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... HDMI2 HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 42 3 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMHDMII 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 © 2020 Dell Inc. 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°...
... HDMI2 HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 42 3 HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMHDMII 5 6 i 5° 21° i 1 2 © 2020 Dell Inc. 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°...
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... i i 5° 21° www.dell.com/contactdell Dell.com/S2421HN/NX Dell.com/S2721HN/NX 746.A3E01.0001 (DELL P/N: PNF73 rev.X01) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX monitor has an active matrix, .... WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted 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...
... i i 5° 21° www.dell.com/contactdell Dell.com/S2421HN/NX Dell.com/S2721HN/NX 746.A3E01.0001 (DELL P/N: PNF73 rev.X01) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX monitor has an active matrix, .... WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emitted 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...
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... Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components 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... About your display and access warranty information. Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back view 1 2 3 4 DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Num...
... Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components 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... About your display and access warranty information. Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back view 1 2 3 4 DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Num...
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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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...by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. The OSD operates only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. No warranty as to update such information. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon... laboratory performance. Your product may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. NOTE: This monitor is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the active-off mode, the following...
...by "Factory Reset" function in the OSD menu. The OSD operates only in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. No warranty as to update such information. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon... laboratory performance. Your product may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. NOTE: This monitor is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the active-off mode, the following...
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...uttag. Using a Phillips crosshead screwdriver, remove the four screws that shipped with the display facing down. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro de ... mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. Operation is shipped with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of the FCC...
...uttag. Using a Phillips crosshead screwdriver, remove the four screws that shipped with the display facing down. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro de ... mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. Operation is shipped with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of the FCC...
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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 ... lock icon Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the...
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 ... lock icon Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the...
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... 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... Recommended mode ...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 to...
... 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... Recommended mode ...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 to...
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... No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX See Troubleshooting for more information. 48 | Operating the monitor ...If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears...
... No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/S2421HN www.dell.com/support/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX See Troubleshooting for more information. 48 | Operating the monitor ...If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your device. If there is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears...
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...input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX or S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. Unplug the video... signal and is functioning properly. Turn on both your computer and the monitor. 2. 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. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; To ensure...
...input, one of the procedures in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX or S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. Unplug the video... signal and is functioning properly. Turn on both your computer and the monitor. 2. 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. If your monitor and reconnect the video cable; To ensure...
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Information about displays connected to communicate with your display. Ensure that DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. 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 ...
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Information about displays connected to communicate with your display. Ensure that DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. 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 ...
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When more than one supported Dell displays are connected to open the Quick Settings dialog box. You can select Manual Mode or Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. The Quick Settings dialog box enables convenient adjustment of the display's brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. 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 S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5
When more than one supported Dell displays are connected to open the Quick Settings dialog box. You can select Manual Mode or Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. The Quick Settings dialog box enables convenient adjustment of the display's brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. 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 S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Using the Quick Settings Dialog | 5
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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 mode or select Auto Mode ...
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 mode or select Auto Mode ...
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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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... mode. To prevent an application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu, or elsewhere, and drop it automatically. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Assigning Preset Modes to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it onto the current list.... Dell Display Manager is enabled, Dell Display Manager automatically switches to another. NOTE: Preset Mode assignments for many popular applications. The Preset ...
... mode. To prevent an application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu, or elsewhere, and drop it automatically. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Assigning Preset Modes to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it onto the current list.... Dell Display Manager is enabled, Dell Display Manager automatically switches to another. NOTE: Preset Mode assignments for many popular applications. The Preset ...
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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. 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. You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your work, then you to effectively organize your application windows on the desktop. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11
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. 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. You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your work, then you to effectively organize your application windows on the desktop. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange If you often use Windows snap feature, you can select "Hold down the SHIFT key to use Easy Arrange positioning. For Windows 10, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops. This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning".
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange If you often use Windows snap feature, you can select "Hold down the SHIFT key to use Easy Arrange positioning. For Windows 10, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops. This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning".
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Select "Span multiple monitors" to all the displays as one desktop. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 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.
Select "Span multiple monitors" to all the displays as one desktop. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 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 display are listed. You can give each input a name as you work with multiple computers. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 All video input ports available to your changes after editing.... You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your Dell display. It makes it very easy to switch between them....
Please save your display are listed. You can give each input a name as you work with multiple computers. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 All video input ports available to your changes after editing.... You can define a shortcut key to quickly switch to your Dell display. It makes it very easy to switch between them....
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You can install DDM on other computers connected to any input source. You can use and control input switching from another computer. 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 install DDM on other computers connected to any input source. You can use and control input switching from another computer. 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.