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- Page 1 User’s Guide Dell S2718H/S2718HX Model No.: S2718H/S2718HX Regulatory model: S2718Hc...
- Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About your monitor ..............5 Package contents .................. 5 Product features ..................6 Identifying parts and controls .............8 Monitor specifications ................ 11 Plug and play capability ..............18 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ..........19 Maintenance guidelines ..............19 Setting up the monitor ............20 Connecting the stand ................ - Page 4 Setting up your monitor ..............48 Using tilt....................50 Troubleshooting ..............51 Self-Test ....................51 Built-in diagnostics ................52 Common problems ................53 Quick Troubleshooting Guide ............55 Product-specific problems ..............57 Appendix .................58 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information ..58 Contacting Dell ..................58...
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Page 5: About Your Monitor
Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell for more information if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. -
Page 6: Product Features
Made in China Information Product features The Dell S2718H/S2718HX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: S2718H/S2718HX: 68.6 cm (27 inch) viewable area display (measured ∞... - Page 7 High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). ∞ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. ∞ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real ∞ time. Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which ∞...
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Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls
Identifying parts and controls Front view Control buttons Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power On/Off button About your monitor... - Page 9 (security lock not included). Regulatory label (including Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to Barcode serial number and this label if you need to contact Dell for Service Tag label) technical support. The Dell service tag is used for Dell warranty and customer service management purposes and for records of the base system.
- Page 10 Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power-adapter port To connect the monitor power cable using a 19.5V DC adapter. Speaker port Connect the speaker cable. HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable (Optional).
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Page 11: Monitor Specifications
16.7 million colors Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%), >99% sRGB FreeSync support frame 48-75 Hz frequency (HDMI port only) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity 1xHDMI (Ver 2.0 and Ver 1.4) 1xVGA Border width (edge of monitor to 6.7 mm (Top) - Page 12 Resolution specifications Model S2718H/S2718HX Horizontal scan range 31 kHz to 140 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz for VGA port. 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz for HDMI 1.4 port.
- Page 13 Electrical specifications Model S2718H/S2718HX Video input signals ∞ HDMI 1.4/HDMI 2.0, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair, Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance AC/DC Input voltage/ Delta adapter DA65NM111-00...
- Page 14 Physical characteristics Model S2718H/S2718HX Signal cable type ∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins ∞ Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins Dimensions (with stand) Height 453.6 mm (17.86 in) Width 612.7 mm (24.12 in) Depth 162.2 mm (6.39 in) Dimensions (without stand) Height 356.5 mm (14.04 in)
- Page 15 Environmental characteristics Model S2718H/S2718HX Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating ∞ Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) ∞ Shipping: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating ∞ Storage 10% to 90% (non-condensing) ∞...
- Page 16 The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed: Dell S2718H/HX There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
- Page 17 Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor...
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Page 18: Plug And Play Capability
HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-... -
Page 19: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/support/monitors. -
Page 20: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. - Page 21 Setting up the monitor...
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Page 22: Connecting Your Monitor
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor. -
Page 23: Setting Up Your Speaker
2 buttons: volume + (Up) and Volume - (Down). 2. Place the Speaker on the Dell monitor stand as shown below. 3. Plug in the DIN cable to DIN connector located at the back of the Dell monitor, as shown below. - Page 24 4. Insert the cable holder attached on the speaker cable into the stand slot. Adjust the cable holder position along the slot accordingly. Setting up the monitor...
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Page 25: Organizing Cables
Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor. Removing the Speaker Setting up the monitor... - Page 26 Setting up the monitor...
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Page 27: Removing The Stand
Removing the stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions. - Page 28 4. While pressing on the release button, pull the stand out. Setting up the monitor...
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Page 29: Computer Playback Default Setting
Computer Playback Default Setting Playback Setting Set the speaker as default playback device. Speaker and Computer Volume Controls Setting 1. Volume + Press the Volume + button to increase volume. 2. Volume - Press the Volume - button to decrease volume. Setting up the monitor... - Page 30 3. On board Audio Volume Right Click the speaker icon. Check that the volume bar level is not 0%. 4. Volume Balance Setting Right Click the speaker icon. Select Playback devices. Setting up the monitor...
- Page 31 Right Click Default Playback devices and select Properties. Select Levels and click Balance. 5. Volume Control Options Right Click the speaker icon. Setting up the monitor...
- Page 32 Select Volume control options. Click the box: All devices currently playing sound. Setting up the monitor...
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Page 33: Operating Your Monitor
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the control buttons Use the control buttons on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. Control buttons The following table describes the control buttons: Control Buttons Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes. - Page 34 Use the Menu button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu menu. Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully Power (with power functional.
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Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main Menu for analog (VGA) input Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source... - Page 36 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
- Page 37 Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically. Input Source Color Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress...
- Page 38 Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Reset Input Source Display...
- Page 39 Game HDR: Not compatible with AMD FreeSync Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell S2718HN/NX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust...
- Page 40 ∞ RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust...
- Page 41 Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Audio Phase Energy Dynamic Contrast Normal Menu Response Time...
- Page 42 Audio Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Audio Source PC Audio Auto Adjust MaxxAudio Off Input Source Reset Audio Color Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Audio Source Allows you to set the Audio Source mode to: ∞...
- Page 43 Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English Auto Adjust...
- Page 44 Personalize Users can choose a feature from shortcut key 1, shortcut key 2, reset personalization, preset modes or Brightness/ Contrast and set it as a shortcut key. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust...
- Page 45 You can disable this feature by selecting disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell S2718H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable...
- Page 46 OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell S2718H/HX To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off. Do you want to continue?
- Page 47 Dell S2718H/HX No VGA signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source. If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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Page 48: Setting Up Your Monitor
2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions. - Page 49 5. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 6. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.AMD.com). 7. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
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Page 50: Using Tilt
Using tilt NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 21° 5° Operating your monitor... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell S2718H/HX No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes. -
Page 52: Built-In Diagnostics
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. -
Page 53: Common Problems
Missing Pixels ∞ Cycle power On-Off. ∞ Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. ∞ For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels ∞... - Page 54 ∞ Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety Related Issues ∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞ Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems ∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
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Page 55: Quick Troubleshooting Guide
Check the DIN plug pins are not damaged. Setting ii. Check if the speaker is properly set-up. Proceed to Up Your Speaker 2. The Speaker is connected to the Dell Monitor but no sound is coming out. Go to the Link Computer Playback Default Setting. - Page 56 B: Symptoms: Link for Set-Up - Abnormal Sound (Distorted or Buzzing) Troubleshooting Guide: 1. Abnormal sound coming out of the speaker. Ensure that the DIN jack is properly inserted or not loose. Setting Up Your Speaker ii. Unplug and plug the DIN cable to make sure it is fully seated.
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Page 57: Product-Specific Problems
Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Cannot adjust the ∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then monitor with the turn On the monitor. -
Page 58: Appendix
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.