Contents About your monitor ...........5 Package contents ............. 5 Product features ............6 Identifying features and controls ........ 7 Pin assignments ............15 Plug and play capability ..........18 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ......18 Maintenance guidelines ..........18 Setting up the monitor ........19 Connecting the stand ..........19 Connecting your monitor ..........
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Built-in diagnostics ..........46 Common problems ........... 47 Product-specific problems ........49 Appendix ............50 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information ............. 50 Contact Dell ............50 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet ............ 50 │ Contents...
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.
• Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell E2222HS flat panel monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel with LED backlight. The monitor features include : • 54.48 cm (21.45 in.) diagonal viewable area display (measured diagonally).
Identifying features and controls Front view Label Description Function buttons To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. For more information, see Using the front panel controls. Power On/Off button To turn the monitor On or Off. (with LED indicator) Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning...
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Barcode, serial number, and See this label if you need to contact service tag label Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
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Bottom view, without monitor stand Label Description Power port To connect the monitor power cable. DP port For connection to your computer using DP cable. HDMI port For connection to your computer using HDMI cable. VGA port For connection to your computer using VGA cable. Speakers To produce audio output.
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< 5ms Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut 72% (CIE1931) 83% (CIE1976) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity 1 x DP 1.2, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA Bezel width (edge of 12.8 mm (Top) monitor to active area) 12.8 mm (Left/Right)
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Resolution specifications Model E2222HS Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel clock...
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Electrical specifications Model E2222HS Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 V ± 5 %, 75 Ω input impedance • HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair • DP 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω...
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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.
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Environmental characteristics Model E2222HS Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating Non-operating: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Storage/Shipping Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Operating Non-operating: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage/Shipping...
Pin assignments D-Sub 15-pin connector Pin Number Signal Assignment 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 │ About your monitor...
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Pin assignments DP 20-pin connector Pin Number Signal Assignment ML_LANE3_N ML_LANE3_P ML_LANE2_N ML_LANE2_P ML_LANE1_N ML_LANE1_P ML_LANE0_N ML_LANE0_P AUX _CH_P AUX _CH_N RETURN DP_PWR │ About your monitor...
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Pin assignments HDMI 19-pin connector Pin Number Signal Assignment 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- Reserved (N.C.
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 about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To attach the monitor stand: 1.
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.
Removing the stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To remove the stand: 1.
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3. Press down on the quick release tab latch on the bottom of the base to separate base from stand riser. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1.
Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. 2 3 4 5 The following table describes the control buttons: Control buttons Description...
You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following options. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language Auto Adjust...
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Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 2 3 4 5 1. Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Dell 22 Monitor Select option: 2. Select one of the following options:...
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To unlock the button(s). Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the front-panel control buttons. Dell 22 Monitor Dell 22 Monitor Dell 22 Monitor...
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OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 Control buttons Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu.
NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to close automatically. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Brightness/ Use this option to control the brightness or contrast settings. Contrast Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
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This option is available only when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Input Use the Input Source menu to switch between the different video Source signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source HDMI Auto Select...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Color Use color to adjust the color setting mode. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format Input Source Reset Color Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Modes ComfortView, Warm, Cool, Custom Color from the list.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format ComfortView Input Source...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Vertical Position Color Sharpness Sharpness...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Audio Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Volume Speaker Auto Adjust Input Source Reset Audio Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Volume Use the buttons to adjust the volume. Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+).
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60 seconds. Lock With the control buttons on the monitor locked, you can prevent people from accessing the controls. It also prevents accidental activation in multiple monitors side-by-side setup. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency Input Source...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys and power LED indicator function. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Volume Input Source...
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® Menu Personalize Others Display Info Press to display the information about the display. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Model: Dell E2222HS DDC/CI Input Source: VGA Auto Adjust Input Source LCD Conditioning Current: 1920x1080, 60Hz Service Tag...
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Help reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree Conditioning of image retention, the program may take some time to run. To start LCD Conditioning, select On. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI...
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The following Power Warning Message box applies to Brightness functions for the first time when you adjust the Brightness level above the default level. Dell 22 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? E2222HS Before the Lock function is activated, the following message is displayed.
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When the monitor enters Standby mode, the following message appears. Dell 22 Monitor Going into Standby mode… E2222HS If VGA or DP or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box appears. The monitor will enter Standby mode after 4 minutes if left at this state.
Use one of the following methods to update the graphics driver: Dell computer 1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
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Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window. For example, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and so on.
Using tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. │ Operating your monitor...
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell 22 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. 1 2 3 4 Label Description Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4...
Missing pixels • Cycle power On-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on pixels •...
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• 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.
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 on with the buttons on the the monitor.
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. EU product database for energy label and product information sheet E2222HS: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/qr/605451...