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Dell P2423D/P2723D
Monitor
User's Guide
Monitor Model: P2423D/P2723D
Regulatory Model: P2423Dc/P2723Dc

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  • Page 1 Dell P2423D/P2723D Monitor User’s Guide Monitor Model: P2423D/P2723D Regulatory Model: P2423Dc/P2723Dc...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2022 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions......6 About your monitor ......7 Package contents .
  • Page 4 Connecting your monitor ....32 Connecting the DisplayPort and USB cable ... . 32 Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) .
  • Page 5 ..... 73 Contacting Dell..... . . 73...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor. NOTE: Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on the product.

  • Page 7: About Your Monitor

    About your monitor Package contents The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
  • Page 8 DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.8 meters) Super speed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Type-A to Type-B upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information │ About your monitor...

  • Page 9: Product Features

    Product features The Dell P2423D/P2723D monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • P2423D: 60.45 cm (23.8 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). • P2723D: 68.47 cm (27 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power LED indicator Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. │ About your monitor...

  • Page 11: Back View

    Releases the stand from the monitor. Barcode, serial number, and Contains monitor details and support Service Tag label information. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Power On/Off button To turn the monitor on or off. Joystick Use to control the OSD menu.

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Security lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (based on Kensington (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized Security Slot) movement of your monitor. Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor).

  • Page 13: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor specifications Model P2423D P2723D Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 604.50 mm (23.80 in.) 684.70 mm (26.96 in.) Horizontal, Active Area 526.85 mm (20.74 in.) 596.74 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical, Active Area 296.35 mm (11.67 in.)
  • Page 14 150 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot -90° to 90° Cable management Dell display manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Resolution specifications Model P2423D/P2723D Horizontal scan range...
  • Page 15 Preset display modes Sync Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Polarity Display Mode Frequency Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal (kHz) (Hz) / Vertical) IBM, 720 x 400 31.50 70.10 28.30 VESA, 640 x 480 31.50 59.90 25.20 VESA, 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 31.50 VESA, 800 x 600 37.90 60.30...
  • Page 16 Electrical specifications Model P2423D P2723D Video input signals •HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair •DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair AC input voltage/ 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±...
  • Page 17 NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit.

  • Page 18: Physical Characteristics

    • Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, the type of...
  • Page 19 1.63 kg (3.59 lb) 1.84 kg (4.06 lb) Front-frame gloss Black frame 2-4 gloss units Environmental characteristics Model P2423D P2723D Compliant Standards • ENERGY STAR certified monitor. • EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

  • Page 20: Pin Assignments

    Pin assignments DisplayPort connector 20-pin side of the connected number signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR │ About your monitor...

  • Page 21: Hdmi Connector

    HDMI connector 19-pin side of the connected number signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...

  • Page 22: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Maximum power supported Transfer speed Data rate (each port) SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W...
  • Page 23 USB downstream connector 9-pin side of the number connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ NOTE: SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) functionality requires a SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1)-capable computer. NOTE: The USB ports on the monitor work only when the monitor is turned On or in power save mode.

  • Page 24: Plug And Play Capability

    During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
  • Page 25 • Ensure that the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor. • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast, and brightness settings. • Adjust the ambient lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen.

  • Page 26: Handling And Moving Your Display

    Handling and moving your display To ensure that the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, observe the following guidelines: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. •...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Guidelines

    For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean the Dell monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the Dell monitor screen.
  • Page 28 Customer Induced Damage (CID). CID is not covered under the standard Dell warranty. • If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the factory when shipped. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand.
  • Page 30 6. Lift the cover, as shown, to access the VESA area for stand assembly. NOTE: Before attaching the stand assembly to the display, ensure that the front plate flap is opened to allow space for assembly. 7. Attach the stand assembly to the display. a.
  • Page 31 8. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. NOTE: Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling. 9. Remove the cover from the monitor. │ Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 32: Connecting Your Monitor

    Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used. NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Hdmi Cable (Optional)

    Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) HDMI HDMI 2.0 HDMI 5. Connect the power cables from your computer and monitor into a wall outlet. │ Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 34: Organizing Cables

    Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to route the cables connected to your monitor. HDMI 2.0 6. Turn on the Monitor. │ Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 35: Securing Your Monitor Using Kensington Lock (Optional)

    Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (see Security lock slot). Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. For more information on using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock.

  • Page 36: Removing The Monitor Stand

    Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft surface and handle it carefully. NOTE: The following steps are specifically for removing the stand that is shipped with your monitor.

  • Page 37: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)

    5. To mount the monitor on the wall, see the documentation that shipped with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 13.76 kg ( P2423D) / 18.16 kg (P2723D). │...

  • Page 38: Operating Your Monitor

    Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the Power button to turn On the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments. 1. Press the joystick to launch the Menu Launcher. 2.

  • Page 39: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the Menu Launcher When you toggle or press the joystick, the Menu Launcher appears to let you access the OSD main menu and shortcut functions. To select a function, move the joystick. The following table describes the Menu Launcher functions: Joystick Description To choose an input source from the list of video...

  • Page 40: Using The Navigation Keys

    Using the navigation keys When the OSD main menu is active, move the joystick to configure the settings, following the navigation keys displayed below the OSD. Joystick Description Use the Up direction to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down direction to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.

  • Page 41: Accessing The Osd Menu

    Accessing the OSD menu 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.
  • Page 42 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast Contrast adjustment. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Exit Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the direction to increase the brightness and press the direction to decrease the brightness (min.
  • Page 43 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Rename Inputs Display Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others Exit Select DP input when you are using the DisplayPort connector.
  • Page 44 Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard Input Source Input Color Format Color Reset Color Display Menu Personalize Others Exit │ Operating your monitor...
  • Page 45 Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
  • Page 46 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 a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output.
  • Page 47 Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory Reset Color default. Display Use the display to adjust image. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Sharpness Input Source Response Time Normal Color Color Color Reset Display Display Menu Personalize Others Exit Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 48 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. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Rotation Select Input Source Transparency Color Timer 20 s...
  • Page 49 Personalize Select this option to adjust the settings of the personalization. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Input Source Input Source Shortcut Key 2 Preset Mode Color Shortcut Key 3 Brightness/Contract Display Power Button LED On in On Mode Menu O in Standby Mode Personalize Reset Personalization...
  • Page 50 Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. 2X Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Select DDC/CI Input Source Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware xxxxxx Menu Service Tag xxxxxxx Self-Diagnostic Personalize Select Others Reset Others Factory Reset...
  • Page 51 Service Tag Display the service tag number of the display. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back of the cover.

  • Page 52: Menu And Power Button Lock

    Menu and Power button lock Prevents users to access or change OSD menu settings on the display. By default, the Menu and Power button lock setting is disabled. To access the lock menu, press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right direction for four seconds.
  • Page 53 Select option: There are three lock options. Menu Description Menu Buttons When Menu Buttons is selected, the OSD menu settings cannot be changed. All buttons are locked except Power button. Power Button When Power Button is selected, the display cannot be turned off using the Power button.

  • Page 54: Osd Warning Messages

    Unlocking the OSD menu and Power buttons： 1. Press and hold the Up or Down or Left or Right direction for four seconds. The unlock menu appears. 2. Select the unlock icon to unlock the buttons on the display. OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: 2560x1440,...
  • Page 55 The monitor will enter Standby Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state. No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P2X23D No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P2X23D NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.
  • Page 56 The Power Warning Message box below shall apply to Brightness functions for the first time when user adjust the Brightness level above the default level. Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? When Factory Reset is selected, the following message appears: Are you sure you want to reset to default settings? When you select ‘Yes’...
  • Page 57 When you select ‘Yes’ to reset to default settings, the following message will appear: 2X Monitor Select ‘Yes’ to enable the following function(s): · USB Charging When ‘Yes’ is selected, power consumption will increase. When ‘No’ is selected, it will comply with ENERGY STAR requirements.

  • Page 58: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    1. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch toclassic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select P2423D/ P2723D. 4. Click the Screen Resolution dropdown list and select 2560 x 1440.

  • Page 59: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.

  • Page 60: Rotating The Monitor

    Rotating the monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. Rotate clockwise │ Operating your monitor...

  • Page 61: Rotate Counterclockwise

    Rotate counterclockwise NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

    After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go to the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the 'contents' on your display.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P2X23D No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P2X23D 4.

  • Page 64: Built-In Diagnostics

    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 any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your...
  • Page 65 4. When initiated, a gray screen apppears. Inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Toggle the Joystick. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the screen for abnormalities. 6. Repeat step 5 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text screens.

  • Page 66: Common Problems

    Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible Solutions Symptoms experience No Video/Power No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting LED off the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
  • Page 67 • 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: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has •...
  • Page 68 • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting Issues smoke or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting Problems malfunctions on & the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
  • Page 69 Image retention Faint shadow from • Set the screen to turn off after a few from a static the static image minutes of screen idle time. These can image left on displayed appears be adjusted in Windows Power Options the monitor for on the screen or Mac Energy Saver setting.
  • Page 70 No Input Signal No picture, the LED light is • Check the signal source. white Ensure the computer is when user controls not in Standby Mode by are pressed moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. • Check if the video cable is plugged in properly.

  • Page 71: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Common What you Possible Solutions symptoms experience USB interface is USB peripherals are • Check that your monitor is turned not working not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).
  • Page 72 Wireless USB Wireless USB • Increase the distance between peripherals stop peripherals the USB 3.2 peripherals and the working when a responding slowly or wireless USB receiver. USB 3.2 device is only working as the • Position your wireless USB receiver plugged in distance between as close as possible to the wireless...

  • Page 73: Regulatory Information

    P2423D: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1057427 P2723D: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1057546 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www. dell.com/contactdell NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. 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.

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