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Dell S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/ S2721HSX Monitor User's Guide Model: S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX Regulatory model: S2421Ht/S2721Ht
Dell S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/ S2721HSX Monitor User's Guide Model: S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX Regulatory model: S2421Ht/S2721Ht
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Display S2421HS/S2721HS S2421HSX/S2721HSX Stand riser S2421HS/S2721HS S2421HSX/S2721HSX Stand base Power cable (varies by country) HDMI cable 6 | About your monitor. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor NOTE: Some components may not ship with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell if anything is missing. Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries.
Display S2421HS/S2721HS S2421HSX/S2721HSX Stand riser S2421HS/S2721HS S2421HSX/S2721HSX Stand base Power cable (varies by country) HDMI cable 6 | About your monitor. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor NOTE: Some components may not ship with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell if anything is missing. Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries.
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...may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX monitor has an active matrix, Thin Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About your... set up with an elegant viewing experience. • Extensive digital connectivity with a flicker-free screen. The monitor features include: • S2421HS/S2421HSX: 60.45 cm (23.8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for ...
...may cause damage to optimize eye comfort. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX monitor has an active matrix, Thin Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. About your... set up with an elegant viewing experience. • Extensive digital connectivity with a flicker-free screen. The monitor features include: • S2421HS/S2421HSX: 60.45 cm (23.8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for ...
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Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 2 S2421HS/S2721HS 1 2 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label 1 2 Description Function buttons Power on/off button (with LED indicator) Use For more information, see Operating the Monitor To turn the monitor on or off. 8 | About your monitor
Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 2 S2421HS/S2721HS 1 2 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label 1 2 Description Function buttons Power on/off button (with LED indicator) Use For more information, see Operating the Monitor To turn the monitor on or off. 8 | About your monitor
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... placing them through the slot. Lists the regulatory approvals. Releases stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Back view 1 2 3 5 4 S2421HS/S2721HS 1 2 3 5 4 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover) Regulatory label Stand release button Barcode, serial number...
... placing them through the slot. Lists the regulatory approvals. Releases stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Back view 1 2 3 5 4 S2421HS/S2721HS 1 2 3 5 4 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind attached VESA cover) Regulatory label Stand release button Barcode, serial number...
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... | About your monitor). Connect speakers to playback audio through HDMI or DisplayPort audio channels. Only two-channel audio is supported. Bottom view 12 3 45 S2421HS/S2721HS 12 3 45 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label Description 1 Security lock slot 2 Power connector 3 DisplayPort 4 HDMI port 5 Audio line-out port Use Secures monitor with the DisplayPort cable (optional...
... | About your monitor). Connect speakers to playback audio through HDMI or DisplayPort audio channels. Only two-channel audio is supported. Bottom view 12 3 45 S2421HS/S2721HS 12 3 45 S2421HSX/S2721HSX Label Description 1 Security lock slot 2 Power connector 3 DisplayPort 4 HDMI port 5 Audio line-out port Use Secures monitor with the DisplayPort cable (optional...
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Monitor specifications Model S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 60.45 cm (23.8 ...
Monitor specifications Model S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 60.45 cm (23.8 ...
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Resolution specifications Model S2421HS/S2421HSX/S2721HS/S2721HSX DisplayPort HDMI Horizontal scan range 83 kHz to 83 kHz 30 kHz to 83 kHz Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM)Compatibility Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) *At panel...
Resolution specifications Model S2421HS/S2421HSX/S2721HS/S2721HSX DisplayPort HDMI Horizontal scan range 83 kHz to 83 kHz 30 kHz to 83 kHz Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM)Compatibility Easy Arrange and other key features Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) *At panel...
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... 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A (maximum) 120 V: 30 A (maximum) 240 V: 60 A (maximum) S2421HS/S2421HSX • 1 x HDMI1.4 port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 1 x Audio line-out port 1.8 m HDMI1.4 cable S2721HS/S2721HSX 446.8 mm (17.59 in.) 346.8 mm (13.65 in.) 537...
... 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A (maximum) 120 V: 30 A (maximum) 240 V: 60 A (maximum) S2421HS/S2421HSX • 1 x HDMI1.4 port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 • 1 x Audio line-out port 1.8 m HDMI1.4 cable S2721HS/S2721HSX 446.8 mm (17.59 in.) 346.8 mm (13.65 in.) 537...
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This is referred to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation S2421HS/S2421HSX 78.48 BTU/hour (maximum) 61.42 BTU/hour (typical) S2721HS/S2721HSX 105.78 BTU/hour (maximum) 68.24 BTU/hour (typical) Power management modes ...
This is referred to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation S2421HS/S2421HSX 78.48 BTU/hour (maximum) 61.42 BTU/hour (typical) S2721HS/S2721HSX 105.78 BTU/hour (maximum) 68.24 BTU/hour (typical) Power management modes ...
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... 11.04 W 35.04 kWh VESA modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video sync sync Active Active Active Inactive Inactive Off - - - S2421HS/S2421HSX VESA modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video Power indicator sync sync Active Active Active White Inactive - or other input devices...
... 11.04 W 35.04 kWh VESA modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video sync sync Active Active Active Inactive Inactive Off - - - S2421HS/S2421HSX VESA modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video Power indicator sync sync Active Active Active White Inactive - or other input devices...
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...the computer and the monitor to gain access to wake it up . Changing the factory default 16 | About your device. S2721HS/S2721HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from your monitor S2721HS/S2721HSX *Zero power consumption in the OSD menu. If you ordered and shall have ... press the monitor button again to wake it up . Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to the OSD. S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 24 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance This document is ENERGY STAR certified. This product ...
...the computer and the monitor to gain access to wake it up . Changing the factory default 16 | About your device. S2721HS/S2721HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from your monitor S2721HS/S2721HSX *Zero power consumption in the OSD menu. If you ordered and shall have ... press the monitor button again to wake it up . Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to the OSD. S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 24 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance This document is ENERGY STAR certified. This product ...
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... the stand attached to the monitor, you are applicable only for the most comfortable viewing angle. 5° 30° 100 mm 30° 21° S2421HS/S2421HSX 5° 30° 110 mm 30° 21° S2721HS/S2721HSX NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from any other source...
... the stand attached to the monitor, you are applicable only for the most comfortable viewing angle. 5° 30° 100 mm 30° 21° S2421HS/S2421HSX 5° 30° 110 mm 30° 21° S2721HS/S2721HSX NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from any other source...
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See the documentation that secure the back panel. 4. Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of 12.8 kg (S2421HS/ S2421HSX)/17.2 kg (S2721HS/S2721HSX). Follow the instructions that shipped with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on it with the display facing down. 2. ...
See the documentation that secure the back panel. 4. Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of 12.8 kg (S2421HS/ S2421HSX)/17.2 kg (S2721HS/S2721HSX). Follow the instructions that shipped with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on it with the display facing down. 2. ...
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To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1 2 34 5 34 | Operating the monitor Yes No S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX 3. Select one of the following message appears. Once locked, pressing any control button will display the lock icon Use the front-panel ... Are you sure you want to lock the button(s). 1. The following options. Select Yes to the OSD menu and/ or power button. 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...
To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1 2 34 5 34 | Operating the monitor Yes No S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX 3. Select one of the following message appears. Once locked, pressing any control button will display the lock icon Use the front-panel ... Are you sure you want to lock the button(s). 1. The following options. Select Yes to the OSD menu and/ or power button. 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...
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... per the monitor specifications. You can see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will appear depending on the selected input: 48 |...OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. S2721HS/S2721HSX This means that the monitor...
... per the monitor specifications. You can see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will appear depending on the selected input: 48 |...OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. S2721HS/S2721HSX This means that the monitor...
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... monitor button again to select the correct input source. or www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX or www.dell.com/S2721HS www.dell.com/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX If either DP, HDMI input is selected and the...
... monitor button again to select the correct input source. or www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX or www.dell.com/S2721HS www.dell.com/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX If either DP, HDMI input is selected and the...
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...of the computer. While in 4 minutes. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX www.dell.com/S2721HS www.dell.com/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX 4. Turn off ...input, one of the procedures in 4 minutes. The floating dialog box should appear on the monitor. or www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 24 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in self-test mode, the power LED ...
...of the computer. While in 4 minutes. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX www.dell.com/S2721HS www.dell.com/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX 4. Turn off ...input, one of the procedures in 4 minutes. The floating dialog box should appear on the monitor. or www.dell.com/S2421HS www.dell.com/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 24 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in self-test mode, the power LED ...
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... Manager is enabled in the notification tray. After installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Ensure that DDC/CI is a Microsoft Windows application... Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Dell S2421HS/S2421HSX - Information about displays connected to communicate with your display. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others ...
... Manager is enabled in the notification tray. After installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Ensure that DDC/CI is a Microsoft Windows application... Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Dell S2421HS/S2421HSX - Information about displays connected to communicate with your display. Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others ...
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Dell S2421HS/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5 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. 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.
Dell S2421HS/S2421HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5 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. 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.