Dell Monitor
Dell P2222H/P2422H/P2722H MonitorUser’s GuideMonitor Model: P2222H/P2422H/P2722H Regulatory Model: P2222Hb/P2222Ht/P2422Hb/P2422Hc/P2722Hb/P2722Ht
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. 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.Copyright © 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 2021 05 Rev. A002
ContentsSafety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Resolution specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Supported video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Preset display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Physical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27VGA connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 DisplayPort connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HDMI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Plug and play capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Maintenance guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Cleaning your monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Connecting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Connecting the DisplayPort and USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Connecting the VGA cable (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Organizing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Operating your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Power on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the joystick control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu . . . . . . . . 42 Accessing the Menu Launcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Using the navigation keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Accessing the OSD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Menu and Power button lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 OSD warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Setting the maximum resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension . . . . . . . 62Tilt, swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Rotating the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rotate clockwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rotate counterclockwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adjusting the rotation display settings of your system . . . . . . 654
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Built-in diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Product-specific problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems . . . . . . 73Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information75 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755
Safety instructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor.Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and also printed on the product. Keep the documentation at a secure location for future reference. CAUTION: 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.· Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit with a sharp object.· Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.· Keep the monitor in room temperature. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display.· Connect the power cable from the monitor to a wall outlet that is near and accessible. See Connecting your monitor.· Do not place and use the monitor on a wet surface or near water. · Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Forexample, do not place the monitor inside a car trunk. · Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period oftime. · To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the insideof the monitor. · Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Followall warnings and instructions marked on product. · Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearingloss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level. · The equipment can be installed on wall or ceiling mounting in horizontal position.6 Safety instructions
About your monitorPackage contentsYour monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell.NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.MonitorStand riserStand basePower cable (varies by country)About your monitor 7
DisplayPort 1.2 cable VGA cable (Japan only)HDMI 1.4 cable (Brazil only) USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) · Quick Setup Guide · Safety, Environmental andRegulatory Information8 About your monitor
Product featuresThe Dell P2222H/P2422H/P2722H monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:· P2222H: 54.61 cm (21.5 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). · P2422H: 60.47 cm (23.8 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). · P2722H: 68.60 cm (27 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). · 1920 x 1080 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions. · Color gamut of 99% sRGB. · Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI. · Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 4 SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen1). · Plug and play capability if supported by your computer. · On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization. · Power and joystick buttons lock. · Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESATM) 100 mmmounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. · Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities. · Security-lock slot. · Stand lock. · 0.3 W standby power when in Standby Mode. · Supports Dell Display Manager. · Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and low blue light feature. · The monitor use Low Blue Light panel and compliance with TUV Rheinland(Hardware Solution) at factory reset/default setting model (Preset mode: Standard).WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. ComfortView Plus feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye comfort.About your monitor 9
Identifying parts and controlsFront view
1
Label 1 Power LED indicator
Description
Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
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Back view
1 2 3 45
DELL
P2X22H
Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /
Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: P2422Hc Input Rang /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A :100-240,1.5,50/60
– XXXX /² Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh
– 0.XX
– 0.XX
Apparatet må lkoples jordet skkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas ll jordat uag.
Laite on liiteävä suojakoskemilla varusteuun pistorasiaan. Apparatets skprop skal lslues en skkontakt med jord,
som giver forbindelse l skproppens jord. The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.
Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ :
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
XXXXXX-XX
:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz
2 IS 13252 (Part 1)/ XXXXX
XXXXXXX
IEC 60950-1
R-R-E2K-P2422Hc
:DELL INC.
:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)
080-200-3800
Q40G024N-700-XXA
R-41082465 www.bis.gov.in
R33037 RoHS
DELL
P2X22H
: P2422H :100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A
Date of Mfg//: December. 2020
SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0
S/N: CN-012345TV100-96N-001V -A00Q40G024N-700-XXA
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Back View with monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x Wall-mount the monitor using VESA-
100 mm – behind attached VESA compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x
Cover)
100 mm).
2 Regulatory label
Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 Stand release button 4 Barcode, serial number, andService Tag label 5 Power On/Off button 6 Joystick7 Cable-management slot
Releases the stand from the monitor.Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.To turn the monitor on or off.Use to control the OSD menu. (For more Information, see Operating your monitor)Use to organize cables by routing them through the slot.
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Bottom view
1
2
34 5
67 8
8
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1 Security-lock slot
Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor.
2 Power connector
Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor).
3 HDMI port
Connect to your computer using a HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor, for Brazil only).
4 Stand lock
To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included).
5 DisplayPort
Connect to your computer using a DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor).
6 VGA connector
Connect your computer with VGA cable (shipped with your monitor, for Japan only).
7 USB 3.0 upstream port
Connect the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) from this port to your computer to enable the USB ports on your monitor.
8 SuperSpeed USB 5 Connect your USB devices. *
Gbps (USB3.2 Gen 1) Type-A downstream port (4)
NOTE: To use this port, you must connect the USB upstream cable (shipped with your monitor) between the
monitor and the computer.
*To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device has been connected to a USB downstream port, it is NOT recommended to connect any other USB devices to the adjacent port(s).
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Monitor specifications
Model Screen type Panel type Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal
P2222H Active matrix-TFT LCD In-Plane Switching Technology 16:9546.10 mm (21.5 in.)
Horizontal, Active Area 476.06 mm (18.74 in.)
Vertical, Active Area 267.79 mm (10.54 in.)
Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle
127484.11 mm2 (197.60 in.2) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz0.2480 mm x 0.2480 mm 102
Horizontal
178° (typical)
Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Display screen coatingBacklight Response timeColor depth Color gamut Connectivity
178° (typical) 250 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to 1 (typical) Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating LED edgelight system 5 ms (Fast mode) 8 ms (Normal mode) 16.7 million colors (6bit+FRC) sRGB 99% 1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
1 x VGA
1 x USB 3.0 upstream
4 x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen 1)
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Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area)
Top
5.60 mm
Left/Right
5.60 mm
Bottom
16.60 mm
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 150 mm
Tilt
-5° to 21°
Swivel
-45° to 45°
Pivot Cable management Dell display manager compatibility Security
-90° to 90° Yes Easy Arrange and other key featuresSecurity-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)
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Model Screen type Panel type Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal
P2422H Active matrix-TFT LCD In-Plane Switching Technology 16:9604.70 mm (23.8 in.)
Horizontal, Active Area 527.04 mm (20.75 in.)
Vertical, Active Area 296.46 mm (11.67 in.)
Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle
156246.27 mm2 (242.15 in.2) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm 93
Horizontal
178° (typical)
Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Display screen coatingBacklight Response timeColor depth Color gamut
178° (typical) 250 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to 1 (typical) Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating LED edgelight system 5 ms (Fast mode) 8 ms (Normal mode) 16.7 million colors (6bit+FRC) sRGB 99%
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Connectivity
1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
1 x VGA
1 x USB 3.0 upstream
4 x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen 1)
Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area)
Top
5.38 mm
Left/Right
5.38 mm
Bottom
16.66 mm
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 150 mm
Tilt
-5° to 21°
Swivel
-45° to 45°
Pivot Cable management Dell display manager compatibility Security
-90° to 90° Yes Easy Arrange and other key featuresSecurity-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)
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Model Screen type Panel type Aspect ratio Viewable image Diagonal
P2722H Active matrix-TFT LCD In-Plane Switching Technology 16:9686.00 mm (27 in.)
Horizontal, Active Area 597.89 mm (23.54 in.)
Vertical, Active Area 336.31 mm (13.24 in.)
Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle
201076.39 mm2 (311.67 in.2) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm 82
Horizontal
178° (typical)
Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Display screen coatingBacklight Response timeColor depth Color gamut
178° (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to 1 (typical) Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating LED edgelight system 5 ms (Fast mode) 8 ms (Normal mode) 16.7 million colors (6bit+FRC) sRGB 99%
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Connectivity
1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) 1 x VGA
1 x USB 3.0 upstream 4 x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen 1)
Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area)
Top
5.99 mm
Left/Right
6.01 mm
Bottom
17.29 mm
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 150 mm
TiltSwivelPivot Cable management Dell display manager compatibility Security
-5° to 21° -45° to 45° -90° to 90° Yes Easy Arrange and other key featuresSecurity-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)
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Resolution specifications
Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution
P2222H/P2422H/P2722H 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Supported video modesModel Video display capabilities (VGA/HDMI/DisplayPort)
P2222H/P2422H/P2722H 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
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Preset display modes
Display Mode720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 900-R 1920 x 1080
Horizontal Frequency(kHz)31.50 31.50 37.50 37.90 46.90 48.40 60.00 67.50 45.00 56.46 64.00 80.00 60.00 67.50
Vertical Frequency(Hz)70.10 59.90 75.00 60.30 75.00 60.00 75.00 75.00 59.94 74.78 60.00 75.00 60.00 60.00
Sync Pixel Clock Polarity(MHz) (Horizontal / Vertical)
28.30
-/+
25.20
-/-
31.50
-/-
40.00
+/+
49.50
+/+
65.00
-/-
78.80
+/+
108.00
+/+
74.25
-/+
95.75
-/+
108.00
+/+
135.00
+/+
108.00
+/+
148.50
+/+
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Electrical specifications
Model
P2222H/P2422H/P2722H
Video input signals
·Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
·HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair
AC input voltage/ frequency/currentInrush current
·DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A (typical)120 V: 30 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start)
Power consumption
240 V: 60 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) 0.2 W (Off mode)1
P2222H
0.3 W (Standby Mode)1
11.8 W (On Mode)1
46 W (Max.)2
11.34 W (Pon)3
Power consumption
36.14 kWh (TEC)3 0.2 W (Off mode)1
P2422H
0.3 W (Standby Mode)1
12 W (On Mode)1
48 W (Max.)2
11.55 W (Pon)3
Power consumption
36.49 kWh (TEC)3 0.2 W (Off mode)1
P2722H
0.2 W (Standby Mode)1
15 W (On Mode)1
55 W (Max.)2
13.59 W (Pon)3
42.75 kWh (TEC)3
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1 As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013. 2 Max brightness and contrast setting with maximum power loading on all USB ports. 3 Pon: Power consumption of On Mode measured with reference to Energy Star test method. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test method.This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.Energy Star is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” settings and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. For more information on the ENERGY STAR program, refer to energystar.gov.22 About your monitor
Physical characteristics
Model
P2222H
Signal cable type
· Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
· Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included, except for Brazil)· Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins (cable not included, except for Japan)
· Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended)
481.99 mm (18.98 in.)
Height (compressed)
364.00 mm (14.33 in.)
Width
487.26 mm (19.18 in.)
Depth
179.57 mm (7.07 in.)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
289.99 mm (11.42 in.)
Width
487.26 mm (19.18 in.)
Depth
52.15 mm (2.05 in.)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended)
410.80 mm (16.17 in.)
Height (compressed)
364.00 mm (14.33 in.)
Width
245.00 mm (9.65 in.)
Depth
179.57 mm (7.07 in.)
Base
245.00 x 173.00 mm (9.65 in. x 6.81 in.)
Weight
Weight with packaging
6.37 kg (14.04 lb)
Weight with stand assembly 4.83 kg (10.65 lb) and cables
Weight without stand assembly (no cables)
2.82 kg (6.22 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 1.75 kg (3.86 lb)
Front-frame gloss
Black frame 2-4 gloss units
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Model
P2422H
Signal cable type
· Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
· Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included, except for Brazil)· Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins (cable not included, except for Japan)
· Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended)
496.11 mm (19.53 in.)
Height (compressed)
364.00 mm (14.33 in.)
Width
537.80 mm (21.17 in.)
Depth
179.57 mm (7.07 in.)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
318.50 mm (12.54 in.)
Width
537.80 mm (21.17 in.)
Depth
52.15 mm (2.05 in.)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended)
410.80 mm (16.17 in.)
Height (compressed)
364.00 mm (14.33 in.)
Width
245.00 mm (9.65 in.)
Depth
179.57 mm (7.07 in.)
Base
245.00 x 173.00 mm (9.65 in. x 6.81 in.)
Weight
Weight with packaging
7.95 kg (17.53 lb)
Weight with stand assembly 5.57 kg (12.28 lb) and cables
Weight without stand assembly (no cables)
3.39 kg (7.47 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 1.76 kg (3.88 lb)
Front-frame gloss
Black frame 2-4 gloss units
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Model
P2722H
Signal cable type
· Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
· Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included, except for Brazil)· Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins (cable not included, except for Japan)
· Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended)
534.15 mm (21.03 in.)
Height (compressed)
384.15 mm (15.12 in.)
Width
609.90 mm (24.01 in.)
Depth
190.10 mm (7.48 in.)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
359.60 mm (14.16 in.)
Width
609.90 mm (24.01 in.)
Depth
52.15 mm (2.05 in.)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended)
428.30 mm (16.68 in.)
Height (compressed)
381.50 mm (15.02 in.)
Width
268.00 mm (10.55 in.)
Depth
190.10 mm (7.48 in.)
Base
268.00 x 185.00 mm (10.55 in. x 7.28 in.)
Weight
Weight with packaging
9.31 kg (20.52 lb)
Weight with stand assembly 6.77 kg (14.93 lb) and cables
Weight without stand assembly (no cables)
4.38 kg (9.66 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 1.89 kg (4.17 lb)
Front-frame gloss
Black frame 2-4 gloss units
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Environmental characteristics
Model
P2222H/P2422H/P2722H
Compliant Standards
· ENERGY STAR certified monitor.
· EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
· RoHS-compliant.
· TCO and TCO Certified Edge Displays.
· BFR/PVC free monitor (excluding external cables).
· Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements.
· Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only.
Temperature
Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating · Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
· Shipping: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating · Storage 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
· Shipping 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating (maximum)
5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipationP2222H
· 157.32 BTU/hour (maximum) · 40.36 BTU/hour (On Mode)
Thermal dissipationP2422H
· 164.16 BTU/hour (maximum) · 41.04 BTU/hour (On Mode)
Thermal dissipationP2722H
· 188.10 BTU/hour (maximum) · 51.30 BTU/hour (On Mode)
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Pin assignmentsVGA connector
Pin 15-pin side of the connected
number
signal cable
1 Video-Red
2 Video-Green
3 Video-Blue
4 GND
5 Self-test
6 GND-R
7 GND-G
8 GND-B
9 Computer 5 V/3.3 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock
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DisplayPort connector
Pin 20-pin side of the connected
number
signal cable
1 ML3 (n)
2 GND
3 ML3 (p)
4 ML2 (n)
5 GND
6 ML2 (p)
7 ML1 (n)
8 GND
9 ML1 (p)
10 ML0 (n)
11 GND
12 ML0 (p)
13 GND
14 GND
15 AUX (p)
16 GND
17 AUX (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Re-PWR
20 +3.3 V DP_PWR
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HDMI connector
Pin 19-pin side of the connected
number
signal cable
1 TMDS DATA 2+
2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3 TMDS DATA 2-
4 TMDS DATA 1+
5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6 TMDS DATA 1-
7 TMDS DATA 0+
8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor.SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen1)
Transfer speed SuperSpeed High speed Full speed
Data rate 5 Gbps 480 Mbps 12 Mbps
Maximum power supported (each port)4.5 W4.5 W4.5 W
USB 3.0 upstream connector
Pin
9-pin side of the
number
connector
1 VCC
2 D-
3 D+
4 GND
5 SSTX-
6 SSTX+
7 GND
8 SSRX-
9 SSRX+
30 About your monitor
USB 3.2 downstream connector
Pin 9-pin side of the
number
connector
1 VCC
2 D-
3 D+
4 GND
5 SSRX-
6 SSRX+
7 GND
8 SSTX-
9 SSTX+
NOTE: SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) functionality requires a SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1)-capable computer.NOTE: The USB ports on the monitor work only when the monitor is turned On or in power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
Plug and play capabilityYou 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. Most monitor installations are automatic, you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating your monitor.
About your monitor 31
LCD monitor quality and pixel policyDuring 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 www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.Maintenance guidelinesCleaning your monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning or handling your monitor:· To clean your screen, lightly 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.· Use a lightly-dampened cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.· If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.· Handle your monitor with care as the black-colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks.· To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.32 About your monitor
Setting up the monitorConnecting the standNOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a third-party stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand. 1. Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the top cushion that secures it. 2. Remove the stand riser and stand base from the packaging cushion.NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. The appearance of the package cushion may vary. 3. Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 4. Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. 5. After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess.Setting up the monitor 33
6. Lift the cover, as shown, to access the VESA area for stand assembly.NOTE: Before attaching the stand assembly to the display, ensure that the front plate flap is opened to allow space for assembly. 7. Attach the stand assembly to the display. a. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back ofthe display. b. Press the stand down till it snaps into place.34 Setting up the monitor
8. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. NOTE: Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling.9. Remove the cover from the monitor.Setting up the monitor 35
Connecting your monitorWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the monitor at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor.To connect your monitor to the computer:1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor) from your monitorto the computer. 3. Connect the HDMI or VGA cable (optional purchase) from your monitor to thecomputer. 4. Connect the USB upstream cable (shipped with your monitor) to an appropriateUSB 3.0 port on your computer. (See Bottom view for details.) 5. Connect the USB peripherals to the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB3.2 Gen 1)on the monitor.Connecting the DisplayPort and USB cable
DP
USB
USB DP
36 Setting up the monitor
Connecting the HDMI cable (optional)
HDMI 2.0HDMI
HDMI
Connecting the VGA cable (optional)
HDMI 2.0VGA
VGA
6. Connect the power cables from your computer and monitor into a wall outlet.
1 2
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Organizing cablesUse the cable-management slot to route the cables connected to your monitor.HDMI 2.07. Turn on the Monitor.38 Setting up the monitor
Removing the standNOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable only for the stand that shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a third-party stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand.1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. 2. Press and hold the stand release button at the back of the display. 3. Lift the stand assembly up and away from the monitor.Setting up the monitor 39
Wall mounting (optional)
DELL
P2422H
Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /
Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: P2422Hc Input Rang /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A :100-240,1.5,50/60
– XXXX /² Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh
– 0.XX
– 0.XX
Apparatet må lkoples jordet skkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas ll jordat uag.
Laite on liiteävä suojakoskemilla varusteuun pistorasiaan. Apparatets skprop skal lslues en skkontakt med jord,
som giver forbindelse l skproppens jord. The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.
Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ :
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
XXXXXX-XX
:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz
2 IS 13252 (Part 1)/ XXXXX
XXXXXXX
IEC 60950-1
R-R-E2K-P2422Hc
:DELL INC.
:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)
080-200-3800
Q40G024N-700-XXA
R-41082465 www.bis.gov.in
R33037 RoHS
DELL
P2422H
: P2422H :100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A
Date of Mfg//: December. 2020
SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0
S/N: CN-012345TV100-96N-001V -A00Q40G024N-700-XXA
DELL
P2422H
Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /
Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: P2422Hc
Input Rang /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A :100-240,1.5,50/60
– XXXX /² Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh
– 0.XX
– 0.XX
Apparatet må lkoples jordet skkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas ll jordat uag.
Laite on liiteävä suojakoskemilla varusteuun pistorasiaan. Apparatets skprop skal lslues en skkontakt med jord,
som giver forbindelse l skproppens jord. The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.
Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ :
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
XXXXXX-XX
:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz
2 IS 13252 (Part 1)/ XXXXX
XXXXXXX
IEC 60950-1
R-R-E2K-P2422Hc
:DELL INC.
:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)
080-200-3800
Q40G024N-700-XXA
R-41082465 www.bis.gov.in
R33037 RoHS
(Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm).See the documentation that shipped with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.1. Place the display on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. 2. Remove the stand. See Removing the stand. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the display back cover. 4. Install the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the display. 5. To mount the monitor on the wall, see the documentation that shipped with thewall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 11.28 kg (P2222H) / 13.56 kg (P2422H) / 17.52 kg (P2722H).
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Operating your monitorPower on the monitorPress the Power button to turn On the monitor.Using the joystick controlUse the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments.1. Press the joystick to launch the Menu Launcher. 2. Move the joystick up/down/left/right to toggle between options. 3. Press the joystick again to confirm the selection.Operating your monitor 41
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menuAccessing the Menu LauncherWhen you toggle or press the joystick, the Menu Launcher appears to let you access the OSD main menu and shortcut functions. To select a function, move the joystick.
The following table describes the Menu Launcher functions:
Joystick
Description
1
To choose an input source from the list of video
Shortcut key/ Input signals that may be connected to your monitor.
Source
2
To choose a preferred color mode from the list of
Shortcut key/ Preset preset modes.
Modes
3
To access the adjustment sliders of brightness and
Shortcut key/ Bright- contrast.
ness/Contrast
4
To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu.
Menu
See Accessing the OSD menu.
5
To exit the Menu Launcher.
OK
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Using the navigation keysWhen the OSD main menu is active, move the joystick to configure the settings, following the navigation keys displayed below the OSD.
Joystick
Description
1
Use the Up direction to adjust (increase ranges)
Up
items in the OSD menu.
2
Use the Down direction to adjust (decrease ranges)
Down
items in the OSD menu.
3
For all first level in the Menu list, Left arrow will exit/
Left
close the OSD menu.
4
For all other levels except first level in the Menu list,
Right
Right arrow will go to the next level.
5
Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
OK
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Accessing the OSD menuNOTE: 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. Select the icon to launch the OSD and display the main menu.
2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
75%
75% Exit
2. Press the and directions to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option is highlighted.3. Press the or directions once to activate the highlighted option. NOTE: The directional buttons (and the OK button) displayed may differ according to the menu you’ve selected. Use available buttons to make your selection.4. Press and direction to select the desired parameter.5. Press and then use the and directions, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.6. Select the to return to the main menu.
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Icon
Menu and SubmenusBrightness/ Contrast
DescriptionUse this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
75%
75% Exit
Brightness Contrast
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.Press the direction to increase the brightness and press the direction to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.Press the direction to increase the contrast and press the direction to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100).The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
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Auto Adjust
Use this menu to activate Auto Adjust (only available for VGA input).2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Auto Adjust
Press to adjust the screen automatically.
Input Source
Color
Display MenuPersonalize OthersExit
Input Source
Auto Adjust allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjust, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display settings.NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.NOTE: Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog (VGA) connector.Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
VGA
Auto Adjust
DP
Input Source
HDMI
Color
Auto Select
On
Display
Rename Inputs
VGA
Menu
Reset Input Source
Personalize
Others Exit
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VGA
Select VGA input when you are using the VGA
connector. Push to select the VGA input source.
DP
Select DP input when you are using the DisplayPort
HDMI
connector. Push to select the DP input source. Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI
connector. Push to select the HDMI input source. Auto Select Choose Auto Select to scan for available input signals.Rename Inputs
Reset Input SourceColor
Select this option to restore default Input Source.Use Color to adjust the color setting mode.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Preset Modes
Standard
Auto Adjust
Input Color Format
RGB
Input Source
Reset Color
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others Exit
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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.· Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.· Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.· Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.· Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.· Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.Press the and directions to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Preset Modes
Standard
Auto Adjust
Input Color Format
Movie
Input Source
Reset Color
Game
Color Display Menu
Warm Cool Custom Color
Personalize
Others Exit
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Input Color Format
Allows you to set the video input mode to: · RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connectedto a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. · YCbCr(digital)/YPbPr(analog): Select this optionif your DVD player supports only YCbCr(digital)/ YPbPr(analog) output.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Preset Modes
Auto Adjust
Input Color Format
RGB
Input Source
Reset Color
YPbPr
Color
Display
Menu
PersonalizeOthers Exit
Hue Saturation
This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.Press to increase the green shade of the video image.Press to increase the purple shade of the video image.NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie and Game mode.This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100.Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image.Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie and Game mode.
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Reset Color Display
Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory default. Use the display to adjust image.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
Auto Adjust
Horizontal Position
Input Source
Vertical Position
Color
Sharpness
50
Display
Pixel Clock
Menu
Phase
Personalize
Response Time
Normal
Others
Reset Display
Exit
Aspect Ratio Horizontal PositionVertical PositionSharpness Pixel ClockPhase
Adjusts the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4.Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is `0′ ( ). Maximum is `100′ ( ).Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is `0′ ( ). Maximum is `100′ ( ). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for VGA input. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100. The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use or to adjust for best image quality. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for VGA input.
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Response Time Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.
Reset Display Resets all display settings to the factory default values.
Menu
Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on.
2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Language
English
Auto Adjust
Rotation
Select
Input Source
Transparency
20
Color
Timer
20 s
Display
Lock
Disable
Menu
Reset Menu
Personalize
Others Exit
Language Rotation
Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).Rotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. You can adjust the menu according to your Display Rotation.
Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and directions from 0 to 100.
Timer
OSD hold time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a direction.Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Lock Reset Menu
Controls user access to adjustments. User can select one of the following: Menu Button, Power Button, Menu + Power Buttons, Disable.Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
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Personalize
Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED USB Reset Personalization
Input Source Preset Mode Brightness/Contract On in On Mode Off in Standby ModeExit
Shortcut Key 1 Allows you to choose a feature from Preset Modes,
Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source,
Shortcut Key 3
Aspect Ratio, Rotation, Display Info and set it as a shortcut key.
2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED USB Charging Reset Personalization
Preset Modes Brightness/Contract Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio Rotation Display InfoExit
Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to
LED
save energy.
USB
Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode.
Reset
Reset all settings under the Personalize menu to the
Personaliz ation default setting.
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Others
Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset
Select On Off xxxxxxENERGY STAR®Exit
Display Info DDC/CI
Displays the monitor’s current settings.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 Off. Enable this feature by selecting on for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast
Display Info
Auto Adjust
DDC/CI
On
Input Source
LCD Conditioning
Off
Color
Service Tag
Display
Reset Others
Menu
Factory Reset
Personalize
Others Exit
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LCD Conditioning Service TagReset Others Factory Reset
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. To start LCD conditioning, select on.Display the service tag number of the display. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information.NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back of the cover.Reset all settings under the others setting menu to the factory preset values.Restore all preset values to the factory default settings.These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests.
2X Monitor
Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others
Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset
Select On Off xxxxxxENERGY STAR®Exit
NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.
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Menu and Power button lock Prevents users to access or change OSD menu settings on the display. By default, the Menu and Power button lock setting is disabled.To access the lock menu, press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right direction for four seconds. A lock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display.NOTE: The lock menu can be accessed using this method when the Menu and Power buttons are in unlocked state.Select option:To access the unlock menu, press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right directionfor four seconds. An unlock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display.NOTE: The unlock menu can be accessed when the Menu and Power buttons are in locked state.Operating your monitor 55
Select option:
There are three lock options.
Menu
Description
1 Menu Buttons When Menu Buttons is selected, the OSD menu
settings cannot be changed. All buttons are locked
except Power button.
2 Power Button When Power Button is selected, the display cannot be turned off using the Power button.
3 Menu + Power When Menu + Power Buttons is selected, the OSD
Buttons
menu settings cannot be changed and the Power
button is locked.
4 Built-in Diagnostics See Built-in diagnostics for more information.
NOTE: To access the Lock or Unlock menu Press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right direction for four seconds.In the following scenarios, the icon appears at the center of the display:· When Up or Down or Left or Right direction are pressed. This indicates the OSD menu buttons are in lock state.
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· When the Power button is pressed. This indicates the Power button is in lock state.· When Up or Down or Left or Right direction or Power button are pressed. This indicates OSD menu buttons and the Power button is in lock state.Unlocking the OSD menu and Power buttons 1. Press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right direction for four seconds. The unlock menu appears. 2. Select the unlock icon to unlock the buttons on the display.Operating your monitor 57
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed:1920×1080,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.NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal. You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled.Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function? Yes NoYou will see the following message before the Lock function is activated:Are you sure you want to lock the Menu Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to the User’s Guide.Yes No58 Operating your monitor
When the monitor goes into power-save mode, the following message appears:Going into Standby mode…Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.If either VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Standby Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state.No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22HorNo HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22HorNo DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22HNOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.Operating your monitor 59
The Power Warning Message box below shall apply to Brightness functions for the first time when user adjust the Brightness level above the default level.Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? Yes NoWhen Factory Reset is selected, the following message appears:Are you sure you want to reset to default settings? Yes NoWhen you select `Yes’ to reset to default settings, the following message will appear:2X Monitor Select `Yes’ to enable the following function(s):· USB Charging Yes NoSee Troubleshooting for more information.60 Operating your monitor
Setting the maximum resolutionTo 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-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. In Windows® 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the dropdown list of the Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Click Apply. If you do not see 1920 x 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:· Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer’s Service Tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): · Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. · Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.Operating your monitor 61
Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extensionNOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.Tilt, swivel With the stand attached to the monitor, 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.Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand can be extended vertically up to 150 mm.
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150 mm
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.1 2 Rotate clockwiseOperating your monitor 63
Rotate counterclockwiseNOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).64 Operating your 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 to the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the ‘contents’ on your display. To adjust the Rotation Display Settings: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced. 3. If you have an ATI graphics card, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred otation. 4. If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, click the NVIDIA tab, in the left-hand column select NVRotate, and then select the preferred rotation. 5. If you have an Intel® graphics card, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation. NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card.Operating your monitor 65
TroubleshootingWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions.Self-TestYour monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check if 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:1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. This way, the computer doesn’thave to be involved. 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.No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22HorNo HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22Hor66 Troubleshooting
No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.www.dell.com/P2X22H4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.5. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your computer and the monitor.If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.Troubleshooting 67
Built-in diagnosticsYour monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. To run the built-in diagnostics:1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).2. Move and hold the joystick up/down/left/right about 4 seconds until a popup menu appears.Select option:68 Troubleshooting
3. Move the joystick to highlight the Diagnostic icon to confirm. A gray test pattern appears.Select option:
then press the joystick
4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Press the joystick to change the test patterns. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to inspect the display in red, green, blue, black, white,and text screens. 7. Press the joystick to end the diagnostic program.
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Common problemsThe following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions:
Common Symptoms
Possible Solutions
No Video/Power Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the
LED off
computer is properly connected and secure.
· Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
· Ensure that the power button is pressed.
· Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.
No Video/Power · Increase brightness and contrast controls using the OSD.
LED on
· Perform monitor self-test feature check.
· Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
· Run the built-in diagnostics.
· Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.
Poor Focus
· Eliminate video extension cables.
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
Shaky/Jittery Video
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Check environmental factors.
· Relocate the monitor and test in another room.
Missing Pixels · Cycle power On-Off.
· 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/pixelguidelines.
Stuck-on Pixels · Cycle power On-Off.
· 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/pixelguidelines.
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Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/ Vertical LinesSynchronization ProblemsSafety Related Issues Intermittent ProblemsMissing ColorWrong Color
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine ifthese lines are also in self-test mode. · Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. · Run the built-in diagnostics. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if thescrambled screen appears in self-test mode. · Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. · Restart the computer in the safe mode. · Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. · Contact Dell immediately. · Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to thecomputer is connected properly and is secure. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). · Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if theintermittent problem occurs in self-test mode. · Perform monitor self-test feature check. · Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to thecomputer is connected properly and is secure. · Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. · Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color SettingsOSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application. · Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD. AdjustR/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD. · Change the Input Color Format to RGB orYCbCr(digital)/YPbPr(analog) in the Color settings OSD. · Run the built-in diagnostics.
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Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time
· Set the screen to turn off after a few minutes of screen idle time. These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting.· Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Video Ghosting · Change the Response Time in the Display OSD to Normal, or Overshooting or Fast depending on your application and usage.
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Product-specific problems
Specific Symptoms
Possible Solutions
Screen image is too · Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings
small
OSD.
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
Cannot adjust the monitor with the joystick
· Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn On the monitor.· Check whether the OSD menu is locked. If yes, move and hold the joystick up/down/left/right for 4 seconds to unlock (for more information, see Menu and Power button lock).
No Input Signal · Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in
when user controls Standby Mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key
are pressed
on the keyboard.
· Check if the video cable is plugged in properly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary.
The picture does not fill the entire screen
· Reset the computer or video player. · Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, themonitor may display in full screen.· Run the built-in diagnostics.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems
Specific SymptomsUSB interface is not working
Possible Solutions· Check that your monitor is turned On. · Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. · Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). · Turn off the monitor and turn it on again. · Reboot the computer. · Certain USB devices such as portable hard drive requirehigher power source; connect the drive to the computer directly.
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SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) interface is slowWireless USB peripherals stop working when a USB 3.2 device is plugged in
· Check that your computer is SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1)-compatible.· Some computers have USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.· Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.· Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).· Reboot the computer. · Increase the distance between the USB 3.2 peripheralsand the wireless USB receiver.· Position your wireless USB receiver as close as possible to the wireless USB peripherals.· Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.2 port.
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AppendixWARNING: 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 Safety Environment and Regulatory Information (SERI).FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory informationFor FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Contacting DellFor 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. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. · Online technical assistance — www.dell.com/support/monitors · Contacting Dell — www.dell.com/contactdellEU product database for energy label and product information sheetP2222H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/549695 P2422H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/550826 P2722H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/545529 P2222H WOST: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/562066 P2422H WOST: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/562073Appendix 75
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