Wireless Charging on Dell U2417HJ and S2317HJ Monitor

Table of Contents:

1. What is Wireless Charging?
2. Using the Wireless Charging Base on the Dell S2317HJ Monitor.
3. Using the Wireless Charging Base on the Dell U2417HJ Monitor.
4. How do I charge my mobile device wirelessly?
5. What does the charge status LED on the wireless charging base mean?
6. Troubleshooting Wireless Charging specific problems.
7. Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wireless Charging?

Wireless charging, also known as inductive charging, is a convenient and hassle-free way to turn on your smartphone or mobile device. The wireless power transfer occurs through electromagnetic induction. With inductive charging the required power reaches the device not through a traditional cable but rather wirelessly by using electromagnetic fields. The principle is simple. The Charging Station transfers the required energy to the receiver (the smartphone or mobile device). There are several smartphones, tablets, iPods, MP3 players and cameras.

The biggest advantage of Wireless Charging technology is that mobile devices and chargers from different manufacturers are compatible. The only requirement is that both the charger and the mobile device are capable of Wireless Charging.

Using the Wireless Charging Base on the Dell S2317HJ Monitor

The stand base of your Dell S2317HJ Monitor allows you to charge a Qi/PMC certified smartphone or mobile device wirelessly.

To setup the Wireless Charging Function on your Dell S2317HJ Monitor, follow the instructions below:

1. Plug the power cable into the wireless charging base of the monitor.
2. Plug the DC out cable of the wireless charging base to the power adapter port on the monitor.
3. Slide the wireless charging switch to reveal the green color on the back (Figure 1).
   The White LED on the front of the monitor stand base turns ON for 3 seconds and then turns OFF to indicate that the wireless charging function is enabled.
   
   Figure 1: Wireless Charging Power Switch on Dell S2317HJ Monitor.
4. To turn OFF the wireless charging function, slide the wireless charging power switch to reveal the red color on the back.

Using the Wireless Charging Base on the Dell U2417HJ Monitor

The stand base of your Dell U2417HJ Monitor allows you to charge a Qi/PMC certified smartphone or mobile device wirelessly.

To setup the Wireless Charging Function on your Dell U2417HJ Monitor, follow the instructions below:

1. Connect the provided micro-USB cable to the USB downstream port of the monitor and the micro-USB port of the wireless charging base (Figure 2).
   The White LED on the front of the monitor stand base turns ON for 3 seconds and then turns OFF to indicate that the wireless charging function is enabled.
   
   Figure 2: Connecting the micro-USB cable on the Dell U2417HJ Monitor.
2. To turn OFF the wireless charging function, disconnect the micro-USB cable of the wireless charging base from the USB downstream port of the monitor.

How do I charge my mobile device wirelessly?

Charging your smartphone or mobile device using your Dell S2317HJ or Dell U2417JH monitor is as simple as placing your device on the center of the charging area on your monitor stand base. Please see the instructions below for more information.

To charge your smartphone or mobile device:

1. Read the instructions that came with your smartphone or mobile device on how to use the wireless charging function.
2. Ensure that the charging area of the wireless charging base of your Dell S2317HJ or Dell U2417JH monitor is clear of any object.
3. Place your smartphone or mobile device at the center of the charging area (Figure 3).
   
   Figure 3: Place your smartphone or mobile device on the charging area.
4. When the device is properly placed on the charging area, the LED on the front of the monitor stand base turns White. This indicates that your device is being charged (Figure 4).
   
   Figure 4: The wireless Charging LED is ON.
5. When the battery of your device is fully charged (usually >98%), the White LED turns OFF (Figure 5).
   
   Figure 5: The wireless Charging LED is OFF.

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What does the charge status LED on the wireless charging base mean?

The table below best describes the different statuses of the LED on the wireless charging base.

Troubleshooting Wireless Charging specific problems

Troubleshooting Wireless Charging issues on both Dell S2317HJ and U2417HJ Monitor are similar.

Symptom: Wireless charging is not working.

What You Experience: Mobile device is not charging.

Solution:

• Ensure that the wireless charging function of the mobile device is working properly.
• Place the mobile device in the center of the charging area.
• Ensure that there is no other object between the mobile device and the charging area.
• For U2417HJ ONLY - Ensure that the in-box micro-USB cable is connected to the monitor and the wireless charging base.
• Wireless charging may not function near devices that emit strong electromagnetic energy (like a microwave oven or radio transmitter). Turn off these devices and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wireless Charging? What does it do for me?

• Wireless Charging allows you to conveniently charge your mobile devices without connecting the power cable to the device.

What are the compatible devices that I can use with the Dell wireless charging monitor?

• Smartphones with integrated Qi or PMA wireless charging capability.
• If your smartphone does not have integrated wireless charging capability, you could enable it with a wireless charging cover available on the market.

How do i charge my smartphones?

• Ensure your Dell U2417HJ, or Dell S2317HJ Monitor is powered ON.
• Place your Qi/PMA enabled smartphone on the wireless charging icon on the monitor stand base.

How do I know if my smartphone is being charged?

• When you place your smartphone on the wireless charging icon, a white LED light on the monitor’s stand base lights up to indicate that it is charging.
• Alternatively, you could also monitor the charging status on the smartphone’s battery icon.

How many devices can i charge simultaneously ?

• You can only charge 1 device at any given time.

What are the wireless charging standards that are supported by the wireless charging stand?

• The wireless charging stand is compatible with both Qi and PMA standard. A4WP is not supported.

How long does it take to wirelessly charge my device vs. wired charging?

• Wireless charging will typically take 20%-30% longer as compared to wired charging.