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Contents About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Back view 10 Side view 11 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 14 Preset display modes 15 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Power management modes 18 Plug and play capability 24 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 24 Maintenance guidelines 24 Cleaning your monitor 24 Setting up the monitor 25 Attaching the stand 25 │ 3
Contents About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Back view 10 Side view 11 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 14 Preset display modes 15 Electrical specifications 15 Physical characteristics 16 Environmental characteristics 17 Power management modes 18 Plug and play capability 24 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 24 Maintenance guidelines 24 Cleaning your monitor 24 Setting up the monitor 25 Attaching the stand 25 │ 3
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Connecting your monitor 27 Connecting the DP and USB 3.0 cable 27 Organizing cables 28 Removing the stand 29 Wall mounting (optional 30 Operating your monitor 31 Power on the monitor 31 Using the control buttons 32 OSD controls 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 34 Accessing the OSD menu 34 Menu and Power button lock 45 OSD warning messages 47 Setting up your monitor 50 Setting the maximum resolution 50 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 50 If you...
Connecting your monitor 27 Connecting the DP and USB 3.0 cable 27 Organizing cables 28 Removing the stand 29 Wall mounting (optional 30 Operating your monitor 31 Power on the monitor 31 Using the control buttons 32 OSD controls 33 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 34 Accessing the OSD menu 34 Menu and Power button lock 45 OSD warning messages 47 Setting up your monitor 50 Setting the maximum resolution 50 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 50 If you...
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... resolutions. ∞∞Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from wide aspect to -side. ∞∞Color gamut of 99% sRGB. ∞∞High Dynamic Contrast Ratio. ∞∞Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities. ∞∞Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ∞∞Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI...
... resolutions. ∞∞Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from wide aspect to -side. ∞∞Color gamut of 99% sRGB. ∞∞High Dynamic Contrast Ratio. ∞∞Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities. ∞∞Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. ∞∞Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI...
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...., Ltd.(for Korea) L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for EU Only) CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with monitor stand Label Description 1 Cable management slot 2 VESA mounting holes (behind VESA cover) 3 Regulatory information label 4 Stand release button 5 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) Use Use to identify the hardware components in XXXXX R33037 RoHS XXXXXX-XX DELL P2720D ශਭP2720D 100-240V 50/60Hz...
...., Ltd.(for Korea) L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for EU Only) CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with monitor stand Label Description 1 Cable management slot 2 VESA mounting holes (behind VESA cover) 3 Regulatory information label 4 Stand release button 5 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) Use Use to identify the hardware components in XXXXX R33037 RoHS XXXXXX-XX DELL P2720D ශਭP2720D 100-240V 50/60Hz...
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Bottom view 1 2 34 5 6 7 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). 2 Security-lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor. 3 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 4 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 5 DisplayPort Connect your computer with DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor) between the monitor and the computer. 12 │ About...
Bottom view 1 2 34 5 6 7 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). 2 Security-lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor. 3 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 4 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 5 DisplayPort Connect your computer with DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor) between the monitor and the computer. 12 │ About...
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... PC, the monitor can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. N OTE: This monitor is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. If the computer detects input from the monitor. This is expressed or implied. Power management modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your...
... PC, the monitor can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. N OTE: This monitor is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. If the computer detects input from the monitor. This is expressed or implied. Power management modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your...
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... using the DP connector. Select auto select to restore default Input Source. Use color to select the HDMI input source. Push to adjust the color setting mode. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 36 │ Operating your monitor. Push to select the DP input source. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI Color Auto...
... using the DP connector. Select auto select to restore default Input Source. Use color to select the HDMI input source. Push to adjust the color setting mode. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 36 │ Operating your monitor. Push to select the DP input source. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI Color Auto...
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...;∞Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. ∞∞Game: Loads color settings ideal for your monitor │ 37 The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. ∞∞Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose Standard, Comfortview, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom color from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for most...
...;∞Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. ∞∞Game: Loads color settings ideal for your monitor │ 37 The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. ∞∞Cool: Decreases the color temperature. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose Standard, Comfortview, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom color from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for most...
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... video input mode to: ∞∞RGB: Select this option if your monitor is used to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞∞YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Press to 100. This is connected to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Input Color...
... video input mode to: ∞∞RGB: Select this option if your monitor is used to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞∞YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Press to 100. This is connected to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie Game Warm Cool Custom Color Input Color...
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... Game mode. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 100. Use the display to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Reset Display Select this option to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Allows your monitor │ 39 Press to restore default display settings. Saturation Reset Color Display This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use...
... Game mode. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 100. Use the display to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Reset Display Select this option to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Allows your monitor │ 39 Press to restore default display settings. Saturation Reset Color Display This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use...
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... to be adjustable via the software on your computer. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell P2720D Input Source: DP Current: 2560x1440, 60Hz DP Capability: DP 1.2 DDC/CI DDC/CI (display data channel/command interface) allows your monitor │ 43 Enable this feature by selecting on . To start LCD conditioning, select on the degree of image retention, the...
... to be adjustable via the software on your computer. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell P2720D Input Source: DP Current: 2560x1440, 60Hz DP Capability: DP 1.2 DDC/CI DDC/CI (display data channel/command interface) allows your monitor │ 43 Enable this feature by selecting on . To start LCD conditioning, select on the degree of image retention, the...
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... the unlock menu: Hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to adjustments. Dell 27 Monitor Select Option: Operating your monitor │ 45 Menu and Power button lock Controls user access to display the lock menu (when Menu and Power buttons unlocked), A lock menu appears and is shown on the bottom right corner of display screen. The default setting of Menu and Power buttons lock is Disable. 1 234 5 To enter the lock menu: Hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to display the lock menu (when Menu and Power buttons locked), A unlock menu appears...
... the unlock menu: Hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to adjustments. Dell 27 Monitor Select Option: Operating your monitor │ 45 Menu and Power button lock Controls user access to display the lock menu (when Menu and Power buttons unlocked), A lock menu appears and is shown on the bottom right corner of display screen. The default setting of Menu and Power buttons lock is Disable. 1 234 5 To enter the lock menu: Hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to display the lock menu (when Menu and Power buttons locked), A unlock menu appears...
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... download the latest driver for your graphics card. 5. 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. Click OK. NOTE: If you may need to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. 50 │ Operating your monitor Right-click on your computer, complete one of the Screen Resolution...
... download the latest driver for your graphics card. 5. 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. Click OK. NOTE: If you may need to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. 50 │ Operating your monitor Right-click on your computer, complete one of the Screen Resolution...
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Click Change Display Settings. 4. Refer to 2560 x 1440 again. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, www.ATI.com OR www.AMD.com). 7. If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. Right-click on ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on the...
Click Change Display Settings. 4. Refer to 2560 x 1440 again. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, www.ATI.com OR www.AMD.com). 7. If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: 1. Right-click on ). 6. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on the...
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... diagnostic tool that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and the monitor. Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostics: 1. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Turn Off your video controller and computer. Press and hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to enter the OSD lock/ unlock menu. 56 │ Troubleshooting then turn on the surface...
... diagnostic tool that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and the monitor. Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostics: 1. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Turn Off your video controller and computer. Press and hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to enter the OSD lock/ unlock menu. 56 │ Troubleshooting then turn on the surface...
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... 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 the video resolution to...
... 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 the video resolution to...
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... Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Missing Color ∞∞Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. ∞∞Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞∞Restart the computer in diagnostics. Geometric Distortion ∞∞Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Troubleshooting...
... Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Missing Color ∞∞Perform monitor self-test feature check. ∞∞Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. ∞∞Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞∞Restart the computer in diagnostics. Geometric Distortion ∞∞Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Troubleshooting...
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... Display OSD to turn off a static image left the monitor at all times when not in use a dynamically changing screensaver. long period of time ∞∞Alternatively, use (for a information, see Power management modes). Image retention from ∞∞Use the Power Management feature to Fast or Normal depending on the monitor for more on your application and usage. 60 │ Troubleshooting Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color...
... Display OSD to turn off a static image left the monitor at all times when not in use a dynamically changing screensaver. long period of time ∞∞Alternatively, use (for a information, see Power management modes). Image retention from ∞∞Use the Power Management feature to Fast or Normal depending on the monitor for more on your application and usage. 60 │ Troubleshooting Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color...
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... Input Signal ∞∞Check the signal source. The picture does not fill the entire screen ∞∞Due to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞∞Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings small OSD. ∞∞Reset the monitor to different video formats (aspect ratio) of the panel the menu button for 4 seconds to unlock. Troubleshooting │ 61 Ensure the computer is not in when user controls...
... Input Signal ∞∞Check the signal source. The picture does not fill the entire screen ∞∞Due to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞∞Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings small OSD. ∞∞Reset the monitor to different video formats (aspect ratio) of the panel the menu button for 4 seconds to unlock. Troubleshooting │ 61 Ensure the computer is not in when user controls...
Display Manager Users Guide
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... manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. After installation, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. Dell P2720D - Standard 3:56 PM 2019/05/03 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color Display LCD...
... manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. After installation, Dell Display Manager will run each time the system starts and will place its icon in the menu as below. Dell P2720D - Standard 3:56 PM 2019/05/03 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is always available when hovering over the notification tray icon. Dell 27 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color Display LCD...
