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... 22 Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H 22 Organizing cables 23 Removing the stand 24 To remove the stand 24 Operating your monitor 25 Power on the monitor 25 Using the control buttons 25 OSD controls 27 Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu 28 Accessing the OSD menu 28 OSD warning messages 40 Setting up your monitor 42 Setting the maximum resolution 42 If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 43 Using tilt 44 Tilt 44 Troubleshooting 45...
... 22 Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H 22 Organizing cables 23 Removing the stand 24 To remove the stand 24 Operating your monitor 25 Power on the monitor 25 Using the control buttons 25 OSD controls 27 Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu 28 Accessing the OSD menu 28 OSD warning messages 40 Setting up your monitor 42 Setting the maximum resolution 42 If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 43 Using tilt 44 Tilt 44 Troubleshooting 45...
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... Dell. NOTE: Some items may be available in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with a third-party stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. • Monitor • Stand riser • Stand base • Power Cable (Varies by Countries) • VGA Cable (for SE2717H) 6 │ About your monitor...
... Dell. NOTE: Some items may be available in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with a third-party stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. • Monitor • Stand riser • Stand base • Power Cable (Varies by Countries) • VGA Cable (for SE2717H) 6 │ About your monitor...
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... feature for Energy Star certified Monitor. • Security-lock slot. • BFR/PVC-reduced. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for SE2717HX/ SE2717HR) DellTM SE2717H/SE2717HX/HR Monitor • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight.
... feature for Energy Star certified Monitor. • Security-lock slot. • BFR/PVC-reduced. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for SE2717HX/ SE2717HR) DellTM SE2717H/SE2717HX/HR Monitor • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight.
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.... Releases stand from monitor. Back view 4 1 SVC Tag: xxxxxxx Express Service Code: xxx xxx xxx x S/N: CN-12MWY64180-341-001L -A00 XXXXX R33037 RoHS Date of Mfg/ TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd. 080-200-3800 Back View with monitor stand Label Description 1 Security-lock slot 2 Barcode serial number and Service Tag label 3 Regulatory label 4 Stand release button 5 Cable management slot Use Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included...
.... Releases stand from monitor. Back view 4 1 SVC Tag: xxxxxxx Express Service Code: xxx xxx xxx x S/N: CN-12MWY64180-341-001L -A00 XXXXX R33037 RoHS Date of Mfg/ TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd. 080-200-3800 Back View with monitor stand Label Description 1 Security-lock slot 2 Barcode serial number and Service Tag label 3 Regulatory label 4 Stand release button 5 Cable management slot Use Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included...
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Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut FreeSync support frame frequency (HDMI port only) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Security Adjustability SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR Active matrix-TFT LCD In-Plane Switching 686.00 mm (27 in) 597.89 mm (23.54 in) 336.31...
Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut FreeSync support frame frequency (HDMI port only) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Security Adjustability SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR Active matrix-TFT LCD In-Plane Switching 686.00 mm (27 in) 597.89 mm (23.54 in) 336.31...
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If the computer detects input from the monitor. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off Inactive mode Switch off mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. * Zero power consumption in off - Inactive - This feature is called Power Save Mode*. Blanked - White (Glowing ) Off Power Consumption 31 W (maximum)** 20...
If the computer detects input from the monitor. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off Inactive mode Switch off mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature. * Zero power consumption in off - Inactive - This feature is called Power Save Mode*. Blanked - White (Glowing ) Off Power Consumption 31 W (maximum)** 20...
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... monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with water. For more information on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn Off your screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning...
... monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor Most monitor installations are hard to clean the monitor. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with water. For more information on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn Off your screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning...
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Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the incoming video signal. After using auto adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto Adjust Use this key to adjust the screen automatically. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Press to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. ...
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the incoming video signal. After using auto adjustment, you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto Adjust Use this key to adjust the screen automatically. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Press to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. ...
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... VGA HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Use color to restore default Input Source. Push to your monitor │ 31 Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use Preset Modes Standard Input Color Format RGB Reset Color Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected...
... VGA HDMI Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Use color to restore default Input Source. Push to your monitor │ 31 Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use Preset Modes Standard Input Color Format RGB Reset Color Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your monitor. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected...
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... the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. The screen appears warmer with a flickerfree screen. CAUTION: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the screen to manually adjust the color settings. 32 │ Operating your eyes. NOTE: Optimize eye comfort with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode...
... the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain. The screen appears warmer with a flickerfree screen. CAUTION: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted from the screen to manually adjust the color settings. 32 │ Operating your eyes. NOTE: Optimize eye comfort with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is the default preset mode...
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Press the and buttons to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Input Color Format RGB YPbPr Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your own preset color mode. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Preset Modes Energy Use Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie FPS Game RTS Game RPG ...
Press the and buttons to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Input Color Format RGB YPbPr Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your own preset color mode. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Preset Modes Energy Use Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie FPS Game RTS Game RPG ...
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...or buttons to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Maximum is 0 (-). Allows you select game or movie preset mode. Operating your monitor to adjust image. Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Horizontal Position 50 Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Phase 0 Dynamic Contrast Response Time Normal Reset Display Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical...
...or buttons to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Maximum is 0 (-). Allows you select game or movie preset mode. Operating your monitor to adjust image. Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Horizontal Position 50 Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Pixel Clock 50 Phase 0 Dynamic Contrast Response Time Normal Reset Display Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical...
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... entry. Press and hold time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you directly to 100. Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 0 to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Energy Use English 20 20 s Unlock Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Language options set the OSD display to adjustments.
... entry. Press and hold time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you directly to 100. Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 0 to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Energy Use English 20 20 s Unlock Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Language options set the OSD display to adjustments.
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... for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Operating your monitor │ 39 Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Others Factory Reset Enable Disable Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Enable Reset Others...
... for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Operating your monitor │ 39 Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Others Factory Reset Enable Disable Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. Dell SE2717H Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Enable Reset Others...
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... your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. 42 │ Operating your monitor Go to 1920 x 1080 again. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. Click OK. Setting up your monitor Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics...
... your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. 42 │ Operating your monitor Go to 1920 x 1080 again. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. Click OK. Setting up your monitor Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics...
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... computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution. Refer to classic desktop. 2. NOTE: If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. If you are unable to 1920 x 1080 again. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. Click Change Display Settings. 4. After installing the drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com...
... computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution. Refer to classic desktop. 2. NOTE: If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. If you are unable to 1920 x 1080 again. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. Click Change Display Settings. 4. After installing the drivers for example, http://www.ATI.com...
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... be involved. 3. then turn on the monitor. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the following steps: 1. If your computer and the monitor. Turn off both your monitor is disconnected or damaged. 4. Dell SE2717H No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. dell.com/support/monitors Dell SE2717H No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Troubleshooting │ 45
... be involved. 3. then turn on the monitor. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the following steps: 1. If your computer and the monitor. Turn off both your monitor is disconnected or damaged. 4. Dell SE2717H No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. dell.com/support/monitors Dell SE2717H No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Troubleshooting │ 45
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... video cable connector. • Run the built-in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off is selected via the Input Source menu. No Video/Power LED on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using...
... video cable connector. • Run the built-in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off is selected via the Input Source menu. No Video/Power LED on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using...
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... the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in diagnostics. Brightness Problems • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion • Reset the monitor to Graphics or Video depending on the monitor Power management modes). Wrong Color • Change the Color Setting Mode in the safe mode. time 48 │ Troubleshooting Horizontal/Vertical Lines • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings...
... the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in diagnostics. Brightness Problems • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion • Reset the monitor to Graphics or Video depending on the monitor Power management modes). Wrong Color • Change the Color Setting Mode in the safe mode. time 48 │ Troubleshooting Horizontal/Vertical Lines • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings...
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... OSD menu is plugged in properly. Video Ghosting or • Change the Response Time in the Display OSD to unlock. (For more information, see Lock). Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn On the monitor. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. • Reset...
... OSD menu is plugged in properly. Video Ghosting or • Change the Response Time in the Display OSD to unlock. (For more information, see Lock). Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn On the monitor. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. • Reset...
