Introduction of Dell Screen Monitor D3218HN

The Dell Screen Monitor is a 31.5-inch monitor with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. This monitor is perfect for productivity tasks, entertainment, and even light gaming. With its sleek design and adjustable stand, it's sure to fit in any workspace. The estimated price of the Dell Screen Monitor D3218HN is around $250 to $300, and it was launched in 2018.

Detailed Specifications

The Screen Monitor D3218HN has the following key features

31.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display
60Hz refresh rate
16:9 aspect ratio
5ms response time
1000:1 contrast ratio
178/178-degree viewing angle
250 cd/m² brightness
HDMI, VGA, and audio line-out ports
Adjustable stand (tilt, swivel, and height)

Monitor specifications

LCD Panel	80.0 cm (31.5”) TFT (with LED back light)
Power Management	VESA DPMS compatible Off Mode, < 0.4 W Power Saving Mode,< 0.4 W
Displayable Resolution	Full HD, 1920 x 1080 max. Vertical Frequency, 60Hz max.
Pixel Dimension	0.36375 x 0.36375 mm
Color gamut	84% of NTSC (CIE1976)
Color Depth	16.7 Million
Brightness	300 cd/m²(typical)
Contrast Ratio	1200:1 (typical)
Viewing Angle	178° (Horizontal) typical 178° (Vertical) typical
Response Time	8 ms typical (whiteto black, blackto white)
Connectivity	1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 1.4
Active Display Area	698.4 x 392.85mm
Tilt	-5°~10°(±2°)
VESA mount support	100 x 100mm
Dimension (with stand)
Height	48.4 cm (18.94 inches)
Width	73.0 cm (28.73 inches)
Depth	21.0 cm (8.27 inches)
Weight
without packaging	7.3 kg (16.09 lb)
with packaging	9.5 kg (20.94 lb)
Temperature	Operating: 0°C ~ + 40°C Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C
Compliance	FCC, cTUVus, Energy Star, KC, E-Standby, VCCI, PSE
Power	Input Voltage AC100-240 V

Package contents

Parts and controls

Front view

Back view

Description

The Dell Screen Monitor D3218HN is a versatile monitor that's perfect for any use case. Its Full HD resolution and 60Hz refresh rate make it great for productivity tasks, watching movies, and browsing the web. The monitor also has a 5ms response time and a 1000:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for light gaming. The monitor's adjustable stand allows for tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, ensuring that the user can find the perfect viewing angle.

Setup of Dell Screen Monitor

Setting up the Dell D3218HN is a straightforward process

Unbox the monitor and all its components.
Attach the monitor to the stand by aligning the screw holes and tightening the screws.
Connect the monitor to a power source using the included power cable.
Connect the monitor to a computer or other device using the HDMI or VGA cable.
Adjust the monitor's settings using the on-screen display (OSD) controls.

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.

VESA Modes	Horizontal Sync	Vertical Sync	Video	Power Indicator	Power Consumption
Normal operation	Active	Active	Active	White	50W (maximum)** 45W (typical)
Active-off mode	Inactive	Inactive	Off	Orange	Less than 0.4 W
Switch off	-	-	-	Off	Less than 0.4 W

Energy Star	Power Consumption
PON	22.4 W***
ETEC	70.0 kWh****

*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
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.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

Supported resolutions and refresh rates

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card on your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor.

VGA	720 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA	640 x 480 @ 60Hz
VESA	640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA	1152 x 864 @ 75Hz
VESA	1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA	1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA	1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
VESA	1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz

The following resolutions are supported only with a HDMI source

480i @ 60Hz

480p @ 60Hz

576i @ 50Hz

576p @ 50Hz

720p @ 50Hz/ 720p @ 60Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Setting up the monitor

Attaching the stand

Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
Align the screw holes on the monitor with the screw holes on the stand.
Replace the four screws that secure the monitor to the base. Tighten the screws firmly.

Removing the stand

Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
Remove the four screws that secure the monitor to the stand.
Remove the stand.

Connecting Your Monitor

Connect the video cable
Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the VGA or HDMI cable (optional) to the computer, and then connect the other end to the respective port on the monitor.
Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor.
Turn on the monitor
Press the power button to turn on the monitor.
Set the resolution and refresh rate in Microsoft Windows
- Windows 7
  1. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen Resolution> Resolution.
  2. Set the appropriate resolution.
- Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
  1. Select the desktop tile to switch to classic desktop mode.
  2. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen Resolution> Resolution.
  3. Set the appropriate resolution.
- Windows 10
  1. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Display settings > Advanced display settings > Resolution.
  2. Set the appropriate resolution.

Using On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions

Your monitor’s settings are adjusted with the following buttons

Button	Function
	Display main menu
	Exit from main menu
	Manual adjustmode select for VGA, HDMI mode
	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
	When not in OSD menu, directly enters Color VisionMode
	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
	When not in OSD menu,directly enters Contrast/Brightness menu
+	Recall bothContrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)
+	Power Lock, press 10 seconds to lock, repeat press 10 seconds to unlock(when not in OSDmenu)
+	OSD Lock, press10 seconds to lock, repeatpress 10 seconds to unlock(when not in OSD menu)

The main menu
Use the monitor’s menu to make adjustments

Menu item		Description
	Auto Image Adjust	Adjust the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase(Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size) of the screen. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
	Contrast/Brightness	Adjust theContrast, Brightness, DCRand ECO of screen image.
	Contrast	Adjust the foreground white level ofscreen image.
	Brightness	Adjust the luminance of the video.
	DCR	Detects the distribution of the visual signal input, and create san optimized contrast. NOTE: Brightness and ECO adjustment are disabled when DCR is active.
	ECO	Allows the user to change the energy-saving settings. NOTE: Brightness and DCRadjustment are disabled when ECO is active.
	Input Source	Press InputSource to change the input signal preset color screen image VGA or HDMI.
	Color Adjust	Toggle between preset color settings such as Cool, Normal, Warm and User Color.
	Cool	Adds blue to screen image for cooler widescreen image.
	Normal	Adds red to screen imagethe for warmer white and richer red.
	Warm	Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
	User Color	Manually adjust settings for Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B). Press the button 2 to select the desired color. Press ▼ or ▲ button to adjustselected color.
	Information	Displays information about the input signal coming from the graphics card in your computer.
	Manual Image Adjust	Manually adjust H. / V. Position, Horizontal Size, Fine Tune, Sharpness, Aspect Ratio and Color Vision Mode.
	H. / V. Position	Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video. H. Position: ▲: move screen to the right, ▼: move screen to the left. V. Position: ▲: move screenup, ▼: move screen down. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.

	Horizontal Size	Adjust the width of the screen image. ▲: increase the width of screen image, ▼: decrease the width of screen image. NOTE: Only available forVGA input.
	Fine Tune	Adjust the delaytime of dataand clock. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust to your preference. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
	Sharpness	Adjust theclarity of a non-Full HD resolution screen betweensignal with ▲ or ▼ button.
	Aspect Ratio	Toggles thevideo mode between Full Screen or 4:3.
	Color Vision Mode	Provides an optimum displaydelay timethe videothe clarity environment depending on the contents displayed. It contains 6 user-selectable presets. Standard: For general Windows environment and the default setting. Game: For optimal PC gaming. Cinema: For optimal movie and video viewing. Scenery: Optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images. Text: Optimized for displaying text. ComfortView: To decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes. Notes on DELL low blue light model Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen 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 feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain,eye fatigue and damage to the eyes. Using monitor for extended periods of time may also cause pain in partsof body such as neck, arm, back and shoulder.

	Color Vision Mode	To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/ back/shoulder pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to: Set the distance of the screenbetween 20 inches to 28 inches (50cm-70cm) from your eyes. Blink frequently to moisten your eyes or wet your eyes with water after prolonged usage of the monitor. Take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours. Look away from your monitor and gaze at adistant object at 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds during the breaks. Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck, arm, back, and shoulders during the breaks. NOTE: Contrast/Brightness and Color Adjust adjustment are disabled when Color Vision Mode is active.
	Setup Menu	Setup Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Time- out and OSD Background.
	Language Select	Allow users to choose from available languages below: English, Français, Español, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文, 繁體中文.
	OSDPosition	Press ▲ or ▼ button to selectbetween horizontal and vertical OSD position adjustment. H. Position: To horizontally adjust the OSD position. ▲: move OSD to the right,▼: move OSD to the left. V. Position: To vertically adjust the OSD position. ▲: move OSD up, ▼: move OSD down.
	OSDTimeout	To automatically turn off On ScreenDisplay (OSD) after a preset period of time.
	OSDBackground	Allows the userto turn the OSD background On or Off.
	Memory Recall	To recall factory settings for Video controls. Press button to selectthe Memory Recall menu option.

Maintenance guidelines

Care

Avoid exposing your monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.
Place your monitor in a well-ventilated area.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of your monitor
Ensure your monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.
Keep your monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues and solutions for the Screen Monitor D3218HN

If the monitor is not turning on: Check the power cable and outlet to make sure they are properly connected. Try using a different power outlet or power cable.
If there is no display: Check the HDMI or VGA cable to make sure it is properly connected. Try using a different cable or port on the computer or device.
If the colors on the monitor are incorrect: Adjust the color settings using the OSD controls.
If the monitor is flickering: Try adjusting the refresh rate or using a different cable or port.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and maintenance to avoid any damage to the product or any risk to your safety.

No power

Ensure that the power cable connecting the monitor and the wall outlet is properly connected and secure.
Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage.
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

No video/power light turned on

Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it.
Adjust brightness.

Wrong or abnormal colors

If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Connect the monitor to another computer.

Pros & Cons of Dell D3218HN

Pros
- Large Full HD display
- Adjustable stand
- HDMI and VGA ports
- Affordable price
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- 5ms response time may not be suitable for fast-paced gaming
- No built-in speakers

Customer Reviews of Dell Screen Monitor D3218HN

Customers have praised the Screen Monitor D3218HN for its large Full HD display, adjustable stand, and affordable price. However, some have criticized it for its lack of built-in speakers and low refresh rate. Overall, the monitor has received positive reviews and is a great choice for productivity and entertainment.

Most Common Complaints

The most common complaints about the Dell Screen Monitor are the lack of built-in speakers and the low refresh rate. Some customers have also reported issues with the monitor's durability and the quality of the display.

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