Monitor Quick Start Guide
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...) or its subsidiaries. 2020-07 www.dell.com/contactdell Dell.com/S2421HN Dell.com/S2421NX Dell.com/S2721HN Dell.com/S2721NX 746.A3F01.0001 (DELL P/N: 5V1XG rev.X01) 1 2 3 3 4 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 42 3 HDMI HDMI 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 © 2020 Dell Inc. Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 1 2 3 HDMI Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 1 2 3 HDMI Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 12 HDMI35©...
...) or its subsidiaries. 2020-07 www.dell.com/contactdell Dell.com/S2421HN Dell.com/S2421NX Dell.com/S2721HN Dell.com/S2721NX 746.A3F01.0001 (DELL P/N: 5V1XG rev.X01) 1 2 3 3 4 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 42 3 HDMI HDMI 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 © 2020 Dell Inc. Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 1 2 3 HDMI Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 1 2 3 HDMI Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 1 2 12 HDMI35©...
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WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. HDMI cable Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 3 1 HDMI Dell S2421H/S2721H 1 1 3 HDMI 3 1 2 2 2 4 HDHMDIM1 I2 HDMHI DMI HDMI 4312 HDMI HDMI HDMI 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 ©20202200-70Dec.lloItnrs isubs.idiarie www.de.clol /cmnoatctdell...
WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. HDMI cable Dell S2421HN(NX)/S2721HN(NX) 3 1 HDMI Dell S2421H/S2721H 1 1 3 HDMI 3 1 2 2 2 4 HDHMDIM1 I2 HDMHI DMI HDMI 4312 HDMI HDMI HDMI 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 ©20202200-70Dec.lloItnrs isubs.idiarie www.de.clol /cmnoatctdell...
Monitor Users Guide
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... technical support. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis.gov.in China Manufactured date S2421HN t S2421HN/S2721HN 5 1 2 3 4 5 S2421NX/S2721NX Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover...
... technical support. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis.gov.in China Manufactured date S2421HN t S2421HN/S2721HN 5 1 2 3 4 5 S2421NX/S2721NX Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover...
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Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display capabilities (HDMI playback) S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 30 kHz to 83 kHz 48 Hz to 75 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 12 | About your monitor Swivel NA Pivot NA Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM)Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * At panel native resolution only, under Custom Mode preset.
Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display capabilities (HDMI playback) S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 30 kHz to 83 kHz 48 Hz to 75 Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 12 | About your monitor Swivel NA Pivot NA Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM)Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * At panel native resolution only, under Custom Mode preset.
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... consumption with maximum luminance. S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in the active-off mode, the following message is no obligation to wake it up . S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there is ENERGY STAR certified. NOTE: This monitor is no display, press the monitor button... to gain access to select the correct input source. The OSD operates only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. If there is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 About your device.
... consumption with maximum luminance. S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in the active-off mode, the following message is no obligation to wake it up . S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there is ENERGY STAR certified. NOTE: This monitor is no display, press the monitor button... to gain access to select the correct input source. The OSD operates only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. If there is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 About your device.
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... Laite on the wall. XXXXXXXX-XXXXX R-R-WT1-S2421Ht Address for EU Only: Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance XXXXX И005-20 DELL Flat Panel Monitor S2421HN Input Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A Made in China / Fabricado en China / Fabriqué en... the monitor on it with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro...
... Laite on the wall. XXXXXXXX-XXXXX R-R-WT1-S2421Ht Address for EU Only: Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance XXXXX И005-20 DELL Flat Panel Monitor S2421HN Input Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A Made in China / Fabricado en China / Fabriqué en... the monitor on it with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro...
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... and/ or power button. Yes No S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 3. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source...
... and/ or power button. Yes No S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX 3. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source...
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... messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing...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 appears: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby Mode... See Resolution ...
... messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing...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 appears: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby Mode... See Resolution ...
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... automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell displays. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Ensure that DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification...
... automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell displays. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Ensure that DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification...
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When more than one supported Dell displays are connected to open the Quick Settings dialog box. The Quick Settings dialog box enables convenient adjustment of the display's brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5 You can select Manual Mode or Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon to the computer, a specific target display can be selected using the menu.
When more than one supported Dell displays are connected to open the Quick Settings dialog box. The Quick Settings dialog box enables convenient adjustment of the display's brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5 You can select Manual Mode or Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon to the computer, a specific target display can be selected using the menu.
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... Display Functions | 7 Setting Basic Display Functions You can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab. An on the active application. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: When multiple Dell displays are connected, select "Enable display matrix control" to apply brightness, contrast and color presets controls to manually select a preset...
... Display Functions | 7 Setting Basic Display Functions You can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab. An on the active application. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: When multiple Dell displays are connected, select "Enable display matrix control" to apply brightness, contrast and color presets controls to manually select a preset...
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 8 | Setting Basic Display Functions
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 8 | Setting Basic Display Functions
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...the assignment list, simply drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu, or elsewhere, and drop it . Dell Display Manager is activated. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Assigning Preset Modes to be the same on each connected display, or it automatically. You can vary from ...one display to another. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager automatically switches to the corresponding Preset ...
...the assignment list, simply drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu, or elsewhere, and drop it . Dell Display Manager is activated. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Assigning Preset Modes to be the same on each connected display, or it automatically. You can vary from ...one display to another. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager automatically switches to the corresponding Preset ...
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Press ">" or use Page Up/Page Down key to drag the application windows into the defined zones. To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows and then click Save. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange Easy Arrange helps you just need to find more layouts. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your work, then you to effectively organize your application windows on the desktop.
Press ">" or use Page Up/Page Down key to drag the application windows into the defined zones. To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows and then click Save. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange Easy Arrange helps you just need to find more layouts. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your work, then you to effectively organize your application windows on the desktop.
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This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. If you often use Easy Arrange positioning. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning". For Windows 10, you can select "Hold down the SHIFT key to use Windows snap feature, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops.
This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. If you often use Easy Arrange positioning. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning". For Windows 10, you can select "Hold down the SHIFT key to use Windows snap feature, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops.
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 Select "Span multiple monitors" to all the displays as one desktop. If you are using multiple displays in an array or matrix, Easy Arrange layout can be applied across to enable this feature. You need to align your displays properly to make it effective.
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 Select "Span multiple monitors" to all the displays as one desktop. If you are using multiple displays in an array or matrix, Easy Arrange layout can be applied across to enable this feature. You need to align your displays properly to make it effective.
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Please save your Dell display. You can give each input a name as you like. You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your favorite input and another shortcut ... are listed. All video input ports available to quickly switch between them. It makes it very easy to your changes after editing. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to...
Please save your Dell display. You can give each input a name as you like. You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your favorite input and another shortcut ... are listed. All video input ports available to quickly switch between them. It makes it very easy to your changes after editing. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to...
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You may also install DDM on the computer you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to the display. 16 | Managing Multiple Video Inputs Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: DDM communicates with your display even when the display is displaying video from it. You can use and control input switching from another computer. You can install DDM on other computers connected to any input source.
You may also install DDM on the computer you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to the display. 16 | Managing Multiple Video Inputs Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: DDM communicates with your display even when the display is displaying video from it. You can use and control input switching from another computer. You can install DDM on other computers connected to any input source.
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Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is activated. You can choose to set the display's brightness to the minimum level, or to put the display to sleep when the screensaver is available that provides PowerNap energy conservation options. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 18 | Applying Energy Conservation Features
Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is activated. You can choose to set the display's brightness to the minimum level, or to put the display to sleep when the screensaver is available that provides PowerNap energy conservation options. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 18 | Applying Energy Conservation Features
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... the 5 recently used window layouts. • Application window shortcut key: to launch a quick menu for options under Auto Mode and Easy Arrange. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX Ctrl + Shift + Num 2 Ctrl + Shift + Num 4 Ctrl + Shift + Num 3 S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX Ctrl + Shift + Num 2 Ctrl + Shift + Num 4 Ctrl + Shift + Num 3 S2721HN/S2721NX Other Shortcut Keys | 19...
... the 5 recently used window layouts. • Application window shortcut key: to launch a quick menu for options under Auto Mode and Easy Arrange. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX Ctrl + Shift + Num 2 Ctrl + Shift + Num 4 Ctrl + Shift + Num 3 S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX Ctrl + Shift + Num 2 Ctrl + Shift + Num 4 Ctrl + Shift + Num 3 S2721HN/S2721NX Other Shortcut Keys | 19...