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... assignments 17 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 20 Ergonomics 21 Handling and moving your display 22 Maintenance guidelines 24 Cleaning your monitor 24 Setting up the monitor 25 Connecting the stand 25 Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension 28 Tilt, swivel and vertical extension 28 Rotating the display 28 Organizing your cables 29 Connecting your monitor 30 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional 31 Removing the monitor stand 32 VESA wall mounting (optional 33...
... assignments 17 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 20 Ergonomics 21 Handling and moving your display 22 Maintenance guidelines 24 Cleaning your monitor 24 Setting up the monitor 25 Connecting the stand 25 Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension 28 Tilt, swivel and vertical extension 28 Rotating the display 28 Organizing your cables 29 Connecting your monitor 30 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional 31 Removing the monitor stand 32 VESA wall mounting (optional 33...
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...; Operating the monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 Using the joystick control 34 Using the front-panel controls 35 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Accessing the menu system 36 AlienVision 47 OSD warning messages 49 Setting the maximum resolution 51 Open Auto HDR in Windows 11 52 Using AlienFX application 54 Prerequisites 54 Installing AWCC through Windows update 54 Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website 54 Navigating the AlienFX window 55 Troubleshooting 57 Self...
...; Operating the monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 Using the joystick control 34 Using the front-panel controls 35 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Accessing the menu system 36 AlienVision 47 OSD warning messages 49 Setting the maximum resolution 51 Open Auto HDR in Windows 11 52 Using AlienFX application 54 Prerequisites 54 Installing AWCC through Windows update 54 Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website 54 Navigating the AlienFX window 55 Troubleshooting 57 Self...
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Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on the product. • Certain monitors can be wall mounted using the monitor, read the safety information that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with your monitor. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have read the safety...
Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on the product. • Certain monitors can be wall mounted using the monitor, read the safety information that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with your monitor. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have read the safety...
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...; Alienware Welcome Card Product features The Alienware AW2523HF Gaming monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. DisplayPort cable (1.0 m) (Mini DisplayPort to help improve gamer's performance and provide best-in game advantage. • Security lock slot. • ≤ 0.3 W in Extreme mode*. • Color gamut of sRGB 99%. • Tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment capabilities. • Removable pedestal stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting...
...; Alienware Welcome Card Product features The Alienware AW2523HF Gaming monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. DisplayPort cable (1.0 m) (Mini DisplayPort to help improve gamer's performance and provide best-in game advantage. • Security lock slot. • ≤ 0.3 W in Extreme mode*. • Color gamut of sRGB 99%. • Tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment capabilities. • Removable pedestal stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting...
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...) Use To turn the monitor on and functioning normally. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. * 0.5ms (gray-to-gray min), 1ms (gray-to find the setting that the monitor is turned on or off. Blinking white light indicates that is achievable in Standby Mode. 8 | About your monitor Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 Label Description 1 Power button...
...) Use To turn the monitor on and functioning normally. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emission from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. * 0.5ms (gray-to-gray min), 1ms (gray-to find the setting that the monitor is turned on or off. Blinking white light indicates that is achievable in Standby Mode. 8 | About your monitor Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 Label Description 1 Power button...
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.... 6 Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. 8 Headphone port Connect your monitor HDMI 2 port 12 DisplayPort Connect your computer with the DisplayPort cable (shipped with battery icon supports Battery Charging Rev. 1.2. WARNING: The possible long-term effect of listening to audio at high volume through the headphones may cause damage to your hearing ability. 10 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold (based on your monitor...
.... 6 Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. 8 Headphone port Connect your monitor HDMI 2 port 12 DisplayPort Connect your computer with the DisplayPort cable (shipped with battery icon supports Battery Charging Rev. 1.2. WARNING: The possible long-term effect of listening to audio at high volume through the headphones may cause damage to your hearing ability. 10 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold (based on your monitor...
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... effects of blue light emission from the screen to manually adjust the color settings. Icon Menu and Submenus Description • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Using monitor for your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to customize the settings such as Response Time, Gain, offset, Hue, Saturation and Dark Stabilizer for extended periods of body such as digital eye...
... effects of blue light emission from the screen to manually adjust the color settings. Icon Menu and Submenus Description • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Using monitor for your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to customize the settings such as Response Time, Gain, offset, Hue, Saturation and Dark Stabilizer for extended periods of body such as digital eye...
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.... Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % Exit AW2523HF Adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. 40 | Operating the monitor maximum 100). Move the joystick down to the factory defaults. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation from 0 to increase the brightness level. NOTE: The Saturation adjustment is necessary. Move the joystick up to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Adjust...
.... Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % Exit AW2523HF Adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. 40 | Operating the monitor maximum 100). Move the joystick down to the factory defaults. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation from 0 to increase the brightness level. NOTE: The Saturation adjustment is necessary. Move the joystick up to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Adjust...
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... button to adjust image. Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Alienware 25 Monitor Game DP Brightness/Contrast HDMI 1 Input Source HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On Audio Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others Exit AW2523HF Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Icon Menu and Submenus Input Source DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Display Aspect Ratio Description Selects between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor's Input Source settings to the factory defaults...
... button to adjust image. Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Alienware 25 Monitor Game DP Brightness/Contrast HDMI 1 Input Source HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On Audio Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others Exit AW2523HF Select DP input when you are using the HDMI connector. Icon Menu and Submenus Input Source DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Display Aspect Ratio Description Selects between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor's Input Source settings to the factory defaults...
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... (High Dynamic Range) automatically enhances the display output by game developers. • Off : Disables Smart HDR function. Resets all settings under the Display menu to expand the contrast ratio, brightness, and color palette. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Aspect Ratio Brightness/Contrast Input Color Format RGB Input Source Sharpness YCbCr Display Smart HDR Audio Reset Display Menu Personalize Others Exit AW2523HF This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Move the joystick up and down to adjust the sharpness from...
... (High Dynamic Range) automatically enhances the display output by game developers. • Off : Disables Smart HDR function. Resets all settings under the Display menu to expand the contrast ratio, brightness, and color palette. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Aspect Ratio Brightness/Contrast Input Color Format RGB Input Source Sharpness YCbCr Display Smart HDR Audio Reset Display Menu Personalize Others Exit AW2523HF This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Move the joystick up and down to adjust the sharpness from...
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... output. Icon Menu and Submenus Audio Volume Reset Audio Menu Language Transparency Timer Description Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Volume Reset Audio 50 Exit AW2523HF Allows you press a button. Resets all settings under the Audio menu to set the volume level of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Select this option to 100. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 5 to one of time the OSD remains active after you to the factory defaults.
... output. Icon Menu and Submenus Audio Volume Reset Audio Menu Language Transparency Timer Description Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Volume Reset Audio 50 Exit AW2523HF Allows you press a button. Resets all settings under the Audio menu to set the volume level of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Select this option to 100. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 5 to one of time the OSD remains active after you to the factory defaults.
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... Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Select On O M2T101 ABCDEFG Select Exit AW2523HF Displays the monitor's current settings. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Exit AW2523HF Operating the monitor | 45 You can disable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor using software installed...
... Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Select On O M2T101 ABCDEFG Select Exit AW2523HF Displays the monitor's current settings. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Exit AW2523HF Operating the monitor | 45 You can disable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor using software installed...
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... monitor enters the Standby Mode, the following message will be disabled. AW2523HF This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that appears on the monitor varies based on the type of adjusting display setting using PC application will appear: Alienware 25 Monitor Going into Standby mode... OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution, you can see the following message: Alienware 25 Monitor The current input timing is not supported...
... monitor enters the Standby Mode, the following message will be disabled. AW2523HF This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that appears on the monitor varies based on the type of adjusting display setting using PC application will appear: Alienware 25 Monitor Going into Standby mode... OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution, you can see the following message: Alienware 25 Monitor The current input timing is not supported...
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... select OSD items of Factory Reset in 4 minutes. Alienware 25 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in Other feature, the following message will increase power consumption above the default level. Alienware 25 Monitor Adjusting to this value will appear: 50 | Operating the monitor Yes No AW2523HF When you select No, the Brightness would be changed to select the correct input source. Press any button other than the power button...
... select OSD items of Factory Reset in 4 minutes. Alienware 25 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in Other feature, the following message will increase power consumption above the default level. Alienware 25 Monitor Adjusting to this value will appear: 50 | Operating the monitor Yes No AW2523HF When you select No, the Brightness would be changed to select the correct input source. Press any button other than the power button...
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... Standby mode in 4 minutes. Alienware 25 Monitor No DP Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. To ensure proper self-test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable is working correctly. then turn on both your computer and the monitor. Also, depending upon the selected input, one...
... Standby mode in 4 minutes. Alienware 25 Monitor No DP Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. To ensure proper self-test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable is working correctly. then turn on both your computer and the monitor. Also, depending upon the selected input, one...
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... menu and select Others > SelfDiagnostic. 3. A gray screen is displayed. The test is complete when a text screen is displayed. 4. Disabling AMD FreeSync AW2523HF monitor has FreeSync enabled by default. Using the joystick, navigate on the monitor also. 58 | Troubleshooting To exit, toggle the joystick control again. Observe if the screen has any abnormalities or defects. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset...
... menu and select Others > SelfDiagnostic. 3. A gray screen is displayed. The test is complete when a text screen is displayed. 4. Disabling AMD FreeSync AW2523HF monitor has FreeSync enabled by default. Using the joystick, navigate on the monitor also. 58 | Troubleshooting To exit, toggle the joystick control again. Observe if the screen has any abnormalities or defects. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset...
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... No Video/ No picture Power LED off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is selected in the Input Source menu. or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for...
... No Video/ No picture Power LED off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is selected in the Input Source menu. or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for...
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... HDR mode playback and install the latest software drivers after a few minutes of the Preset Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/Saturation values under Game1/Game 2/Game 3 in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. 60 | Troubleshooting Game HDR • If the above steps fail, choose the resolution Presets 1920 x 1080 from the Display...
... HDR mode playback and install the latest software drivers after a few minutes of the Preset Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/Saturation values under Game1/Game 2/Game 3 in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. 60 | Troubleshooting Game HDR • If the above steps fail, choose the resolution Presets 1920 x 1080 from the Display...
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No Input Signal No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Loss of visual while playing a video • Ensure the graphic card drivers are mode by moving the mouse or pressing pressed any key on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Troubleshooting | 61 No image when using DP connection to the PC Black screen • Verify which DP...
No Input Signal No picture, the LED • Check the signal source. Loss of visual while playing a video • Ensure the graphic card drivers are mode by moving the mouse or pressing pressed any key on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Troubleshooting | 61 No image when using DP connection to the PC Black screen • Verify which DP...
Alienware AW2523HF Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Ensure DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Exit AW2523HF Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 Information about monitors connected to the system is enabled under the Others menu as follows. Standard NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to communicate...
It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Ensure DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Alienware 25 Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Exit AW2523HF Dell Display Manager User's Guide | 1 Information about monitors connected to the system is enabled under the Others menu as follows. Standard NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to communicate...
