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Article Number: 000123964

Dell P2219H Monitor Usage and Troubleshooting Guide

Summary: Learn how to setup and use Dell P2219H monitor. Find troubleshooting instructions for common video or display issues.

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Getting Started with your Dell Monitor Dell P2219H Setup, Specifications and Service Manual Dell Drivers & Downloads Warranty & Support Services Frequently asked questions

For help with video or display issues such as: no video or no display, blank or black screen, flickering, resolution or color issues, horizontal or vertical lines, so forth, see an expanding section below.

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The key features of Dell P2219H monitor are:

  • Up to 1920 x 1080 through VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI, with fullscreen support or lower resolutions
  • Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities.
  • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI
  • 1 USB-upstream port and 4-USB-downstream ports
  • Color gamut of 72% NTSC
  • 0.3 W standby power when in sleep mode

This section provides some specifications of the Dell P2219H monitor. To learn more about the specifications of Dell P2219H monitor, see the User's Guide at the Dell Manuals website.

Panel technology In-plane Switching, TFT LCD
Aspect ratio 16:9
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Viewing angle 178° (vertical and horizontal) typical
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Response time 8 milliseconds (Normal)
5 milliseconds (Fast)
Color gamut 72% (CIE1931)
NOTE: Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Ports and connectors
  • 1 x VGA port
  • 1 x HDMI port version 1.4
  • 1 x DisplayPort version 1.2
  • 1 x USB 3.0 upstream port (bottom)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 downstream ports (side)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 downstream ports (bottom)

Ensuring that your Dell monitor is set up properly - assembling the monitor stand and setting up the monitor ergonomically, connecting the cables, and organizing them, will only help make the viewing experience the best it possibly can be.

Attaching the stand

The standard monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To learn more about attaching the standard monitor stand, see the Setting Up the Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell P2219H monitor.
To learn how to setup any other stand with a monitor, see the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.

Ergonomics

Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes), with the top edge of the screen at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may need to adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this.

Connecting your monitor to the personal computer

To connect your Dell P2219H monitor to your personal computer:

  1. Turn off your personal computer and disconnect the power cable.
  2. Connect the DisplayPort, Mini-DP, or DP (DisplayPort), HDMI, or VGA cable to the corresponding video or display port on the back of your personal computer.
  3. Connect the USB-upstream cable to the monitor and personal computer (if applicable).

To learn more about connecting your monitor to the personal computer, see the Dell knowledge-base article How do I connect a monitor to a PC?.

Use the buttons at the bottom of the monitor to access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu of the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press Button 3 (Figure 1) at the bottom of the monitor.

To learn more about how to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, see the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of Dell P2219H monitor.

NOTE: Any changes that you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu item, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close.

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Figure 1: Dell P2219H Front Panel Buttons
Button Function Description
Button 1 Shortcut key/Preset Modes Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes.
Button 2 Shortcut key/Input source Use the buttons to adjust the volume or change the Input source.
Button 3 Menu Use the Menu button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Button 4 Exit Use this button to go back to the previous menu or exit the OSD menu.
Button 5 Power button (with LED indicator) Solid white light indicates that the monitor is On and fully functional. Blinking white light indicates the power save mode.

Resetting a monitor to factory defaults can help resolve many video or display issues. To reset your Dell P2219H monitor to factory default settings, follow these instructions:

  1. Press Button 3 (Figure 2) on the monitor to enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
  2. Press Button 1 or Button 2 to highlight Others option in the menu and press Button 3 to select.
  3. Press Button 1 or Button 2 to highlight Factory Reset option in the menu and press Button 3 to select.
  4. Press Button 3 to confirm the reset action.

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Figure 2: Dell P2219H Front Panel Buttons

If your Dell monitor has a blank or black screen, fuzzy or blurry image, flickering, distorted or any other screen abnormalities, running a diagnostic test helps determine if the Dell monitor is functioning normally. To learn more about diagnostic options on a Dell monitor, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article How do I run diagnostics on a Dell monitor?

It is always essential to isolate the monitor while troubleshooting your computer for the following scenarios:

  • No Power - Your computer is not powering ON or showing any signs of power.
 
  • No POST - Your computer is not showing any indication of activity, the screen might be blank and will not display the Dell logo during start-up.
 
  • No Video - You are unable to see any display on the screen, able to hear the windows chime but no display is seen.

Your Dell P2219H Monitor provides a self-test feature check that allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly. If the 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 the video cables (VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort) from the back of the computer.
  3. Turn on the monitor.
  4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable: then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
  5. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video card (GPU) and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

Your Dell P2219H monitor has an integrated diagnostic tool that helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor or with the video card on your computer.

When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade so forth, it is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the integrated Diagnostics.

  1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
  2. Unplug one or more video cables from the back of the computer or the monitor. The monitor will now enter self-test mode.
  3. On the front panel, press and hold Button 1 for 5 seconds. A gray screen appears.
  4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
  5. Press Button 1 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
  6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
  7. Repeat step 5 and step 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text screens.
  8. The test is complete when the white screen appears.
  9. Press Button 1 to exit the integrated Self-Test diagnostics.
NOTE: If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the integrated diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card (GPU) and the computer.
If you notice any abnormalities during integrated Diagnostics, you may get the monitor repaired/replaced if it is under warranty by contacting Dell Technical Support.

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, see the Dell knowledge-base article Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines.

This section provides information about troubleshooting steps that can help resolve the most common issues with the Dell P2219H monitor. Alternatively, to learn more about troubleshooting common issues on Dell monitors, see the Dell knowledge-base article How to Troubleshoot Display or Video Issues on a Dell Monitor.

Common Problem What User Experiences Possible Solution
No Video - Power LED Off No image
  • Ensure that the power cable connecting the monitor is properly connected and secure.
  • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.
  • Ensure that the power button is pressed fully.
  • Test with known good cable and known good computer if possible.
No Video - Power LED On No image or no brightness.
  • Increase the brightness and contrast of the monitor through On-Screen Display Menu (OSD).
  • Perform monitor self-test feature check.
  • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
  • Reseat both ends of video cable.
  • Try with known good video cable.
  • Run the integrated diagnostics.
  • Ensure that the correct input source is selected using the Input Source Select button.
  • Test monitor with known good computer if available.
Poor Focus Image is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting.
Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy image or fine movement.
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.
  • Run the integrated diagnostics.
Stuck-On/Off Pixels LCD screen has bright spot.
Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright.
Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly.
NOTE: When using DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines.
NOTE: When using DisplayPort input, the positioning adjustments are not available.
Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn.
  • Reset the monitor to the Factory Settings.
  • Perform Auto Adjust using the On-Screen Display Menu (OSD).
  • Adjust Phase, and Pixel Clock controls using the On-Screen Display Menu (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 power-safe mode.
Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks.
  • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
  • Contact Dell Technical Support immediately.
Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on and off.
  • Ensure that the video cable is connected properly with the monitor and the computer.
  • Reset the monitor to the Factory Settings.
  • Run the self-test feature and determine if the intermittent problem occurs in the self-test mode.
Missing Color Picture does not have color.
  • Run the 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 is not good.
Image Retention from a Static Image Left on the Monitor for a Long Period Faint shadow from the static image appears on the screen.
  • Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor when it is not in use.
  • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
  • Use LCD Conditioning feature under Other Settings to eliminate image retention.
Screen image is too small. Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area.
No Input Signal when user controls are pressed. No image, the power LED light is white.
  • Check the signal source. Ensure that the computer is not in power-saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.
  • Ensure that the video cable is connected properly with the monitor and the computer.
  • Restart the computer.
The image does not fill the entire screen. The image cannot fill the height or width of the screen.
  • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs & videos, the monitor may display in screen.
  • Run the integrated diagnostics.
 
Troubleshooting USB Issues
Specific Symptoms What User Experiences Possible Solution
USB interface is not working. USB devices are not working
  • Check that your monitor is turned On.
  • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
  • Reconnect the USB devices (downstream connector).
  • Switch Off and then turn On the monitor again.
  • Reboot the computer.
  • Some USB devices like external portable hard drive require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer.
High-Speed USB 3.0 interface is slow. High-Speed USB 3.0 devices working slowly or not working at all.
  • Check that your computer is USB 3.0 capable.
  • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports.
  • Ensure that the correct USB port is used.
  • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
  • Reconnect the USB devices (downstream connector).
  • Reboot the computer.
Wireless USB devices stop working when a USB 3.0 device is plugged in Wireless USB devices responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases.
  • Increase the distance between the USB 3.0 devices and the wireless USB receiver.
  • Position your wireless USB receiver as close as possible to the wireless USB devices.
  • Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port.

To learn more about how to view or download the User Guides & Manuals for your Dell product, see the Dell knowledge-base article Manuals and Documentation for your Dell Product.


Frequently asked questions

Using Windows Display Settings

In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10:

  1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop view.
  2. Right-click the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
  3. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.
  4. Click OK

Using Nvidia Control Panel

To change the resolution using the Nvidia Control Panel:

  1. Right-click the desktop and click Nvidia Control Panel.
  2. Click the + symbol next to Display on the left pane.
  3. Select Change Resolution under Display.
  4. In the dropdown menu on the right pane, select the resolution 1920 x 1080.
  5. Click Apply.

Using AMD Catalyst Control Center

To change the resolution using the AMD Catalyst Control Center:

  1. Right-click the desktop and click AMD Catalyst Control Center.
  2. Click the + symbol next to Display on the left pane.
  3. Select Change Resolution under Display.
  4. In the dropdown menu on the right pane, select the resolution 1920 x 1080.
  5. Click Apply.
NOTE: If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update the video card (GPU) driver by visiting the Dell Drivers & Downloads website or the video card (GPU) manufacturers website.

To reset the Dell P2219H Monitor to factory defaults, see the Reset to Factory Settings section of this article.

The Dell P2219H monitor has two integrated diagnostics that are available:

  • Self-Test Feature Check - The self-test feature check on the Dell P2219H monitor allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly.
  • Integrated Self-Test - The Dell P2219H monitor has an integrated self-test that helps you identify if the screen abnormality is with the monitor or the video card (GPU) on your computer. When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade so forth, it is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the integrated Diagnostics.

To learn how to run a diagnostic test, see the Running Diagnostics on Dell P2219H Monitor section of this Dell knowledge-base article.

The Troubleshooting section of this Dell knowledge-base article provides information about troubleshooting common issues with the Dell P2219H monitor. The section has troubleshooting steps on how to resolve power issues, video issues, color or clarity issues, distortion issues, horizontal or vertical lines, brightness issues or pixel issues, and so forth.

To navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, use the buttons on the monitor. The monitor control buttons are usually on the right side, either on the side, front, or bottom of the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press Button 3 on the monitor.

For more information about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and different menu options, see the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell P2219H monitor.

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Affected Product

Dell P2219H

Last Published Date

14 Dec 2021

Version

5

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