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Contents About your monitor 5 Package contents 5 Product features 6 Identifying features and controls 7 Monitor specifications 12 Plug and play capability 28 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 28 Maintenance guidelines 28 Setting up the monitor 29 Connecting the stand 29 Connecting your monitor 34 Organizing cables 35 Removing the stand 35 Operating your monitor 41 Turning on the monitor 41 Using the front panel controls 41 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 44 Setting up your monitor 63 Using tilt 69 Contents │ 3
Contents About your monitor 5 Package contents 5 Product features 6 Identifying features and controls 7 Monitor specifications 12 Plug and play capability 28 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 28 Maintenance guidelines 28 Setting up the monitor 29 Connecting the stand 29 Connecting your monitor 34 Organizing cables 35 Removing the stand 35 Operating your monitor 41 Turning on the monitor 41 Using the front panel controls 41 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 44 Setting up your monitor 63 Using tilt 69 Contents │ 3
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...; Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell E1920H/E2020H/E2220H/E2420H/E2420HS/E2720H/E2720HS flat panel monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel with DisplayPort or HDMI. • Height adjustment capability for E2420HS and E2720HS. • Dual built-in speakers for lower resolutions. • E1920H: Viewing angles of 65 degrees in vertical and 90 degrees in horizontal...
...; Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell E1920H/E2020H/E2220H/E2420H/E2420HS/E2720H/E2720HS flat panel monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel with DisplayPort or HDMI. • Height adjustment capability for E2420HS and E2720HS. • Dual built-in speakers for lower resolutions. • E1920H: Viewing angles of 65 degrees in vertical and 90 degrees in horizontal...
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... registration status by country. • Plug and play capable if supported by your monitor │ 7 About your computer. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Optimize eye comfort with LED indicator) 1 2 Use To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. (For more information, see Using the front panel controls) To turn the monitor On or Off. See www...
... registration status by country. • Plug and play capable if supported by your monitor │ 7 About your computer. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Optimize eye comfort with LED indicator) 1 2 Use To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. (For more information, see Using the front panel controls) To turn the monitor On or Off. See www...
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Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable area Diagonal Active area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Normal mode Fast mode Color depth Color gamut Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Security Tilt angle Height adjustable stand Built-in Speakers (2 x 1 W sound output) E1920H Active matrix-TFT LCD TN E2020H Active matrix-TFT LCD TN 470.10 mm (18.5 in.) 409.80 mm (16...
Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable area Diagonal Active area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Normal mode Fast mode Color depth Color gamut Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Security Tilt angle Height adjustable stand Built-in Speakers (2 x 1 W sound output) E1920H Active matrix-TFT LCD TN E2020H Active matrix-TFT LCD TN 470.10 mm (18.5 in.) 409.80 mm (16...
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E2420H: Non adjustable E2420HS: 100+/-5 mm E2420H: No E2420HS: Yes About your monitor │ 13 Monitor specifications Model E2220H E2420H/E2420HS Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD Active matrix-TFT LCD Panel type TN In-Plane Switching Viewable area Diagonal 546.86 mm (21.5 in.) 604.70 mm (23.8 in.) Active area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch 476.64 mm (18.77 in.) 268.11 mm (10...
E2420H: Non adjustable E2420HS: 100+/-5 mm E2420H: No E2420HS: Yes About your monitor │ 13 Monitor specifications Model E2220H E2420H/E2420HS Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD Active matrix-TFT LCD Panel type TN In-Plane Switching Viewable area Diagonal 546.86 mm (21.5 in.) 604.70 mm (23.8 in.) Active area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch 476.64 mm (18.77 in.) 268.11 mm (10...
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...;) 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 81 Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness 178° (typical) 178° (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1,000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Anti-glare with 3H hardness Backlight LED light bar system Response time Normal mode Fast mode Color depth 8 ms 5 ms 16.7 million colors Color gamut 72% (CIE1931)/83%(CIE1976) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Bezel width (edge of...
...;) 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 81 Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness 178° (typical) 178° (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1,000 to 1 (typical) Faceplate coating Anti-glare with 3H hardness Backlight LED light bar system Response time Normal mode Fast mode Color depth 8 ms 5 ms 16.7 million colors Color gamut 72% (CIE1931)/83%(CIE1976) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Bezel width (edge of...
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... (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. Plug and play capability You can install the monitor in any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. • If you notice white powder when you can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell Support site...
... (EDID) using detergent of any Plug and Play-compatible system. For best practices, follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. Plug and play capability You can install the monitor in any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor. • If you notice white powder when you can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell Support site...
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... risk of blue light emitted from your eyes. - EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Warm, Cool, Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Load the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView...
... risk of blue light emitted from your eyes. - EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Warm, Cool, Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Load the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView...
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... the OSD menu to adjustments. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast On in On Mode E2X20HS Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Volume On in On Mode Operating your monitor │ 55 All keys are allowed. Icon Menu and Description Submenus Lock Controls user...
... the OSD menu to adjustments. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast On in On Mode E2X20HS Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Volume On in On Mode Operating your monitor │ 55 All keys are allowed. Icon Menu and Description Submenus Lock Controls user...
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... following : Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Volume (E2X20HS only), to set the shortcut key 1. Power Button LED Allow you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Personalization Others EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR® E2X20HS Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI...
... following : Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Volume (E2X20HS only), to set the shortcut key 1. Power Button LED Allow you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Personalization Others EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On Off ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR® E2X20HS Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI...
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...to adjust the monitor settings using software on your monitor │ 57 Select off to turn off this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Enable this feature. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others Operating your computer. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag...
...to adjust the monitor settings using software on your monitor │ 57 Select off to turn off this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Enable this feature. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others Operating your computer. EXX20H Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag...
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... the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. In Windows 10: 1. Use one of the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. Click OK. Click Apply. After installing the drivers for your monitor E1920H Setting display resolution to 1366 x 768 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels by performing the following methods to 1366 x 768 again. Click the drop-down menu under Resolution and select 1366...
... the Desktop tile to switch to update your graphics driver. In Windows 10: 1. Use one of the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. Click OK. Click Apply. After installing the drivers for your monitor E1920H Setting display resolution to 1366 x 768 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1366 x 768 pixels by performing the following methods to 1366 x 768 again. Click the drop-down menu under Resolution and select 1366...
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... switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1366 x 768 again. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Refer to classic desktop. 2. Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 5. After installing the drivers for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. Click Change Display Settings...
... switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor Identify your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1366 x 768 again. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Refer to classic desktop. 2. Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 5. After installing the drivers for your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. Click Change Display Settings...
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...: 1. Use one of the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Click Advanced Display Settings. 3. Click the drop-down menu of the Screen Resolution and select 1600 x 900. 4. Go to 1600 x 900 again. Click OK. Select the Desktop tile to switch...
...: 1. Use one of the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Click Advanced Display Settings. 3. Click the drop-down menu of the Screen Resolution and select 1600 x 900. 4. Go to 1600 x 900 again. Click OK. Select the Desktop tile to switch...
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... adapter that supports the video resolution. 66 │ Operating your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your monitor NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. In Windows 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 5. Select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for...
... adapter that supports the video resolution. 66 │ Operating your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your monitor NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. In Windows 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 5. Select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for...
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...-down menu under Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Click OK. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. Click OK. Setting up your monitor E2220H/E2420H/E2420HS/E2720H/E2720HS Setting display resolution to 1920 x 1080 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels...
...-down menu under Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. Click OK. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. Click OK. Setting up your monitor E2220H/E2420H/E2420HS/E2720H/E2720HS Setting display resolution to 1920 x 1080 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels...
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... set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of the window (e.g. Identify your monitor Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Select the Desktop tile to switch to 1920 x 1080 again. Click Advanced Settings. 5. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. Click Change Display Settings...
... set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of the window (e.g. Identify your monitor Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Select the Desktop tile to switch to 1920 x 1080 again. Click Advanced Settings. 5. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3. Click Change Display Settings...
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... power button is pressed. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. • Increase brightness and contrast controls 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. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change...
... power button is pressed. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. • Increase brightness and contrast controls 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. • Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change...
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... setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to different video formats (aspect ratio) of the panel No input signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the bottom of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is plugged...
... setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to different video formats (aspect ratio) of the panel No input signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the bottom of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is plugged...
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... connected to communicate with your monitor. Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others E1920H/E2020H/E2220H/E2420H/E2720H Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Audio Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others 4 │ Overview E2420HS/E2720HS After installation, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts...
... connected to communicate with your monitor. Dell XX Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others E1920H/E2020H/E2220H/E2420H/E2720H Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Display Audio Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others 4 │ Overview E2420HS/E2720HS After installation, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts...