Dell P2815Q- Manuals

8  Dell Display Manager User's Guide Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to the corresponding Preset...

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  9 Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options. When the screensaver activates, the monitor’s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be pu...

10  About Your Monitor About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media ma...

About Your Monitor  11 • USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display ...

12  About Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls 1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

16  About Your Monitor Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, ...

About Your Monitor  21 USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 SSTX- 6 SSTX+ 7 GND 8 SSTX- 9 SSTX+ USB Ports • 1 upstream - bottom facing • 4 downstream - 3 bottom facing and 1 back facing • Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; suppo...

About Your Monitor  23 Resolution Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Scan range • Horizontal 31 kHz to 114 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 24 Hz to 85 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution DP/Mini-DP/HDMI: 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz MHL: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model num...

26  About Your Monitor Weight of stand assembly 2.20 kg (4.85 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor Temperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °...

About Your Monitor  27 Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the lis...

28  Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor 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 in...

Setting Up the Monitor  29 Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the the black (DisplayPort/Mini DP/HDMI) ...

30  Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the black HDMI cable Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function Note : Supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC graphics card must be certified to DP 1.2 with MST option. Note : The graphics are used for the pur...

Setting Up the Monitor  33 Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE : The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from ...

34  Setting Up the Monitor 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 respect...

36  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 keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Keys Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a l...

Operating the Monitor  41 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. • Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie : Loads color settings ideal for mo...

Operating the Monitor  47 OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: 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...

50  Operating the Monitor See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:In Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8.1: 1. For Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-cli...

Operating the Monitor  51 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, Swivel With the stand assembly, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Operating the Monitor  53 Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view)...

54  Operating the Monitor 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 grap...

Troubleshooting  55 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 co...

Troubleshooting  57 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the mo...

60  Troubleshooting Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small. Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front pan...

62  Troubleshooting Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not working. USB peripherals are not working. • Check that your monitor is turned ON. • Re-connect the upstream cable to your computer. • Re-connect the USB perip...

Appendix  63 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 Product Informatio...

64  Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Windows® 7,...

66  Setting Up Your Monitor Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 , Windows ® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 For Windows Vista® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, etc.) and follow any of the below setup methods. Method...

8  Dell Display Manager User's Guide Assigning Preset Modes to Applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager will automatically switch to the corresponding Preset...

Dell Display Manager User's Guide  9 Applying Energy-Conservation Features On supported Dell models, the PowerNap tab will be available to provide energy conservation options. When the screensaver activates, the monitor’s Brightness can automatically be set to minimum level or the monitor can be pu...

10  About Your Monitor About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media ma...

About Your Monitor  11 • USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell P2815Q flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display ...

12  About Your Monitor Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls 1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

16  About Your Monitor Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, ...

About Your Monitor  21 USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 9-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 D- 3 D+ 4 GND 5 SSTX- 6 SSTX+ 7 GND 8 SSTX- 9 SSTX+ USB Ports • 1 upstream - bottom facing • 4 downstream - 3 bottom facing and 1 back facing • Power Charging Port- (USB ports with lightning icon) ; suppo...

About Your Monitor  23 Resolution Specifications Model number Dell P2815Q monitor Scan range • Horizontal 31 kHz to 114 kHz (automatic) • Vertical 24 Hz to 85 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution DP/Mini-DP/HDMI: 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz MHL: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Electrical Specifications Model num...

26  About Your Monitor Weight of stand assembly 2.20 kg (4.85 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 5.0 gloss unit (max.) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell P2815Q monitor Temperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °...

About Your Monitor  27 Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the lis...

28  Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor 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 in...

Setting Up the Monitor  29 Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the the black (DisplayPort/Mini DP/HDMI) ...

30  Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the black HDMI cable Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function Note : Supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC graphics card must be certified to DP 1.2 with MST option. Note : The graphics are used for the pur...

Setting Up the Monitor  33 Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE : The Cable Cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from ...

34  Setting Up the Monitor 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 respect...

36  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 keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Keys Description A Preset modes Use the Preset modes key to choose from a l...

Operating the Monitor  41 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. • Multimedia : Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie : Loads color settings ideal for mo...

Operating the Monitor  47 OSD Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: 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...

50  Operating the Monitor See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:In Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8.1: 1. For Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-cli...

Operating the Monitor  51 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, Swivel With the stand assembly, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

Operating the Monitor  53 Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view)...

54  Operating the Monitor 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 grap...

Troubleshooting  55 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 co...

Troubleshooting  57 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the mo...

60  Troubleshooting Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small. Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings . Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front pan...

62  Troubleshooting Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not working. USB peripherals are not working. • Check that your monitor is turned ON. • Re-connect the upstream cable to your computer. • Re-connect the USB perip...

Appendix  63 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 Product Informatio...

64  Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Windows® 7,...

66  Setting Up Your Monitor Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 , Windows ® 8 or Windows ® 8.1 For Windows Vista® Connect the external monitor(s) to your laptop or desktop using a video cable (VGA, DVI, DP, etc.) and follow any of the below setup methods. Method...