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Cleaning your monitor 29 Setting up the monitor 30 Connecting the stand 30 Connecting your monitor 32 Connecting the HDMI and USB 3.0 cable 32 Organizing cables 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the stand 35 Wall mounting (optional 36 Operating your monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the control buttons 37 Control buttons 38 OSD controls 39 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 40 Accessing the OSD menu 40 Menu and Power button lock 53 OSD warning messages 55 Setting the maximum resolution 58 Using the tilt and vertical extension 60...
Cleaning your monitor 29 Setting up the monitor 30 Connecting the stand 30 Connecting your monitor 32 Connecting the HDMI and USB 3.0 cable 32 Organizing cables 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the stand 35 Wall mounting (optional 36 Operating your monitor 37 Power on the monitor 37 Using the control buttons 37 Control buttons 38 OSD controls 39 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 40 Accessing the OSD menu 40 Menu and Power button lock 53 OSD warning messages 55 Setting the maximum resolution 58 Using the tilt and vertical extension 60...
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.... • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot. • 0.3 W standby power when in Standby Mode. • Supports Dell Display Manager. • Optimize eye comfort with 1 USB upstream port and 2 USB downstream ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor │ 9 Product features The Dell S3221QS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. ComfortView feature...
.... • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt and height adjustment capabilities. • Security-lock slot. • 0.3 W standby power when in Standby Mode. • Supports Dell Display Manager. • Optimize eye comfort with 1 USB upstream port and 2 USB downstream ports. • Plug and play capability if supported by your monitor │ 9 Product features The Dell S3221QS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. ComfortView feature...
Monitor Users Guide
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... VESA cover used for technical support.The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to organize cables by routing them through a VESA-compatible wall mount kit. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for wall mounting the monitor through the slot. Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description 1 Cable management slot 2 Regulatory information label 3 Stand release button 4 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) 5 VESA mounting holes (4) Use Use...
... VESA cover used for technical support.The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to organize cables by routing them through a VESA-compatible wall mount kit. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for wall mounting the monitor through the slot. Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description 1 Cable management slot 2 Regulatory information label 3 Stand release button 4 Regulatory label (including Barcode serial number and Service Tag label) 5 VESA mounting holes (4) Use Use...
Monitor Users Guide
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Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image S3221QS Active matrix-TFT LCD Vertical Alignment Diagonal 800.1 mm (31.5 in.) Horizontal, Active Area 697.3 mm (27.5 in.) Vertical, Active Area 392.3 mm (15.4 in.) Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) 273550.8 mm2 (423.5 in.2) 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz 0.18159 mm x 0.18159 mm 139 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Luminance output...
Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image S3221QS Active matrix-TFT LCD Vertical Alignment Diagonal 800.1 mm (31.5 in.) Horizontal, Active Area 697.3 mm (27.5 in.) Vertical, Active Area 392.3 mm (15.4 in.) Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) 273550.8 mm2 (423.5 in.2) 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz 0.18159 mm x 0.18159 mm 139 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Luminance output...
Monitor Users Guide
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... 60 Hz) 1 x USB 3.0 upstream 1 x USB 3.0 downstream 1 x USB 3.0 downstream with BC 1.2 charging 1 x Audio line out Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 8.1 mm Left/Right 8.2 mm Bottom 24.4 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 70 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel N/A Slant Adjust Dell display manager compatibility Security -4° to 4° Easy Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Speaker Specifications Speaker rated power Frequency Response Impedance...
... 60 Hz) 1 x USB 3.0 upstream 1 x USB 3.0 downstream 1 x USB 3.0 downstream with BC 1.2 charging 1 x Audio line out Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 8.1 mm Left/Right 8.2 mm Bottom 24.4 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 70 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel N/A Slant Adjust Dell display manager compatibility Security -4° to 4° Easy Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Speaker Specifications Speaker rated power Frequency Response Impedance...
Monitor Users Guide
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... than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active. No warranty as Standby Mode*. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this automatic power saving feature. * Zero power consumption in Off Mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off Inactive mode Switch off - Your product may perform...
... than 0.3 W Less than 0.3 W ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active. No warranty as Standby Mode*. Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this automatic power saving feature. * Zero power consumption in Off Mode can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power Indicator White Active-off Inactive mode Switch off - Your product may perform...
Monitor Users Guide
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... brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of Brightness is disabled when Smart HDR is activated and HDR content is necessary. Operating your monitor │ 41 Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. NOTE: Manual adjustment of the backlight. The contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen...
... brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others 75% 75% Brightness Contrast Brightness adjusts the luminance of Brightness is disabled when Smart HDR is activated and HDR content is necessary. Operating your monitor │ 41 Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. NOTE: Manual adjustment of the backlight. The contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen...
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... color setting mode. nector. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Source Color Use color to select the HDMI input source. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On PIP/PBP Reset Input Source Audio Menu Personalize Others DP Select DP input when you are using the HDMI 1 con- Reset Input Select this option to select the HDMI input source. Push to restore default Input Source. HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 input...
... color setting mode. nector. Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Source Color Use color to select the HDMI input source. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On PIP/PBP Reset Input Source Audio Menu Personalize Others DP Select DP input when you are using the HDMI 1 con- Reset Input Select this option to select the HDMI input source. Push to restore default Input Source. HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 input...
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... brightness of blue light emitted from the screen to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. NOTE: When you to manually adjust the color settings. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you to choose sRGB color space or DCI-P3 color space. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color...
... brightness of blue light emitted from the screen to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. The screen appears cooler with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. NOTE: When you to manually adjust the color settings. Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you to choose sRGB color space or DCI-P3 color space. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color...
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... connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Press to 100. Reset Color Resets your monitor's color settings to green or purple. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB...
... connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color. Press to 100. Reset Color Resets your monitor's color settings to green or purple. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB...
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Display Use the display to the factory default values. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Dark Stabilizer Smart HDR Reset Display > Wide 16:9 > 50 > Normal > 0 > O Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4 NOTE: The wide Aspect Ratio is disabled when the monitor is enabled. Smart HDR User can make the image look sharper or softer. Sharpness This feature can select between...
Display Use the display to the factory default values. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time Dark Stabilizer Smart HDR Reset Display > Wide 16:9 > 50 > Normal > 0 > O Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4 NOTE: The wide Aspect Ratio is disabled when the monitor is enabled. Smart HDR User can make the image look sharper or softer. Sharpness This feature can select between...
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... when user turns on PIP. Contrast Adjust the contrast level of Small or Large. Use or select TopLeft, Top-Right, Bottom-Right, or Bottom-left. PIP/PBP Allows you to swap videos between DP, HDMI1 or HDMI2 video signals that may be connected to watch more images at the same time. Video Swap Select to set the audio source from a DP source. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize...
... when user turns on PIP. Contrast Adjust the contrast level of Small or Large. Use or select TopLeft, Top-Right, Bottom-Right, or Bottom-left. PIP/PBP Allows you to swap videos between DP, HDMI1 or HDMI2 video signals that may be connected to watch more images at the same time. Video Swap Select to set the audio source from a DP source. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize...
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Lock Controls user access to the factory preset values. 48 │ Operating your monitor Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Transparency Language options set the OSD display to one of time the menu remains on screen and so on. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of the following: Menu Buttons, Power Button, Menu + Power Buttons, Disable. User can select one...
Lock Controls user access to the factory preset values. 48 │ Operating your monitor Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Transparency Language options set the OSD display to one of time the menu remains on screen and so on. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of the following: Menu Buttons, Power Button, Menu + Power Buttons, Disable. User can select one...
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... this option to set the shortcut key 2. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED USB Fast Wakeup Reset Personalization Preset Modes Volume On in On Mode O in Standby Mode O Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the personalization. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED USB Fast Wakeup Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Input Source Aspect Ratio...
... this option to set the shortcut key 2. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED USB Fast Wakeup Reset Personalization Preset Modes Volume On in On Mode O in Standby Mode O Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the personalization. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED USB Fast Wakeup Reset Personalization Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Input Source Aspect Ratio...
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...Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On 32C101 ABCDEFG Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. Depending on your monitor. Operating your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on the degree of your computer. Display the version of image retention. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell S3221QS Input Source: HDMI...
...Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset On 32C101 ABCDEFG Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. Depending on your monitor. Operating your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on the degree of your computer. Display the version of image retention. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display PIP/PBP Audio Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell S3221QS Input Source: HDMI...
Monitor Users Guide
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... resolutions. Click Change Display Settings. 58 │ Operating your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the maximum resolution To set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 again. Depending on your computer, complete one of the Screen Resolution and select 3840 x 2160. 4. If you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics driver. If you are using...
... resolutions. Click Change Display Settings. 58 │ Operating your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the maximum resolution To set the resolution to 3840 x 2160 again. Depending on your computer, complete one of the Screen Resolution and select 3840 x 2160. 4. If you may need to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer's Service Tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics driver. If you are using...
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4. Operating your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor │ 59 Click Advanced Settings. 5. After installing the drivers for example, www.ATI.com OR www.AMD.com). 7. Refer to 3840 x 2160 again. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on). 6. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g.
4. Operating your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for your monitor │ 59 Click Advanced Settings. 5. After installing the drivers for example, www.ATI.com OR www.AMD.com). 7. Refer to 3840 x 2160 again. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on). 6. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g.
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...; Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in LCD technology. • For more information on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is pressed. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Shaky/Jittery Video • Reset the monitor to...
...; Eliminate video extension cables. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Change the video resolution to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test in LCD technology. • For more information on • Increase brightness and contrast controls using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is pressed. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu. Shaky/Jittery Video • Reset the monitor to...
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... panel Exit button (button 4) for four seconds to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Ensure the computer is not in properly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. No Input Signal • Check the signal source. Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn On the monitor. buttons on the • Check if the OSD menu is plugged in when user controls Standby Mode...
... panel Exit button (button 4) for four seconds to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Ensure the computer is not in properly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary. • Reset the computer or video player. No Input Signal • Check the signal source. Cannot adjust the • Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, monitor with the and then turn On the monitor. buttons on the • Check if the OSD menu is plugged in when user controls Standby Mode...
Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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... monitor. Dell S3221QS - Ensure that DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Standard 3:56 PM 2020/08/01 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on selected Dell models. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware PIP/PBP Audio Menu Service Tag Reset...
... monitor. Dell S3221QS - Ensure that DDC/CI is enabled in the notification tray. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Standard 3:56 PM 2020/08/01 NOTE: Dell Display Manager uses DDC/CI channel to manage a monitor or a group of automatic settings, energy management, image rotation and other features on selected Dell models. Dell 32 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware PIP/PBP Audio Menu Service Tag Reset...
