Dell U2415 Manual

Dell U2415 
User’s Guide
Model: U2415
Regulatory model: U2415b 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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use of your computer.
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data if instructions are not followed.
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personal injury, or death.
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Contents  |  3
Contents
1 About Your Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21...

4  |  Contents
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific  
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Setting Up Your Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

About Your Monitor    |   5
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all 
the components and 
Contact Dell if something is missing.
 NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some 
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
 NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup 
guide for setup instructions. 
Monitor
Stand
Cable Cover 

6  |  About Your Monitor
Power Cable (Varies by 
Countries)
DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 Upstream Cable 
(Enables the USB Ports on 
the Monitor)
•Drivers and 
Documentation Media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Factory Calibration 
Report
•Safety and Regulatory 
Information 

About Your Monitor    |   7
Product Features
The Dell U2415 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid 
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
•61.13 cm (24.1-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).  
1920 x 1200 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
•Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while 
moving from side-to-side.
•Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate...

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

About Your Monitor    |   9
Back View
*It is recommended to use this port for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
Back View with monitor stand
LabelDescriptionUse
1VESA mounting holes 
(100 mm x 100 mm - 
behind attached VESA 
Cover)Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall 
mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm).
2Regulatory labelLists the regulatory approvals.
3Stand release buttonReleases stand from monitor.
4Security lock slotSecures monitor with security lock (security lock 
not included)....

10  |  About Your Monitor
Side View
Bottom View
Bottom view without monitor stand
LabelDescriptionUse
1AC power cord 
connectorConnect the power cable.
2Dell Soundbar 
mounting slotsAttach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below 
removable plastic sheets)
3HDMI (MHL) port 
connectorConnect your MHL devices with MHL cable.
4DisplayPort in 
connectorConnect your computer with DP cable.
5Mini DisplayPort in 
connectorConnect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.