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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©2017...
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©2017...
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...• Optimize eye comfort with HDMI helps future-proof your monitor. • Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor | 7 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... digital eye strain. or its subsidiaries. 2020-07 6 2 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 ...
...• Optimize eye comfort with HDMI helps future-proof your monitor. • Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor | 7 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... digital eye strain. or its subsidiaries. 2020-07 6 2 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 ...
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...this label if you need 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) 2 Regulatory ...jordet stikkontakt. Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,...
...this label if you need 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) 2 Regulatory ...jordet stikkontakt. Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,...
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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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... could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. Press any button in the active-off mode, the following message is expressed or implied. S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be restored by "Factory Reset" function in the factory default settings which can ...making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. About your device. Accordingly, the customer should not...
... could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. Press any button in the active-off mode, the following message is expressed or implied. S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be restored by "Factory Reset" function in the factory default settings which can ...making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. About your device. Accordingly, the customer should not...
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... 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor 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 ...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Num...
... 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor 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 ...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Num...
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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 ... the front-panel control button to lock the buttons. Select one of the following message appears. Use the Lock menu to lock the Menu Buttons? Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to lock the button(s). 1. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons...
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 ... the front-panel control button to lock the buttons. Select one of the following message appears. Use the Lock menu to lock the Menu Buttons? Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to lock the button(s). 1. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons...
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...function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. You can see the following message: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by this monitor. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function...support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following 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 be disabled. Please change your input timing to...
...function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. You can see the following message: S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by this monitor. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function...support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following 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 be disabled. Please change your input timing to...
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... Conditioning O Display Menu Personalize Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Ensure that DDC/CI is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a display...
... Conditioning O Display Menu Personalize Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Ensure that DDC/CI is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a display...
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... the display to be controlled. • Press Ctrl+Shift+D to adjust basic functions, configure auto mode and access other features. Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface that is used to bring up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. 6 | Using the...
... the display to be controlled. • Press Ctrl+Shift+D to adjust basic functions, configure auto mode and access other features. Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface that is used to bring up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. 6 | Using the...
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... Mode that enables you to all displays. Setting Basic Display Functions You can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab. 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 that enables you to all displays. Setting Basic Display Functions You can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab. 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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Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 10 | Assigning Preset Modes to Applications
Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 10 | Assigning Preset Modes to Applications
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange Easy Arrange helps you to effectively organize your work, then you just need to find more layouts. Press ">" or use Page Up/Page Down key to drag the application windows into the defined zones. You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your application windows on the desktop. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 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 to effectively organize your work, then you just need to find more layouts. Press ">" or use Page Up/Page Down key to drag the application windows into the defined zones. You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your application windows on the desktop. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows and then click Save.
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. If you often use Easy Arrange positioning. 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.
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange. If you often use Easy Arrange positioning. 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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Select "Span multiple monitors" to make it effective. You need to align your displays properly to enable this feature. 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 all the displays as one desktop.
Select "Span multiple monitors" to make it effective. You need to align your displays properly to enable this feature. 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 all the displays as one desktop.
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... All video input ports available to your favorite input and another shortcut key to quickly switch between them. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 You can give each input a name as you like. Please save... your Dell display. It makes it very easy to switch between inputs while you work between two inputs if ...
... All video input ports available to your favorite input and another shortcut key to quickly switch between them. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 You can give each input a name as you like. Please save... your Dell display. It makes it very easy to switch between inputs while you work between two inputs if ...
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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 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.
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 18 | Applying Energy Conservation Features 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. Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is activated.
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 18 | Applying Energy Conservation Features 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. Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is activated.
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...: to quickly apply 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...
...: to quickly apply 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...