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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 Side view 12 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 16 Supported video modes 16 Preset display modes 17 Physical characteristics 20 Environmental characteristics 21 Plug and play capability 22 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 22 Setting up the monitor 23 Connecting the stand 23 Connecting your monitor 25 Connecting the HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 cable 25 Organizing cables 26...
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 Side view 12 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 16 Supported video modes 16 Preset display modes 17 Physical characteristics 20 Environmental characteristics 21 Plug and play capability 22 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 22 Setting up the monitor 23 Connecting the stand 23 Connecting your monitor 25 Connecting the HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 cable 25 Organizing cables 26...
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... Removing the stand 28 Wall mounting (optional 29 Operating your monitor 30 Power on the monitor 30 Using the joystick control 30 Joystick Description 32 Using the control buttons 32 Control buttons 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 34 Accessing the menu system 34 Menu and Power button lock 43 OSD warning messages 45 Setting the maximum resolution 48 Using the tilt and vertical extension 49 Tilt Extension 49 Vertical Extension 49 Ergonomics 50 Handling and moving your display 52 Maintenance guidelines 53 Cleaning...
... Removing the stand 28 Wall mounting (optional 29 Operating your monitor 30 Power on the monitor 30 Using the joystick control 30 Joystick Description 32 Using the control buttons 32 Control buttons 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 34 Accessing the menu system 34 Menu and Power button lock 43 OSD warning messages 45 Setting the maximum resolution 48 Using the tilt and vertical extension 49 Tilt Extension 49 Vertical Extension 49 Ergonomics 50 Handling and moving your display 52 Maintenance guidelines 53 Cleaning...
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... extended period of the display. • Connect the power cable from earphones and headphones can have read the safety information that is fragile and can be left unused for future reference. For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it carefully. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines...
... extended period of the display. • Connect the power cable from earphones and headphones can have read the safety information that is fragile and can be left unused for future reference. For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it carefully. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines...
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... monitor may introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into the image. About your preferences. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot. • ≤0.3 W in the Standby Mode. • Supports Dell Display Manager. • Dell Premium Panel Exchange for peace of mind. • Optimize eye comfort with full-screen support...
... monitor may introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into the image. About your preferences. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot. • ≤0.3 W in the Standby Mode. • Supports Dell Display Manager. • Dell Premium Panel Exchange for peace of mind. • Optimize eye comfort with full-screen support...
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... DELL S3222DGM S3222DGM 100-240V 50/60Hz,1.6A ѣള䙖 Date of Mfg Jan. 2021 SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0 S/N: CN-012340 -TV100-11F-001V -A00 Q40G032N-700-10A 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 Use to control the OSD menu...
... DELL S3222DGM S3222DGM 100-240V 50/60Hz,1.6A ѣള䙖 Date of Mfg Jan. 2021 SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0 S/N: CN-012340 -TV100-11F-001V -A00 Q40G032N-700-10A 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 Use to control the OSD menu...
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... Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector 2 Security-lock slot 3 Stand lock feature 4 HDMI 1 2.0 port 5 HDMI 2 2.0 port Use Connect the power cable (shipped with your computer using a HDMI cable. Connect to your monitor). Connect to your computer using a security lock (purchased separately) to the monitor using Kensington lock (optional). Secure your monitor using a HDMI cable. 12 │ About your monitor. To lock the stand to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor See Securing your monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included...
... Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power connector 2 Security-lock slot 3 Stand lock feature 4 HDMI 1 2.0 port 5 HDMI 2 2.0 port Use Connect the power cable (shipped with your computer using a HDMI cable. Connect to your monitor). Connect to your computer using a security lock (purchased separately) to the monitor using Kensington lock (optional). Secure your monitor using a HDMI cable. 12 │ About your monitor. To lock the stand to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor See Securing your monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included...
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... preset color mode. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you to customize the color settings for your gaming needs. ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to the eyes. Move the joystick to manually adjust the color settings. Operating your monitor │ 35 This is the default preset mode. ∞ FPS: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person Shooter games. ∞ MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal...
... preset color mode. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you to customize the color settings for your gaming needs. ∞ ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to the eyes. Move the joystick to manually adjust the color settings. Operating your monitor │ 35 This is the default preset mode. ∞ FPS: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person Shooter games. ∞ MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal...
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...video image. Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to increase the green shade of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.Move the joystick up to green or purple. The higher the rate, the smoother the motion appears. ∞ Display Alignment: Activating the function may help...; Frame Rate: Selecting On allows you to disable or enable the timer at the upper left corner of the display image. Response Time Allows you to set the AMD FreeSync Premium On or Premium Off. The timer shows the time elapsed since the game starts. Move ...
...video image. Hue This feature can shift the color of the video image to increase the green shade of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.Move the joystick up to green or purple. The higher the rate, the smoother the motion appears. ∞ Display Alignment: Activating the function may help...; Frame Rate: Selecting On allows you to disable or enable the timer at the upper left corner of the display image. Response Time Allows you to set the AMD FreeSync Premium On or Premium Off. The timer shows the time elapsed since the game starts. Move ...
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... the colorful appearance of the video image. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation from 0 to adjust the brightness and contrast. Use this menu to 100. Move the joystick down to the factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% S3222DGM Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight(minimum 0; Move the joystick down to increase brightness. Operating your monitor │ 37 Resets all settings under the Game menu...
... the colorful appearance of the video image. The Contrast function adjusts the degree of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation from 0 to adjust the brightness and contrast. Use this menu to 100. Move the joystick down to the factory defaults. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% S3222DGM Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight(minimum 0; Move the joystick down to increase brightness. Operating your monitor │ 37 Resets all settings under the Game menu...
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...the monitor to the factory defaults. Use the display to confirm the selection. Press the joystick button to adjust image. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select On Reset Input Source DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Display S3222DGM Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Press...
...the monitor to the factory defaults. Use the display to confirm the selection. Press the joystick button to adjust image. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select On Reset Input Source DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Display S3222DGM Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Press...
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... to adjust the volume level from '0' to 100. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞ RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or media player) using the DisplayPort or HDMI cable. ∞ YCbCr: Select this option to restore default display settings. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display RGB YCbCr Sharpness Reset Display Audio S3222DGM Makes the image look sharper or softer. Resets all settings...
... to adjust the volume level from '0' to 100. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: ∞ RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or media player) using the DisplayPort or HDMI cable. ∞ YCbCr: Select this option to restore default display settings. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Input Color Format Sharpness Reset Display RGB YCbCr Sharpness Reset Display Audio S3222DGM Makes the image look sharper or softer. Resets all settings...
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... Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off XXXXXX XXXXXXX S3222DGM Display Info Display the monitor's current settings. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED Downlight Reset Personalization Preset Modes Dark Stabilizer Brightness/Contrast On in On Mode On S3222DGM Shortcut Key 1 Select from July 2021, the downlights can be turned on or off lights on . To turn off only using the OSD...
... Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off XXXXXX XXXXXXX S3222DGM Display Info Display the monitor's current settings. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness / Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Power Button LED Downlight Reset Personalization Preset Modes Dark Stabilizer Brightness/Contrast On in On Mode On S3222DGM Shortcut Key 1 Select from July 2021, the downlights can be turned on or off lights on . To turn off only using the OSD...
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... the software onyour computer. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Display Firmware Audio Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Others LCD Conditioning S3222DGM Helps reduce minor cases of the display. Service Tag Display the service tag number of image retention. You can enable this feature by selecting Off. You can disable this feature for LED aging. 42 │ Operating your monitor Reset Others Reset all preset values to identify the product specifications...
... the software onyour computer. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Display Firmware Audio Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Others LCD Conditioning S3222DGM Helps reduce minor cases of the display. Service Tag Display the service tag number of image retention. You can enable this feature by selecting Off. You can disable this feature for LED aging. 42 │ Operating your monitor Reset Others Reset all preset values to identify the product specifications...
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.... Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: + S3222DGM To access the unlock menu, press and hold the button 5 for four seconds. Menu and Power button lock Prevents users to access or change OSD menu settings on the display. Operating your monitor │ 43 An unlock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display. A lock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display. Press and hold the button 5 for four seconds. By default, the Menu and Power button lock setting...
.... Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: + S3222DGM To access the unlock menu, press and hold the button 5 for four seconds. Menu and Power button lock Prevents users to access or change OSD menu settings on the display. Operating your monitor │ 43 An unlock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display. A lock menu appears at the bottom right corner of the display. Press and hold the button 5 for four seconds. By default, the Menu and Power button lock setting...
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... to unlock the buttons on the display. 44 │ Operating your monitor Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: S3222DGM There are pressed. In the following scenarios, the icon appears at the center of the six buttons are in diagnostics for four seconds. This indicates OSD menu buttons and the Power button is selected, the OSD menu settings cannot be changed . This indicates the OSD menu buttons are pressed. This indicates the Power button is locked...
... to unlock the buttons on the display. 44 │ Operating your monitor Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Select option: S3222DGM There are pressed. In the following scenarios, the icon appears at the center of the six buttons are in diagnostics for four seconds. This indicates OSD menu buttons and the Power button is selected, the OSD menu settings cannot be changed . This indicates the OSD menu buttons are pressed. This indicates the Power button is locked...
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... may need to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 48 │ Operating your monitor For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for...
... may need to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. 48 │ Operating your monitor For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for...
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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 │ 55 then turn on your computer and the monitor. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S3222DGM S3222DGM NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4.
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 │ 55 then turn on your computer and the monitor. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S3222DGM S3222DGM NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4.
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... 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: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. 58 │ Troubleshooting Poor Focus • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in LCD technology. • For more information on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using any...
... 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: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. 58 │ Troubleshooting Poor Focus • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in LCD technology. • For more information on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using any...
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... panel button 5 for four seconds to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. The picture does not fill the entire screen • Due to unlock. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor...
... panel button 5 for four seconds to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. The picture does not fill the entire screen • Due to unlock. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor...
S3222DGM Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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...tray icon. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Dell S3222DGM - Standard 4:56 PM 2021/03/01 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification tray. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Display Firmware Audio Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Others S3222DGM 4 | Overview Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. After installation, Dell Display Manager will run each...
...tray icon. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Dell S3222DGM - Standard 4:56 PM 2021/03/01 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification tray. Dell 32 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Display Firmware Audio Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Others S3222DGM 4 | Overview Information about monitors connected to communicate with your monitor. After installation, Dell Display Manager will run each...