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...-Free for the panel only. ∞∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). 6 | About your monitor ∞∞ VGA Cable (Optional) ∞∞ Cable Holder DellTM SE2717H/SE2717HX Monitor ∞∞ Drivers and Documentation Media ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2718HN/S2718NX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight...
...-Free for the panel only. ∞∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). 6 | About your monitor ∞∞ VGA Cable (Optional) ∞∞ Cable Holder DellTM SE2717H/SE2717HX Monitor ∞∞ Drivers and Documentation Media ∞∞ Quick Setup Guide ∞∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2718HN/S2718NX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight...
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... with VGA cable (Optional). Side view Bottom view 1 2 3 4 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power-adapter port 2 HDMI port 3 VGA port 4 Audio Line out port Use To connect the monitor power cable using a 19.5V DC adapter. Connect your monitor | 9 Lists the regulatory approvals. 4 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 5 Cable management slot Uses to either an external active speakers or a sub-woofer (Optional Purchase). Connect to organize cables by placing them through the slot. About your computer with HDMI cable. 3 Regulatory...
... with VGA cable (Optional). Side view Bottom view 1 2 3 4 Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description 1 Power-adapter port 2 HDMI port 3 VGA port 4 Audio Line out port Use To connect the monitor power cable using a 19.5V DC adapter. Connect your monitor | 9 Lists the regulatory approvals. 4 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 5 Cable management slot Uses to either an external active speakers or a sub-woofer (Optional Purchase). Connect to organize cables by placing them through the slot. About your computer with HDMI cable. 3 Regulatory...
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... (3H) LED light bar system 6 ms typical (G to G) 16.7 million colors CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%), >99% sRGB FreeSync support frame frequency (HDMI port only) 48-75 Hz Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Yes 1xHDMI (Ver 2.0 and Ver 1.4) 1xVGA Border width (edge of monitor to 6.7 mm (Top) active area) 6.8 mm (Left/Right) Security Adjustability 8.4 mm (Bottom) Security lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Tilt (5°/21...
... (3H) LED light bar system 6 ms typical (G to G) 16.7 million colors CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%), >99% sRGB FreeSync support frame frequency (HDMI port only) 48-75 Hz Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity Yes 1xHDMI (Ver 2.0 and Ver 1.4) 1xVGA Border width (edge of monitor to 6.7 mm (Top) active area) 6.8 mm (Left/Right) Security Adjustability 8.4 mm (Bottom) Security lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Tilt (5°/21...
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Blinking white light indicates the power save mode. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to decrease values or move up in a menu. Power (with power light ) Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Back 26 | Operating your selection in a menu. Exit 5 Use the Power button to the previous menu. OSD controls Use the buttons on and off. 3 Use the Menu button to increase values or move down in a menu. Up 2 Use the Down button to...
Blinking white light indicates the power save mode. OK 4 Use the Back button to go back to decrease values or move up in a menu. Power (with power light ) Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Back 26 | Operating your selection in a menu. Exit 5 Use the Power button to the previous menu. OSD controls Use the buttons on and off. 3 Use the Menu button to increase values or move down in a menu. Up 2 Use the Down button to...
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The contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight. NOTE: Manual adjustment of brightness is disabled when dynamic contrast is necessary. Adjust the brightness first, and then adjust the contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen. 28 | Operating your monitor Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 75% 75% Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on . Press the button to ...
The contrast function adjusts the degree of the backlight. NOTE: Manual adjustment of brightness is disabled when dynamic contrast is necessary. Adjust the brightness first, and then adjust the contrast only if further adjustment is switched on the monitor screen. 28 | Operating your monitor Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use 75% 75% Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of difference between darkness and lightness on . Press the button to ...
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... tune your monitor | 29 Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to adjust the screen automatically. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Press to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Operating your monitor by using the analog (VGA) connector. NOTE: Auto adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are using the pixel clock (coarse...
... tune your monitor | 29 Auto Adjust Use this key to the incoming video signal. Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to adjust the screen automatically. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Press to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Operating your monitor by using the analog (VGA) connector. NOTE: Auto adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are using the pixel clock (coarse...
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... source. Push to select the VGA input source. Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) HDMI connector. Reset Input Source Select this option to restore default Input Source. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use VGA HDMI Auto Select On Reset Input Source Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz VGA Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor...
... source. Push to select the VGA input source. Select HDMI input when you are using the analog (VGA) HDMI connector. Reset Input Source Select this option to restore default Input Source. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use VGA HDMI Auto Select On Reset Input Source Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz VGA Select VGA input when you are using the HDMI connector. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor...
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Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your monitor | 31 Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Movie HDR Game Game HDR Warm Cool Custom Color Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with AMD FreeSyncTM. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. ∞∞ Custom Color: Allows you...
Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your monitor | 31 Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Preset Modes Standard ComfortView Multimedia Movie Movie HDR Game Game HDR Warm Cool Custom Color Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with AMD FreeSyncTM. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. ∞∞ Custom Color: Allows you...
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... 0 to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Press to 100. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format RGB YPbPr Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Saturation Reset Color This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Allows your monitor color settings to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to the factory settings. 32 | Operating your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Input Color Format Allows you select...
... 0 to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Press to 100. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Input Color Format RGB YPbPr Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Saturation Reset Color This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Allows your monitor color settings to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to the factory settings. 32 | Operating your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Input Color Format Allows you select...
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... contrast provides higher contrast if you to adjust your monitor to Phase adjust for best image quality. Response Time User can make the image look sharper or softer. Display Use the display to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Dell S271S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Response Time Wide 16:9 50 50 50 50 26 Normal Reset Display Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to adjust image...
... contrast provides higher contrast if you to adjust your monitor to Phase adjust for best image quality. Response Time User can make the image look sharper or softer. Display Use the display to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Dell S271S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Dynamic Contrast Response Time Wide 16:9 50 50 50 50 26 Normal Reset Display Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to adjust image...
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... the menu remains on screen and so on entry. Menu Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons from 5 to all OSD settings to adjustments. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Unlock Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Language options set the OSD display to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . OSD hold key for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access...
... the menu remains on screen and so on entry. Menu Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons from 5 to all OSD settings to adjustments. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Unlock Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Language options set the OSD display to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on . OSD hold key for 6 seconds to unlock and allow user access...
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... Disable Reset Others Factory Reset Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz 36 | Operating your monitor Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization User can select one of the following : preset modes, brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect ratio to set the shortcut key 2. Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. User...
... Disable Reset Others Factory Reset Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz 36 | Operating your monitor Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Reset Personalization User can select one of the following : preset modes, brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect ratio to set the shortcut key 2. Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. User...
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... to run. Enable this feature by selecting disable. You can disable this feature for LED aging. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Others Factory Reset Enable Disable Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of your computer. Depending...
... to run. Enable this feature by selecting disable. You can disable this feature for LED aging. To start LCD conditioning, select Enable. Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to compensate for best user experience and optimum performance of image retention. Dell S2718HN/NX Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Energy Use DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Reset Others Factory Reset Enable Disable Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of your computer. Depending...
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... a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. Click Change Display Settings. 4. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ∞∞ Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. ∞∞ Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10...
... a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. Click Change Display Settings. 4. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): ∞∞ Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. ∞∞ Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10...
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... 1. Click OK. Right-click on desktop and click screen resolution. 4. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor | 41 Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution. Refer to 1920 x 1080 again. In Windows 7, Windows 8,Windows 8.1, Windows 10. 2. Select the OSD Movie HDR or Game HDR. 3. Operating your...
... 1. Click OK. Right-click on desktop and click screen resolution. 4. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor | 41 Identify your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution. Refer to 1920 x 1080 again. In Windows 7, Windows 8,Windows 8.1, Windows 10. 2. Select the OSD Movie HDR or Game HDR. 3. Operating your...
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... Instructions. www.d ell.com/support/monitors NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is functioning properly. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. Turn on your computer and the monitor. www. Turn Off your computer and the monitor. 2. Troubleshooting | 43 dell.com/support/monitors Dell S2718HN/NX or No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. If your video controller and computer. If the monitor is working...
... Instructions. www.d ell.com/support/monitors NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is functioning properly. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. Turn on your computer and the monitor. www. Turn Off your computer and the monitor. 2. Troubleshooting | 43 dell.com/support/monitors Dell S2718HN/NX or No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. If your video controller and computer. If the monitor is working...
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...connector. ∞∞ Run the built-in LCD technology. ∞∞ For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. Horizontal/Vertical Lines ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Poor Focus ∞∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Check...
...connector. ∞∞ Run the built-in LCD technology. ∞∞ For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. Horizontal/Vertical Lines ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. Poor Focus ∞∞ Eliminate video extension cables. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Check...
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... secure. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check to Graphics or Video depending on the all times when not in self-test mode. of the screen. ∞∞ Ensure the signal source support HDR. 46 | Troubleshooting Wrong Color ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in use a dynamically changing screensaver. Video Ghosting or Overshooting...
... secure. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). ∞∞ Perform monitor self-test feature check to Graphics or Video depending on the all times when not in self-test mode. of the screen. ∞∞ Ensure the signal source support HDR. 46 | Troubleshooting Wrong Color ∞∞ Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in use a dynamically changing screensaver. Video Ghosting or Overshooting...
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... the panel button for 10 seconds to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Troubleshooting | 47 Cannot adjust the ∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then monitor with the turn On the monitor. buttons on the keyboard. ∞∞ Check if the video cable is plugged in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to unlock...
... the panel button for 10 seconds to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too small ∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in properly. Troubleshooting | 47 Cannot adjust the ∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then monitor with the turn On the monitor. buttons on the keyboard. ∞∞ Check if the video cable is plugged in the Display settings OSD. ∞∞ Reset the monitor to unlock...
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.... The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 4 | Overview It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to the system, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to manage a monitor or...
.... The Quick Settings dialog box allows convenient adjustment of the monitor's Brightness and Contrast levels, Preset Modes can be manually selected or set to Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. 4 | Overview It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Information about monitors connected to the system is a Windows application used to the system, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu provided. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to manage a monitor or...