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... Removing the stand 27 Wall mounting (optional 28 Operating your monitor 29 Power on the monitor 29 Using the joystick control 29 Joystick Description 30 Using the control buttons 30 Control buttons 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 32 Accessing the menu system 32 Menu and Power button lock 41 OSD warning messages 43 Setting the maximum resolution 46 Using the tilt and vertical extension 47 Tilt Extension 47 Vertical Extension 47 Ergonomics 48 Handling and moving your display 50 Maintenance guidelines 51 Cleaning...
... Removing the stand 27 Wall mounting (optional 28 Operating your monitor 29 Power on the monitor 29 Using the joystick control 29 Joystick Description 30 Using the control buttons 30 Control buttons 31 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 32 Accessing the menu system 32 Menu and Power button lock 41 OSD warning messages 43 Setting the maximum resolution 46 Using the tilt and vertical extension 47 Tilt Extension 47 Vertical Extension 47 Ergonomics 48 Handling and moving your display 50 Maintenance guidelines 51 Cleaning...
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... shipped with your location. • Keep the monitor in horizontal position. 6 │ Safety instructions Before using the monitor, read the safety information that your monitor is electrically rated to a wall outlet that is going to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Adjustment of the display. • Connect the power cable from the monitor to operate with the AC...
... shipped with your location. • Keep the monitor in horizontal position. 6 │ Safety instructions Before using the monitor, read the safety information that your monitor is electrically rated to a wall outlet that is going to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Adjustment of the display. • Connect the power cable from the monitor to operate with the AC...
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... game modes to personalize your monitor │ 9 However, this may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. About your preferences • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions • Tilt and height adjustment • Security-lock slot • ≤0.3 W in the Standby Mode • Supports Dell Display Manager • Dell Premium Panel Exchange...
... game modes to personalize your monitor │ 9 However, this may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. About your preferences • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions • Tilt and height adjustment • Security-lock slot • ≤0.3 W in the Standby Mode • Supports Dell Display Manager • Dell Premium Panel Exchange...
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.... Back view 4 5 1 6 2 3 Back View with part 15 of Mfg Jan. 2021 SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0 S/N: CN-012340 -TV100-11F-001V -A00 Q40G032N-700-XXA 7 Label Description 1 Joystick 2 Function buttons 3 Cable management slot 4 VESA mounting holes (4) 5 Regulatory information label 6 Stand-release button 7 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) Use Navigates the OSD menu. See Wall mounting (optional). Releases the stand from the monitor...
.... Back view 4 5 1 6 2 3 Back View with part 15 of Mfg Jan. 2021 SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0 S/N: CN-012340 -TV100-11F-001V -A00 Q40G032N-700-XXA 7 Label Description 1 Joystick 2 Function buttons 3 Cable management slot 4 VESA mounting holes (4) 5 Regulatory information label 6 Stand-release button 7 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) Use Navigates the OSD menu. See Wall mounting (optional). Releases the stand from the monitor...
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Connect to your computer using a HDMI cable (purchased separately). 12 │ About your monitor. Secure the stand to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Side view Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 67 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector 2 Security-lock slot 3 Stand lock feature 4 HDMI 1 2.0 port Use Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor using Kensington lock (optional). See Securing your monitor).
Connect to your computer using a HDMI cable (purchased separately). 12 │ About your monitor. Secure the stand to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Side view Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 67 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector 2 Security-lock slot 3 Stand lock feature 4 HDMI 1 2.0 port Use Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor using Kensington lock (optional). See Securing your monitor).
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... Strategy (RTS) games. ∞ RPG: Loads color settings ideal for Role-Playing games. ∞ SPORTS: Loads color settings ideal for "SPORTS" games. ∞ Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to customize the color settings for your eyes. Using monitor for your gaming needs. ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more information, see Ergonomics. ∞ Warm: Increases the color temperature. Preset Modes In Preset Modes, you can...
... Strategy (RTS) games. ∞ RPG: Loads color settings ideal for Role-Playing games. ∞ SPORTS: Loads color settings ideal for "SPORTS" games. ∞ Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to customize the color settings for your eyes. Using monitor for your gaming needs. ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more information, see Ergonomics. ∞ Warm: Increases the color temperature. Preset Modes In Preset Modes, you can...
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Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% S3222HG Adjusts the brightness of differencebetween darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight (minimum 0; Move the joystick up to increase the brightness. Adjusts the brightness and contrast. maximum 100). Move the joystick down to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Move the joystick up to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Use the...
Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% S3222HG Adjusts the brightness of differencebetween darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight (minimum 0; Move the joystick up to increase the brightness. Adjusts the brightness and contrast. maximum 100). Move the joystick down to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Move the joystick up to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Use the...
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... video signals that may be connected to confirm the selection. Resets all settings under the Input Source menu to 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. 36 │ Operating your monitor. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display 16:9 RGB 50 S3222HG Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to factory defaults. Adjusts the image. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Selects HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using...
... video signals that may be connected to confirm the selection. Resets all settings under the Input Source menu to 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. 36 │ Operating your monitor. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display 16:9 RGB 50 S3222HG Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to factory defaults. Adjusts the image. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Selects HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using...
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.... Input Color Format Sets the video input mode to: • 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 monitor │ 37 Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display RGB YCbCr S3222HG Sharpness Reset Display Audio Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 0 to factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Volume...
.... Input Color Format Sets the video input mode to: • 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 monitor │ 37 Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display RGB YCbCr S3222HG Sharpness Reset Display Audio Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 0 to factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Volume...
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... Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Dark Stabilizer Brightness/Contrast On in 1-second increments, from 5 to factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Reset Menu English 20 20 s S3222HG Language Transparency Timer Reset Menu Personalize Sets the OSD display to one of time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Menu Adjusts the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of the power light to three shortcut...
... Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Dark Stabilizer Brightness/Contrast On in 1-second increments, from 5 to factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Reset Menu English 20 20 s S3222HG Language Transparency Timer Reset Menu Personalize Sets the OSD display to one of time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Menu Adjusts the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of the power light to three shortcut...
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Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off XXXXXX XXXXXXX Display Info DDC/CI S3222HG Displays the monitor's current settings. You can enable this feature by selecting Off. Others Changes the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on . DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command...
Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off XXXXXX XXXXXXX Display Info DDC/CI S3222HG Displays the monitor's current settings. You can enable this feature by selecting Off. Others Changes the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on . DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command...
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... support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: Dell 32 Gaming Monitor The current input timing is not supported by this monitor. S3222HG If you wish to 1920x1080, 165Hz or any button other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. Do you press any other than the power button, the following message appears: Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Going into Standby mode... See Monitor specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by the monitor display...
... support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: Dell 32 Gaming Monitor The current input timing is not supported by this monitor. S3222HG If you wish to 1920x1080, 165Hz or any button other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. Do you press any other than the power button, the following message appears: Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Going into Standby mode... See Monitor specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by the monitor display...
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... classic desktop. 2. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer, complete one of the Choose display and select the correct display model number. 4. Right-click on your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1: 1.
... classic desktop. 2. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer, complete one of the Choose display and select the correct display model number. 4. Right-click on your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1: 1.
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Turn off your video controller and computer. If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Troubleshooting │ 53 www.dell.com/S3222HG S3222HG NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. then turn on your computer and the monitor.
Turn off your video controller and computer. If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Troubleshooting │ 53 www.dell.com/S3222HG S3222HG NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. then turn on your computer and the monitor.
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... that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Press and hold button 5 for four seconds to enter the OSD Lock/Unlock menu. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: + S3222HG 54 │ Troubleshooting Ensure that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is clean (no dust...
... that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Press and hold button 5 for four seconds to enter the OSD Lock/Unlock menu. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: + S3222HG 54 │ Troubleshooting Ensure that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is clean (no dust...
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... is properly connected and secure. • Verify that there is power supply in the power outlet by using the OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at...
... is properly connected and secure. • Verify that there is power supply in the power outlet by using the OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. No Video/Power LED on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at...
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Troubleshooting │ 57 Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems • Cycle power On-Off. • 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 • Reset the monitor to factory defaults (Factory Reset). • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Reset the...
Troubleshooting │ 57 Stuck-on Pixels Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines Synchronization Problems Safety-Related Issues Intermittent Problems • Cycle power On-Off. • 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 • Reset the monitor to factory defaults (Factory Reset). • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Reset the...
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... the panel button 5 for four seconds to factory defaults (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is locked. Cannot adjust the • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn on the keyboard. • Check if the video cable is plugged in diagnostics. buttons on the • Check if the OSD menu is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings small OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock. Ensure...
... the panel button 5 for four seconds to factory defaults (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is locked. Cannot adjust the • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn on the keyboard. • Check if the video cable is plugged in diagnostics. buttons on the • Check if the OSD menu is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings small OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock. Ensure...
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Selecting Quick Settings options Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray opens the Quick Setings window. Selecting Quick Settings options | 5 In the Quick Settings window, you can also change the following: * Resolution * Auto Mode or Manual Mode the screen appearance * Brightness and contrast levels * Easy Arrange window layouts for more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the system, a specific target monitor can also click Open Dell Display Manager for the monitor In the Quick Settings window, you can be selected from the Display drop-down list...
Selecting Quick Settings options Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray opens the Quick Setings window. Selecting Quick Settings options | 5 In the Quick Settings window, you can also change the following: * Resolution * Auto Mode or Manual Mode the screen appearance * Brightness and contrast levels * Easy Arrange window layouts for more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the system, a specific target monitor can also click Open Dell Display Manager for the monitor In the Quick Settings window, you can be selected from the Display drop-down list...
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.... • Gaming monitors using the OSD menu on DDM icon while pressing and holding the Shift key. 20 | Troubleshooting Remove any docking stations or cable extenders or converters between the monitor and the graphics port. 4. If your computer. Restart your computer is connected to disable MST/DP 1.2 using Nvidia-based G-sync technology. • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI. • On older models of monitors with...
.... • Gaming monitors using the OSD menu on DDM icon while pressing and holding the Shift key. 20 | Troubleshooting Remove any docking stations or cable extenders or converters between the monitor and the graphics port. 4. If your computer. Restart your computer is connected to disable MST/DP 1.2 using Nvidia-based G-sync technology. • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI. • On older models of monitors with...
