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Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 12 Plug and Play Capability 21 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 21 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 22 Maintenance Guidelines 23 Setting Up the Monitor 24 Attaching the Stand 24 Connecting Your Monitor 27 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 30 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front Panel Controls 32 Contents | 3
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 8 Monitor Specifications 12 Plug and Play Capability 21 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 21 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 22 Maintenance Guidelines 23 Setting Up the Monitor 24 Attaching the Stand 24 Connecting Your Monitor 27 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 30 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 32 Power On the Monitor 32 Using the Front Panel Controls 32 Contents | 3
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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 Setting the Maximum Resolution 45 Requirements to view or playback HDR content 47 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 48 Rotating the Monitor 49 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 50 Troubleshooting 51 Self-Test 51 Built-in Diagnostics 52 Common Problems 53 Product Specific Problems 55 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems 56 Speakers Specific Problems 56 Appendix 57 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 57 Contact Dell 57 4 | Contents
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 34 Setting the Maximum Resolution 45 Requirements to view or playback HDR content 47 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 48 Rotating the Monitor 49 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 50 Troubleshooting 51 Self-Test 51 Built-in Diagnostics 52 Common Problems 53 Product Specific Problems 55 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems 56 Speakers Specific Problems 56 Appendix 57 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information 57 Contact Dell 57 4 | Contents
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NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand Riser Stand Base About Your Monitor | 5 Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if something is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand Riser Stand Base About Your Monitor | 5 Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if something is missing.
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Power Cable (Varies by Country) DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP) USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Quick Setup Guide • Factory Calibration Report • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information 6 | About Your Monitor
Power Cable (Varies by Country) DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP) USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor) • Quick Setup Guide • Factory Calibration Report • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information 6 | About Your Monitor
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.... • Tilt, swivel, vertical extension, and rotation adjustment capabilities. • Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier setup with an elegant viewing experience. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm... Your Monitor | 7 NOTE: The possible long-term effects of setup and screen optimization. • Security lock slot. • Stand lock. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Optimizes eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. Product Features The Dell U2718QM flat panel...
.... • Tilt, swivel, vertical extension, and rotation adjustment capabilities. • Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier setup with an elegant viewing experience. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm... Your Monitor | 7 NOTE: The possible long-term effects of setup and screen optimization. • Security lock slot. • Stand lock. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Optimizes eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. Product Features The Dell U2718QM flat panel...
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Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) 8 | About Your Monitor
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) 8 | About Your Monitor
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... mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Cover) 2 Regulatory label 3 Stand release button 4 Security lock slot 5 Barcode serial number label 6 Cable management slot Use Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the...
... mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Cover) 2 Regulatory label 3 Stand release button 4 Security lock slot 5 Barcode serial number label 6 Cable management slot Use Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the...
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You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor.* Connect to charge your USB device. Side View Label Description 1 USB downstream port 2 USB downstream port with Power Charging Use Connect your device. * 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). 10 | About Your Monitor
You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor.* Connect to charge your USB device. Side View Label Description 1 USB downstream port 2 USB downstream port with Power Charging Use Connect your device. * 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). 10 | About Your Monitor
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... HDMI cable. You can use this cable is NOT recommended to connect any other USB devices to the computer. To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). * Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector. ** To avoid... lock feature Use Connect the power cable. Once this connector after you can only use the USB connectors on the monitor.** Connect to DP cable. Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI port connector 3 DisplayPort in connector 4 Mini DisplayPort in connector 5...
... HDMI cable. You can use this cable is NOT recommended to connect any other USB devices to the computer. To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). * Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector. ** To avoid... lock feature Use Connect the power cable. Once this connector after you can only use the USB connectors on the monitor.** Connect to DP cable. Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI port connector 3 DisplayPort in connector 4 Mini DisplayPort in connector 5...
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...ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut* Calibration accuracy Built-in devices Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to 1 (typical) Antiglare with hard-coating 3H LED edgelight system 8 ms (Normal)/5 ms (Fast) 1.07... port • 4 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (2 x BC1.2 included) 7.3 mm (Top/Left/Right) 9.0 mm (Bottom) 12 | About Your Monitor TFT LCD In-Plane Switching Type 16:9 684.7 mm (27 inches) 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) 200301.7... 178° (horizontal) typical 350 cd/m² (typical) 1300 to active area) U2718QM Active matrix -
...ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut* Calibration accuracy Built-in devices Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to 1 (typical) Antiglare with hard-coating 3H LED edgelight system 8 ms (Normal)/5 ms (Fast) 1.07... port • 4 x USB 3.0 Downstream port (2 x BC1.2 included) 7.3 mm (Top/Left/Right) 9.0 mm (Bottom) 12 | About Your Monitor TFT LCD In-Plane Switching Type 16:9 684.7 mm (27 inches) 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) 200301.7... 178° (horizontal) typical 350 cd/m² (typical) 1300 to active area) U2718QM Active matrix -
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... adjustable stand Tilt Swivel Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility (DDM) Security 0 to 130 mm -5° to 21° -45° to 45° -90° to 86 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) U2718QM 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p..., 1080i, 1080p, QHD, UHD About Your Monitor | 13
... adjustable stand Tilt Swivel Pivot Dell Display Manager Compatibility (DDM) Security 0 to 130 mm -5° to 21° -45° to 45° -90° to 86 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz Supported Video Modes Model Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) U2718QM 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p..., 1080i, 1080p, QHD, UHD About Your Monitor | 13
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...135.0 162.0 148.5 174.3 241.5 533.3 Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2718QM • HDMI 2.0, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair. • DisplayPort & Mini DisplayPort 1.2, 600 ...(typical) • 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) • 220 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 14 | About Your Monitor R* Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 60.0 67.5 49.3 64.0 80.0 75.0 67.5 78.9 88.8 133.3 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70...
...135.0 162.0 148.5 174.3 241.5 533.3 Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) Model Video input signals AC input voltage/frequency/ current Inrush current U2718QM • HDMI 2.0, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair. • DisplayPort & Mini DisplayPort 1.2, 600 ...(typical) • 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) • 220 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 14 | About Your Monitor R* Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 60.0 67.5 49.3 64.0 80.0 75.0 67.5 78.9 88.8 133.3 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70...
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Physical Characteristics Model U2718QM Signal cable type • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included) • Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins • Universal Serial Bus: ... stand assembly (For wall 3.70 kg (8.16 lb) mount or VESA mount considerations no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.53 kg (5.58 lb) About Your Monitor | 15
Physical Characteristics Model U2718QM Signal cable type • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included) • Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins • Universal Serial Bus: ... stand assembly (For wall 3.70 kg (8.16 lb) mount or VESA mount considerations no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.53 kg (5.58 lb) About Your Monitor | 15
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Environmental Characteristics Model U2718QM Compliant Standards • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements • Arsenic-Free glass... the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. Off Less than 0.3 W Switch off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W Power Consumption Pon Total Energy Consumption (TEC) 24....
Environmental Characteristics Model U2718QM Compliant Standards • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements • Arsenic-Free glass... the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. Off Less than 0.3 W Switch off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked White (blinking) Less than 0.3 W Power Consumption Pon Total Energy Consumption (TEC) 24....
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... to Energy Star test method. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) About Your Monitor | 17 The OSD functions only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of On mode measured...implied. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to Energy Star test method. TEC: Total energy consumption in OFF mode can only be slightly different according to ...
... to Energy Star test method. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) About Your Monitor | 17 The OSD functions only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of On mode measured...implied. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to Energy Star test method. TEC: Total energy consumption in OFF mode can only be slightly different according to ...
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4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 EDID WP 15 AUX(p) 16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Re-PWR 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML3(n) 4 GND 5 ML3(p) 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 18 | About Your Monitor
4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 EDID WP 15 AUX(p) 16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 Hot Plug Detect 19 Re-PWR 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR Mini DisplayPort Connector Pin 20-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable 1 GND 2 Hot Plug Detect 3 ML3(n) 4 GND 5 ML3(p) 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 18 | About Your Monitor
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10 ML0(n) 11 ML2(p) 12 ML0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML1(n) 16 AUX(p) 17 ML1(p) 18 AUX(n) 19 GND 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 19
10 ML0(n) 11 ML2(p) 12 ML0(p) 13 GND 14 GND 15 ML1(n) 16 AUX(p) 17 ML1(p) 18 AUX(n) 19 GND 20 +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor | 19
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on device) 15 DDC CLOCK (SCL) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT 20 | About Your Monitor HDMI Connector Pin 19-pin Side of the Number Connected 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 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT 20 | About Your Monitor HDMI Connector Pin 19-pin Side of the Number Connected 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.
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...ports that are automatic; Plug and Play Capability You can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. you information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you can select different settings if...Mbps 12 Mbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) * Up to 2A on the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with BC1.2 USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND ...
...ports that are automatic; Plug and Play Capability You can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. you information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you can select different settings if...Mbps 12 Mbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) 4.5 W (Max, each port) * Up to 2A on the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with BC1.2 USB Upstream Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND ...
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... process, it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. 22 | About Your Monitor bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - the port with battery icon; supports fast current charging... SSRXSSRX+ GND SSTXSSTX+ USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it is not uncommon for one or more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and do not affect the display quality or usability. NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality...
... process, it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. 22 | About Your Monitor bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - bottom • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream - the port with battery icon; supports fast current charging... SSRXSSRX+ GND SSTXSSTX+ USB Ports • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream - If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it is not uncommon for one or more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see and do not affect the display quality or usability. NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality...