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... 7 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Side view 9 Back view 10 Bottom view 11 Monitor specifications 12 Resolution specifications 13 Supported video modes 13 Preset display modes 14 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Pin assignments 18 Plug and Play capability 20 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 20 Ergonomics 20 Handling and moving your display 22 Maintenance guidelines 23 Cleaning your monitor 23 Setting up the monitor 25 Setting up the stand 25...
... 7 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Side view 9 Back view 10 Bottom view 11 Monitor specifications 12 Resolution specifications 13 Supported video modes 13 Preset display modes 14 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Pin assignments 18 Plug and Play capability 20 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 20 Ergonomics 20 Handling and moving your display 22 Maintenance guidelines 23 Cleaning your monitor 23 Setting up the monitor 25 Setting up the stand 25...
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... Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable and power cables . 28 Connecting the HDMI cable and power cables 29 Organizing your cables 29 Turning on your monitor 29 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional). 30 Removing the monitor stand 31 VESA wall mounting (optional 32 Operating the monitor 33 Power on the monitor 33 Using the joystick control 33 Using the rear-panel controls 34 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 35 Accessing the menu system 35 OSD warning message 46 Tilt 51 Vertical extension 51 Troubleshooting...
... Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable and power cables . 28 Connecting the HDMI cable and power cables 29 Organizing your cables 29 Turning on your monitor 29 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional). 30 Removing the monitor stand 31 VESA wall mounting (optional 32 Operating the monitor 33 Power on the monitor 33 Using the joystick control 33 Using the rear-panel controls 34 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 35 Accessing the menu system 35 OSD warning message 46 Tilt 51 Vertical extension 51 Troubleshooting...
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... smoother, fluid gameplay. • Supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium, with gaming console VRR supportability. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for ease of 1 ms gray to DisplayPort 1.2 cable HDMI 2.0 cable • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell G2422HS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight.
... smoother, fluid gameplay. • Supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium, with gaming console VRR supportability. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for ease of 1 ms gray to DisplayPort 1.2 cable HDMI 2.0 cable • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell G2422HS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight.
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... a flicker-free screen and ComfortView Plus feature. • The Monitor uses Low Blue Light panel and is right for them. 8 │ About your preferences. • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security-lock slot. • Stand lock. • Power consumption < 0.3 W in Standby Mode. • Optimize eye comfort with TÜV Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset or default setting. • Game enhanced features such as Timer, Frame Rate, and Dark Stabilizer in addition to enhanced game modes...
... a flicker-free screen and ComfortView Plus feature. • The Monitor uses Low Blue Light panel and is right for them. 8 │ About your preferences. • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security-lock slot. • Stand lock. • Power consumption < 0.3 W in Standby Mode. • Optimize eye comfort with TÜV Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset or default setting. • Game enhanced features such as Timer, Frame Rate, and Dark Stabilizer in addition to enhanced game modes...
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... monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Connect to your computer with the HDMI cable (shipped with a security lock (security lock not included). WARNING: The possible long-term effect of listening to audio at high volume through the headphones may cause damage to your computer with the DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor). Connect to your monitor │ 11 Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector...
... monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Connect to your computer with the HDMI cable (shipped with a security lock (security lock not included). WARNING: The possible long-term effect of listening to audio at high volume through the headphones may cause damage to your computer with the DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor). Connect to your monitor │ 11 Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector...
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... out port Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 5.37 mm Left/Right 5.38 mm/5.38 mm Bottom 19.80 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 100 mm Til t -5° to 21° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Supported video modes Model Video display capabilities (DisplayPort) Video display capabilities (HDMI) G2422HS 30 kHz...
... out port Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 5.37 mm Left/Right 5.38 mm/5.38 mm Bottom 19.80 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 100 mm Til t -5° to 21° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Supported video modes Model Video display capabilities (DisplayPort) Video display capabilities (HDMI) G2422HS 30 kHz...
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... monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning may result in a physical damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. For best practices, follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor │ 23 • When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base...
... monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning may result in a physical damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. For best practices, follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor │ 23 • When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base...
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NOTE: The image is shipped with the lock. The appearance of illustration only. Secure your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor (see the documentation that is for the purpose of the lock may vary. 30 │ Setting up the monitor Securing your monitor to a table using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see Security-lock slot). For more information on using the Kensington security lock.
NOTE: The image is shipped with the lock. The appearance of illustration only. Secure your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor (see the documentation that is for the purpose of the lock may vary. 30 │ Setting up the monitor Securing your monitor to a table using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see Security-lock slot). For more information on using the Kensington security lock.
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... removing a stand that you purchased from the monitor. Lift the stand assembly up the monitor │ 31 Place the monitor on a soft, clean surface. Setting up and away from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are specifically for removing the stand that the monitor is shipped with the stand. NOTE: The following steps are included with your monitor. Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing...
... removing a stand that you purchased from the monitor. Lift the stand assembly up the monitor │ 31 Place the monitor on a soft, clean surface. Setting up and away from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are specifically for removing the stand that the monitor is shipped with the stand. NOTE: The following steps are included with your monitor. Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing...
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... screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at lower color temperatures. Move the joystick to choose from a list of color, Response Time, and Dark Stabilizer for sports games. • Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to customize the settings of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Preset Modes...
... screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at lower color temperatures. Move the joystick to choose from a list of color, Response Time, and Dark Stabilizer for sports games. • Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to customize the settings of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Preset Modes...
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... you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on the degree of your monitor. Depending on Dell's website, etc. Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Displays the firmware version of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Restores all settings under the Others menu to the factory default settings. Displays the service tag of image retention. Operating the monitor │ 45 LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of...
... you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on the degree of your monitor. Depending on Dell's website, etc. Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Displays the firmware version of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Restores all settings under the Others menu to the factory default settings. Displays the service tag of image retention. Operating the monitor │ 45 LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of...
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... the monitor │ 49 Locking the control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to unlock the button(s). To lock the button(s): 1. To unlock the button(s), press and hold Button 5 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. Select the Unlock icon to the OSD menu and/or power button. Select one of the following options: • Menu Buttons: Choose this option to lock all the OSD menu buttons except the Power button. • Power Button...
... the monitor │ 49 Locking the control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to unlock the button(s). To lock the button(s): 1. To unlock the button(s), press and hold Button 5 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. Select the Unlock icon to the OSD menu and/or power button. Select one of the following options: • Menu Buttons: Choose this option to lock all the OSD menu buttons except the Power button. • Power Button...
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... need to update your graphics driver. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. If you have . If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download...
... need to update your graphics driver. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. If you have . If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download...
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... 3. To ensure proper self-test operation, remove all cables from the back of the procedures in the self-test mode, the power LED lights white (default color). If your monitor screen remains blank after you to check whether your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. Turn on the connected input signal. 4. While in this section, follow the Safety instructions. This box also appears during normal...
... 3. To ensure proper self-test operation, remove all cables from the back of the procedures in the self-test mode, the power LED lights white (default color). If your monitor screen remains blank after you to check whether your monitor and reconnect the video cable; Turn off your monitor is functioning properly. Turn on the connected input signal. 4. While in this section, follow the Safety instructions. This box also appears during normal...
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... screen is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds until a red screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. Move the joystick to the right until a pop menu appears. 3. Note any defects or abnormalities. 5. Troubleshooting │ 53 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the screen displays green, blue, black, and white colors. If you are experiencing is displayed...
... screen is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds until a red screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. Move the joystick to the right until a pop menu appears. 3. Note any defects or abnormalities. 5. Troubleshooting │ 53 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the screen displays green, blue, black, and white colors. If you are experiencing is displayed...
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... settings of the Preset Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/ Saturation values under Custom Color in the Game menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/YPbPr in the Display settings OSD. • Run the built-in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. These can be adjusted in diagnostics. • Set the screen to turn...
... settings of the Preset Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/ Saturation values under Custom Color in the Game menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/YPbPr in the Display settings OSD. • Run the built-in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. These can be adjusted in diagnostics. • Set the screen to turn...
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... Image is white are pressed • Check the signal source. The picture does not fill the entire screen The picture cannot • Due to different video formats (aspect fill the height or ratio) of the screen in full screen. • Run the built-in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock (see Locking the control buttons). No input signal No picture, the when user controls LED light is centered smal l on the monitor. • The OSD menu may display...
... Image is white are pressed • Check the signal source. The picture does not fill the entire screen The picture cannot • Due to different video formats (aspect fill the height or ratio) of the screen in full screen. • Run the built-in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock (see Locking the control buttons). No input signal No picture, the when user controls LED light is centered smal l on the monitor. • The OSD menu may display...
G2422HS Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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... installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and can be easily accessed from the desktop menu. Alternatively, launch DDM by right-clicking the desktop background to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Overview Dell Display Manager (DDM) is a Microsoft Windows application used...
... installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and can be easily accessed from the desktop menu. Alternatively, launch DDM by right-clicking the desktop background to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Overview Dell Display Manager (DDM) is a Microsoft Windows application used...
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... adjust the brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on the selected monitor for a second so you know which monitor you to enable automatic switching between preset modes or to your computer, an icon appears on . NOTE: Feature Function Description Quick DDM Quick key to the computer, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu. The Quick Settings dialog box enables you to adjust basic functions, configure auto mode...
... adjust the brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on the selected monitor for a second so you know which monitor you to enable automatic switching between preset modes or to your computer, an icon appears on . NOTE: Feature Function Description Quick DDM Quick key to the computer, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu. The Quick Settings dialog box enables you to adjust basic functions, configure auto mode...
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... multiple video inputs connected to your monitor even when the monitor is displaying video from it easy to switch between inputs while working with your Dell monitor. You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your computer you often work between two inputs if you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to quickly switch between them. You can use and control input switching from another shortcut key to any input source. You can install DDM...
... multiple video inputs connected to your monitor even when the monitor is displaying video from it easy to switch between inputs while working with your Dell monitor. You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your computer you often work between two inputs if you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to quickly switch between them. You can use and control input switching from another shortcut key to any input source. You can install DDM...
