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Dell P2416D Monitor
User's Guide
Model: P2416D
Regulatory model: P2416Db

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  • Page 1 Dell P2416D Monitor User’s Guide Model: P2416D Regulatory model: P2416Db...
  • Page 2 ____________________ Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. 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 .
  • Page 4 Information........53 Contact Dell ........53 Setting Up Your Monitor .

  • 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 Power Cable (Varies by Countries) DP Cable USB 2.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information About Your Monitor...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features The Dell P2416D flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.33 cm (23.75-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 resolution, via HDMI/DisplayPort, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

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

  • Page 9: Back View

    Releases stand from monitor. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode serial number Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for label technical support. Dell Soundbar mounting Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 10: Side View

    Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description AC power cord Connect the power cable. connector DisplayPort in Connect your computer with DP cable. connector HDMI port connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable. VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable. USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer.

  • Page 11: Monitor Specifications

    Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model P2416D Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching type Viewable image Diagonal 603.3 mm (23.75 inches)

  • Page 12: Resolution Specifications

    Resolution Specifications Model P2416D Horizontal scan range 29 kHz to 113 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 49 Hz to 86 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 2048 x 1152 at 60 Hz (VGA) Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz...
  • Page 13 VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.6 59.9 193.3 VESA, 2048 x 1152 71.6 59.9 197.0 HDMI/DP Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency (kHz) Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (Hz) Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2...

  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Model P2416D Video input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI 1.4*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • DisplayPort 1.2**, 600mV for each differential line,...

  • Page 15: Environmental Characteristics

    2.00 kg (4.40 lb) Front frame gloss Black Frame - 5%-8% gloss unit Environmental Characteristics Model P2416D 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) •...

  • Page 16: Power Management Modes

    Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning.

  • Page 17: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments VGA Connector 15-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V/3.3 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor...
  • Page 18 DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Number Connected 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 19 HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Number Connected 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 20: Plug And Play Capability

    Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings.

  • 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 Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. 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: •...

  • 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 set up instructions. To attach the monitor stand: Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. To connect your monitor to the computer: Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the DP/VGA/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Usb Cable

    Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DP/VGA/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer.

  • Page 26: Organizing Your Cables

    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 the factory. Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover to the groove on the back of the monitor.

  • Page 27: Removing The Monitor Stand

    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 respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions .To remove the stand: Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.

  • Page 28: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. Remove the stand. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Front Panel Button

    Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully Power functional.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 32 Main Menu for digital (DP) input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
  • Page 33 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On.
  • Page 34 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input Press sources. Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source.
  • Page 35 Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP, HDMI, or VGA cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using the DP, HDMI, or VGA cable;...
  • Page 36 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. •...
  • Page 37 Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Settings Display Use Display to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Horizontal to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Position Maximum is '100' (+).
  • Page 38 Energy Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy. Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged.
  • Page 39 Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the buttons (min. 0 / max. 100). Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 40 Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.

  • Page 41: Osd Warning Messages

    Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Reset Other Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values. Settings Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.
  • Page 42 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 frequency ranges addressable by this monitor.
  • Page 43 If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear depending on the selected input: If either VGA, HDMI, or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Troubleshooting for more information.

  • Page 44: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    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. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...

  • Page 45: Rotating The Monitor

    NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. 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.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Troubleshooting

    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 connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

  • Page 48: Built-In Diagnostics

    This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 49: Common Problems

    Missing Pixels LCD screen has 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. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 50 • Cycle power On-Off. bright 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. Brightness Picture too dim •...

  • Page 51: Product Specific Problems

    Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color menu good OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in Color menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color menu OSD.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: Setting Up Your Monitor

    2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA) again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA), please contact Dell™ to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
  • Page 55 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA) 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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