Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor.
About your monitor Package contents The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features may not be available in certain countries.
Product features The Dell P1425 monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 355.7 mm (14.0 in.) diagonal viewable area display (measured diagonally), 1920 x 1200 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Windows 10/Windows 11 and later* macOS 12* and macOS 13* • *The operating system compatibility on Dell and Alienware branded monitors may vary based on factors such as: Specific release date(s) when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. •...
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4. Components and descriptions. Label Description Barcode, serial number, service tag, and Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. regulatory information List of regulatory approvals. VESA screw cover Installing the VESA plate requires removing the VESA screw cover.
Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut sRGB 100% (CIE 1931) (typical) Dell display and peripheral manager compatibility Connectivity 2 x USB Type-C (Alt Mode DP1.2, HBR, HDCP 1.4, power pass-through of up to 65 W) Bezel width (edge of the monitor to 13.6 mm (Top)
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) for Windows DDPM is a software application that helps you set up and configure the Dell monitors and peripherals. Some of its features include: 1. Adjusting the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) settings such as brightness, contrast, and resolution without needing to use the joystick on the monitor.
Resolution specifications Table 6. Resolution specifications. Description Value Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 118 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Supported video modes Table 7. Supported video modes. Description Value Video display capabilities...
Electrical specifications Table 9. Electrical specifications. Description Value Video input signals USB Type-C/DisplayPort, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair Power Consumption 0.3 W (Off mode) • 0.3 W (Standby mode) • 5.4 W (On mode) •...
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.
Pin assignments USB Type-C port Figure 3. USB Type-C connector Table 12. Pin assignments (USB Type-C). Pin number Signal assignment Pin number Signal assignment TX1+ TX2+ TX1- TX2- VBUS VBUS SBU1 SBU2 VBUS VBUS RX2- RX1- RX2+ RX1+ 16 About your monitor...
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 www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: Use a clean cloth that is slightly dampened with water to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of your Dell •...
Setting up the monitor Sleeve The protective sleeve shipped with the monitor can protect your monitor from damage when shipping or storage. The following illustrations show how to use the protective sleeve. Figure 4. Protective sleeve Tilt adjustment Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. 80°...
VESA mount set up (optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 8 mm screws to connect the monitor to the mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2.
Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the Dell supplied cable inside the box. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time.
When connecting an adapter of <30 W, a maximum of up to 7.5 W is supported via power pass-through. The Dell monitor P1425 can only output a maximum of 65 W to the computer. If the computer requires 90 W or above, it will need an adapter of 90 W or above connected to the computer or the battery will drain during usage.
Connecting with Docking device Not supported configuration USB Type-C USB Type-C USB-PD Adapter Figure 13. Not supported configuration with docking device Supported configuration Normal usage USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C Figure 14. Normal usage with docking device Plug-in usage USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C USB-PD Adapter...
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Figure 17. Power on the monitor Using the base stand control Use the control button on the base stand to adjust the image being displayed. Figure 18. Base stand controls The following table describes the control buttons: Table...
OSD controls Use the buttons on the base stand of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Figure 19. OSD controls Table 14. OSD control buttons description. Control buttons Description Screen rotation Press button to switch screen rotation Lock/Unlock. Brightness +/Up To increase values or move up in a menu. •...
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Screen Rotation When you rotate the Display to clockwise, the content on screen will automatically rotate anti-clockwise, and vice versa. • • You can press button to switch screen rotation lock/unlock. • Lock/Unlock icon will disappear within 3 seconds. •...
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: NOTE: OSD menu supports English only. The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1200, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.
Rotation characteristics You can switch four display orientations by physical rotation. When the first time connected to the computer, please optimize for full- screen on P1425. Your setting will be memorized by the operating system on your computer. NOTE: The default screen rotation is set to Unlock. Landscape mode Figure 27. Landscape mode...
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When connected to the computer, P1425 can display full-screen in Extend mode based on operating system display settings, with the resolution of 1200x1920 (Portrait) / 1920x1200 (Landscape). Computer Duplicate Duplicate Extend Extend Figure 30. Computer connected to P1425 1. If the P1425 in Duplicate mode with computer, it can only display full-screen at 16:10 resolutions. 2.
If you have a Dell desktop or laptop: Go to 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 (laptop or desktop): Go to the support site for your non-Dell computer and download the latest graphic card drivers.
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 if 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.
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. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2.
• Check if the maximum power consumption device is over 65 W. using USB Type-C connection to Ensure that you use only Dell approved adapter or the adapter that comes with the product. • computer, laptop, and so on Ensure that you use Dell-approved USB Type-C cable provided with the monitor.
Regulatory information FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance EU product database for energy label and product information sheet P1425: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2169254 34 Regulatory information...
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. 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.
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