Dell U2415 Manual

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Input Color 
FormatAllows you to set the video input mode to:
RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or 
DVD player) using the HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL 
devices using MHL cable.
YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player 
by YPbPr using HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL devices by 
YPbPr using MHL cable.
Or if the DVD (or MHL devices) color output setting is not RGB.
GammaAllows you to set the Gamma to PC or MAC. 
						

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Preset ModesWhen you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, 
Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp.,or Custom Color from the list.
•Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the 
default preset mode.
•Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.
•Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.
•Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming 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.: Allows users to select the color temperature: 5000K, 
5700K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K and 10000K.
• Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. 
Press the  and  buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) 
values and create your own preset color mode.
HueThis 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 or 
Game preset mode.
SaturationThis 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 
or Game preset mode.
Reset Color 
SettingsReset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. 
						

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Display Use the Display to adjust image.
Aspect RatioAdjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 4:3, or 5:4.
SharpnessThis feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use  or 
 to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'. 
Response 
Ti m eAllows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.
Dynamic 
ContrastAllows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more 
detailed image quality.
Press the  button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On" or "Off".
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game 
or Movie preset mode.
DisplayPort 
1.2Press  to enable or disable DisplayPort 1.2.
To use the DP MST (Daisy Chain) or HBR2 feature, enable DP 1.2.
NOTE: Ensure your Graphics Card can support these features before 
selecting DP 1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Some 
Graphics Cards do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) 
at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run.
Reset Display 
SettingsSelect this option to restore default display settings. 
						

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Energy
Power 
Button LEDAllows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy.
USBAllows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby 
mode.
NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the 
USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when 
the USB upstream cable plugs in.
Reset Energy 
SettingsSelect this option to restore default Energy settings. 
						

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MenuSelect 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.
LanguageLanguage options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages 
(English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, 
Simplified Chinese or Japanese).
RotationRotates the OSD by 90 degrees counter-clockwise. You can adjust the 
menu according to your 
Display Rotation.
TransparencySelect this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the 
 and  buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). 
Ti m e rOSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after 
the last time you pressed a button.
Use  or  to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 
60 seconds.
LockControls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user 
adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
NOTE: 
Lock function – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock 
(press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds)
Unlock function– Only hard unlock (press and hold the button beside 
the power button for 10 seconds)
Reset Menu 
SettingsReset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. 
						

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PersonalizeUsers can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, 
Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Rotation and set it as a shortcut key.
Other
Button 
SoundThe monitor beeps every time a new option is selected in the menu. 
This feature enables or disables the sound. 
						

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 NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness 
to compensate for LED aging.
DDC/CIDDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your 
monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be 
adjustable via the software on your computer.
Yo u  c a n  d i s a b l e  t h i s  feature by selecting Disable.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance 
of your monitor.
LCD 
ConditioningHelps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree 
of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can 
enable this feature by selecting Enable.
Reset Other 
SettingsReset all settings under the Other menu to the factory preset values.
Factory ResetReset all settings to the factory preset values. 
						

							48  |  Operating the Monitor OSD Warning Messages
When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), 
the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the 
following message:
This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from 
the computer. See 
Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency 
ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1200.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: 
						

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Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will 
appear depending on the selected input:
HDMI (MHL)/Mini DisplayPort/DP input
HDMI (MHL) input
If either HDMI (MHL), Mini DisplayPort, or DP input is selected and the corresponding 
cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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See Troubleshooting for more information.