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... instructions 5 About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Operating system compatibility 11 Identifying parts and controls 11 Front view 11 Back view 12 Side view 13 Bottom view 13 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 17 Supported video modes 17 Preset display modes 17 Electrical specifications 18 Physical characteristics 19 Environmental characteristics 20 Pin assignments 21 Plug-and-play capability 22 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 22 Ergonomics 22 Handling and moving your display...
... instructions 5 About your monitor 6 Package contents 6 Product features 8 Operating system compatibility 11 Identifying parts and controls 11 Front view 11 Back view 12 Side view 13 Bottom view 13 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 17 Supported video modes 17 Preset display modes 17 Electrical specifications 18 Physical characteristics 19 Environmental characteristics 20 Pin assignments 21 Plug-and-play capability 22 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 22 Ergonomics 22 Handling and moving your display...
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... and height adjustment 30 Rotating the display 31 Connecting your monitor 32 Attaching the side I/O-cover 33 Organizing your cables 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the monitor stand 35 VESA wall mounting (optional 36 Operating the monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the joystick control 37 Using the rear-panel controls 38 Front‑panel button 40 Using the Main Menu 41 Using the OSD lock function 53 OSD warning messages 56 Setting the maximum resolution 58 Troubleshooting...
... and height adjustment 30 Rotating the display 31 Connecting your monitor 32 Attaching the side I/O-cover 33 Organizing your cables 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the monitor stand 35 VESA wall mounting (optional 36 Operating the monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the joystick control 37 Using the rear-panel controls 38 Front‑panel button 40 Using the Main Menu 41 Using the OSD lock function 53 OSD warning messages 56 Setting the maximum resolution 58 Troubleshooting...
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For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it is sold separately. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on monitor that support it carefully. The screen is fragile and can have...
For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it is sold separately. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on monitor that support it carefully. The screen is fragile and can have...
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... (VESA) mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt, swivel, rotate, and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot for Kensington locks (sold separately). • Offers Premium Panel Exchange during warranty period. • Supports Dell ComfortView Plus feature. • Dell ComfortView Plus is certified with TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with 2 HDMI ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by default on your monitor When the monitor is reset to factory settings...
... (VESA) mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt, swivel, rotate, and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot for Kensington locks (sold separately). • Offers Premium Panel Exchange during warranty period. • Supports Dell ComfortView Plus feature. • Dell ComfortView Plus is certified with TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with 2 HDMI ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by default on your monitor When the monitor is reset to factory settings...
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... is a standard red, green, and blue color space that encompasses a broader range of colors than the standard RGB color model, particularly in the cyans and greens. 10 | About your monitor Eye Comfort 3.0 Requirements and Star Rating Scheme for the television system that is used in digital cinema that encompasses a wider range of colors than the standard RGB color space. 6 Adobe RGB is a color space created by reducing excessive blue light, resulting in...
... is a standard red, green, and blue color space that encompasses a broader range of colors than the standard RGB color model, particularly in the cyans and greens. 10 | About your monitor Eye Comfort 3.0 Requirements and Star Rating Scheme for the television system that is used in digital cinema that encompasses a wider range of colors than the standard RGB color space. 6 Adobe RGB is a color space created by reducing excessive blue light, resulting in...
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...: • Specific release date(s) when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. • Specific release date(s) when Dell and Alienware branded monitor firmware, software application, or driver updates are available on and functioning normally. Breathing white indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. About your monitor | 11 Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 Label Description 1 Power LED indicator Use Solid white indicates that the monitor is turned on the Dell support website.
...: • Specific release date(s) when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. • Specific release date(s) when Dell and Alienware branded monitor firmware, software application, or driver updates are available on and functioning normally. Breathing white indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. About your monitor | 11 Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 Label Description 1 Power LED indicator Use Solid white indicates that the monitor is turned on the Dell support website.
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... the FCC Rules. Use to turn the monitor on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Use to organize cables by routing them through the guide. 12 | About your monitor Lists the regulatory approvals. For more information, see Operating the monitor. Back view 1 2 3 4 5 DELL S2425HS Flat Panel Monitor 型号: S2425HS Input Rating E 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A Made in China t Manufactured date Nov 2023 Service Tag: XXXXXXX Express...
... the FCC Rules. Use to turn the monitor on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. Use to organize cables by routing them through the guide. 12 | About your monitor Lists the regulatory approvals. For more information, see Operating the monitor. Back view 1 2 3 4 5 DELL S2425HS Flat Panel Monitor 型号: S2425HS Input Rating E 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A Made in China t Manufactured date Nov 2023 Service Tag: XXXXXXX Express...
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.... Adjust the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) settings such as brightness, contrast, input source setting and so on the monitor; No need to +90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM) Compatibility* Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Speaker rated power 2 x 5 W * Dell Display Manager Dell Display Manager is an application software that enhances the experience of your choice with ease. About your Dell monitor- simply use the DDM software. 2. Response Time Color depth Color gamut Connectivity...
.... Adjust the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) settings such as brightness, contrast, input source setting and so on the monitor; No need to +90° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM) Compatibility* Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Speaker rated power 2 x 5 W * Dell Display Manager Dell Display Manager is an application software that enhances the experience of your choice with ease. About your Dell monitor- simply use the DDM software. 2. Response Time Color depth Color gamut Connectivity...
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... restore the profile automatically using Color Preset. 6. Customize each application with Import/export application settings. Assign applications or even files to the partitions of the same model with different color mode using Easy Arrange Memory. 4. Connect your monitor You can download the software from one monitor to multiple input sources and manage these multiple video inputs using Input source. 5. For more information about Dell Display Manager, see https://www.dell.com/ support/ddm.
... restore the profile automatically using Color Preset. 6. Customize each application with Import/export application settings. Assign applications or even files to the partitions of the same model with different color mode using Easy Arrange Memory. 4. Connect your monitor You can download the software from one monitor to multiple input sources and manage these multiple video inputs using Input source. 5. For more information about Dell Display Manager, see https://www.dell.com/ support/ddm.
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... attach the monitor stand: 1. Insert the stand riser on the stand riser. 2. Open the screw handle at the factory when shipped. Align the tabs on the stand base with your monitor. Close the screw handle. 1 2 3 Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the bottom of the stand base, and rotate it clockwise to tighten the screw firmly. NOTE: The following instructions are connecting a stand that...
... attach the monitor stand: 1. Insert the stand riser on the stand riser. 2. Open the screw handle at the factory when shipped. Align the tabs on the stand base with your monitor. Close the screw handle. 1 2 3 Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the bottom of the stand base, and rotate it clockwise to tighten the screw firmly. NOTE: The following instructions are connecting a stand that...
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... mode. Reset your monitor color settings to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. Press to select this option if your monitor is connected to 100. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Color Presets Input Color...
... mode. Reset your monitor color settings to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. Press to select this option if your monitor is connected to 100. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Color Presets Input Color...
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... Custom Audio Reset Audio Exit • Standard: Default audio setting. • Movie: For motion picture viewing. • Game: For game. • Music: For music listening. • Voice: For speech. • Custom Audio: Allows you to adjust the setting. Reset all settings under the Audio menu to set the volume level of audio source. Icon Menu and Submenus Audio Description Use the Audio Settings menu to adjust the audio settings. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Volume Speaker Audio Pro les Reset Audio...
... Custom Audio Reset Audio Exit • Standard: Default audio setting. • Movie: For motion picture viewing. • Game: For game. • Music: For music listening. • Voice: For speech. • Custom Audio: Allows you to adjust the setting. Reset all settings under the Audio menu to set the volume level of audio source. Icon Menu and Submenus Audio Description Use the Audio Settings menu to adjust the audio settings. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Volume Speaker Audio Pro les Reset Audio...
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... to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Select √ ENERGY STAR® Exit DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and so on) to be adjustable by selecting Off. Icon Menu and...
... to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Select √ ENERGY STAR® Exit DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and so on) to be adjustable by selecting Off. Icon Menu and...
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... Display Info Display Info S2725HS Input Source: Resolution: Monitor Capability: HDMI1 1920x1080, 60Hz 24-bit HDMI 1.4 TMDS Input Source: Resolution: Monitor Capability: HDMI1 1920x1080, 60Hz 24-bit HDMI 1.4 TMDS Model: Firmware: Service Tag: S2425HS 13T103 XXXXXXX Model: Firmware: Service Tag: S2725HS 13T103 XXXXXXX Dell Monitor You can scan the QR code for monitor support. Press to select this function. Scan QR Code below for Dell Monitor Support . Icon Menu and Submenus More Information Description 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu...
... Display Info Display Info S2725HS Input Source: Resolution: Monitor Capability: HDMI1 1920x1080, 60Hz 24-bit HDMI 1.4 TMDS Input Source: Resolution: Monitor Capability: HDMI1 1920x1080, 60Hz 24-bit HDMI 1.4 TMDS Model: Firmware: Service Tag: S2425HS 13T103 XXXXXXX Model: Firmware: Service Tag: S2725HS 13T103 XXXXXXX Dell Monitor You can scan the QR code for monitor support. Press to select this function. Scan QR Code below for Dell Monitor Support . Icon Menu and Submenus More Information Description 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu...
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...27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Exit 2. Once locked, pressing any control button displays the lock icon . Yes No 3. To lock the buttons using the Lock menu: 1. Select Yes to the User's Guide. To unlock the Button, refer to lock the buttons. Operating the monitor | 53 Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button.
...27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Exit 2. Once locked, pressing any control button displays the lock icon . Yes No 3. To lock the buttons using the Lock menu: 1. Select Yes to the User's Guide. To unlock the Button, refer to lock the buttons. Operating the monitor | 53 Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button.
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... update your graphics driver to your computer, complete one monitor connected, ensure that you select S2425HS/S2725HS. 3. Depending on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 1920 x 1080. 4. If you have more than one of Windows you have a Dell desktop or laptop: • Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver...
... update your graphics driver to your computer, complete one monitor connected, ensure that you select S2425HS/S2725HS. 3. Depending on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 1920 x 1080. 4. If you have more than one of Windows you have a Dell desktop or laptop: • Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver...
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... the video cable is working correctly. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is disconnected or damaged. 5. No HDMI 1 Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. Troubleshooting | 59 Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will go into Standby mode in this section, follow the Safety instructions. www.dell.com/S2425HS www.dell.com/S2725HS 4. Troubleshooting WARNING...
... the video cable is working correctly. Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is disconnected or damaged. 5. No HDMI 1 Cable The display will continuously scroll through the screen. Troubleshooting | 59 Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will go into Standby mode in this section, follow the Safety instructions. www.dell.com/S2425HS www.dell.com/S2725HS 4. Troubleshooting WARNING...
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... inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Select √ ENERGY STAR® Exit To run the built-in Others feature. 3. Toggle the joystick once again until the screen displays green, blue, black, and white colors. The test is complete when a text screen is displayed. 6. If...
... inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On O Select √ ENERGY STAR® Exit To run the built-in Others feature. 3. Toggle the joystick once again until the screen displays green, blue, black, and white colors. The test is complete when a text screen is displayed. 6. If...
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...:// www.dell.com/support/monitors. Troubleshooting | 61 Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off . Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms No video/ Power LED off No video/ Power LED on Missing pixels Stuck-on pixels Brightness problems What you experience Possible solutions No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
...:// www.dell.com/support/monitors. Troubleshooting | 61 Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off . Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms No video/ Power LED off No video/ Power LED on Missing pixels Stuck-on pixels Brightness problems What you experience Possible solutions No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and...
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... screen idle time. Intermittent problems The monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to factory settings. 62 | Troubleshooting These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Missing color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the turns...
... screen idle time. Intermittent problems The monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to factory settings. 62 | Troubleshooting These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Missing color Picture missing color • Perform monitor self-test. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the turns...