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Alienware AW2518HF Monitor
User's Guide
Model: AW2518HF
Regulatory model: AW2518HFb

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  • Page 1 Alienware AW2518HF Monitor User’s Guide Model: AW2518HF Regulatory model: AW2518HFb...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ......5 Package Contents ........5 Product Features.
  • Page 4 Connecting the Computer ......25 Removing the Monitor Stand ......26 Wall Mounting (Optional) .

  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    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 Cable Cover Power Cable (Varies by Country) HDMI 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 Alienware AW2518HF flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 62.23 cm (24.5 inch) viewable area (measured diagonally). Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080 through DisplayPort and HDMI, with full- screen support or lower resolutions.

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Label Description Cable-management slot (on the front side of the stand) Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor...

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Back view with monitor stand Label Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm Wall mount monitor using VESA- x 100 mm - behind attached compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x VESA Cover) 100 mm). Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Stand release button Releases stand from the monitor.

  • Page 10: Rear And Bottom View

    Rear and Bottom View Rear and bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power cable Connect the power cable (shipped with your connector monitor). HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable (1, 2) (shipped with your monitor). Line-out port Connect your speakers.

  • Page 11: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model AW2518HF Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 622.3 mm (24.5 inches) Horizontal, Active Area 543.74 mm (21.41 inches) Vertical, Active Area 302.62 mm (11.91 inches) Area 164545.63 mm...

  • Page 12: Resolution Specifications

    Compatibility * Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model AW2518HF Horizontal scan range 249.1 kHz to 263 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 30 Hz to 240 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution...

  • Page 13: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes HDMI Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (kHz) (Hz) Vertical) VESA, VGA, 640 x 31.5 25.2 VESA, 800 x 600 37.88 VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36 HDTV, 1920 x 67.5 148.5 1080p...

  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Model AW2518HF Video input signals • HDMI 2.0, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Synchronization input signals...

  • Page 15: Environmental Characteristics

    3.22 kg (7.09 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 20 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics Model AW2518HF Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified Monitor • EPEAT Silver registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country •...

  • Page 16: Power Management Modes

    Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) Thermal dissipation • 221.8 BTU/hour (maximum) • 60.0 BTU/hour (typical) Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use.
  • Page 17 The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal. NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR Qualified. NOTE: : Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.

  • Page 18: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 20-pin Side of the 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 18 | About Your Monitor...

  • Page 19: Plug And Play Capability

    HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Connected Number 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 20: 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 compatible. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption* Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)

  • Page 21: Usb Downstream Connector

    USB Downstream Connector 9-pin Side of the Number Connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ USB Ports • 1 upstream - rear • 2 downstream - rear • 2 downstream - bottom • Power Charging Port- the port with battery icon; supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible.

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    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 23: 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.
  • Page 24 3. Route and connect the necessary cables to the monitor, as shown in the illustration. a. Power cable b. HDMI cable c. DP cable (optional, cable not included) d. USB upstream cable e. USB downstream cables (optional, cable not included) NOTE: Route each cable neatly so that the cables will be organized after the cable cover is attached.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Computer

    Connecting the Computer WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. NOTE: See also Attaching the Stand. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1.

  • Page 26: Removing The Monitor Stand

    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. 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 27 6. Press and hold the stand release button. 7. Lift the stand riser up and away from the monitor. Setting Up the Monitor | 27...

  • Page 28: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3.

  • Page 29: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the Power button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust settings. The following table describes the front-panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.

  • Page 30: Front-Panel Button

    Use this button to directly access the Brightness/Contrast menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/ Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD). See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use this button to exit the OSD main menu. Exit Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

  • Page 31: 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.
  • Page 32 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Game Use this menu to personalize your visual gameplay experience. Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. •...
  • Page 33 Preset Modes • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain, eye fatigue and damage to the eyes.
  • Page 34 Game Enhance The feature offers three available functions to enhance your Mode gameplay experience. • Off Select to disable the functions under Game Enhance Mode. • Timer Allows you to disable or enable the timer at the upper left corner of the display. The timer shows the time elapsed since the game starts.
  • Page 35 Dark Stabilizer The feature improves the visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. The higher the value (between 0 to 3), the better visibility in dark area of the display image. This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple.
  • Page 36 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). Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 37 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select the DP input when you are using the DP connector. HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI connectors.
  • Page 38 Display Use Display to adjust images. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1. 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.
  • Page 39 Audio Volume Allows you to set the volume level of headphone output. to adjust the volume level from 0 to 100. Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings. Operating the Monitor | 39...
  • Page 40 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 Set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
  • Page 41 Personalize Shortcut Key 1 Allows you to choose a feature from Preset Modes, Game Enhance Mode, Dark Stabilizer, Brightness/Contrast, Input Shortcut Key 2 Source, Aspect Ratio, or Volume and set it as a shortcut key. Shortcut Key 3 Shortcut Key 4 Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy.
  • Page 42 Others Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. 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 Off. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
  • Page 43 Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting On. Reset Others Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values.

  • Page 44: Osd Warning Message

    OSD Warning Message When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: FPS, RTS, RPG, Game 1, Game 2, or Game 3), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.
  • Page 45 When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal. If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear depending on the selected input: NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.

  • Page 46: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: ® ® ® In Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1: ® ® 1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Vertical Extension

    Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
  • Page 49 Rotate clockwise Rotate counterclockwise 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 50: System

    NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.). 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 51: 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: 1.

  • Page 52: Built-In Diagnostics

    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.

  • Page 53: Common Problems

    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/ No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Power LED off monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
  • Page 54 Brightness Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Problems or too bright • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Screen not • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Distortion centered correctly Horizontal/ Screen has one •...

  • Page 55: Product Specific Problems

    Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the good Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in Game menu OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Image retention Faint shadow •...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Appendix

    Appendix WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC Notices (U.S.

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