Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor. NOTE: Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on the product.
About your monitor Package contents The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
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Component description Component image Power cable (varies by countries) HDMI 2.0 cable (1.8 meters) • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information │ About your monitor...
Product features The Dell SE3223Q monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor has the following features: • 80.01 cm (31.50 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). • 3840 x 2160 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Function buttons To access the on-screen display (OSD) menu. (For more information, see Using the control buttons.) Power On/Off button (LED To turn the monitor on or off. indicator) Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally.
Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer Barcode serial number and to this label if you need to contact Service Tag label) Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
Bottom view 3 4 5 6 Label Description Security-lock slot (based Secure your monitor using a security lock on Kensington Security (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized Slot) movement of your monitor. Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor).
Monitor specifications Model SE3223Q Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Vertical Alignment Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 800.10 mm (31.50 in.) Horizontal, Active Area 697.31 mm (27.45 in.) Vertical, Active Area 392.23 mm (15.44 in.) Area 273505.90 mm...
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Adjustability Height-adjust Not available Tilt -5° to 11° Swivel Not available Slant Adjust Not available Cable management Dell Display Manager Dell Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security-lock slot (for Kensington locks, sold separately) │ About your monitor...
Resolution specifications Model SE3223Q Horizontal scan range 29 kHz to 140 kHz Vertical scan range 40 Hz to 60 Hz Maximum preset 3840 x 2160 resolution Supported video modes Model SE3223Q Video display 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 1080i (HDMI), 1440p, 2160p...
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and Dell 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.
• Digital: HDMI, 19 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, the type of material,...
Environmental characteristics Model SE3223Q Compliant Standards: • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC reduce monitor (The circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates). • Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only Temperature: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating • Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) •...
Pin assignments DisplayPort connector 20-pin side of the number connected signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR │ About your monitor...
HDMI connector 19-pin side of the number connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...
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/pixelguidelines.
Ergonomics CAUTION: Improper or prolonged usage of keyboard may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation: •...
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• When sitting, ensure that the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front portion of your seat. Adjust your chair’s height or use a footrest if necessary to maintain a proper posture. • Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work so that you do not have to sit and work for extended periods of time.
Handling and moving your display To ensure that the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, observe the following guidelines: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. •...
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean the Dell monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the Dell monitor screen.
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the factory when shipped. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand.
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4. Install the stand assembly on the monitor. Slide the tabs on the stand assembly into the slots on the monitor completely, snapping it into place. 5. Align and insert the VESA cover into the VESA slot on the monitor, and then press it down firmly to lock it into position.
7. Remove the cover from the monitor. Using the tilt NOTE: These values are applicable to the stand that was shipped with your monitor. To set up with any other stand, see the documentation that is shipped with the stand. 5°...
Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used. NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them.
3. Connect the power cable to the monitor and the wall outlet. Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to route the cables connected to your monitor. Turn on the Monitor Press the power button to turn on the monitor. │ Setting up the monitor...
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (see Security-lock slot). Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. For more information on using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock.
Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft surface and handle it carefully. NOTE: The following steps are specifically for removing the stand that is shipped with your monitor.
VESA wall mounting (optional) Press the notch on VESA cover and then lift it away from the monitor. (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). See the documentation that shipped with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. 2.
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the control buttons Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. │ Operating your monitor...
Control buttons The following table describes the control buttons: Control Buttons Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes. Shortcut key/Preset Modes Use this button to adjust the brightness or the contrast. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast Use the Menu button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Uses this menu to adjust the brightness or the Contrast contrast. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Menu Personalize Others Brightness Adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the...
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Menu and Description Submenus Input Source Uses the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source HDMI 1 Input Source HDMI 2 Color...
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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 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Input Source Input Color Format...
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• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Input Source Input Color Format...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Uses the Display to adjust image. Dell 32 Monitor > Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 > Input Source Sharpness > Color Response Time Normal Display Reset Display PIP/PBP Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus PIP/PBP Allows you to watch more images at the same time. Dell 32 Monitor > Brightness / Contrast PIP/PBP Mode Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Menu Personalize Others PIP/PBP Mode Adjusts the PIP/PBP (Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture) mode to PIP Small, PIP Large, or PBP.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus PIP/PBP (Sub) Selects between DP, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 video signals that may be connected to your monitor for the PIP/ PBP sub-window. Sub-Window Main Window HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 NOTE: When either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 is selected as the main video signal, then PIP/PBP sub-...
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Submenus 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 32 Monitor Language English Brightness / Contrast Transparency...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. Dell 32 Monitor Shorout Key 1 Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Input Source Shorout Key 2 Brightness/Contrast Color Power Button LED On in On Mode...
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Menu and Description Submenus Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On in On Mode or Off in On Mode to save energy. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shorout Key 1 Input Source Shorout Key 2 Color...
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Reset Others Others Factory Reset Others Display Info Displays the monitor’s current settings. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Model: Dell SE3223Q Input Source DDC/CI Input Source: HDMI 1 Color LCD Conditioning Current: 3840x2160, 60Hz Display Firmware PBP Status: O...
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Service Tag Displays the service tag number of the display. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back cover.
NOTE: The lock menu can be accessed using this method when the Menu and Power buttons are in unlocked state. Dell 32 Monitor Select option: To access the unlock menu, press and hold the Exit button (button 4) for four seconds.
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There are three lock options. Menu Description Menu Buttons When Menu Buttons is selected, the OSD menu settings cannot be changed. All buttons are locked except Power button. Power Button When Power Button is selected, the display cannot be turned off using the Power button. Menu + Power When Menu + Power Buttons is selected, the OSD Buttons...
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OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: Dell 32 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 3840x2160, 60Hz...
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If no HDMI or DisplayPort cable is connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Standby Mode after 4 minutes if left in this state. Dell P2418HZ Dell 32 Monitor No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.
1. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select SE3223Q. 4. Click the Screen Resolution dropdown list and select 3840 x 2160.
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 32 Monitor No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.
Dell P2418HZ Dell 32 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE3223Q SE3223Q NOTE: This dialog box appears even during normal operation and when the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Then, turn on your computer and the monitor.
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Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware X2CXXX Service Tag PIP/PBP ABCDEFG Menu Self-Diagnostic Personalize Reset Others Factory Reset Others 4. When initiated, a gray screen appears. Inspect the screen for abnormalities.
Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible Solutions Symptoms experience No video or No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting power LED off the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
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• Cycle power On-Off. spots • 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/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has •...
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• Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting issues smoke or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting problems malfunctions on the monitor to the computer is and off connected properly and is secure.
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Common What you Possible Solutions Symptoms experience Wrong color Picture color not • Try different Preset Modes in Color good settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr in the Color settings OSD.
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Specific What you experience Possible Solutions Symptoms No input signal No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Ensure when user controls light is white the computer is not in Standby are pressed Mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
SE3223Q: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1114976 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. 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.