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1. 30 Connecting the blue VGA Cable aana aaa 30 Connecting the black HDMI Cable 30 Removing the Monitor Stand 32 Wall Mounting Optional aoaaa a 32 Operating the Monitor 2005 34 Power On the Monitor anaana aaa 34 Using the Function Controls 34 Front Panel Keys aaao eee es 35 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 36 Accessing the Menu System 0 2000 wees 36 OSD Warning Messages 054 47 Setting the Maximum Resolution 50 Troubleshooting 0 0 eee 51 Self Test hee Rew ee ewe wea ee Re Ee ee 51 Built in Diagnostics 0 000008 eee 53 Product Specific Problems 585 58 PODCMOIM 224624 e6ee04655 24525468 cere eee ene ET 59 FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information ee ee ee ee ee a ee ee 59 Contact Dell 0 2 0 0 2 eee ee 59 Setting Up Your Monitor 0200 0 eee 60 Setting the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 Maximum 60 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 0 0000 2 eee ee eee 61 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card eeasceeeeeueeiwee cee ee ee a 61 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7 or Windows 8 Windows 8 1 4 62 For Windows 7 aaao 62 For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 02 02 8802s 64 Settin2. e Remove the dead batteries immediately to prevent them from liquid leaking in the battery compartment Don t touch exposed battery acid as it can damage your skin K NOTE If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period remove the batteries Handling the remote control e Do not subject to strong shock e Do not allow water or other liquid to splash the remote control If the remote control gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Avoid exposure to heat and steam e Other than to install the batteries do not open the remote control AN olol L am o el am ulelali ec aa mM bo Operating range of the remote control Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD monitor s remote sensor during button operation Use the remote control within a distance of about 8 m from remote control sensor or at a horizontal and vertical angle of within 15 within a distance of about 5 6 m K NOTE The remote control may not function properly when the remote control sensor on the display is under direct sunlight or strong illumination or when there is an obstacle in the path of signal transmission 16 About Your Monitor Front View IR Lens with LED indicator Back View ak ON VESA mounting holes 400 Wall mount monitor using VESA mm x 400 mm compatible wall mount kit 400 mm x 400 mm l2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals Ea AC power connector To connect the monitor power
3. 3355 Z 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 Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To get online monitor support content 1 Visit www dell com support monitors To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit www dell com support 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the top left of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Appendix 59 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 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option you may need to update yo
4. LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Screen not centered correctly Screen has one or more lines e Cycle power on off e 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 www dell com support monitors e Cycle power on off e 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 www dell com support monitors e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Troubleshooting 55 Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Synchronization Screen is scrambled Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Eom kate AE e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD For VGA source only e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD For
5. 1 2 Pin Number 4 pin Side of the Connector USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4 pin Side of the Connector po vee 22 About Your Monitor 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 monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic You can select different settings if required Flat Panel Specifications Diagonal 1386 8 mm 54 6 inch Horizontal Active Area 1209 6 mm 47 6 inch Vertical Active Area 680 4 mm 26 8 inch Area 823011 8 mm 1275 7 inch Pixel pitch Sub pixel 0 21 mm W 0 63 mm H Viewing angle Horizontal 178 typical Vertical 178 typical Color depth 16 7 mil colors Color gamut 85 typical E5515H color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 test standards About Your Monitor 23 Resolution Specifications Model number Dell E5515H monitor Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Maximum preset 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz resolution Support Video Mode Model number Dell E5515H monitor Video display capability 480p 480i 576p 576i 720p 1080p 10801 HDMI playback Electrical Specifications Model number Dell E5515H moni
6. Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use or buttons to adjust for best image quality Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock coarse adjustment and then use Phase fine again Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings Extnge Mopon oresar dea dovsa K NOTE Horizontal Position Vertical Position Pixel Clock and Phase adjustment are only available for VGA input Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 FANOTE Wide 16 9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 Horizontal Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right Position Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Vertical Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down Position Minimum is O Maximum is 100 This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use or to adjust the sharpness from O to 100 Operating the Monitor 41 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Dell E5515H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Volume gt 50 Auto Adjust Audio Source gt PC Audio Input Source Reset Audio Settings exe ol g Display Audio Energy Menu o a Y Ej Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Vol
7. VGA source only e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in the safe mode Safety Related Issues Visible signs of e Do not perform any k k troubleshooting steps E al e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions Ensure that the video cable on amp off connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing color e Perform monitor self test feature check e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color not e Change the Color Setting good Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application e Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD 56 Troubleshooting Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience No sound or sound Monitor has no e Make sure the audio cable is is low sound
8. gt button to select from HDMI1 HDMI2 or VGA Press vy button to confirm and exit G Up Press to move the selection up in OSD menu 4 Left Press to move the selection left in OSD menu G Down Press to move the selection down in OSD menu Menu Press to turn on the OSD menu C Brightness Press to decrease the Brightness Volume Press to decrease the Volume MUTE Press to turn the mute function on off Preset Modes Display information about Preset Modes 1 Right Press to move the selection right in OSD menu 2 OK Confirm an entry or selection 3 Exit Press to exit the Menu Brightness Press to increase the Brightness 5 Volume Press to increase the Volume 14 About Your Monitor Inserting the batteries in the remote control The remote control is powered by two 1 5V AAA batteries To install or replace batteries 1 Press and then slide the cover to open it 2 Align the batteries according to the and indications inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the cover N CAUTION The incorrect use of batteries can result in leaks or bursting Be sure to follow these instructions e Place AAA batteries matching the and signs on each battery to the and signs of the battery compartment e Do not mix battery types e Do not combine new batteries with used ones It causes shorter life or leakage of batteries
9. or sound is properly connected to the monitor low e Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer e Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated e Make sure the audio source Is correct on the OSD Image retention from Faint shadow from e Use the Power Management a static image left on the static image feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use the monitor for a long displayed appears on for more information see period of time the screen Power Management Modes e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver IN NOTE When using HDMI the positioning adjustments are not available Troubleshooting 5 7 Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too Image is centered on small screen but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust the OSD does not appear monitor with the on the screen buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when No picture the LED light is white When user controls are pressed you press up down or Menu key the message No input signal will appear The picture does not The picture cannot fill fill the entire screen the height or width of the screen e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug back and then turn on the monitor e Check t
10. then click the Save link in Easy Arrange Dell Display Manager Auto Made Siena Select a predefined or custom window layout For this monitor Open windows dragged into each zone will position and resize automatically oe a E M ML To create a custom layout arrange your windows and then click Save 10 Dell Display Manager User s Guide 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 power Dell Display Manager Dell 5515H Basic Auto Mode Easy Arrange Options PowerNap options Reduce brightness when screensaver activates Put the display to sleep when screensaver activates Dell Display Manager User s Guide 11 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 IZ NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries e Monitor e Screws M4 142mm x e Remote Control amp Batteries AAA x 2 e Audio Cable e Power Cable varies by countries e VGA Cable 12 About Your Monitor e Mini HDMI to HDMI
11. video modes 52 Troubleshooting Built in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your computer and video card moO W NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode 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 A and Button D on the back cover simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears 4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities 5 Press the Button D on the back cover again The color of the screen changes to red 6 Inspect the display for any abnormalities 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black white screens The test is complete when the white screen appears To exit press the Button D again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video card and computer Troubleshooting 53 Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common What You Pos
12. 2 Release the screw located on the back cover 3 Remove the stand from the monitor Wall Mounting Optional Screw dimension M6 x 30 mm Depending on your mounting solution you may need longer than 530mm screw 32 Setting Up the Monitor Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting Kit 1 Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table 2 Remove the stand 3 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD 4 Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that came with the wall mounting Kit K NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 81 2 kg Operating the Monitor 33 Press the button to turn on the monitor Use the keys on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings Use the Up key to adjust increase ranges items in the OSD menu Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Use the Menu key to open the on screen display OSD Use the Exit key to exit on screen display OSD from menu and sub menus Hold about 10 seconds will enable or disable OSD lock Press the Power button to turn on off the monitor Front Panel Keys A A Use the Up key to adjust increase ranges items in the Up OSD menu Use the Down key to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Operating the Monitor 3
13. 5 K 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 1 Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu Dell E5515H Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source ra Tuke Be ad Color Display Audio Energy Menu K Ww E Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions Icon Menu and Description elem O oo This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time coe Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Q cores Brightness Contrast Dell E5515H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio En
14. 515H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes vA Standard Input Source Reset Color Settings Multimedia 1 ry Tl E i J Tg out 1 Paper Display Color temp Audio Custom Color Energy Menu Hogan Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Standard Loads the monitor s default color settings This is the default preset mode Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications Paper Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text Blend the text background to simulate paper media without affecting color images Applies to RGB input format only Color temp Adjusts the Color temperature as 5700K 6500K 9300K Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the and keys to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode Reset Color Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory Settings defaults 40 Operating the Monitor Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor s display settings Dell E5515H Energy Use T f Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio gt Wide 16 9 a Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Input Source Vertical Position 50 y Color Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Audio Phase 50 7 Energy Reset Display Settings Menu Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Pixel
15. Cable e USB Upstream Cable enable the USB ports on the monitor e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Safety Environment and Regulatory Information SERI Product Features The Dell E5515H flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display The monitor s features include e E5515H 1386 84 mm 54 6 inches diagonal viewable image size 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions e LED backlight e Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 400 mm x 400 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions e Plug and play capability if supported by your system e Connectivity VGA HDMIx2 e On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization e Software and documentation media which includes an information file INF Image Color Matching File ICM and product documentation e Dell Display Manager Software comes in the CD shipped with the monitor e ENERGY STAR compliant e Asset Management Capability e Build in Speaker 5W x2 e ROHS compliant e BFR PVC Free Halogen Free monitor excluding external cables e Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for panel only e 0 5W Standby power when in the sleep mode About Your Monitor samme Bc Remote Control 1 Power On Off Switch this monitor on or off Input Source Select input source Press lt or
16. Display Functions 7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications 7 Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange 9 Applying Energy Conservation Features 11 About Your Monitor 0 0000 ees 12 Package Contents 2 00082 eeeuee 12 Product Features 02000 ee eens 13 Remote Control 0 00000 eee ee eee 14 Inserting the batteries in the remote control 15 Handling the remote control 2 000004 ee 15 Operating range of the remote control 16 Identifying Parts and Controls 17 Monitor Specifications 5820 008 eae 19 Power Management Modes 02 00022 eee 19 Pin Assignments asana aaa 20 Plug and Play Capability a a nonoa 23 Flat Panel Specifications 0000 eee enna 23 Resolution Specifications 00002 ee eee 24 Support Video Mode 2 0 2 eee ee es 24 Electrical Specifications 0 000 ee ee eens 24 Preset Display Modes 0000 eee eee eee 25 Physical Characteristics 0 00 2 eee ee es 26 Environmental Characteristics 2 000002 eae 27 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy 28 Maintenance Guidelines 00005 28 Caring for Your Monitor 2 0 00 2 eee ee es 28 Setting Up the Monitor 0000 cece 29 Attaching the Monitor 00 29 Connecting Your Monitor
17. E5515H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications 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 Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell E5515H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell E5515H 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 will appear depending on the selected input Dell E5515H 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 If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state Dell E5515H Gx No VGA Cable The dispaly w
18. User s Guide Dell E5515H Model No E5515H Regulatory model E5515Hc NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make gt better use of your monitor CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2014 Dell Inc All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own 2014 08 Rev AOO Contents Dell Display Manager User s Guide 6 OvervieW aaoo es 6 Using the Quick Settings Dialog 6 Setting Basic
19. cable Function buttons For more Use the buttons on the back of the information see Operating monitor to adjust the image settings the Monitor 5 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock Side View BK WN VI Taan e USB downstream Connect your USB device You can only use port this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to the computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the monitor E Audio Line in Connect your computer audio output with audio cable 4 VGA connector Connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable HDMI 1 HDMI2 Connect your HDMI devices with HDMI cable Bottom View LL PUDDEREEEOREETUEEDE 1 1 Speakers 18 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 the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If the computer detects input from keyboard mouse or other input devices the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consu
20. ches Depth 64 8 mm 2 6 inches Stand dimensions Height 154 9 mm 6 1 inches Width 530 0 mm 20 9 inches Depth 245 0 mm 9 6 inches Weight Weight with packaging 32 2 kg 70 8 lb Weight with stand assembly 24 4 kg 53 7 lb and cables Weight without stand 20 3 kg 44 7 lb assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly 5 5 kg 7 3 lb 26 About Your Monitor Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor Model Number Dell E5515H monitor Temperature e Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e 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 e Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 10 to 90 non condensing e Non operating Shipping 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude e Operating 5 000 m 16 387 ft max e Non operating 12 191 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 410 BTU hour maximum 307 BTU hour typical About Your Monitor 27 LCD Monitor Quality amp Pixel Policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot When the pixel remains permanently lit it is known as a bright dot When the pixel remain
21. d settings Connect to 4 projector or press the iy key and tap F Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Setting Up Your Monitor 63 For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard g g P 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Second screen Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 From the Start screen select Desktop tile to switch to the Classic Windows desktop 64 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Ps Gadgets Personalize 3 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor m Screen Resolution OG z q Ei cc Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays olo 2 DELL U23IZHM v 1356 TEE Landscape i You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advanced settings Project bo a second scree
22. e when you are using the analog VGA connector 38 Operating the Monitor Tul os o 4 Y a Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monit Dell E5515H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Y Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Audio Energy Menu Others 6 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Push to select the VGA input source HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI 2 HDMI connectors Press to select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 7 2 input source f Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor s color settings Dell E5515H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format gt Auto Adjust Preset Modes Standard Input Source Reset Color Settings Display Audio Energy Menu Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to Format e RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable or DisplayPort cable YPbPr Select this option if your DVD player Supports only YPbPr output Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes Dell E5
23. ed as the window passes over it At any time drop the window into the active region and it will automatically resize and reparan to fill that region H Dell E5515H jf Select a predefined or custom window layout For this monitor Open windows dragged into each zone will position and resize automatically To create a custom layout arrange your windows and then click Save To create a custom window layout first size and position up to 10 windows on the desktop and then click the Save link in Easy Arrange The size and position of thewindows is saved as a custom layout and the custom layout icon is created K NOTE The application that owns each window is not saved in the custom layout Only the size and position of the windows Is saved Dell Display Manager User s Guide 9 H Dell Display Manager Dell E5515H Easy Arrange Auto Mode Select a predefined or custom window layout For this monitor Open windows dragged into each zone will position and resize automatically Easy Arrange Your current window layout has been assigned to the custom layout button To create a custom layout arrange your windows and then click n3 To use the currently saved custom layout select the custom layout icon To save a new custom layout first postion and size up to 10 windows on the desktop andthen click the Save link in Easy Arrange To delete the currently saved custom layout close all windows on the desktop and
24. ergy Menu m K Y a Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness min O max 100 Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Adjust brightness first and adjust contrast only if you need further adjustment Press the key to increase contrast and press the key to decrease contrast min O max 100 Operating the Monitor 37 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu Dell E5515H Energy Use AO Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically Input Source Color Display Audio 7 Energy Menu Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in Progress Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display Settings FANOTE Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables This option is only availabl
25. g Display Styles For Multiple Monitor 66 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 Once installed Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the notification tray Information about monitors connected to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon Dell E5515H Stancard i a 1 BD 55 AM Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager s notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the system a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor s Brightness and Contrast levels Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode and the screen resolution can be changed Display Dell E5515H Resolution 1920x1080 Change Suto Mode Configure Manual Mode Standard Brightness Contrast Open Dell Display Manager 6 Dell Display Manager User s Guide The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager s advanced user interface which is used to adjust Basic funct
26. gain IZ NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080 U BW N O Setting Up Your Monitor 61 Procedures for setting up dual monitors in Windows 7 or Windows 8 Windows 8 1 For Windows 7 Connect the external monitor s to your laptop or desktop using a video cable VGA HDMI etc and follow any of the below setup method Method 1 Using keyboard shortcut Win P 1 Press the Windows logo key P on your keyboard 2 While holding down the Windows logo key press P to toggle between the display selections Disconnect Projector Duplicate Projector only Method 2 Using the Screen Resolution menu 1 Right click on the desktop and click Screen resolution Paste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties Graphics Options NVIDIA Control Panel Next desktop background New E Gadgets EN Personalize 62 Setting Up Your Monitor 2 Click Multiple displays to choose a display selection If you do not see the additional monitor listed click Detect e You may need to restart your system and repeat steps 1 to 3 if the system does not detect the added monitor Change the appearance of your displays 1024 768 Landscape You must select Apply before making additional changes _ Make this my maim display Advance
27. he signal source Ensure the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard e Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary e Reset the computer or video player e Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen e The option you select in Display Settings Aspect Ratio might also influence the picture fitting on screen e Run the built in diagnostics IN NOTE When choosing HDMI mode the Auto Adjust function is not available 58 Troubleshooting Appendix A WARNING Safety Instructions A 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 Information Guide 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999
28. ill go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Dell E5515H The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors See Solving Problems for more information Operating the Monitor 49 Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the dropdown list of the screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see 1920x 1080 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 e 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 portable or desktop e Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers 50 Operating the Monitor Z WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instruction 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 m
29. indows Start Menu or elsewhere and drop it onto the Current list 74 NOTE Preset Mode assignments targeting batch files scripts and loaders as well as non executable files such as zip archives or packed files are not supported and will be ineffective Dell Display Mar Dell E5515H Auto Mode Easy Arrange Options Assign a preset mode to a specific application To add an application drag it to the list Application Preset Mode ES Adobe Reader 6 0 Standard O w Remove t gt Internet Explorer Multimedia x Microsoft Office Excel Standard fa Microsoft Office Outlook Standard Microsoft Office PowerPoint T Microsoft Office Word Standard w Use Game mode For fullscreen Dir ct30 applications 8 Dell Display Manager User s Guide Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange Some Dell models feature Easy Arrange which allows the selected monitor s desktop to be organized into various predefined or custom window layouts When Easy Arrange Is enabled windows can easily be made to reposition and resize automatically to fill specific regions within a window layout To get started with Easy Arrange choose a target monitor and select one of the predefined layouts The regions for that layout will be displayed momentarily on the monitor Next drag an open window across the monitor While the window is being dragged the current window layout will be displayed and an active region will be highlight
30. ing a 27 external LCD monitor users can immediately improve their visual enjoyment to 1920 x 1080 Full HD quality For Windows 7 Change the appearance of your displays Display 1 Mobile PC Display v Resolution 1024x768 Orientation Landscape v Multiple displays Duplicate these dis You must select arane these di pinys changes __ Make this my m Show desktop only on 2 Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Setting Up Your Monitor 67 Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose 0K Cancel Apoy _ For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 BE Appearance and Personalization gt Display Screen Resolution vic Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Ok Cance Apply 68 Setting Up Your Monitor P BE Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display set
31. ions configure Auto Mode and access other features Setting Basic Display Functions A Preset Mode for the selected monitor can be manually applied using the menu on the Basic tab Alternatively Auto Mode can be enabled Auto Mode causes your preferred Preset Mode to be applied automatically when specific applications are active An onscreen message momentarily displays the current Preset Mode whenever it changes The selected monitor s Brightness and Contrast can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab Dell Display Manager Dell E5515H Basic Auto Mode Easy Arrange Options Resolution 1920x1080 Change Auto Mode Configure Use preset mode assignments for active applications Manual Mode Choose 4 preset mode Brightness Contrast 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 Mode whenever the associated application is activated The Preset Mode assigned to a particular application may be the same on each connected monitor or it can vary from one monitor to the next Dell Display Manager User s Guide 7 Dell Display Manager is pre configured for many popular applications To add a new application to the assignment list simply drag the application from the desktop W
32. mption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Horizontal psig Power Power Modes ae Indicator a operation 65W am mode white switcnoff d dorm hess than 0 5 Ws 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 Typical power consumption with OSD default setting audio and USB inactive The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When any button except power button is pressed in Active off mode the following messages will be displayed Dell E5515H 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 About Your Monitor 19 Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu K NOTE The Dell E5515H monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR Pin Assignments 15 pin D Sub connector Video Red Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 pin Side Signal Cable 20 About Your Monitor 19 pin HDMI connector 19171513119 75 3 1 Sooo ooo 181614121086 6 4 2 Pin Number Monitor Side of the 19 pin Side Signal Cabie 0 n 2 5 z is is 7 is 5 About Your Monitor 21 USB Upstream Connector
33. n or press the Windows logo key EE F Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 65 Setting Display Styles For Multiple Monitor After the external monitor s have been set up users can select the desired display style from Multiple displays menu Duplicate Extend Show Desktop On e Duplicate these displays Duplicate the same screen on two monitors with the same resolution chosen based on the monitor with a lower resolution For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 EP P BE Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution vje Change the appearance of your displays OIO Display 2 DELL U2312HM__ v Resolution 1366 x 768 v Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays v A You must select Apply before making additional changes C Make this my main display Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key S8 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose 66 Setting Up Your Monitor e Show desktop only on Display the status of a particular monitor This option is typically chosen when the laptop is used as a PC so the user can enjoy a large external monitor Most current laptops support mainstream resolutions As shown in the figure above the resolution of the laptop monitor is only 1280 x 800 but after connect
34. nergy Menu Others lt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages English Spanish French German Portuguese Brazil Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent Press and to make the adjustment min O max 100 default 20 Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor Use the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Hit m ag Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All keys are locked except key K NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock pre selected on entry Press and hold key for 10 seconds to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings Settings 44 Operating the Monitor Others DDC CI Dell E5515H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast 1p Bi ey 05 gt Enable Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning gt Disable Input Source Reset Other Settings Color Factory Reset Reset All Settings Display Audio Energy Menu amp Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allow
35. onitor screen remains dark run the monitor self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove Digital black connector the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly 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 E5515H e No HDMI Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors Dell E5515H oo No VGA Cable The dispaly will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors 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 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 K NOTE Self test feature check is not available for S Video Composite and Component
36. s a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness color balance etc Enable Default Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience Disable Disables the DDC CI option and the following message appears on the screen Dell E5515H The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function Icon Menu and Description Submenus LCD This feature will help reduce minor cases of image Conditioning 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 feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn in FANotE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention The below warning message appears once user selects Enable LCD Conditioning Dell E5515H This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you wish to continue Reset Other Select this option to restore default other settings such Settings as DDC CI Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values 46 Operating the Monitor When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell
37. s black it is Known as a dark dot In almost every case these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards For more information see Dell Support site at http www dell com support monitors Maintenance Guidelines Caring for Your Monitor A N CAUTION Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor A N CAUTION 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 e o clean your antistatic screen slightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air e Use a slightly dampened warm cloth to clean the plastics Avoid using detergent of any Kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics e f you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor e Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may scratch and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor e To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing
38. screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use 28 About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Monitor K NOTE The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory To attach the monitor base 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Inserting the screws to the base 3 Tightening the screws Setting Up the Monitor 29 Connecting Your Monitor A N 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 blue analog VGA or black HDMI display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not use both cables on the same computer Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the blue VGA Cable Sle Connecting the black HDMI Cable 90 30 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB cable Connecting the Audio Cable K NOTE The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance on the computer may vary Setting Up the Monitor 31 Removing the Monitor Stand K NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface
39. sible Solutions Symptoms Experience No Video Power LED No picture e Ensure that the video cable off connecting the monitor and the computer Is properly connected and secure e Verify that the power outlet Is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment e Ensure that the power button is depressed fully No Video Power LED No picture or no e Increase brightness amp contrast on brightness controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select menu e Run the built in diagnostics Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel ely or gneeuag Clock controls via OSD For VGA source only e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio 16 9 Shaky Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD For VGA source only covet I e Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD For VGA source only e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Check environmental factors e Relocate the monitor and test in another room 54 Troubleshooting Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Missing Pixels Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal Vertical Lines
40. tings should choose Setting Up Your Monitor 69
41. tor Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 75 ohm input impedance Digital HDMI 600 mV for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations signals polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green frequency current Max Inrush current 120 V 30 A Max 24 About Your Monitor Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency Frequency Horizontal kHz Hz Vertical VESA 720 x 400 VESA 640 x 480 315 600 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 1024 x 768 484 600 VESA 1024 x 768 600 750 VESA 1152 x 864 VESA 1280 x 1024 640 600 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1600 x 900 Ss 60 0 VESA 1920 x 1080 675 600 About Your Monitor 25 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor s physical characteristics Model Number Dell E5515H monitor Connector type D subminiature blue connector HDMI black connector Signal cable type D sub Detachable Analog 15 pin HDMI Detachable Digital 19 pin Dimensions with stand Height 786 0 mm 30 9 inches Width 1241 0 mm 48 9 inches Depth 245 0 mm 9 4 inches Dimensions without stand Height 721 5 mm 28 4 inches Width 1241 0 mm 48 9 in
42. ume Use the buttons to adjust the volume Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Audio Allows you to set the Audio Source mode to Source e PC Audio e HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 Reset Audio Select this option to restore default display settings Settings FN g e 42 Operating the Monitor Icon Menu and Description Submenus Dell E5515H Energy Use O Brightness Contrast Power Button LED gt Off During Active Auto Adjust USB gt Off During Standby EJ Input Source Reset Energy Settings 07o o y Display Audio Energy Menu Othters Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz 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 K NOTE USB ON OFF under standby mode is only available when USB upstream cable unplugged This option will be grey out when USB upstream cable plug in Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings Settings Operating the Monitor 43 Icon Menu and Description Submenus 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 E5515H Energy Use gy Brightness Contrast Language gt English 5 Auto Adjust Transparency gt 20 Input Source Timer gt 20s Color Lock gt Unlock Display Reset Menu Settings Audio 7 E
43. ur graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 2 lf you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card 60 Setting Up Your Monitor If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access 1 Go to http www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again K NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 1 For Windows 8 Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop Right click on the desktop and click Personalization Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATLcom OR http www NVIDIA com 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 a
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