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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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Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some components may not ship with the components shown below. 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
Some features may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some components may not ship with the components shown below. 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
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... fatigue or digital eye strain. • 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. WARNING: ... cm (23.8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • S2721HS/S2721HSX: 68.6 cm (27 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ...
... fatigue or digital eye strain. • 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. WARNING: ... cm (23.8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • S2721HS/S2721HSX: 68.6 cm (27 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ...
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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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... stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Use 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...
... stand from monitor. Refer to this label if you need to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Use 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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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 your monitor). Connect the power cable (shipped ...
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 your monitor). Connect the power cable (shipped ...
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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 in.) 68.6 ...
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 in.) 68.6 ...
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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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S2421HS/S2421HSX/S2721HS/S2721HSX • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support 100-240 VAC / 50 ... 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.) 537.8 mm (21.17 in.) 159.7 mm (6.29 in.) 509.0 mm (20.04 in.) 399...
S2421HS/S2421HSX/S2721HS/S2721HSX • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support 100-240 VAC / 50 ... 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.) 537.8 mm (21.17 in.) 159.7 mm (6.29 in.) 509.0 mm (20.04 in.) 399...
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... 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 If you have VESA's DPM-compliant video card or software installed in...
... 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 If you have VESA's DPM-compliant video card or software installed in...
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... Active Active Active White Inactive - White (Glowing) Off Power consumption 31 W (maximum)** 20 W (typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Power Consumption PON Total Energy Consumption(TEC) S2721HS/S2721HSX 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...
... Active Active Active White Inactive - White (Glowing) Off Power consumption 31 W (maximum)** 20 W (typical) Less than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W Power Consumption PON Total Energy Consumption(TEC) S2721HS/S2721HSX 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...
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...This monitor is expressed or implied. If you ordered and shall have no display, press the monitor button again to wake it up . S2721HS/S2721HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance This document is displayed. Press any key on the ... only be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in OFF mode can be restored by disconnecting the AC mains cable from your device. S2721HS/S2721HSX *Zero power consumption in the OSD menu. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is ENERGY STAR certified.
...This monitor is expressed or implied. If you ordered and shall have no display, press the monitor button again to wake it up . S2721HS/S2721HSX S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance This document is displayed. Press any key on the ... only be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in OFF mode can be restored by disconnecting the AC mains cable from your device. S2721HS/S2721HSX *Zero power consumption in the OSD menu. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is ENERGY STAR certified.
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... 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, follow the set up the monitor Using the tilt, swivel, and...
... 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, follow the set up the monitor Using the tilt, swivel, and...
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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 display facing down. 2. Using a Phillips crosshead screwdriver, remove the four screws that is shipped with minimum weight/load ...
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 display facing down. 2. Using a Phillips crosshead screwdriver, remove the four screws that is shipped with minimum weight/load ...
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... message appears. To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1. Yes No S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX 3. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the Menu Buttons? Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency...
... message appears. To unlock the Buttons, refer to lock the button(s). 1. Yes No S2421HS/S2721HS/S2421HSX/S2721HSX 3. Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the Menu Buttons? Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency...
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...other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. S2721HS/S2721HSX This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is disabled: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application ...access to disable DDC/CI function? Yes No Yes No S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message appears: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby mode... OSD warning messages When the ...
...other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. S2721HS/S2721HSX This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is disabled: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application ...access to disable DDC/CI function? Yes No Yes No S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message appears: S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Going into Standby mode... OSD warning messages When the ...
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... 4 minutes. 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 Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from your device. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No...
... 4 minutes. 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 Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No DP signal from your device. S2421HS/S2421HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX Dell 24 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No...
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... in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. 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. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video...
... in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. 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. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video...
Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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... Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell S2721HS/S2721HSX - Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a display or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features...
... Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard S2421HS/S2421HSX Dell S2721HS/S2721HSX - Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a display or a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features...
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...Function Quick key to call up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. 6 | Using the Quick Settings Dialog Dell S2721HS/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface that is used to bring up DDM UI Control individual display in multiple ...Page Down key or click on ">" to flip through all Easy Arrange layouts. • From dropdown box to select display, selected display has Dell logo shown. • Perform display self-test feature check. • Move DDM UI to the display to be controlled. • Press Ctrl...
...Function Quick key to call up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. 6 | Using the Quick Settings Dialog Dell S2721HS/S2721HSX S2721HS/S2721HSX The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager's advanced user interface that is used to bring up DDM UI Control individual display in multiple ...Page Down key or click on ">" to flip through all Easy Arrange layouts. • From dropdown box to select display, selected display has Dell logo shown. • Perform display self-test feature check. • Move DDM UI to the display to be controlled. • Press Ctrl...