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...-Play 24 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 24 Setting Up the Monitor 25 Attaching the Stand 25 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 27 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 28 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Organizing Your Cables 32 Removing the Monitor Stand 32 Wall Mounting (Optional...
...-Play 24 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 24 Setting Up the Monitor 25 Attaching the Stand 25 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 27 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 28 Connecting Your Monitor 29 Organizing Your Cables 32 Removing the Monitor Stand 32 Wall Mounting (Optional...
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... (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • U2721DE: 68.47 cm (27 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles with 99% sRGB color with every Dell UltraSharp U2421HE. Be assured of Accurate, Precise and Consistent Onscreen...
... (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • U2721DE: 68.47 cm (27 in.) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles with 99% sRGB color with every Dell UltraSharp U2421HE. Be assured of Accurate, Precise and Consistent Onscreen...
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Monitor Specifications Model U2421HE U2721DE Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.8 in.) 68.47 cm (27 in.) Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) 596.74 mm (23.49...
Monitor Specifications Model U2421HE U2721DE Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.8 in.) 68.47 cm (27 in.) Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) 596.74 mm (23.49...
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...source. This document is ENERGY STAR certified. Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance, and USB active. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption...the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no display, press the monitor button again to update such information. U2421HE/U2721DE *Zero power consumption in the normal operation mode. The OSD operates only in OFF mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" ...
...source. This document is ENERGY STAR certified. Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to accuracy or completeness is displayed: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor No DP signal from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance, and USB active. NOTE: Pon: Power consumption...the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no display, press the monitor button again to update such information. U2421HE/U2721DE *Zero power consumption in the normal operation mode. The OSD operates only in OFF mode can be achieved by "Factory Reset" ...
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...latest driver updates. If you can tilt the monitor for a monitor with a stand. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your Dell computer, you may experience performance degradation in the Portrait View Mode, you require an updated graphics driver that is applicable for the most comfortable ...176; 130 mm 40° 21° NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension With the stand attached to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 1 90° 90° 2 NOTE:...
...latest driver updates. If you can tilt the monitor for a monitor with a stand. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your Dell computer, you may experience performance degradation in the Portrait View Mode, you require an updated graphics driver that is applicable for the most comfortable ...176; 130 mm 40° 21° NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Setting Up the Monitor | 27 Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension With the stand attached to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. 1 90° 90° 2 NOTE:...
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... you want to lock the Menu Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to Lock the buttons, the following message will appear: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you can prevent people from powering off . Menu Buttons lock 2 Use this icon to lock power button ...Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE 2. Power button lock 3 Use this icon to lock OSD menu and power button from accessing the controls. It also prevents accidental activation in multiple monitors side-by-side setup. Menu and Power buttons lock 36 | Operating the Monitor Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/...
... you want to lock the Menu Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to Lock the buttons, the following message will appear: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Are you sure you can prevent people from powering off . Menu Buttons lock 2 Use this icon to lock power button ...Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE 2. Power button lock 3 Use this icon to lock OSD menu and power button from accessing the controls. It also prevents accidental activation in multiple monitors side-by-side setup. Menu and Power buttons lock 36 | Operating the Monitor Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/...
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Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % 2 Press the and buttons to move from one icon to another OSD menu, ...
Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % 2 Press the and buttons to move from one icon to another OSD menu, ...
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... Use this menu to your monitor. Press the button to increase contrast and press the button to decrease brightness. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others USB Type-C DP HDMI Auto Select Auto Select for USB...100). Press the button to decrease contrast (between darkness and lightness on the monitor. Press the button to increase brightness. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % Brightness Contrast Input Source Brightness adjusts the luminance ...
... Use this menu to your monitor. Press the button to increase contrast and press the button to decrease brightness. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others USB Type-C DP HDMI Auto Select Auto Select for USB...100). Press the button to decrease contrast (between darkness and lightness on the monitor. Press the button to increase brightness. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % Brightness Contrast Input Source Brightness adjusts the luminance ...
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... are using the USB Type-C connector. Reset Input Source Color • No: The monitor will NOT auto switch to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB Operating the Monitor | 41 HDMI...
... are using the USB Type-C connector. Reset Input Source Color • No: The monitor will NOT auto switch to select the DP input source. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB Operating the Monitor | 41 HDMI...
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... pain from using the monitor for at 10,000K. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multiscreen Match, Movie, Game, Color Temp. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Multiscreen Match Movie Game Color...
... pain from using the monitor for at 10,000K. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Multiscreen Match, Movie, Game, Color Temp. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard ComfortView Multiscreen Match Movie Game Color...
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Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. Operating the Monitor | 43 Dell UltraSharp 24/27 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 ...
Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. Operating the Monitor | 43 Dell UltraSharp 24/27 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 ...
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Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time MST USB-C Prioritization Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal O High ... Time to adjust image. DP Multi Stream Transport, Set to ON enables MST(DP out), Set to factory defaults. 44 | Operating the Monitor USB-C Prioritization (U2721DE only) High Resolution: High Resolution can match two monitors with 2560 x 1440 resolution. Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to Normal...
Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Sharpness Response Time MST USB-C Prioritization Reset Display Wide 16:9 50 Normal O High ... Time to adjust image. DP Multi Stream Transport, Set to ON enables MST(DP out), Set to factory defaults. 44 | Operating the Monitor USB-C Prioritization (U2721DE only) High Resolution: High Resolution can match two monitors with 2560 x 1440 resolution. Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to Normal...
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... the menu remains on screen, and so on. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to your display rotation. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Rotation Set...
... the menu remains on screen, and so on. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to your display rotation. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Rotation Set...
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... lock the all of Menu and Power buttons. • Disable: Press and hold the button on the left of the power button for 4 sec. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons...
... lock the all of Menu and Power buttons. • Disable: Press and hold the button on the left of the power button for 4 sec. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Rotation Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power Buttons...
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... shortcut key 2. LED USB-A Charging Allows you to set the state of the power light to factory defaults. Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED USB-A Charging USB-C Charging Reset Personalization Preset...
... shortcut key 2. LED USB-A Charging Allows you to set the state of the power light to factory defaults. Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Power Button LED USB-A Charging USB-C Charging Reset Personalization Preset...
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Select Off to turn off this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize ...you to adjust the monitor settings using software on . Displays the monitor's current settings. Icon Menu and Submenus Others Description Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Factory...
Select Off to turn off this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your computer. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning O Display Firmware Menu Service Tag Personalize ...you to adjust the monitor settings using software on . Displays the monitor's current settings. Icon Menu and Submenus Others Description Dell UltraSharp 24/27 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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... on a label located at the back of the cover. Select On to factory defaults. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI Color LCD Conditioning On Display Firmware O Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset...
... on a label located at the back of the cover. Select On to factory defaults. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests. Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI Color LCD Conditioning On Display Firmware O Menu Service Tag Personalize Reset Others Others Factory Reset...
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...see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE 50 | Operating the Monitor See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and... Vertical frequency ranges addressable by the monitor display. Recommended mode is receiving from the computer. U2721DE U2421HE Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080,...
...see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE 50 | Operating the Monitor See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and... Vertical frequency ranges addressable by the monitor display. Recommended mode is receiving from the computer. U2721DE U2421HE Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080,...
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...or move the mouse or wake it up the monitor to gain access to select the correct input source. www.dell.com/support/U2421HE www.dell.com/support/U2721DE or U2421HE/U2721DE Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor No USB Type-C Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. U2421HE...No DP signal from your device. When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following messages will appear: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. U2421HE/U2721DE If either DP, USB Type-C input is selected and the corresponding cable is no display, press the monitor ...
...or move the mouse or wake it up the monitor to gain access to select the correct input source. www.dell.com/support/U2421HE www.dell.com/support/U2721DE or U2421HE/U2721DE Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor No USB Type-C Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. U2421HE...No DP signal from your device. When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following messages will appear: Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. U2421HE/U2721DE If either DP, USB Type-C input is selected and the corresponding cable is no display, press the monitor ...
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...you select OSD items of High resolution in Display feature, the following message will appear: Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor If your monitor during the switching process (up to 12 seconds). Yes No U2721DE When you want to continue? Please disconnect any USB storage device to your monitor during ...the switching process (up to 12 seconds). Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Switch to USB-C Video Input: Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE When you want to continue? Yes No U2721DE 52 | Operating the Monitor Do you select OSD items of High Data Speed...
...you select OSD items of High resolution in Display feature, the following message will appear: Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor If your monitor during the switching process (up to 12 seconds). Yes No U2721DE When you want to continue? Please disconnect any USB storage device to your monitor during ...the switching process (up to 12 seconds). Dell UltraSharp 24/27 Monitor Switch to USB-C Video Input: Yes No U2421HE/U2721DE When you want to continue? Yes No U2721DE 52 | Operating the Monitor Do you select OSD items of High Data Speed...