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Dell UltraSharp U2515H
Model No.: U2515H
Regulatory model: U2515Hc

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Dell UltraSharp U2515H Model No.: U2515H Regulatory model: U2515Hc...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ..........5 Package Contents ..............5 Product Features ................6 Identifying Parts and Controls ..........7 Monitor Specifications ............10 Plug and Play Capability ............19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface ........20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy ........21 Maintenance Guidelines ............22 Setting Up the Monitor ...........23 Attaching the Stand ..............23...
  • Page 4 Appendix..............61 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information ................61 Contact Dell ................61 Setting Up Your Monitor ............62 Contents...

  • Page 5: 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: Product Features

    ∞ Factory calibration report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2515H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: U2515H: 63.44 cm (25.0 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

  • Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the ∞ monitor). Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. ∞ Security lock slot. ∞ Stand lock. ∞ Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining ∞...

  • Page 8: Back View

    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. USB downstream port* Connects your USB device. You can only use this connector after you...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. Dell Soundbar mounting Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed slots below removable plastic sheets) HDMI (MHL) port Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable. connector...

  • Page 10: Monitor Specifications

    DisplayPort out (MST) DisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream connector Transport) capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be connected as the last monitor in the MST chain. To enable MST, refer to instruction on section "Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function".

  • Page 11: Resolution Specifications

    Response time FAST mode: 6 ms gray to gray (typical) NORMAL mode: 8 ms gray to gray (typical) On/Off: 19 ms black to white (typical) Color depth 16.78 million colors Color gamut CIE 1976 (91%), CIE 1931 (76%) and sRGB coverage 99% Resolution Specifications Model...

  • Page 12: Mhl Source Display Modes

    MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480p 720 x 480p 720 x 576p 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 720 (1440) x 480i 720 (1440) x 576i MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor...

  • Page 13: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Model U2515H Connector type DP, black connector (includes DP in and DP out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI (MHL); USB 3.0 Signal cable type ∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins ∞ Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins ∞ Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins ∞...

  • Page 14: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental Characteristics Model U2515H Temperature Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Non-operating ∞ Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) ∞ Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
  • Page 15 Dell UltraSharp U2515H There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On-Screen- Display menu.

  • Page 16: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Connected Number 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 About Your Monitor...
  • Page 17 Mini DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Connected Number Signal Cable Hot Plug Detect ML3(n) ML3(n) ML2(n) ML0(p) ML2(p) ML0(p) ML1(n) AUX(p) ML1(p) AUX(n) +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 18 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 19: Plug And Play Capability

    MHL 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- MHL+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD MHL- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK- Reserved (N.C. on device) DDC CLOCK (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum)

  • 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 SuperSpeed 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: 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 22: Maintenance Guidelines

    Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the before cleaning the monitor. Safety Instructions WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the 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.

  • 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 setup instructions.
  • Page 24 Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the MHL cable Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 25 Connecting the black DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U2515H supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option. The default out of factory setting in the U2515H is DP1.1a.
  • Page 26 Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Wide 16:9 Aspect Ratio Input Source Sharpness Color Dynamic Contrast Response Time Normal Energy DP 1.2 Disable Menu Reset Display Settings Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz 2. Go to DP 1.2 selection.
  • Page 27 1. Use the button to highlight DP or mDP. 2. Press and hold the button for approximately 8 seconds. 3. The DisplayPort configuration message will appear: Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP 1.2? Enable Disable 4. Use the button to enable DP1.2 or button to exit without making any changes.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Usb 3.0 Cable

    NOTE: When the connected MHL source device enters Standby mode, the monitor will display black screen or show the massage below, depending on MHL source device's output. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Entering Power Save Mode. To enable MHL connection, please perform the below steps:...

  • Page 29: Organizing Your Cables

    1. Plug the power cable of your monitor into an AC outlet. 2. Connect the (micro) USB port on your MHL source device to HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 port on the monitor with a MHL-certified cable (See Bottom View for details.) 3.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Cable Cover

    Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover to the groove on the back of the monitor. 2.

  • Page 31: Removing The Cable Cover

    Removing the Cable Cover 1. Press the tab on the cable cover. 2. Remove the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover from the groove on the back of the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.

  • Page 32: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Power 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.

  • Page 33: 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) and select the OSD Menu. See Menu Accessing the Menu System. Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.

  • Page 34: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Main Menu for digital (HDMI (MHL) 1/ HDMI (MHL) 2) input Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color...
  • Page 35 Main Menu for digital (DP) input Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz 2. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.

  • Page 36: Contrast Adjustment

    Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast Contrast adjustment. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Maximum: 2560x1440, 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
  • Page 37 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color HDMI(MHL) 1 Display HDMI(MHL) 2 Energy Menu Personalize...
  • Page 38 DVD player by YPbPr using HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable) or MHL devices by YPbPr using MHL cable. Or if the DVD (or MHL devices) color output setting is not RGB. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format...
  • Page 39 ∞ Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format Input Source...
  • Page 40 Movie or Game preset mode. Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Settings Display Use the Display to adjust image. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Wide 16:9 Aspect Ratio Input Source Sharpness...
  • Page 41 DP 1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Some Graphics Cards do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run. Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.

  • Page 42: Menu Settings

    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 U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English...
  • Page 43 Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Input Source Brightness / Contrast...
  • Page 44 You can disable this feature by selecting Disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Button Sound Input Source...

  • Page 45: Osd Warning Messages

    When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell UltraSharp U2515H Do you wish to turn o Dynamic Contrast? When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the...
  • Page 46 When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears: Dell UltraSharp U2515H Entering Power Save Mode. Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages...
  • Page 47 Dell UltraSharp U2515H No HDMI (MHL) 2 Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www.dell.com/support/monitors Dell UltraSharp U2515H No mDP Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www.dell.com/support/monitors Dell UltraSharp U2515H...

  • Page 48: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    If you do not see 2560 x 1440 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the ∞ latest driver for your graphics card.

  • Page 49: Vertical Extension

    Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 115 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. 115mm Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended ( NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
  • Page 50 Rotate clockwise 0° 90° Rotate counterclockwise 0° 90° Operating the Monitor...
  • Page 51 180° 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 52 Landscape (Top-bottom) 180° Supported by wall mounting solution (optional) Portrait 90° 90° Operating the Monitor...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 UltraSharp U2515H Dell UltraSharp U2515H Troubleshooting...

  • Page 55: Built-In Diagnostics

    Dell UltraSharp U2515H mDP Cable Dell UltraSharp U2515H DP Cable 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

  • Page 56: Common Problems

    To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3.
  • Page 57 ∞ Cycle power On-Off. spots ∞ 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: http://www. dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has ∞...

  • Page 58: Product-Specific Problems

    Missing Color Picture missing ∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check. 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.
  • Page 59 No Input Signal No picture, the ∞ Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not when user LED light is white in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or controls are pressing any key on the keyboard. pressed ∞...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Appendix

    For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Monitor

    If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to 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 2560 x 1440 again.
  • Page 63 7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution.

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