10 % to 80 % (non-condensing)

Storage: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Shipping: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing)

5,000 m (16,404 ft) max

12,191 m (40,000 ft) max

81.9 BTU/hour (maximum)

61.4 BTU/hour (typical)

16 About Your Monitor

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy

During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more
pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that
appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains
permanently lit, it is known as a “bright dot.” When the pixel remains black, it is known
as a “dark dot.”

In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display
quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within
competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at:

http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Maintenance Guidelines

Caring for Your Monitor

CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the
monitor.

CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power
cable from the electrical outlet.

For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or
handling your monitor:

• To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If

possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic
coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed
air.

• Use a slightly dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of

any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.

• If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a

cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.

• Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may scratch and show

white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.

• To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically

changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.

About Your Monitor 17

Setting Up the Monitor

Attaching the Stand

NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

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.

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 groove.

c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place.

18 Setting Up the Monitor

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:

1. Turn o your computer and disconnect the power cable.

2. Connect the black VGA or HDMI cable to the corresponding video port

on the back of your computer. Do not use all cables at the same time.
Use the all cables only when they are connected to dierent computers
with appropriate video systems.

Connecting VGA Cable

SE2216H:

SE2216HV:

Setting Up the Monitor 19

Connecting HDMI cable (Optional Purchase) (for
SE2216H)

NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the

computer may vary.

Organizing Your Cables

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting
Your Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above.

20 Setting Up the Monitor

Removing the Monitor Stand

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 removal instructions.

1. Use a long screwdriver to push the release latch located in a hole just
above the stand.

2. Once the latch is released, remove the base away from the monitor.

Setting Up the Monitor 21

Operating the Monitor

Power On the Monitor

Press the button to turn on the monitor.

Using the Front-Panel Controls

Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

SE2216H:

Front-Panel Keys Description

A

Preset modes

B

Input Source

C

Menu

D

Exit

Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of
preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu.

Use the Input Source key to select between different
video signals that may be connected to your
monitor.

• VGA input

• HDMI input

Use the Menu key to open the on-screen display
(OSD).

Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD)
from menu and sub-menus.

22 Operating the Monitor

SE2216HV:

Front-Panel Keys Description

A

Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of
preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu.

Preset modes

B

Brightness /Contrast

C

Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access
to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.

Use the Menu key to open the on-screen display
(OSD).

Menu

D

Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD)
from menu and sub-menus.

Exit

Front-Panel Keys

Front-Panel Keys Description

A

Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD
menu.

Up

B

Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the
OSD menu.

Down

C

�

Use the OK key to confirm your selection.

OK

D

�

Back

Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.

Operating the Monitor 23

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Accessing the Menu System

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 open the OSD menu and display the main menu.

Main Menu

24 Operating the Monitor

NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.

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

4. Press the

5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the

and buttons to select the desired parameter.

button again.

or

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

6. Select the
settings or to accept and return to previous menu.

�

to return to previous menu without accepting current

�

Operating the Monitor 25

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

Icon Menu and

Description

Submenus
Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the

monitor in real time.

Brightness/
Contrast

Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/
Contrast.

26 Operating the Monitor

Brightness

Contrast

Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the
backlight.

Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to
decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).

Allows 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).

Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.

The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor
self-adjusts to the current input:

Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the
incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can
further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and
Phase (Fine) controls under Display.

NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while
there are no active video input signals or attached cables.

This option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA)
connector.

Operating the Monitor 27

Input Source
(for SE2216H)

Use the Input Source menu to select between different video
signals that may be connected to your monitor.

Auto Select
VGA

HDMI

Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA)

connector. Push to select the VGA Input Source .
Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector.

Push to select the HDMI Input Source .

28 Operating the Monitor

Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings.

Input Color
Format

Allows you to set the video input mode to:

• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected

to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI
adapter.

• YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports

only YPbPr output.

Operating the Monitor 29

Preset Modes

Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.

30 Operating the Monitor

• Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings.

This is the default preset mode.

• Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia

applications.

• Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.

• Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming

applications.

• Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal

for viewing text. Blend the text background to simulate
paper media without affecting color images. Applies to
RGB input format only.

• Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen

appears warmer with a 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
Green, and Blue values and create your own preset
color mode.

Hue

Saturation

Reset Color
Settings

Display Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings.

This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or
purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use
or to adjust the hue from ‘0’ to ‘100’.

Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video
image.

Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie

or Game preset mode.
This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image.
Use or to adjust the saturation from ‘0’ to ‘100’.

Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video
image.

Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.

NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select
Movie or Game preset mode.

Resets your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults.

and

keys to adjust the Red,

Operating the Monitor 31

Aspect Ratio

Horizontal
Position

Vertical Position

Sharpness

Pixel Clock

Phase

Dynamic
Contrast

Response Time

Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset

resolution 1920 x 1080.
Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum

is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).

Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum
is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).

NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments
adjustment are only available for VGA input.

This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use
or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.

The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your
monitor to your preference. Use or buttons to adjust for
best image quality.

If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase
adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use
Phase (fine), again.

NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustment are only available for
VGA input.

Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper
and more detailed image quality.

Press the or button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” or
“Off”.

NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select
Game or Movie preset mode.
Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.

32 Operating the Monitor

Reset Display
Settings

Select this option to restore default display settings.

Energy

Power Button
LED

Reset Energy
Settings

Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during active
to save energy.

Select this option to restore default Energy Settings.

Operating the Monitor 33

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.

34 Operating the Monitor

Language

Transparency

Timer

Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.

Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to
transparent.
Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active
after you press a key on the monitor.

Use the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second
increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

Lock

Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no
user adjustments are allowed. All keys are locked except

NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu key takes
you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre­selected on entry. Press and hold

�

key for 10 seconds to unlock

and allow user access to all applicable settings.

Reset Menu
Settings

Select this option to restore default menu settings.

Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.

�

key.

Operating the Monitor 35

Shortcut Key 1

User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto
Adjust", "Input Source (for SE2216H)", "Aspect Ratio" and set as
shortcut key.

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Shortcut Key 2

User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto
Adjust", "Input Source (for SE2216H)" , "Aspect Ratio" and set as

shortcut key.

Reset
Personaliza­tion

Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.

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Others

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DDC/CI

DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a
software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings
like the brightness, color balance etc.

Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor
and provides a better customer experience.

Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message
appears on the screen.

LCD
Conditioning

Reset Other
Settings
Factory Reset

This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.
If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD

Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using
the LCD Conditioning feature 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.

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OSD Messages

When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the
following message:

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 frequency
ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.

You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.

When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears:

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

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If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear
depending on the selected input:

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If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state.

See Solving Problems for more information.

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Setting the Maximum Resolution

For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems,
set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:

In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:

1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic

desktop.

2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.

3. Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

4. Click OK.

In Windows 10:

1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.

2. Click Advanced display settings.

3. Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

4. Click Apply.

If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics
driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you
are using, and follow the provided

1:If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access
2:If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card

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If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer
with Internet access

1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and

download the latest driver for your graphics

2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact
Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or
graphics card

In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:

1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to

classic desktop.

2. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

3. Click Change Display Settings.

4. Click Advanced Settings.

5. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top

of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

6. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for
example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).

7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.

In Windows 10:

1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.

2. Click Advanced display settings.

3. Click Display adapter properties.

4.

Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top

of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

5. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver (for
example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ).

6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact
the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 .

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Using the Tilt

Tilt

With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing
angle.

NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instruction

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor
is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following
steps:

1. Turn o both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test

operation, remove both VGA and HDMI cables from the back of computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if

the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self­test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected
input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.

4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable
becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode

after 5 minutes if left at this state.

5. Turn o your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your

computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

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Built-in Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen
abnormality you are experiencing 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.

To run the built-in diagnostics:

1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).

2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The

monitor then goes into the self-test mode.

3. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously
for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.

4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5. Press the Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes

to red.

6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens.

The test is complete when the Text screen appears. To exit, press the Button 4 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool,

the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

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Common Problems

The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you
might encounter and the possible solutions.

Common Symptoms What You

Experience

No Video/Power LED
off

No Video/Power LED
on

Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry,

Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine

No picture • Ensure that the video cable

No picture or no
brightness

or ghosting

movement

Possible Solutions

connecting the monitor and the
computer is properly connected and
secure.

• Verify that the power outlet is

functioning properly using any other
electrical equipment.

• Ensure that the power button is

depressed fully.

• Ensure that the correct Input Source

is selected via the Input Source )
Select button.

• Check the “Power LED Button” option

under Energy in OSD Menu.

• Increase brightness & contrast

controls via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature

check.

• Check for bent or broken pins in the

video cable connector.

• Ensure that the correct Input Source

is selected via the Input Source Select
menu.

• Run the built-in diagnostics.

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock

controls via OSD.

• Eliminate video extension cables.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Change the video resolution to the

correct aspect ratio (16:9).

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock

controls via OSD.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Check environmental factors.

• Relocate the monitor and test in

another room.

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Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-o.

• Pixel that is permanently o is a

natural defect that can occur in LCD
technology.

For more information on Dell Monitor

Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright

Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too

Geometric Distortion Screen not centered

Horizontal/Vertical
Lines

spots

bright

correctly

Screen has one or
more lines

Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell
Support site at:

http://www.dell.com/support/
monitors.

• Cycle power on-o.

• Pixel that is permanently o 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:

http://www.dell.com/support/
monitors.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust brightness & contrast controls

via OSD.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust brightness & contrast controls

via OSD.

NOTE: When using ‘HDMI’, the
positioning adjustments are not
available.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls

via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature

check and determine if these lines are
also in self-test mode.

• Check for bent or broken pins in the

video cable connector.

NOTE: When using ‘HDMI’, the Pixel
Clock and Phase adjustments are not
available.

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Synchronization Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory
Problems appears torn Settings.

• Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.

• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls

via OSD.

• Perform monitor self-test feature

check to determine if the scrambled
screen appears in self-test mode.

• Check for bent or broken pins in the

video cable connector.

• Restart the computer in the safe

mode.

Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke

or sparks

Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions

on & off

Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature

Wrong Color Picture color not good • Change the Color Setting Mode in the

• Do not perform any troubleshooting

steps.

• Contact Dell immediately.

• Ensure that the video cable

connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and
is secure.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Perform monitor self-test feature

check to determine if the intermittent
problem occurs in self-test mode.

check.

• Ensure that the video cable

connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and
is secure.

• Check for bent or broken pins in the

video cable connector.

Color Settings OSD to Graphics or
Video depending on the application.

• Try dierent Color Preset Settings

in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B
value in Color Settings OSD if the
Color Management is turned o.

• Change the Input Color Format to PC

RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting
OSD.

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Image retention from
a static image left on
the monitor for a long
period of time

NOTE: When choosing HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available.

Faint shadow from the
static image displayed
appears on the screen

• Use the Power Management

feature to turn o the monitor at
all times when not in use (for more
information, see Power Management
Modes.

• Alternatively, use a dynamically

changing screensaver.

Product-Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms What You

Possible Solutions

Experience

Screen image is too
small

Cannot adjust the
monitor with the
buttons on the front
panel

No Input Signal when
user controls are
pressed

The picture does not The picture cannot fill • Due to dierent video formats (aspect
fill the entire screen the height or width of

Image is centered on
screen, but does not
fill entire viewing area

OSD does not appear
on the screen

No picture, the LED
light is white. When
you press “up”, “down”
or “Menu” key, the
message “ No input
signal” will appear.

the screen

• Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the

Display OSD.

• Reset the monitor to Factory

Settings.

• Turn o the monitor, unplug the

power cord, plug back, and then turn
on the monitor.

• Check whether the OSD menu is

locked. If yes, press and hold the
button beside the Power button
for 10 seconds to unlock (for more
information, see Lock).

• Check the signal source. Ensure the

computer is not in the power saving
mode by moving the mouse or
pressing any key on the keyboard.

• Check whether the signal cable is

plugged in properly. Re-plug the
signal cable if necessary.

• Reset the computer or video player.

ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may
display in full screen.

• Run the built-in diagnostics.

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Appendix

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.

For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.

FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information

For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance
website located at www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may

cause undesired operation

Contact Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact

information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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.
To get online monitor support content:

1. Visit www.dell.com/support/monitors
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Visit www.dell.com/support.

2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-

down menu at the top left of the page.

3. Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page.

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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