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Contents Safety instructions 6 About your monitor 7 Package contents 7 Product features 8 Operating system compatibility 12 Identifying parts and controls 12 Front view 12 Back view 13 Side view 14 Bottom view 14 Monitor specifications 16 Resolution specifications 19 Supported video modes 19 Preset display modes 20 Electrical specifications 21 Physical characteristics 23 Environmental characteristics 24 Pin assignments 25 DisplayPort connector 25 HDMI connector 26 Plug-and-Play capability 27 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 27 │ 3
Contents Safety instructions 6 About your monitor 7 Package contents 7 Product features 8 Operating system compatibility 12 Identifying parts and controls 12 Front view 12 Back view 13 Side view 14 Bottom view 14 Monitor specifications 16 Resolution specifications 19 Supported video modes 19 Preset display modes 20 Electrical specifications 21 Physical characteristics 23 Environmental characteristics 24 Pin assignments 25 DisplayPort connector 25 HDMI connector 26 Plug-and-Play capability 27 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 27 │ 3
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... Using the tilt, swivel and height adjustment 34 Tilt, swivel 35 Height adjustment 35 Rotating the monitor 36 Connecting your monitor 38 Connecting the HDMI cable 38 Connecting the DisplayPort 1.2 cable (optional 38 Routing the cables 39 Attaching the side I/O-cover 40 Organizing cables 40 Turn on the monitor 41 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) . 41 Removing the monitor stand 42 VESA wall mounting (optional 43 Operating your monitor 44 Power on the monitor 44 Using the joystick button 44 Using the Joystick Control...
... Using the tilt, swivel and height adjustment 34 Tilt, swivel 35 Height adjustment 35 Rotating the monitor 36 Connecting your monitor 38 Connecting the HDMI cable 38 Connecting the DisplayPort 1.2 cable (optional 38 Routing the cables 39 Attaching the side I/O-cover 40 Organizing cables 40 Turn on the monitor 41 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) . 41 Removing the monitor stand 42 VESA wall mounting (optional 43 Operating your monitor 44 Power on the monitor 44 Using the joystick button 44 Using the Joystick Control...
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... support it) may cause damage to your monitor. 6 │ Safety instructions WARNING: The possible long-term effect of the User's Guide. See Connecting your personal safety. Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on monitor that your monitor is near water. • Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable...
... support it) may cause damage to your monitor. 6 │ Safety instructions WARNING: The possible long-term effect of the User's Guide. See Connecting your personal safety. Keep the documentation at high volume through the headphones (on monitor that your monitor is near water. • Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. WARNING: Use of the display. • Connect the power cable...
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...; Digital connectivity with 2 HDMI and DP ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by countries) HDMI cable (1.80 m) • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2725DS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static and LED backlight. Side I/O-cover Power cable (varies by your computer. • Integrated speakers (2 x 5 W). • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization. • Removable stand and 100 mm Video...
...; Digital connectivity with 2 HDMI and DP ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by countries) HDMI cable (1.80 m) • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2725DS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static and LED backlight. Side I/O-cover Power cable (varies by your computer. • Integrated speakers (2 x 5 W). • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization. • Removable stand and 100 mm Video...
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...;V Flicker Free TÜV Flicker Reduced or TÜV Flicker Free Flicker Free Ambient Light Management Image quality Eye Comfort User Guide Remark Ambient Light Sensor performance No sensor No sensor Ambient light sensor Intelligent CCT control No No Yes Intelligent control Luminance No No Yes Refresh Rate ≥60Hz ≥75Hz ≥120Hz Luminance uniformity Luminance uniformity ≥ 75% Color Uniformity Color uniformity Δu'v' ≤ 0.02 Freedom of colors in the display.
...;V Flicker Free TÜV Flicker Reduced or TÜV Flicker Free Flicker Free Ambient Light Management Image quality Eye Comfort User Guide Remark Ambient Light Sensor performance No sensor No sensor Ambient light sensor Intelligent CCT control No No Yes Intelligent control Luminance No No Yes Refresh Rate ≥60Hz ≥75Hz ≥120Hz Luminance uniformity Luminance uniformity ≥ 75% Color Uniformity Color uniformity Δu'v' ≤ 0.02 Freedom of colors in the display.
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Blinking white indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. 12 │ About your monitor 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. Operating system compatibility • Windows 10 and later* • macOS 12* and macOS 13* *The operating system compatibility on Dell and Alienware branded monitors may vary based on factors such as: • Specific release...
Blinking white indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. 12 │ About your monitor 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. Operating system compatibility • Windows 10 and later* • macOS 12* and macOS 13* *The operating system compatibility on Dell and Alienware branded monitors may vary based on factors such as: • Specific release...
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... your monitor. 3 Power On/Off Press the power button to turn the monitor on and button off. 4 Cable Use to control the OSD menu. For more information, see Operating your computer and access warranty information. 8 Stand release Releases the stand from the monitor. holes (100 mm x mount kit. 100 mm - Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Label Description Use 1 Side I/O cover Use to cover side I/O. 2 Joystick Use to organize cables by routing them through the management guide guide. 5 VESA mounting Wall-mount the monitor using VESA-compatible wall-
... your monitor. 3 Power On/Off Press the power button to turn the monitor on and button off. 4 Cable Use to control the OSD menu. For more information, see Operating your computer and access warranty information. 8 Stand release Releases the stand from the monitor. holes (100 mm x mount kit. 100 mm - Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Label Description Use 1 Side I/O cover Use to cover side I/O. 2 Joystick Use to organize cables by routing them through the management guide guide. 5 VESA mounting Wall-mount the monitor using VESA-compatible wall-
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... monitor simply use the DDM software. 2. Organize multiple applications on Dell Display Manager, visit https://www.dell.com/support/ddm You can : 1. Connect your Dell Monitor to another monitor of the same model with Import/export application settings Moreover, this application you can download the software from one monitor to multiple input sources and manage these multiple video inputs using Color Preset. 6. Customize each application with different color mode using Input source. 5. With this model comes with advanced remote...
... monitor simply use the DDM software. 2. Organize multiple applications on Dell Display Manager, visit https://www.dell.com/support/ddm You can : 1. Connect your Dell Monitor to another monitor of the same model with Import/export application settings Moreover, this application you can download the software from one monitor to multiple input sources and manage these multiple video inputs using Color Preset. 6. Customize each application with different color mode using Input source. 5. With this model comes with advanced remote...
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... to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of the display panel and corrode the electronics resulting in permanent damage. CAUTION: Do not use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning may cause changes in the list below when unpacking, cleaning or handling your monitor: • Use a clean cloth that it is not covered under the standard Dell warranty. • If you notice white powder...
... to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of the display panel and corrode the electronics resulting in permanent damage. CAUTION: Do not use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning may cause changes in the list below when unpacking, cleaning or handling your monitor: • Use a clean cloth that it is not covered under the standard Dell warranty. • If you notice white powder...
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Remove the VESA cover, the stand riser and the stand base from any other source, follow the setup instructions that was shipped with the stand. Align and place the VESA cover to flush with thumbscrew for the stand that were included with your monitor. Open the screw handle at the factory when shipped. Setting up the monitor Open the screw handle at the bottom of the VESA cover and turn it . 2. NOTE: The following instructions are...
Remove the VESA cover, the stand riser and the stand base from any other source, follow the setup instructions that was shipped with the stand. Align and place the VESA cover to flush with thumbscrew for the stand that were included with your monitor. Open the screw handle at the factory when shipped. Setting up the monitor Open the screw handle at the bottom of the VESA cover and turn it . 2. NOTE: The following instructions are...
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... Auto Select is connected. Reset Input Resets all settings under the Input Source menu to confirm the selection. Color Adjusts the color setting mode. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Color Presets Input Color Format Hue Saturation Reset Color Standard RGB 50 50 Personalize Others More Information Exit Operating your monitor │ 51 Press the joystick to Source factory defaults. Icon Menu and Description submenus Options for DP/ Allows you to set Auto Select for DP/HDMI: HDMI • Prompt for Multiple Inputs: Always displays...
... Auto Select is connected. Reset Input Resets all settings under the Input Source menu to confirm the selection. Color Adjusts the color setting mode. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Color Presets Input Color Format Hue Saturation Reset Color Standard RGB 50 50 Personalize Others More Information Exit Operating your monitor │ 51 Press the joystick to Source factory defaults. Icon Menu and Description submenus Options for DP/ Allows you to set Auto Select for DP/HDMI: HDMI • Prompt for Multiple Inputs: Always displays...
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... Monitor Brightness/Contrast Color Presets Standard Input Source Input Color Format Movie Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Hue Saturation Reset Color FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool Custom Color Exit • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at higher color temperatures. Press the joystick to adjust the R/G/B color values and create your own preset color mode. 52 │ Operating your monitor The screen appears...
... Monitor Brightness/Contrast Color Presets Standard Input Source Input Color Format Movie Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Hue Saturation Reset Color FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool Custom Color Exit • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at higher color temperatures. Press the joystick to adjust the R/G/B color values and create your own preset color mode. 52 │ Operating your monitor The screen appears...
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Reset Display Resets your monitor's display settings to the factory settings. 54 │ Operating your monitor's color settings to Normal, Fast or Extreme. Uses the display to adjust image. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display 16:9 50 Normal Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 100. Move the joystick and to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 16:9, 4:3, 5:4. Response Time Allows you to set the Response...
Reset Display Resets your monitor's display settings to the factory settings. 54 │ Operating your monitor's color settings to Normal, Fast or Extreme. Uses the display to adjust image. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Reset Display 16:9 50 Normal Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 100. Move the joystick and to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 16:9, 4:3, 5:4. Response Time Allows you to set the Response...
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...More Information Exit Volume Speaker Volume adjusts the volume level of audio output. Icon Menu and submenus Audio Description Uses the display to adjust the setting. Custom Audio: Allows you to show the various audio profiles. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Volume Speaker Audio Pro les Reset Audio Standard Movie Game Music Voice Custom Audio Exit Reset Audio Standard: Default audio setting. Operating your monitor │ 55 Audio Profiles Expand to turn on or off speaker function. Game: For...
...More Information Exit Volume Speaker Volume adjusts the volume level of audio output. Icon Menu and submenus Audio Description Uses the display to adjust the setting. Custom Audio: Allows you to show the various audio profiles. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Volume Speaker Audio Pro les Reset Audio Standard Movie Game Music Voice Custom Audio Exit Reset Audio Standard: Default audio setting. Operating your monitor │ 55 Audio Profiles Expand to turn on or off speaker function. Game: For...
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... 5 Direct Key Power Button LED Reset Personalization Input Source Color Presets Brightness/Contrast Volume Audio Pro les On On in Shortcut Key 4 will appear. Icon Menu and submenus Personalize Description Selects this option to adjust the settings of the power light to save LED energy. NOTE: To reduce to 4 Shortcut Keys, go to the Personalization factory preset values. Direct Key Turn on . 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On...
... 5 Direct Key Power Button LED Reset Personalization Input Source Color Presets Brightness/Contrast Volume Audio Pro les On On in Shortcut Key 4 will appear. Icon Menu and submenus Personalize Description Selects this option to adjust the settings of the power light to save LED energy. NOTE: To reduce to 4 Shortcut Keys, go to the Personalization factory preset values. Direct Key Turn on . 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset On...
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... setting menu to the factory default settings. 58 │ Operating your monitor. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning O Color Display Audio Menu Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Personalize Others More Information Exit LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of your monitor Reset Others Resets all preset values to the factory preset values. Enables this feature by selecting Off. You can enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of image...
... setting menu to the factory default settings. 58 │ Operating your monitor. 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI On Input Source LCD Conditioning O Color Display Audio Menu Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Personalize Others More Information Exit LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of your monitor Reset Others Resets all preset values to the factory preset values. Enables this feature by selecting Off. You can enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of image...
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When you select OSD items of Factory Reset in Other feature, the following message appears: Are you sure you want to reset to the connected input signal. Operating your monitor │ 65 Yes No For more information, see Troubleshooting. N OTE: The message may be slightly different according to default settings?
When you select OSD items of Factory Reset in Other feature, the following message appears: Are you sure you want to reset to the connected input signal. Operating your monitor │ 65 Yes No For more information, see Troubleshooting. N OTE: The message may be slightly different according to default settings?
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... using a non-Dell computer (laptop or desktop): • Go to the latest version. Click Keep changes. If you must update your graphics driver to the support site for your graphics card. In Windows 10 and Windows 11: 1. Setting the maximum resolution NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on your computer, complete one monitor connected, ensure to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers...
... using a non-Dell computer (laptop or desktop): • Go to the latest version. Click Keep changes. If you must update your graphics driver to the support site for your graphics card. In Windows 10 and Windows 11: 1. Setting the maximum resolution NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on your computer, complete one monitor connected, ensure to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers...
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.... 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Select Personalize Others More Information Exit 68 │ Troubleshooting To run the built-in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. 5. Turn on the surface of the screen). 2. NOTE: While in diagnostics: 1. If your monitor screen remains blank after you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your monitor is...
.... 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Select Personalize Others More Information Exit 68 │ Troubleshooting To run the built-in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. 5. Turn on the surface of the screen). 2. NOTE: While in diagnostics: 1. If your monitor screen remains blank after you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your monitor is...
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... Solutions Image retention Faint shadow from a static the static image minutes of screen idle time. long period screen • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Ensure that is displayed be adjusted in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, plug it back and then turn on the monitor. • Check if the OSD menu is white • Check the signal source. No input signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the LED light is locked.
... Solutions Image retention Faint shadow from a static the static image minutes of screen idle time. long period screen • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Ensure that is displayed be adjusted in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, plug it back and then turn on the monitor. • Check if the OSD menu is white • Check the signal source. No input signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the LED light is locked.