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... Stand 21 Connecting Your Monitor 21 Organizing Your Cables 23 Removing the Monitor Stand 24 Wall Mounting (Optional 24 3 Operating the Monitor 27 Power On the Monitor 27 Using the Side Panel Controls 27 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 29 Setting the Maximum Resolution 41 Using the Tilt and Touch Usage Scenario 42 4 Troubleshooting...
... Stand 21 Connecting Your Monitor 21 Organizing Your Cables 23 Removing the Monitor Stand 24 Wall Mounting (Optional 24 3 Operating the Monitor 27 Power On the Monitor 27 Using the Side Panel Controls 27 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 29 Setting the Maximum Resolution 41 Using the Tilt and Touch Usage Scenario 42 4 Troubleshooting...
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... Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor). 6 | About Your Monitor • USB Cable (enables touch screen function on the monitor) • Cleaning Cloth • Velcro Strap • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell S2240T flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin...
... Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the monitor). 6 | About Your Monitor • USB Cable (enables touch screen function on the monitor) • Cleaning Cloth • Velcro Strap • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell S2240T flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin...
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... DC power cord connector 5 HDMI connector 6 DVI connector 7 VGA connector Use Secure the monitor with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. About Your Monitor | 9 Connect your computer HDMI cable. Connect your speakers.* Connect the USB cable that ...came with a security cable lock. Connect your computer VGA cable (optional purchase). *Headphone usage is connected, you can use the touch screen function on the monitor...
... DC power cord connector 5 HDMI connector 6 DVI connector 7 VGA connector Use Secure the monitor with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. About Your Monitor | 9 Connect your computer HDMI cable. Connect your speakers.* Connect the USB cable that ...came with a security cable lock. Connect your computer VGA cable (optional purchase). *Headphone usage is connected, you can use the touch screen function on the monitor...
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... Contrast On) Anti-Glare with 3H hardness LED edgelight system 25 ms (typical) 12 ms (typical) with Overdrive 16.7 million colors CIE1931 (72%)* *[S2240T] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. TFT LCD VA 54.6 cm (21.5 inches) 476.64...(Typ.) 3000 to 1 (typical) 8M to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 10 | About Your Monitor Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate...
... Contrast On) Anti-Glare with 3H hardness LED edgelight system 25 ms (typical) 12 ms (typical) with Overdrive 16.7 million colors CIE1931 (72%)* *[S2240T] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. TFT LCD VA 54.6 cm (21.5 inches) 476.64...(Typ.) 3000 to 1 (typical) 8M to 76 Hz (automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 10 | About Your Monitor Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate...
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... scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor. • To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your touch screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the instructions in the list below while...
... scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor. • To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your touch screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the instructions in the list below while...
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Wall Mounting (Optional) Refer to the instructions that come with a stand. Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for a monitor with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. To remove the stand: 1. Place...
Wall Mounting (Optional) Refer to the instructions that come with a stand. Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for a monitor with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. To remove the stand: 1. Place...
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... the OSD menu. Exit 5 Use the Power button to adjust the image settings. Side Panel Button Use the buttons on the side of the monitor to turn the monitor On and Off. A breathing white light indicates the power save mode. 3 Use the MENU button to confirm your selection. Use the OK button... to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. Power (with power light indicator) The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Use the Down button to the main menu or exit the OSD...
... the OSD menu. Exit 5 Use the Power button to adjust the image settings. Side Panel Button Use the buttons on the side of the monitor to turn the monitor On and Off. A breathing white light indicates the power save mode. 3 Use the MENU button to confirm your selection. Use the OK button... to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. Power (with power light indicator) The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Use the Down button to the main menu or exit the OSD...
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Main Menu for analog (VGA) input or Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for digital (DVI) input or Operating the Monitor | 29 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes.
Main Menu for analog (VGA) input or Main Menu for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for digital (DVI) input or Operating the Monitor | 29 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes.
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Operating the Monitor | 31 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on . Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button ... when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen.
Operating the Monitor | 31 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on . Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button ... when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is necessary. Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen.
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... preset color mode. Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is available only when you to manually adjust the color... settings. Use or to adjust the desired flesh tone color. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you select Movie or Game preset mode. 34 | Operating the Monitor Press to '100'. NOTE: Hue adjustment is used to adjust the hue from the...
... preset color mode. Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. This is available only when you to manually adjust the color... settings. Use or to adjust the desired flesh tone color. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you select Movie or Game preset mode. 34 | Operating the Monitor Press to '100'. NOTE: Hue adjustment is used to adjust the hue from the...
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... normal and enhanced Movie preset mode side by removing image fading and roughness of edge. Operating the Monitor | 35 Press image. Image Enhance Makes upsized images higher quality by side. Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to adjust the image up or down. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to... the factory settings. Settings Display Use the Display Settings to '100'. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to adjust image. Demo Mode Splits the screen into two for "VGA" input.
... normal and enhanced Movie preset mode side by removing image fading and roughness of edge. Operating the Monitor | 35 Press image. Image Enhance Makes upsized images higher quality by side. Reset Color Reset your monitor color settings to adjust the image up or down. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to... the factory settings. Settings Display Use the Display Settings to '100'. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to adjust image. Demo Mode Splits the screen into two for "VGA" input.
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...option to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Settings Other Settings Select this option to one of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you select Game or Movie preset mode. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast... the languages of the OSD, the amount of the six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). 36 | Operating the Monitor NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine),...
...option to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Settings Other Settings Select this option to one of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you select Game or Movie preset mode. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast... the languages of the OSD, the amount of the six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese or Japanese). 36 | Operating the Monitor NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine),...
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...Only hard unlock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function- The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen's brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of your computer. to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 ...access to be adjustable via the software on or off dynamic dimming. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to adjustments. Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and ...
...Only hard unlock (press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds) Unlock function- The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen's brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of your computer. to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 ...access to be adjustable via the software on or off dynamic dimming. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to adjustments. Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or hard lock (press and ...
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If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the On- Screen Display (OSD) Menu. or 40 | Operating the Monitor When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/HDMI input If either VGA, DVI-D, or HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the On- Screen Display (OSD) Menu. or 40 | Operating the Monitor When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/HDMI input If either VGA, DVI-D, or HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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For Windows® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Click OK. Operating the Monitor | 41 Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for more information... driver. See Troubleshooting for the monitor: In Windows® 7 and Windows® 8: 1. Click the Dropdown list of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to classic desktop. 2. Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you do ...
For Windows® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Click OK. Operating the Monitor | 41 Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for more information... driver. See Troubleshooting for the monitor: In Windows® 7 and Windows® 8: 1. Click the Dropdown list of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to classic desktop. 2. Depending on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you do ...
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... remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Turn off both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. The floating dialog box should appear on the... (blue connector) cables from the back of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. or Troubleshooting | 43 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. 4 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check ...
... remains white. While in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Turn off both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. The floating dialog box should appear on the... (blue connector) cables from the back of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. or Troubleshooting | 43 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. 4 Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check ...
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...video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is clean (no dust particles on both your monitor screen remains blank after you are experiencing is ...in diagnostics: 1. then turn on the surface of the computer or monitor. If your computer and the monitor. To run the built-in...
...video cable(s) from the back of the screen). 2. Ensure that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is clean (no dust particles on both your monitor screen remains blank after you are experiencing is ...in diagnostics: 1. then turn on the surface of the computer or monitor. If your computer and the monitor. To run the built-in...
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... 5 seconds. In-Store Demo To enter InStore OSD Mode Detach/Disconnect all cables. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostic tool, the monitor is complete when the text screen appears. A gray screen appears. 4. The test is functioning properly. To exit, press Button 4 again. Press and hold Button 1 and Button...
... 5 seconds. In-Store Demo To enter InStore OSD Mode Detach/Disconnect all cables. The color of the screen changes to inspect the display in diagnostic tool, the monitor is complete when the text screen appears. A gray screen appears. 4. The test is functioning properly. To exit, press Button 4 again. Press and hold Button 1 and Button...
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... or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. 46 | Troubleshooting Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD... technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : support.dell.com. NOTE: When using DVI-D/HDMI input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Brightness Problems Picture too dim...
... or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. 46 | Troubleshooting Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD... technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : support.dell.com. NOTE: When using DVI-D/HDMI input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Brightness Problems Picture too dim...
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...Touch function miss alignment or no response in saving mode Could not wake up monitor and computer by system, power off/on the application. • Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Visible signs of screen time • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell... immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly ...
...Touch function miss alignment or no response in saving mode Could not wake up monitor and computer by system, power off/on the application. • Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Visible signs of screen time • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell... immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly ...