User‘s Guide

Dell SE2216H
Dell SE2216HM
Dell SE2216HV

Regulatory Model: SE2216Hf / SE2216HVf

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your computer.
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Contents
About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operating the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Product-Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . 62

Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

EU product database for energy label and product information sheet 62

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About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have
received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
• Display

• Stand Riser

• Stand Base

• Power Cable (varies with countries)

• VGA Cable

• Quick Start Guide

• Safety and Regulatory Information

About Your Monitor    5

Product Features
The Dell SE2216H / SE2216HM / SE2216HV flat-panel display has an active matrix, Thin-
Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight.
The monitor’s features include:
• SE2216H / SE2216HM / SE2216HV: 54.61 cm (21.5 in.) diagonal viewable image
size, 1920 x 1080 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 adjustment capability.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
• Security lock slot.
• Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
the image quality.
• Asset Management Capability.
• CECP (for China).
• RoHS compliant.
• BFR/PVC- Reduced.
• SE2216H: TCO Certified Displays.
• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• ≤ 0.3 W in Standby Mode.
• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View

1 Function buttons To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required.
For more information, see Operating the Monitor.
2 Power On/Off To turn the monitor On or Off.
button (with LED Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and
indicator) functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the
monitor is in Standby Mode.
N
 OTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of
the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light
and bright surfaces.

About Your Monitor    7

Back View

Back View with Monitor Stand

Label Description Use
1 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(security lock not included).
2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
3 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
Side View

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Bottom View

Label Description Use

1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
3 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using
a VGA cable.
4 Regulatory rating label Lists of regulatory approvals.

Label Description Use

1 AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using
a VGA cable.
3 Regulatory rating label Lists of regulatory approvals.

About Your Monitor    9

Monitor Specifications
The following section give you information about pin assignments for the various
connectors of your monitor.

Pin Assignments
15-pin D-Sub connector

Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side 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 DDC +5 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

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HDMI connector

Pin Number 19-pin Side of the 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 No Connection
14 No Connection
15 DDC CLOCK (SDA)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 GND
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

About Your Monitor    11

Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor
automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)
using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the computer can configure itself
and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can
select different settings as required.

Flat-Panel Specifications
Model number SE2216H / SE2216HM /
SE2216HV
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel Type Vertical Alignment
Viewable image
Diagonal 546.1 mm (21.5 in.)
Horizontal Active Area 476.064 mm (18.74 in.)
Vertical Active Area 267.786 mm (10.54 in.)
Area 127483.27 mm2 (197.52 in.2)
Pixel pitch 0.24795 x 0.24795 mm
Viewing angle:
Horizontal 178° typical
Vertical 178° typical
Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 3000 to 1 (typical)
Dynamic Contrast ratio 8,000,000 to 1 (typical) *
Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
Backlight LED light bar system
Response Time 12 ms typical (grey to grey)
Color Depth 16.7 mil colors
Color Gamut 84 % (typical) **

* Based on estimation.
** S
 E2216H / SE2216HM / SE2216HV color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84 %)
and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards.

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Resolution Specifications
SE2216H / SE2216HM /
Model number SE2216HV
Scan range
• Horizontal 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
• Vertical 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
resolution

Electrical Specifications
Model number SE2216H / SE2216HM SE2216HV
Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts • Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts
± 5 %, 75 ohm input ± 5 %, 75 ohm input
impedance impedance
• HDMI, 600mV for each
differential line, 100 ohm
input impedance per
differential pair
Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free
signals TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
AC input voltage / 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.0 A (typical)
frequency / current
Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)
Power Consumption 0.2 W (Off Mode)1
0.3 W (Standby Mode)1
15.5 W (On Mode)1
24 W (Max)2
15.1 W (Pon)3
48.6 kWh (TEC)3
1
As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
2
Max brightness and contrast setting.
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.

About Your Monitor    13

Preset Display Modes
The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and
centering:
Horizontal Vertical Sync polarity
Display mode Pixel clock
frequency frequency (Horizontal/
(MHz)
(kHz) (Hz) Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

Physical Characteristics
The following table lists the monitor's physical characteristics:
Model number SE2216H / SE2216HM SE2216HV
Connector type • 15-pin D-subminiature • 15-pin D-subminiature
(Black connector); (Black connector)
• HDMI
Signal cable type • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins; • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins
• Digital: HDMI, 19 pins
(cable not included)
Dimensions: (with stand)

Height 395.7 mm (15.58 in.) 395.7 mm (15.58 in.)

Width 506.2 mm (19.93 in.) 506.2 mm (19.93 in.)

Depth 179.9 mm (7.08 in.) 179.9 mm (7.08 in.)

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Dimensions:
(without stand)
Height 302.7 mm (11.92 in.) 302.7 mm (11.92 in.)

Width 506.2 mm (19.93 in.) 506.2 mm (19.93 in.)

Depth 54.7 mm (2.15 in.) 54.7 mm (2.15 in.)

Stand dimensions:

Height 174.7 mm (6.8 in.) 174.7 mm (6.8 in.)

Width 250.0 mm (9.84 in.) 250.0 mm (9.84 in.)

Depth 179.9 mm (7.08 in.) 179.9 mm (7.08 in.)

Weight:

Weight with packaging 4.80 kg (10.58 lb) 4.80 kg (10.58 lb)

Weight with stand 3.61 kg (7.96 lb) 3.61 kg (7.96 lb)

assembly and cables
Weight without stand 2.78 kg (6.13 lb) 2.78 kg (6.13 lb)
assembly (no cables)
Weight of stand assembly 0.54 kg (1.19 lb) 0.54 kg (1.19 lb)

Environmental Characteristics
The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor:
Model number SE2216H / SE2216HM / SE2216HV
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 5,000 m (16,404 ft) max
• Non-operating 12,191 m (40,000 ft) max
Thermal dissipation 81.9 BTU/hour (maximum)
61.4 BTU/hour (typical)

About Your Monitor    15

LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more
pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. The visible result is a fixed pixel that
appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains
permanently lit, it is known as a “bright dot.” When the pixel remains black, it is known
as a “dark dot.”
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display
quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within
competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at:
http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Maintenance Guidelines
Caring for Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the
monitor.
CAUTION: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power
cable from the electrical outlet.
For best practices, follow these instructions while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your
monitor:
• To clean your antistatic screen, slightly dampen a soft and 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 slightly dampened, warm cloth to clean the plastics. Avoid using detergent of
any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the plastics.
• If you notice a white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a
cloth. This white powder occurs during the shipping of the monitor.
• Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may scratch and show
white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
• To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and power off your monitor when not in use.

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Setting Up the Monitor
Attaching the Stand
NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base.

a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top.

b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the
stand base until it clicks into place.
2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor:

a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk.
b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove.
c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place.

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Connecting Your Monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
the Safety Instruction.
To connect your monitor to the computer:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect the black VGA or HDMI cable to the corresponding video port
on the back of your computer. Do not use all cables at the same time.
Use the all cables only when they are connected to different computers
with appropriate video systems.

Connecting VGA Cable

SE2216H / SE2216HM:

SE2216HV:

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Connecting HDMI cable (Optional Purchase) (for
SE2216H / SE2216HM)

NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the
computer may vary.

Organizing Your Cables

After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting
Your Monitor for cable attachment), organize all cables as shown above.

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Removing the Monitor Stand
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought,
please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the removal instructions.

1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk.
2. Use a long and thin screwdriver to push the release latch located in a
hole just above the stand.
3. Once the latch is released, remove the base away from the monitor.

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Operating the Monitor
Power On the Monitor
Press the button to turn on the monitor.

Using the Front-Panel Controls

Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
SE2216H / SE2216HM:

Front-Panel Keys Description

A Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of
preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu.
Preset modes
B Use the Input Source key to select between different
video signals that may be connected to your
Input Source monitor.
• VGA input
• HDMI input
C Use the Menu key to open the on-screen display
(OSD).
Menu
D Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD)
from menu and sub-menus.
Exit
E To turn the monitor on or off.
Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned
Power button on and functioning normally. Blinking white light
(with power-status indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
light)

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SE2216HV:

Front-Panel Keys Description

A Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of
preset color modes. See Using the OSD Menu.
Preset modes
B Use the Brightness / Contrast key to direct access
to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.
Brightness /Contrast
C Use the Menu key to open the on-screen display
(OSD).
Menu
D Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD)
from menu and sub-menus.
Exit
E To turn the monitor on or off.
Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned
Power button on and functioning normally. Blinking white light
(with power-status indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
light)

Front-Panel Keys

Front-Panel Keys Description

A Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD
menu.
Up
B Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the
OSD menu.
Down
C Use the OK key to confirm your selection.

OK
D Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.

Back

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Accessing the Menu System
NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit
the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are
also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
1. Press the button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu

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 NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector.
2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As
you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again.

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 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or
buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Select the  to return to previous menu without accepting current
settings or  to accept and return to previous menu.
The table below provides a list of all the OSD menu options and their functions.
Icon Menu and Description
submenus
Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the
monitor in real time.
Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/
Contrast Contrast.

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 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight.
Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to
decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference
between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Adjust
brightness first, and adjust contrast only if you need further
adjustment.
Press the key to increase contrast and press the key to
decrease contrast (min 0 ~ max 100).

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Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.

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 The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor
self-adjusts to the current input:

Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the

incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can
further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and
Phase (Fine) controls under Display.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while
there are no active video input signals or attached cables.
This option is available only when you are using the analog (VGA)
connector.

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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video
(for SE2216H / signals that may be connected to your monitor.
SE2216HM)

Auto Select Select this option to scan for available input signals.
VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA)
connector. Push to select the VGA Input Source.
HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector.
Push to select the HDMI Input Source.

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 Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings.

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Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to:
Format • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected
to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI to DVI
adapter.
• YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports
only YPbPr output.
Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes.

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 •  tandard: Loads the monitor's default color settings.
S
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.
• 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 keys to adjust the Red,
Green, and Blue values and create your own preset
color mode.
Hue 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 monochrome appearance of the video
image.
Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image.
NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie
or Game preset mode.

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Saturation 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 or Game preset mode.
Reset Color Resets your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults.
Settings
Display Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings.

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 Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset
resolution 1920 x 1080.
Horizontal Use or the buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum
Position is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
Vertical Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum
Position is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+).
NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments
adjustment are only available for VGA input.
Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use
or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'.
Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your
monitor according to your preference. Use or buttons to
adjust for best image quality.
Phase 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 adjustment are only available for
VGA input.
Dynamic Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper
Contrast and more detailed image quality.
Press the or button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” or
“Off”.
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select
Game or Movie preset mode.
Response Time Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast.

Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.

Settings

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Energy

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 Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off in On Mode
LED to save energy.(SE2216H)
Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off during
active to save energy.( SE2216HM/SE2216HV)
Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy Settings.
Settings
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.

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Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.
Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to
transparent.
Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after
you press a key on the monitor.
Use the and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second
increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

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 Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no
user adjustments are allowed. All keys are locked except  key.
NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu key takes
you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-
selected on entry. Press and hold  key for 10 seconds to unlock
and allow user access to all applicable settings.
Reset Menu Select this option to restore default menu settings.
Settings
Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.

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Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto
Adjust", "Input Source (for SE2216H / SE2216HM )", "Aspect Ratio"
and set as shortcut key.

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Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto
Adjust", "Input Source (for SE2216H / SE2216HM)" , "Aspect Ratio"
and set as shortcut key.

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 Reset Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
Personalization
Others

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 DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows a
software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings
like the brightness, color balance etc.
Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor
and provides a better customer experience.
Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message
appears on the screen.

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LCD This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention.
Conditioning If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD
Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using
the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD
Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image
retention or burn-in.
NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a
problem with image retention.
The below warning message appears once user selects “Enable"
LCD Conditioning.

Reset Other Select this option to restore default other settings, such as DDC/CI.
Settings
Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values.

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OSD Messages
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 1080.
You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.

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The following Power Warning Message box applies to Brightness functions for the first
time when you adjust the Brightness level above the default level.

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When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message appears:

Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

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If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear
depending on the selected input:

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If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box appears. The monitor will
enter Standby mode after 5 minutes if left at this state.

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See Solving Problems for more information.

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Setting the Maximum Resolution
For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems,
set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:
In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:
1. For Windows 8 or 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 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.
Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using,
and follow the provided
1:If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with Internet access
2:If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card

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If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer
with Internet access
1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and
download the latest driver for your graphics
2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact
Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or

graphics card
In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:
1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to
classic desktop.
2. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
3. Click Change Display Settings.
4. Click Advanced Settings.
5. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top
of the window. For example, NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on.
6. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver. For
example, http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com.
7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
In Windows 10:
1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings.
2. Click Advanced display settings.
3. Click Display adapter properties.
4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top
of the window. For example, NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on.
5. Please refer to the graphics card provider website for updated driver. For
example, http://www.ATI.com or http://www.NVIDIA.com.
6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the
resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact
the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter
that will support the video resolution of 1920 x 1080.

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Using the Tilt
Tilt
With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing
angle.

NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instruction.

Self-Test
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor
is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the
monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test
operation, remove both VGA and HDMI cables from the back of computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background) if
the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test
mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one
of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen.

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 4. This message also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable
becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Standby mode after
5 minutes if left at this state.
5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your
computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

Built-in Diagnostics
Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen
abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your
computer and video card.

NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged
and the monitor is in self-test mode.
To run the built-in diagnostics:
1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The
monitor then goes into the self-test mode.
3. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously
for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears.
4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
5. Press the Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes
to red.
6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white screens.

The test is complete when the Text screen appears. To exit, press the Button 4 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool,
the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

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Common Problems
The following table provides general information about common monitor problems you
might encounter and the possible solutions.
Common symptoms What you Possible solutions
experience
No video/Power LED No picture • Ensure that the video cable
off connecting the monitor and the
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
depressed fully.
• Ensure that the correct Input Source
is selected using the Input Source
Select button.
• Check the “Power LED Button” option
under Energy in OSD Menu.
No video/Power LED No picture or no • Increase brightness & contrast controls
on brightness via OSD.
• Perform monitor self-test feature
check.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the
video cable connector.
• Ensure that the correct Input Source
is selected using the Input Source
Select menu.
• Run the built-in diagnostics.
Poor focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
or ghosting • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock
controls via OSD.
• Eliminate video extension cables.
• Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
• Change the video resolution to the
correct aspect ratio (16:9).
Shaky/Jittery video Wavy picture or fine • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
movement • Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock
controls via OSD.
• Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
• Check environmental factors.
• Relocate the monitor and test in
another room.

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Missing pixels LCD screen has spots • Cycle power on-off.
• Pixel that is permanently off is a
natural defect that can occur in LCD
technology.
For more information about Dell
Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see
Dell Support site at:
http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has bright • Cycle power on-off.
spots • 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:
http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Brightness problems Picture too dim or too • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
bright • Auto Adjust via OSD.
• Adjust brightness and contrast
controls using OSD.
Geometric distortion Screen not centered • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
correctly • Auto Adjust via OSD.
• Adjust horizontal and vertical controls
using OSD.
NOTE: When using ‘HDMI’, the
positioning adjustments are not
available.
Horizontal/Vertical lines Screen has one or • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
more lines • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls
via OSD.
• Perform monitor self-test feature
check and determine if these lines are
also in self-test mode.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the
video cable connector.
NOTE: When using ‘HDMI’, the Pixel
Clock and Phase adjustments are not
available.

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Synchronization Screen is scrambled or • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
problems appears torn • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD.
• Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls
via OSD.
• Perform monitor self-test feature
check to determine if the scrambled
screen appears in self-test mode.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the
video cable connector.
• Restart the computer in the safe mode.
Safety-related issues Visible signs of smoke • Do not perform any troubleshooting
or sparks steps.
• Contact Dell immediately.
Intermittent problems Monitor malfunctions • Ensure that the video cable
on & off connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and
is secure.
• Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.
• Perform monitor self-test feature
check to determine if the intermittent
problem occurs in self-test mode.
Missing color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test feature
check.
• Ensure that the video cable
connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and
is secure.
• Check for bent or broken pins in the
video cable connector.
Wrong color Picture color not good • Change the Color Setting Mode in the
Color Settings OSD to Graphics or
Video depending on the application.
• Try different Color Preset Settings
in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B
value in Color Settings OSD if the
Color Management is turned off.
• Change the Input Color Format to PC
RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting
OSD.
Image retention from Faint shadow from the • Set the screen to turn off after a few
a static image left on static image displayed minutes of screen idle time. These
the monitor for a long appears on the screen can be adjusted in Windows Power
period of time Options or Mac Energy Saver setting.
• Alternatively, use a dynamically
changing screensaver.

NOTE: When choosing HDMI mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available.

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Product-Specific Problems
Specific Symptoms What You Possible Solutions
Experience
Screen image is too Image is centered on • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the
small screen, but does not Display OSD.
fill entire viewing area • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

Cannot adjust the OSD does not appear • Turn off the monitor, unplug the
monitor with the on the screen power cord, plug back, and then turn
buttons on the front on the monitor.
panel • Check whether the OSD menu is
locked. If yes, press and hold the
button beside the Power button
for 10 seconds to unlock (for more
information, see Lock).
No Input Signal when No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Ensure that
user controls are light is white. When the computer is not in the power
pressed you press “up”, “down” saving mode by moving the mouse or
or “Menu” key, the pressing any key on the keyboard.
message “ No input • Check whether the signal cable is
signal” will appear. plugged in properly. Re-plug the
signal cable if necessary.
• Reset the computer or video player.

The picture does not The picture cannot fill • Due to different video formats (aspect
fill the entire screen the height or width of ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may
the screen display in full screen.
• Run the built-in diagnostics.

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Appendix
Safety Instructions
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than
those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,
electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.

FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory

Information
For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance
website located at https://www.dell.com\regulatory_compliance.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation

Contact Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

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.
To get online monitor support content, visit https://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit https://www.dell.com/support.
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu
at the top left of the page.
3. Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

EU product database for energy label and

product information sheet
SE2216H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/346208

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