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... in.) 597.89 mm (23.54 in.) Vertical Area 296.46 mm (11.67 in.) 156246.28 mm2 (242.15 in.2) 336.31 mm (13.24 in.) 201073.02 mm2 (311.67 in.2) Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 92.56 81.59... (fast) 4 ms (extreme) Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut* NTSC 72% Connectivity • 2 x HDMI 1.4 • 1 x Audio line-out(3.5 mm jack) Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Top/Left/Right 5.4 mm 6.0 mm Bottom 20.7 mm 21.3 mm Adjustability Height adjustable NA stand Tilt -5° to 21° About your...
... in.) 597.89 mm (23.54 in.) Vertical Area 296.46 mm (11.67 in.) 156246.28 mm2 (242.15 in.2) 336.31 mm (13.24 in.) 201073.02 mm2 (311.67 in.2) Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 92.56 81.59... (fast) 4 ms (extreme) Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut* NTSC 72% Connectivity • 2 x HDMI 1.4 • 1 x Audio line-out(3.5 mm jack) Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Top/Left/Right 5.4 mm 6.0 mm Bottom 20.7 mm 21.3 mm Adjustability Height adjustable NA stand Tilt -5° to 21° About your...
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no cables) Weight of stand assembly 0.5 kg (1.19 lb.) 453.3 mm (17.85 in.) 609.9 mm (24.01 in.) 186.8 mm (7.35 in.) 363.6 mm (14.32 in.) 609.9 mm (24.01 in.) 54.0 mm (2.13 in.) 176.0 mm (6.93 in.) 257.2 mm (10.13 in.) 186.8 mm (7.35 in .) ....) Depth 152.8 mm (6.02 in .) 7.6 kg (16.76 lb.) 5.2 kg (11.46 lb) 4.3 kg (9.48 lb.) 0.7 kg (1.54 lb.) 14 | About your monitor Physical characteristics Model S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Connector type • 2 x HDMI1.4 ports • 1 x Audio line-out port Signal cable type 1.8 m HDMI1.4 cable Dimensions (with stand) Height 412.8...
no cables) Weight of stand assembly 0.5 kg (1.19 lb.) 453.3 mm (17.85 in.) 609.9 mm (24.01 in.) 186.8 mm (7.35 in.) 363.6 mm (14.32 in.) 609.9 mm (24.01 in.) 54.0 mm (2.13 in.) 176.0 mm (6.93 in.) 257.2 mm (10.13 in.) 186.8 mm (7.35 in .) ....) Depth 152.8 mm (6.02 in .) 7.6 kg (16.76 lb.) 5.2 kg (11.46 lb) 4.3 kg (9.48 lb.) 0.7 kg (1.54 lb.) 14 | About your monitor Physical characteristics Model S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Connector type • 2 x HDMI1.4 ports • 1 x Audio line-out port Signal cable type 1.8 m HDMI1.4 cable Dimensions (with stand) Height 412.8...
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...have no obligation to select the correct input source. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. Your product may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY... STAR specified limit. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in the active-off mode, the following message is expressed or implied. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor...
...have no obligation to select the correct input source. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. Your product may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY... STAR specified limit. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in the active-off mode, the following message is expressed or implied. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor...
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Align the tabs on the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor. 6. Open the monitor protective cover and install the VESA screw cover. 5. 4. Insert the stand-riser bracket into monitor groove until it snaps into place. 5 6 24 | Setting up the monitor
Align the tabs on the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor. 6. Open the monitor protective cover and install the VESA screw cover. 5. 4. Insert the stand-riser bracket into monitor groove until it snaps into place. 5 6 24 | Setting up the monitor
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Yes No S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 3. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable 2. To unlock ...-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following message appears. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the Menu Buttons? The following options...
Yes No S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 3. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable 2. To unlock ...-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following message appears. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the Menu Buttons? The following options...
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...Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. This will prevent the user to turn off the monitor. The following options: Options 1 Description Select this option to lock OSD menu and power button to unlock the front... Use this option to lock power button. Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: 2. 1. Menu and Power Button lock 4 Use this option to lock OSD menu function. Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: 34 | Operating the monitor Built-in Diagnostics. Menu Button lock 2 Use...
...Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. This will prevent the user to turn off the monitor. The following options: Options 1 Description Select this option to lock OSD menu and power button to unlock the front... Use this option to lock power button. Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: 2. 1. Menu and Power Button lock 4 Use this option to lock OSD menu function. Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24/27 Monitor Select Option: 34 | Operating the monitor Built-in Diagnostics. Menu Button lock 2 Use...
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...Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system NOTE: The changes you exit the OSD menu, or when the OSD menu to disappears automatically. 1. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color 75% Display Menu Personalize 75% Others 2. Press the or or button once to previous menu. 36 | Operating the... monitor Press to enter the slide bar and then use the or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make using the OSD...
...Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system NOTE: The changes you exit the OSD menu, or when the OSD menu to disappears automatically. 1. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color 75% Display Menu Personalize 75% Others 2. Press the or or button once to previous menu. 36 | Operating the... monitor Press to enter the slide bar and then use the or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make using the OSD...
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...Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast HDMI1 Input Source HDMI2 Auto select On Color Display Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others Operating the monitor | 37 Contrast Input Source Adjust the Brightness first, and then...contrast and press the button to decrease contrast (between darkness and lightness on the monitor. Contrast adjusts the difference between 0 and 100). Press the button to your monitor. Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are ...
...Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast HDMI1 Input Source HDMI2 Auto select On Color Display Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others Operating the monitor | 37 Contrast Input Source Adjust the Brightness first, and then...contrast and press the button to decrease contrast (between darkness and lightness on the monitor. Contrast adjusts the difference between 0 and 100). Press the button to your monitor. Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are ...
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Use to select the HDMI input source. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 38 | Operating the monitor Use to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. Use the Color menu to select the HDMI input source. Use.... Icon Menu and Submenus HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Description Select HDMI1 input when you are using the HDMI2 connector. Resets your monitor's Input Source settings to the factory defaults.
Use to select the HDMI input source. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 38 | Operating the monitor Use to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. Use the Color menu to select the HDMI input source. Use.... Icon Menu and Submenus HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Color Description Select HDMI1 input when you are using the HDMI2 connector. Resets your monitor's Input Source settings to the factory defaults.
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... RTS : Loads color settings ideal for Real-Time Strategy games. • RPG : Loads color settings ideal for your eyes. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool... Custom Color • Standard: Default color settings. Using monitor for extended periods of blue light emitted from the list. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level...
... RTS : Loads color settings ideal for Real-Time Strategy games. • RPG : Loads color settings ideal for your eyes. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Movie FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool... Custom Color • Standard: Default color settings. Using monitor for extended periods of blue light emitted from the list. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level...
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... HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is connected to 100. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Hue Saturation Reset Color Use or to... adjust the hue from 0 to the factory defaults. 40 | Operating the monitor Resets your own preset color mode. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your...
... HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is connected to 100. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Hue Saturation Reset Color Use or to... adjust the hue from 0 to the factory defaults. 40 | Operating the monitor Resets your own preset color mode. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your...
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... Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust image. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal Aspect Ratio Select the image ...
... Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to '100'. Use or to adjust the sharpness from '0' to adjust image. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal Aspect Ratio Select the image ...
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... after you press a button. Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to change the menu transparency by using and (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Set the OSD display to...
... after you press a button. Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to change the menu transparency by using and (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Set the OSD display to...
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The buttons are locked. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Reset Menu ... and hold the button next to the power button for four seconds to factory defaults. Restore the menu settings to unlock the buttons. Operating the monitor | 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to adjustments.
The buttons are locked. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Reset Menu ... and hold the button next to the power button for four seconds to factory defaults. Restore the menu settings to unlock the buttons. Operating the monitor | 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to adjustments.
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..., Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio set as shortcut key 2. LED Reset Restores shortcut keys to save energy. Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Input Source On In On...
..., Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio set as shortcut key 2. LED Reset Restores shortcut keys to save energy. Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Preset Modes Input Source On In On...
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... optimum performance of your computer. Select Off to adjust the monitor settings using software on . DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to turn off this feature. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD... Conditioning O Display Menu Personalize Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset Operating the monitor | 45 Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset ...
... optimum performance of your computer. Select Off to adjust the monitor settings using software on . DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to turn off this feature. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD... Conditioning O Display Menu Personalize Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset Operating the monitor | 45 Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset ...
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...Restores all preset values to factory defaults. The Service Tag is also printed on Conditioning the degree of the cover. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI Color LCD Conditioning On Display Firmware O Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others... to the factory default settings. Select On to run. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory ...
...Restores all preset values to factory defaults. The Service Tag is also printed on Conditioning the degree of the cover. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI Color LCD Conditioning On Display Firmware O Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others... to the factory default settings. Select On to run. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory ...
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... message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Yes No S2721HN/S2721NX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message will appears: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby Mode... Please change your...
... message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Yes No S2721HN/S2721NX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message will appears: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby Mode... Please change your...
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...input is selected and the corresponding cable is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX or Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will appear depending on the keyboard or move... will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. Press any key on the selected input: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there ...
...input is selected and the corresponding cable is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX or Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will appear depending on the keyboard or move... will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. Press any key on the selected input: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there ...
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... system operation if the video cable is working correctly. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 4. Turn on both your computer and the monitor. 50 | Troubleshooting S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode...
... system operation if the video cable is working correctly. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 4. Turn on both your computer and the monitor. 50 | Troubleshooting S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode...