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... 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° 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...
... 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° 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...
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... 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, Thin ....8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • S2721HN/S2721NX: 68.6 cm (27 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions...
... 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, Thin ....8 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • S2721HN/S2721NX: 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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... slot. The Service Tag is subject 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 VESA cover) 2 Regulatory label 3 Stand release button 4 Barcode, serial ...complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis.gov.in China / Fabricado en China...
... slot. The Service Tag is subject 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 VESA cover) 2 Regulatory label 3 Stand release button 4 Barcode, serial ...complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Refer to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that enables Dell service technicians to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis.gov.in China / Fabricado en China...
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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. 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
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S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in...power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. Press any button in the OSD menu. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 This document is ENERGY STAR certified. No warranty as to... the OSD. If there is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. Accordingly, the customer should not...
S2721HN/S2721NX *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" function in...power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. Press any button in the OSD menu. S2421HN/S2421NX or Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from your monitor | 17 This document is ENERGY STAR certified. No warranty as to... the OSD. If there is displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI1 signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. Accordingly, the customer should not...
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... on the wall. Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor Follow the instructions that is subject to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis... screws that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro...
... on the wall. Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of 13.2 kg (S2421HN/ S2421NX)/17.2 kg (S2721HN/S2721NX). 30 | Setting up the monitor Follow the instructions that is subject to the following two conditions: ID XXXXXXXXXX ID XXXXXXXXXX R-41071650 www.bis... screws that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Wall mounting (Optional) DELL S2421HN Flat Panel Monitor / Monitor Plano Panel / Moniteur à écran plat Model No. / N° de Modelo / Numéro...
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...OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to lock the buttons. Select Yes to lock the Menu Buttons? 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 + ...
...OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to lock the button(s). 1234 5 Operating the monitor | 33 Dell 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you want to lock the buttons. Select Yes to lock the Menu Buttons? 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 + ...
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...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. S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access...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. Yes No S2721HN/S2721NX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message will be ...
...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. S2421HN/S2421NX S2721HN/S2721NX Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access...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. Yes No S2721HN/S2721NX When the monitor enters the Standby mode, the following message will be ...
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... HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby 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 Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode...
... HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby 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 Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode...
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... No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX or S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. The floating ...appears during normal system operation if the video cable is working correctly. 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. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check whether your monitor is functioning ...
... No HDMI1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. S2421HN/S2421NX www.dell.com/support/S2721HN www.dell.com/support/S2721NX or S2721HN/S2721NX Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI2 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. The floating ...appears during normal system operation if the video cable is working correctly. 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. Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you to check whether your monitor is functioning ...
Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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...is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification tray. Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage...a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell displays. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Menu...
...is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX - Standard S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to the system is enabled in the notification tray. Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage...a group of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell displays. Standard S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX - Dell 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Menu...
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...Function Quick key to call up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. 6 | Using the Quick Settings Dialog 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 DDM UI Control individual display in multiple ...Up/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 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 DDM UI Control individual display in multiple ...Up/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+...
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... that applies a preset mode based on -screen message displays the current preset mode whenever it changes. Setting Basic Display Functions | 7 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 applies a preset mode based on -screen message displays the current preset mode whenever it changes. Setting Basic Display Functions | 7 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...
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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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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. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 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.
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. Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 11 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.
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning". If you often use Easy Arrange 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. This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange.
Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 12 | Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange You will then need to press the Shift key to enable zone positioning". If you often use Easy Arrange 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. This gives Windows snap priority over Easy Arrange.
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Select "Span multiple monitors" to make it effective. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 You need to align your displays properly to enable this feature. 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. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange | 13 You need to align your displays properly to enable this feature. 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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It makes it very easy to your Dell display. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to manage multiple video inputs connected to ...
It makes it very easy to your Dell display. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX DP HDMI HDMI S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX Managing Multiple Video Inputs | 15 Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to manage multiple video inputs connected to ...
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You can install DDM on other computers connected to any input source. You may also install DDM on the computer you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to the display. 16 | Managing Multiple Video Inputs You can use and control input switching from another computer. 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 may also install DDM on the computer you frequently use the dropdown list to switch to the display. 16 | Managing Multiple Video Inputs You can use and control input switching from another computer. 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.