Information Guide • Stand Product Features The Dell E2414H/E2414Hr flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.97 cm (24-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock. (security lock not included) Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to con tact Dell for technical support. Stand release button Release stand from monitor. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Bottom View Color gamut (Typical) 83%* (CIE1976) *[E2414H/E2414Hr] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (83%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
is pressed in Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. DDC clock DVI Connector NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR ®...
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: http://www.dell.
To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect either the white (digital DVI-D) (E2414H only) or the blue (analog VGA) display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not connect both cables on the same computer.
Attaching the Cable Cover Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base Removing the Stand mounting kit. NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on stable, flat table. stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface.
Operating the Monitor Use the MENU button to launch the on-screen Using the Front Panel Controls display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed.
NOTE: AUTO ADJUST is only available when you use the analog Front panel Button Description (VGA) connector. Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the 2. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As OSD menu. you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
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Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. AUTO ADJUST Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function Press the button to increase brightness and optimizes the display settings for use with your Press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ particular setup.
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INPUT Use the INPUT SOURCE menu to select between Color Settings Use the Color Settings menu to adjust the SOURCE different video signals that may be connected to monitor’s color settings . your monitor. Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to. Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
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Preset Mode Allows you to choose from a list of preset color Image Which can automatically sharpen images, enhance modes. Enhance hues and boost color contrast. To enhance image clarity. NOTE: Image Enhance is only available for Standard, Multimedia, Movie and Game mode. This feature can shift color of video image to green or purple.
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DISPLAY Use the Display Settings to adjust image. ENERGY SETTINGS SETTINGS Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off Wide Mode Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, 5:4. to save energy. Horizontal Use the buttons to adjust image left and Position Reset Energy...
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MENU OTHER Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, SETTINGS SETTINGS such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Language Language option to set the OSD display to one of eight languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified DDC/CI...
OSD Warning Messages Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Conditioning Depending on the degree of image retention, the When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will program may take some time to run. You can enable see the following message: this feature by selecting “Enable”.
If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
Troubleshooting Built-in Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the follow the Safety Instructions screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.
LCD technology. • • Check for bent or broken pins in For more information on Dell the video cable connector. Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http:// • Run the built-in diagnostics.
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Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. LCD technology. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock • For more information on Dell controls via OSD. Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, • Perform monitor self-test feature see Dell Support site at:...
• • Intermittent Monitor Ensure that the video cable Image retention Faint shadow Use the Power Management Problems from a static malfunctions connecting the monitor to the from the feature to turn off the monitor image left on the on & off computer is connected properly static image at all times when not in use (for...
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 contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit http://www.dell.com/support/.
Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided directions: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card.
If you have non Dell desktop, portable computer, or Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows graphic card Vista , Windows 7 or Windows ® ® ® In Windows XP ® Content (a) For Windows Vista ® 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
(b) For Windows ® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P” Press the Windows logo key + P on your keyboard. While holding down the Windows logo key, press P to toggle be...
Method 2: Using the “Screen Resolution” menu 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop. (c) For Windows ® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI etc.) and follow any of the below setup method. Method 1: Using keyboard shortcut “Win+P”...
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(d) Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor After the external monitor(s) have been set up, users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu: Duplicate, Extend, Show Desktop On. Duplicate these displays: Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution, chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution.
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(iii) (i) For Windows Vista ® For Windows ® Extend these displays: This option is recommended when an external monitor is connected to a laptop, and each monitor can display differ ent screen independently to improve user convenience. The relative (ii) For Windows ®...
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(iii) For Windows ® (i) For Windows Vista ® Show desktop only on…: Display the status of a particular monitor. This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor. Most current laptops support main stream resolutions.
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Personalization Display Resolution ..!. Detect Change the appearance of your displays ld•ntify Identify =:=J D1splay: [£Mobile PC Display Resolution: Display: LL E2414H 1024 768 1166 768 Resolution: Orientation: landscape Orientation: Landscape Multiple displays: Show desktop only chang~. Duplicate these displays must sele<...