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Dell P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/
P2417H/P2717H Monitor
User's Guide
Model: P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H
Regulatory model: P2217Hb, P2217Hc, P2317Hb, P2317Ht,
P2317HWHb, P2417Hb, P2417Hc, P2717Ht

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  • Page 1 Dell P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/ P2417H/P2717H Monitor User’s Guide Model: P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H Regulatory model: P2217Hb, P2217Hc, P2317Hb, P2317Ht, P2317HWHb, P2417Hb, P2417Hc, P2717Ht...
  • Page 2 This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ........5 Package Contents .
  • Page 4 Contact Dell........
  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure 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. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
  • Page 6 Power Cable (Varies by Countries) VGA Cable DP Cable USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About Your Monitor...
  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features The Dell P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • P2217H: 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area (measured diagonally). Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with full- screen support or lower resolutions.
  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor...
  • Page 9: Back View

    Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode, serial number, Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for and Service Tag label technical support. Dell Soundbar mounting Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Bottom View

    Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power cable Connect the power cable. connector HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable (cable not included). DisplayPort Connect your computer with DP cable. Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included).
  • Page 12: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor Specifications Model P2217H P2317H/P2317HWH Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology In-Plane Switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 546.10 mm (21.5 inches) 584.20 mm (23 inches) Horizontal, Active Area 476.06 mm (18.74 inches) 509.18 mm (20.05 inches) Vertical, Active Area 267.79 mm (10.54 inches)
  • Page 13 Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Model P2417H P2717H Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology...
  • Page 14: Resolution Specifications

    Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot 90° (clockwise) Dell Display Manager Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82% NTSC) and CIE1931 (72% NTSC) test standards. Resolution Specifications...
  • Page 15: Preset Display Modes

    67.5 60.0 148.5 Electrical Specifications Model P2217H/P2317H/P2317HWH/P2417H/P2717H Video input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair •...
  • Page 16: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Model P2217H P2317H/P2317HWH Signal cable type • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included) • Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 477.8 mm (18.81 inches) 487.1 mm (19.17 inches)
  • Page 17 Model P2417H P2717H Signal cable type • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included) • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins • Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 492.1 mm (19.37 inches) 544.9 mm (21.45 inches) Height (compressed) 362.1 mm (14.26 inches)
  • Page 18: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental Characteristics Model P2217H P2317H/ P2417H P2717H P2317HWH Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified Monitor • EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country • RoHS-compliant • TCO-Certified Displays • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) •...
  • Page 19 P2217H VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal Active Active Active White 37 W (maximum)** operation 17 W (typical) Active-off Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W mode Switch off Less than 0.3 W...
  • Page 20 P2717H VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal Active Active Active White 55 W (maximum)** operation 23 W (typical) Active-off Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W mode Switch off Less than 0.3 W Energy Star Power Consumption 15.1 W...
  • Page 21: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments VGA Connector 15-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V/3.3 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor...
  • Page 22 DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable ML0(p) ML0(n) ML1(p) ML1(n) ML2(p) ML2(n) ML3(p) ML3(n) AUX(p) AUX(n) Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 23: Plug And Play Capability

    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-...
  • Page 24: 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 25: Usb Ports

    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 USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - bottom • 2 x USB 2.0 downstream - bottom •...
  • Page 26: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    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.com/support/monitors.
  • Page 27: 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. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions. To attach the monitor stand: Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top cushion that secures it.
  • Page 28 Lift the cover, as shown, to expose the VESA area for stand assembly. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. Press the stand down till it snaps into place.
  • Page 29: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. To connect your monitor to the computer: Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
  • Page 30 Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the VGA/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer.
  • Page 31: Organizing Your Cables

    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. Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
  • Page 32: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 2.81 kg (P2217H) / 3.06 kg (P2317H/P2317HWH) /3.33 kg (P2417H) / 4.58 kg (P2717H). Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 33: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn On the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
  • Page 34 Use this button to choose from a list of video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Shortcut key/ Input Source Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System.
  • Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    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. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 36 Main Menu for digital (DP) input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
  • Page 37 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On.
  • Page 38 Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjust function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjust allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjust, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display settings.
  • Page 39 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector.
  • Page 40 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.
  • Page 41 Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP or HDMI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
  • Page 42 Display Use Display to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Horizontal to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Position Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-). Position Maximum is '100' (+).
  • Page 43 Energy Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy. Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged.
  • Page 44 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. Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
  • Page 45 Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key. Operating the Monitor...
  • Page 46 Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.
  • Page 47 Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Reset Others Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values. Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 If either VGA, HDMI, or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Troubleshooting for more information. Operating the Monitor...
  • Page 50: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...
  • Page 51: 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 52: Rotating The Monitor

    Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 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 53: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

    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' on your display.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 55: Built-In Diagnostics

    This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn Off 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.
  • Page 56: Common Problems

    • 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: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 57 • Cycle power On-Off. bright 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: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors. Brightness Picture too dim •...
  • Page 58: Product Specific Problems

    Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color menu good OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in Color menu OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Image retention Faint shadow •...
  • Page 59: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your monitor is turned On. not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). •...
  • Page 60: Appendix

    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.

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