Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure 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.
• Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp UP3218K monitor has an active matrix, TFT-LCD (Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED) The matrix employs Oxide Thin Film Transistor as the active element) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 80.01 cm (31.5-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) QUHD 7680 x 4320...
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor...
Refer to this label if you need to contact Tag label Dell for technical support. LED touch PAD Stand is fixed while DELL Logo light on. Cable management hole Use to organize cables by placing them through the hole. About Your Monitor...
Bottom View Label Description Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. DisplayPort in connector Connect both connectors to your computer with a pair of: • DP to DP cables DisplayPort in connector for 8K4K (max.) resolution.
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with a (WLED) - TFT LCD Panel type In Plane Switching (IPS) Viewable image Diagonal 80.01 cm (31.5 inches) Active Area Horizontal 698.1 mm (27.48 inches) Vertical 392.7 mm (15.46 inches) Area 274143.9 mm...
Electrical Specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP signal input support Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.1 A (maximum) Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (Max.) 240 V: 80 A (Max.)
Weight of stand assembly 3.6 kg (7.94 lb) Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) Thermal dissipation...
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed: Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor No DP 1 signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up.
Pin Assignments DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3(n) ML3(p) ML2(n) ML2(p) ML1(n) ML1(p) ML0(n) ML0(p) AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 3 USB downstream ports. Your computer has the following USB ports: • 1 upstream - bottom • 4 downstream - 4 at bottom...
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 LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. About Your Monitor...
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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’...
Connecting the DP cables 1. Connection Guide for 8K4K 60Hz (max.) Resolution with AMD or nVidia Graphics Cards (Two DP Cables) 1. Follow the connection guide below for 3. Power up/ Boot up the computer system. DP cables connection. 4. D u r i n g B I O S / P o s t m o d e , y o u m a y 2.
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2. Connection Guide for 8K4K 30Hz (max.) Resolution (Single DP Cable) 1. Follow the connection guide below for 3. Power up/ Boot up the computer or DP cables connection. notebook. 2. Turn On the monitor by pressing the 4. Change resolution if necessary up to 7680 power on/off button.
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Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DP-DP cables, follow the procedure 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.
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 CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. Remove the stand.
Operating the Monitor Turning 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.
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The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast” bar. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source. Shortcut key: Input Source Use this menu button to launch the on-screen...
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Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness.
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Reset Input Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the factory Source defaults. Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Preset Modes Standard Display Input Color Format...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Color Temp., Color Space,or Custom Color from the list. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Standard Input Source ComfortView Color Preset Modes...
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Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. Use the buttons to select the Gain, Offset, Hue, Saturation. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Custom Color Gain O set Saturation – Gain: Select it to adjust input RGB signal gain level (default value is 100).
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• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP to DP cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Color Sharpness Display Dynamic Contrast Menu Response Time Normal Personalize Uniformity Compensation Calibrated Others Reset Display Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1.
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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 UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Language...
Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. Button LED Logo LED On: To light up the Dell logo light on the stand. Off: To turn off the Dell logo light on the stand. Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Other Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source Auto Rotation Color DDC/CI Display LCD Conditioning Menu Firmware M2T101 Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on.
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select On to start the process. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source Auto Rotation...
OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched o .
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When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. UP3218K Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear...
LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Dell UltraSharp 32 Monitor No DP 1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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.
Input Source menu. Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Missing Color Picture missing • Perform monitor self-test. color • 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.
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Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience No image Black screen • Verify which DP standard is your Graphics Card when using DP certified to. Download and install the latest connection to graphics card driver. the PC • Some DP 1.1 or DP 1.2 graphics card cannot support DP 1.4 monitors.
Contacting Dell 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.
2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 7680 x 4320 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 7680 x 4320, please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
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Non-Dell computer 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.
Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.