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Monitor Model: P2018H
Regulatory Model: P2018Hc

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  • Page 1 Dell P2018H User’s Guide Monitor Model: P2018H Regulatory Model: P2018Hc...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2017–2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 2020 – 11...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About your monitor ......6 Package contents ..... . 6 Product features .
  • Page 4 Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connecting your monitor .
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions..... 62 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 62 Contacting Dell..... . . 63 │...

  • Page 6: About Your Monitor

    About your monitor 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.
  • Page 7 VGA cable DP Cable USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) ∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞ Safety and Regulatory Information About your monitor │...

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Product features The Dell P2018H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞ P2018H: 49.5 cm (19.5 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

  • Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls

    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 power-status light) About your monitor │...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Refer to this label if you need to contact Service Tag label Dell for technical support. Dell Soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar. NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 11: Side View

    Side View Label Description USB downstream port Connect your USB device. NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to the USB- upstream port on the monitor and to your computer. About your monitor │...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power port Connect the power cable. HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional). DP port Connect your computer to the monitor using a DP cable. VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable. USB connector (x2 Connect the USB cable that came with your downstream, x1...

  • Page 13: Monitor Specifications

    16.7 million colors Color support 84% (CIE 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) Built-in devices USB 3.0 super-speed hub (with 1x USB 3.0 upstream port, 2x USB 3.0 downstream ports and 2x USB2.0 downstream ports) Dell display manager compatibility About your monitor │...

  • Page 14: Resolution Specifications

    Height adjustable stand (130mm) Tilt (5°/21°) Swivel (45°) Pivot (90°) Resolution specifications Model P2018H Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz...

  • Page 15: Preset Display Modes

    VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 Electrical specifications Model P2018H Video input signals ∞ Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance ∞ HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,100 ohm input impedance per differential pair ∞...
  • Page 16 As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013. Max brightness and contrast setting with maximum power loading on all USB ports. 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. This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance.

  • Page 17: Physical Characteristics

    Physical characteristics Model P2018H Signal cable type ∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins. ∞ Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins. ∞ Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins ∞ Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 468.8 mm (18.46 in) Height (compressed) 338.8 mm (13.34 in)

  • Page 18: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental characteristics Model P2018H Compliant Standards Energy Saver feature for Energy Star certified Monitor EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. www.epeat.net for registration status by country TCO-certified display BFR/PVC- Free monitor (excluding external cables) Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

  • Page 19: Pin Assignments

    Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor │...
  • Page 20 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. Data 0- T.M.D.S.
  • Page 21 DisplayPort connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML_Lane 3 (n) ML_Lane 3 (p) ML_Lane 2 (n) ML_Lane 2 (p) ML_Lane 1 (n) ML_Lane 1 (p) ML_Lane 0 (n) ML_Lane 0 (p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return...

  • Page 22: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    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 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption* Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps...
  • Page 23 USB 3 . 0 downstream connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ USB 2 . 0 Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector About your monitor │...
  • Page 24 USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - side NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor’s USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the Standby Mode .

  • Page 25: Plug And Play Capability

    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/...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Connecting Your 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.
  • Page 29 Connecting the DP cable 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.

  • Page 30: Organizing Cables

    Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor. │ Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 31: Disconnecting The Monitor Stand

    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.

  • Page 32: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall mounting (optional) P1917S Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /液晶顯示器 Modelo / N°de modelo /型號: P1917Sc Entrade /Daya Tegangan 100-240V 50/60Hz,1.6A 輸入電源:交流電壓100-240伏特,1.6安培,50/60赫茲 Consumo de energía: xx.x Wh Consumo de energía en modo de espera: x.x Wh P1917S Удельная мощность рабочего режима - x.xxx Вт/см² Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /液晶顯示器...

  • Page 33: Operating Your Monitor

    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 20 Monitor Please select language: English Español Français Deutsch Português(Brasil) 简体中文 日本語...

  • Page 34: Using The Front Panel Controls

    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.

  • Page 35: Osd Controls

    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.

  • Page 36: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) 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 (VGA/HDMI/DP) input Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color...
  • Page 37 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast Contrast adjustment. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 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.
  • Page 38 Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Press to adjust the screen automatically. Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress...
  • Page 39 Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Reset Input Source Display Menu...
  • Page 40 ∞ 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 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Input Color Format...
  • Page 41 ∞ 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 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Input Color Format...
  • Page 42 Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Vetical Position Input Source Sharpness Color Pixel Clock Display Phase Menu Dynamic Contrast Personalize Reset Display Others Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 43 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 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language English Rotation Auto Adjust...
  • Page 44 Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. Dell 20 Monitor Shorout Key 1 Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 2 Input Source Auto Adjust Power Button LED On in On Mode Input Source O in Standby Mode...
  • Page 45 Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On in On Mode or Off in On Mode to save energy. Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Auto Adjust Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED On in On Mode...
  • Page 46 Others Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Off Input Source Reset Others Color Factory Reset ENERGY STAR ® Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust...
  • Page 47 Factory Reset Restore all preset values to the factory default settings. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR tests. ® Dell 20 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Off Input Source Reset Others Color...

  • Page 48: Osd Warning Messages

    OSD warning messages When you adjust the Brightness level for the first time, the following message appears: Dell 20 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? P2018H NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear next time when you intend to change the Brightness setting.
  • Page 49 Dell 20 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display.Please 1600x900, 60Hz change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. P2018H This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
  • Page 50 When the monitor enters the Standby Mode, the following message appears: Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor Going into Standby Mode... P2018H If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input:...
  • Page 51 Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode.

  • Page 52: Setting Up Your Monitor

    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...

  • Page 53: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    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.

  • Page 54: Rotating The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 55 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’...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    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 20 Monitor No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes.
  • Page 57 Dell P2418HZ Dell 20 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/monitors P2018H NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

  • Page 58: Built-In Diagnostics

    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.

  • Page 59: Common Problems

    ∞ 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 ∞...
  • Page 60 ∞ 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.

  • Page 61: Product-Specific Problems

    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.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    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...

  • Page 63: Contacting Dell

    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.

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