Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Dell Display Manager User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Using the Quick Settings Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setting Basic Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Assigning Preset Mo...
Page 6 - Overview; Dell Display Manager User's Guide
Dell Display Manager User's Guide Overview Dell Display Manager is a Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on select Dell models. ...
Page 9 - Applying Energy Conservation Features
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 put to sleep in order to save additional ...
Page 10 - About Your Monitor; Package Contents; Contact Dell
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...
Page 11 - Product Features; Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
Product Features The Dell P2714H flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor’s features include: • P2714H: 68.6cm (27.0inches) diagonal viewable image size, 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • LED backlight....
Page 12 - Identifying Parts and Controls; Front View; Operating the Monitor; Back View; Label Description
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View 1 2 Front panel controls 1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached V...
Page 14 - Monitor Specifications; Power Management Modes; Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the
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, the monitor automaticall...
Page 15 - GND
* Zero-power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable...
Page 19 - Plug and Play Capability; Flat-Panel Specifications
Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monito...
Page 21 - Connector type
Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2...
Page 23 - Temperature; Humidity; Operating; Altitude; Operating; Thermal dissipation; LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number Dell P2714H monitor 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) Humid...
Page 24 - Maintenance Guidelines; Caring for Your Monitor
24 About Your Monitor 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...
Page 25 - Setting Up the Monitor; Attaching the Monitor; To attach the monitor stand:
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 instructions. To attach the moni...
Page 26 - Connecting Your Monitor; To connect your monitor to the computer:
26 Setting Up the Monitor 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 either the white (digital DVI-D) or the b...
Page 28 - Removing the Monitor Stand; To remove the stand:; Attaching the Cable cover
28 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 respectiv...
Page 29 - Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD.
3. Align two bottom insert pins on cable 4. Once the insertion is done, gently cover to corresponding holes on the push the cable cover down towards monitor rear, then gently insert the the monitor, until the rest of insert pins pins into the small holes provided. click into place. Wall Mounting (Op...
Page 30 - Power On the Monitor; Press the; Using the Front-Panel Controls; Use the keys; Preset Modes; Description
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. A B C D Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Menu Exit Front-Panel Keys Description A Preset modes Use the Preset mo...
Page 35 - Use the
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Energy Use Dell P2714H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Setting...
Page 36 - Custom Color
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI adapter. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Preset Modes A...
Page 37 - NOTE; The function will enhance the contours of the image.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Hue Allows you to shift the tint level of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use (to increase the green shade) or (to increase the purple shade) to make the adjustment (min 0 ~ max 100, default 50). NOTE : Only ...
Page 39 - USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Energy Settings Energy Use Dell P2714H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Settings Display Settings Energy Settings Menu Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Energy Smart USB Power Button LED Reset Energy Settings Off On...
Page 42 - Personalize
Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Conditioning This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention. If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD Conditioning fea...
Page 43 - Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the followings: "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and “Rotation” to set the shortcut key 1. Energy Use Dell P2714H Brightness / Contrast...
Page 44 - OSD Warning Messages; change your input timing to
OSD Warning Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: Dell P2714H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the mo...
Page 45 - Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the; Power Save Mode after 5; The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes; No VGA Cable
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Dell P2714H Entering Power Save Mode. Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages w...
Page 46 - No DVI D Cable; No DisplayPort Cable
Dell P2714H The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes No DVI D Cable ? Dell P2714H The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes No DisplayPort Cable ? See Solving Problems for more information. 46 Operating the Monitor
Page 47 - Setting the Maximum Resolution; Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.
Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080. 4. Click OK. Windows Vista® ,Windows® 7 ,Windows® 8: 1. For Windows® 8 only, select ...
Page 48 - Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension; The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from; Vertical Extension
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. 5° typical (maximum 5.5°) 21° typical (maximum 22°) 45° 45° NOTE: The monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factor...
Page 49 - Rotating the monitor; Download
Rotating the monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. To use the rotation function (landscape versus potrait view) with your Dell computer, you need an updated gra...
Page 50 - Turn off both your computer and the monitor.; Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instruction 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 connected but the monito...
Page 51 - Power Save Mode after 5 minutes; Built-in Diagnostics
Dell P2714H The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes No VGA Cable ? 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state. 5. Turn off your monitor and rec...
Page 52 - Common Problems; Common Symptoms What You; Input
52 Troubleshooting 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. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4...
Page 55 - Power
Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Missing Color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • 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 56 - Product-Specific Problems; Specific Symptoms What You; Factory
56 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 panel...
Page 57 - Appendix; WARNING: Safety Instructions; WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than; Product Information Guide
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. Contact Dell FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information For inform...
Page 58 - Setting Up Your Monitor; Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum); Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.
58 Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows XP: 1. Righ...
