Dell UltraSharp 38 User Manual

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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Resolution specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Supported video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preset display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DisplayPort connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HDMI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RJ45 connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Plug and play capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handling and moving your display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning your monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dell UltraSharp 38 Specifications

General

Screen Size	37.5 inches
Resolution	3840 x 1600
Panel Type	IPS
Aspect Ratio	21:9
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Brightness	300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Color Support	1.07 billion colors
Connectivity	USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
Response Time	5 ms (gray to gray)
Ports	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, USB 3.0
Speakers	2x 9W
Viewing Angle	178° (H) / 178° (V)
Color Gamut	99% sRGB
Adjustability	Height, tilt, swivel

Summary

Safety Instructions

Monitor Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for safe monitor operation and user protection.

About Your Monitor

Monitor Package Contents and Overview

Lists included components and provides general monitor information.

Identifying Monitor Parts and Ports

Details the physical components and connection ports on the monitor.

Monitor Specifications

Display, Connectivity, and Resolution Specs

Technical specifications for screen, video modes, and ports.

Electrical, Physical, and Environmental Data

Power requirements, dimensions, weight, and operating conditions.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Stand Assembly and Cable Connections

Step-by-step guide for attaching the stand and connecting cables.

Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS) Setup

Instructions for configuring and using the DPBS feature for PC power control.

Operating Your Monitor

Navigating OSD Menu and Controls

Guide to using the joystick and On-Screen Display for adjustments.

Adjusting Display, Color, and Input Settings

Customizing image, color profiles, and input sources.

USB, KVM Switch, and Audio Settings

Managing USB ports, KVM functionality, and audio preferences.

Troubleshooting Monitor Issues

Common Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting steps for video, focus, lines, and color issues.

USB and Speaker Connectivity Problems

Resolving issues related to USB interfaces and audio output.

Regulatory and Support Information

Compliance Notices and Contacting Dell

Regulatory information, compliance details, and support contact.