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... Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Requirements to view or play HDR content 28 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls...
... Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Requirements to view or play HDR content 28 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls...
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... or provide a duplicate. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. Standard mode (sRGB) Serial No. Delta E ≤ 2 Gray-Scale Tracking Gamma Note: Calibrations were done according to Dell approved test procedures using calibrated equipment at the factory production line. Results may...
... or provide a duplicate. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. Standard mode (sRGB) Serial No. Delta E ≤ 2 Gray-Scale Tracking Gamma Note: Calibrations were done according to Dell approved test procedures using calibrated equipment at the factory production line. Results may...
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... mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1300 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating Backlight LED Response Time (Gray to Gray) 5 ms (FAST mode) 8 ms (NORMAL mode) Color depth 1.07 billion colors Color gamut* 99% sRGB 99% REC709 95% DCI-P3 Calibration...
... mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1300 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating Backlight LED Response Time (Gray to Gray) 5 ms (FAST mode) 8 ms (NORMAL mode) Color depth 1.07 billion colors Color gamut* 99% sRGB 99% REC709 95% DCI-P3 Calibration...
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Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP & USB Type-C alternate mode) 30 khz to 140 khz 24 Hz to panel) * At panel native only, under Custom Mode preset. Border width (edge of monitor 7.3 mm (Top) to active area) 7.3 mm (Left/Right) 9 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security -45° to 45...
Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP & USB Type-C alternate mode) 30 khz to 140 khz 24 Hz to panel) * At panel native only, under Custom Mode preset. Border width (edge of monitor 7.3 mm (Top) to active area) 7.3 mm (Left/Right) 9 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security -45° to 45...
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... select the correct input source. VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video Power Indicator Sync Sync Active Active Active White Inactive - Inactive Off - - If there is referred to the OSD. Your product may perform differently, depending on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up . Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM-compliant video card or software installed in the...
... select the correct input source. VESA Modes Normal operation Active-off mode Switch off Horizontal Vertical Video Power Indicator Sync Sync Active Active Active White Inactive - Inactive Off - - If there is referred to the OSD. Your product may perform differently, depending on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up . Power Management Modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM-compliant video card or software installed in the...
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... specific problems - Please refer to change default setting. Connecting the HDMI cable HDMI HDMI Connecting the DP cable DP DP 26 | Setting Up the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the DP/HDMI/USB type-C cable from your monitor to the computer. 3 Switch on your monitor. 4 Select the correct input source at monitor OSD Menu and turn on...
... specific problems - Please refer to change default setting. Connecting the HDMI cable HDMI HDMI Connecting the DP cable DP DP 26 | Setting Up the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Connect the DP/HDMI/USB type-C cable from your monitor to the computer. 3 Switch on your monitor. 4 Select the correct input source at monitor OSD Menu and turn on...
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... Dell U2720Q/U2720QM monitor is designed to supply power delivery of up to 90 W to your monitor: • Can be used as USB Type-C or DisplayPort 1.4, alternatively. • Supports USB Power Delivery (PD), with PowerDelivery) power 45 W 65 W 90 W 130 W 45 W 65 W 90 W Not supported Connecting the USB Type-C cable (C to A) USB Type-C USB Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Rated power (on your laptop. Connecting the USB Type-C cable (C to C) USB Type-C USB Type-C The USB Type-C port on...
... Dell U2720Q/U2720QM monitor is designed to supply power delivery of up to 90 W to your monitor: • Can be used as USB Type-C or DisplayPort 1.4, alternatively. • Supports USB Power Delivery (PD), with PowerDelivery) power 45 W 65 W 90 W 130 W 45 W 65 W 90 W Not supported Connecting the USB Type-C cable (C to A) USB Type-C USB Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Rated power (on your laptop. Connecting the USB Type-C cable (C to C) USB Type-C USB Type-C The USB Type-C port on...
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... USB-C Reset Input Source Color Allows you are using the HDMI connector. Use the Color menu to select the DP input source. Auto Select for user to choose whether to switch or not. • Yes: The monitor always switch to USB Type-C video without asking while USB Type-C connected. • No: The monitor will NOT auto switch to USB Type-C video from another available input. HDMI Use to adjust the color setting mode. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB...
... USB-C Reset Input Source Color Allows you are using the HDMI connector. Use the Color menu to select the DP input source. Auto Select for user to choose whether to switch or not. • Yes: The monitor always switch to USB Type-C video without asking while USB Type-C connected. • No: The monitor will NOT auto switch to USB Type-C video from another available input. HDMI Use to adjust the color setting mode. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB...
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NOTE: Saturation adjustment is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the USB Type-C, DP or HDMI cable. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. 40 | Operating the Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Hue Saturation Reset Color Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. Resets your own preset color mode. Use or to adjust the saturation from...
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the USB Type-C, DP or HDMI cable. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your monitor's color settings to the factory defaults. 40 | Operating the Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YPbPr Hue Saturation Reset Color Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. Resets your own preset color mode. Use or to adjust the saturation from...
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... maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160@60 Hz and USB 2.0 data. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Set the OSD display to change the menu transparency by 0/90/180/270 degrees. Rotation Rotates the OSD by using and (min. 0 / max. 100). Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in the OSD menu. Menu Select this option to one of time the OSD remains...
... maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160@60 Hz and USB 2.0 data. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Set the OSD display to change the menu transparency by 0/90/180/270 degrees. Rotation Rotates the OSD by using and (min. 0 / max. 100). Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in the OSD menu. Menu Select this option to one of time the OSD remains...
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Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Reset Menu • Menu Buttons: Through OSD to lock the Menu buttons. • Power Button: Through OSD to lock the Power button. • Menu + Power Buttons: Through OSD to adjustments. Operating the Monitor | 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to lock the all of Menu and Power buttons. • Disable: Press and hold the button on the left of ...
Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons Disable Reset Menu • Menu Buttons: Through OSD to lock the Menu buttons. • Power Button: Through OSD to lock the Power button. • Menu + Power Buttons: Through OSD to adjustments. Operating the Monitor | 43 Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to lock the all of Menu and Power buttons. • Disable: Press and hold the button on the left of ...
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... Description Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED USB-C Charging 90W Other USB Charging Monitor Sleep Reset Personalization Preset Modes Input Source On During Active O During Power O O During Standby Enable Shortcut key 1 Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Smart HDR, Rotation set as shortcut key 1. Power Button Allows you to charge your notebook through the USB Type-C cable (C to C) even when the monitor is powered off...
... Description Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED USB-C Charging 90W Other USB Charging Monitor Sleep Reset Personalization Preset Modes Input Source On During Active O During Power O O During Standby Enable Shortcut key 1 Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Smart HDR, Rotation set as shortcut key 1. Power Button Allows you to charge your notebook through the USB Type-C cable (C to C) even when the monitor is powered off...
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... adjust the monitor settings using software on . Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset Operating the Monitor | 45 Icon Menu and Submenus Others Description Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory...
... adjust the monitor settings using software on . Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset Operating the Monitor | 45 Icon Menu and Submenus Others Description Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory...
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..., remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. While in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/U2720Q or Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor U2720Q www.dell.com/support/U2720QM or Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor U2720QM No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. U2720Q U2720QM Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will...
..., remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3 Turn on -screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is functioning properly. While in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/U2720Q or Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor U2720Q www.dell.com/support/U2720QM or Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor U2720QM No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. U2720Q U2720QM Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will...
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Plug the HDMI/ Type-C port at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. there is no brightness • Increase brightness and contrast controls via OSD. 54 | Troubleshooting or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots...
Plug the HDMI/ Type-C port at : www.dell.com/support/monitors. there is no brightness • Increase brightness and contrast controls via OSD. 54 | Troubleshooting or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots...
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... Dell immediately. Common Symptoms Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems HDR Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from a static image left on the screen • Use the Power Management feature to turn off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in use...
... Dell immediately. Common Symptoms Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems HDR Problems Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from a static image left on the screen • Use the Power Management feature to turn off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in use...
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... Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, plug it may display in full screen. • Run the built-in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the monitor. No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the • Check the signal source. No charging No charging when using USB Type-C connection to Projection mode. • Ensure that the USB Type-C cable is white...
... Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, plug it may display in full screen. • Run the built-in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the monitor. No Input Signal when user controls are pressed No picture, the • Check the signal source. No charging No charging when using USB Type-C connection to Projection mode. • Ensure that the USB Type-C cable is white...
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... adapter that best describes the computer system you are unable to set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics driver. NOTE: If you are using...
... adapter that best describes the computer system you are unable to set the display resolution to 3840 x 2160 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics driver. NOTE: If you are using...
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... the window (e.g. Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, www.amd.com or www.nvidia.com). 6 After installing the drivers for your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution. 60 | Appendix NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution...
... the window (e.g. Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, www.amd.com or www.nvidia.com). 6 After installing the drivers for your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution. 60 | Appendix NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution...
Display Manager Users Guide
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.... Dell U2720Q - It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Standard Dell U2720QM - Ensure that DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. After installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard U2720Q U2720QM...
.... Dell U2720Q - It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of monitors. Standard Dell U2720QM - Ensure that DDC/CI is available when hovering over the notification-tray icon. After installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and places its icon in the menu as below. Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset 4 | Overview Standard U2720Q U2720QM...
