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- Page 1 Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL User’s Guide Monitor model: SE2018HL / SE2218HL Regulatory model: SE2018HLf, SE2218HLf...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About your monitor..........5 Package contents............5 Product features............6 Identifying features and controls........7 Monitor specifications...........9 Power Management Modes...........14 Pin assignments............16 Plug and play capability..........17 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy.......17 Maintenance guidelines..........17 Setting up the monitor........18 Attaching the monitor stand.........18 Connecting your monitor..........19 Organizing cables............19 Removing the monitor stand........20 Wall mounting (Optional)..........21... - Page 4 Troubleshooting............42 Self-test..............42 Built-in diagnostics............43 Common problems............44 Product-specific problems...........45 Appendix............47 Safety instructions............47 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information ..........47 Contact Dell..............47 │ Contents...
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Page 5: About Your Monitor
Package contents Your monitor ships with the components indicated in the table. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. -
Page 6: Product Features
Product features The Dell SE2018HL / SE2218HL flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin- Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include: SE2018HL: 49.41 cm (19.5 in.) diagonal viewable image size, 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 7: Identifying Features And Controls
Identifying features and controls Front view SE2018HL/SE2218HL Description Label Function buttons For more information, see Operating the Monitor. Power On/Off button To turn the monitor On or Off. (with LED indicator) Back view SE2018HL/SE2218HL Without monitor stand With monitor stand │... - Page 8 Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side view Bottom view, without monitor stand │...
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Page 9: Monitor Specifications
5 ms typical (white to black, black to white) Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut 72% of NTSC(typical) Built-in devices ** SE2018HL / SE2218HL color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. │ About your monitor... - Page 10 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz Maximum preset resolution Electrical specifications Model SE2018HL / SE2218HL Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 V ± 5 %, 75 Ω input impedance Synchronization Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations,...
- Page 11 Preset display modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: SE2018HL Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal /Vertical) (kHz) (Hz) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3...
- Page 12 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, connector and process used to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables that are not shipped with your Dell monitor.
- Page 13 Environmental characteristics Model SE2018HL / SE2218HL Temperature: C to 40 C (32 F to 104 ° ° ° ° Operating Non-operating: Storage C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 ° ° ° ° Shipping Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
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Page 14: Power Management Modes
This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. SE2018HL Horizontal Vertical Power... - Page 15 The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed: Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
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Page 16: Pin Assignments
Pin assignments VGA connector Signal Assignment Pin Number Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock │ Appendix... -
Page 17: Plug And Play Capability
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is normal 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/support/monitors. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Monitor
NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To attach the monitor stand: SE2018HL / SE2218HL Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. -
Page 19: Connecting Your Monitor
NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance when using non-Dell cables. -
Page 20: Removing The Monitor Stand
NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To remove the monitor stand: SE2018HL / SE2218HL a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth along the desk. b. Remove VESA cover to access the release button. -
Page 21: Wall Mounting (Optional)
Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 9.04 kg (SE2018HL)/11.32 kg (SE2218HL). │ Setting up the monitor... -
Page 22: Operating Your Monitor
Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. SE2018HL / SE2218HL Using the front panel controls : Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. - Page 23 (with power-status light) indicates the monitor is in power save mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings. SE2018HL / SE2218HL 2 3 4 Control Buttons Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu.
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Page 24: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
OSD menu to disappear. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main Menu Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Auto Adjust... - Page 25 Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness/Contrast. Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Auto Adjust Color Display...
- Page 26 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Auto Adjust Use this option to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Press to adjust the screen automatically Auto Adjust Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz...
- Page 27 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Input Color Format Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Color Reset Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz...
- Page 28 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Preset Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Modes Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format Standard Auto Adjust Preset Modes ComfortView Color Reset Color Multimedia Display Warm...
- Page 29 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.
- Page 30 Aspect Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Ratio NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL). Horizontal Horizontal to move image left and right.
- Page 31 Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Reset Select this option to restore default display settings. Display Energy Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED On During Active Auto Adjust Reset Energy...
- Page 32 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 SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English...
- Page 33 Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings. Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys and power LED indicator function. Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust...
- Page 34 Menu and Description Submenus Shortcut User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Key 1 Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2...
- Page 35 Others Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 60Hz Maximum: 1920 x 1080, 60Hz Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Personaliza- tion Others Dell SE2018HL Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Reset Others...
- Page 36 Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on the screen. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function? This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.
- Page 37 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. Recommended mode is 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL). │ Operating your monitor...
- Page 38 You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function? When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears:...
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Page 39: Setting The Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL). Click Apply. If you do not see 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL) as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the provided •... - Page 40 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL) again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL), please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HL) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HL) .
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Page 41: Using Tilt
Using tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 21° typical 5° typical NOTE: The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. │ Operating your monitor... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Dell SE2018HL/SE2218HL No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. -
Page 43: 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. 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. -
Page 44: Common Problems
Stuck-on pixels Cycle power On-off. 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/support/monitors. Brightness problems Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). -
Page 45: Product-Specific Problems
Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. Restart the computer in safe mode. Safety related issues Do not perform any troubleshooting step. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent problems Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. - Page 46 Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Cannot adjust the monitor Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn with the buttons on the on the monitor.
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Page 47: Appendix
To get online Monitor support content: Visit www.dell.com/support/monitors. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit www.dell.com/support. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.