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1. Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Main Menu for digital DVI input Dell S2740L 0 BrighinessiContrest Input Source Energy Use i II I 2 M00 ee color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize ae Resolution 1920 x 1030 60Hz or Main Menu for digital HDMI input Dell S2740L Energy Use MIIIININNIWNONN E pronese Input Source ee Color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz K NOTE Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog VGA connector 2 Press the Q and v buttons to move between the setting options As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor 3 Press the button once to activate the highlighted option 4 Press Q and v button to select the desired parameter 5 Press to enter the slide bar and then use the Q and v buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the button to return to the main menu Menu and Description Submenus Brightness Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast adjustment Dell S2740L Energy Use IIIIIININWNONN Auto Adjust Input Source ee Color Settings _ Display Settings gt Other Settings Personalize Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz B
2. 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again 4 NOTE If you are unable to set the recommended resolution please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution Back to Contents Page
3. and CIE1931 72 test standards Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Video display capabilities DVI amp HDMI playback 480p 576p 720p 1080p Preset Display Modes S2740L Display Mode tae Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity Horizontal Vertical VESA 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1920 x 1080 Electrical Specifications S2740L Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Digital DVI D TMDS 600 mV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance HDMI 600mV for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair E PE EE E E E Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite y P g SYNC on green Input Delta adapter ADP 40DD B 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz to 60 Hz voltage frequency current Lite On adapter PA 1041 71 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz Output voltage current Output 12 VDC 3 33 A e 120 V 30 A Max Inrush current e 240 V 60 A Max Video input signals Qualified Compatible AC DC adapters rib CAUTION To avoid damage to the monitor use only the adapter designed for this particular Dell monitor
4. CUD T Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input VGA DVI D HDMI input Dell S2740L There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu If either VGA DVI D or HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears Dell S2740L Dell S2740L pe No VGA Cable De No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell S2740L Se No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes It is recommended that you use the supplied power adapter If not you will see the message as shown below Dell S2740L Wrong power adapter detected The display will shut down in 10 seconds See Solving Problems for more information Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 108
5. Physical Characteristics Connector type 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D white connector HDMI e Digital attachable DVI D solid pins shipped detached from the monitor e Digital HDMI Signal cable type e Analog attachable D Sub 15 pins shipped detached from the monitor Dimensions with stand Depth 215 8 mm 8 50 inches Depth 61 9 mm 2 44 inches Weight with packaging 9 18 kg 20 24 Ib Weight with stand assembly and cables 7 56 kg 16 67 Ib Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount 5 28 kg 11 62 Ib considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly 1 65 kg 3 64 Ib Front frame gloss 90 100 gloss unit Environmental Characteristics S2740L Operating 0 C to 40 C e Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Non operating e Shipping 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing e Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Non operating e Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Operating 5 000 m 16 404 ft max Non operating 12 192 m 40 000 ft max 119 43 BTU hour maximum Thermal dissipation e 71 66 BTU hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as Power Save Mode If the computer detects input from the keyboard mouse or other input devi
6. and follow the given steps 1 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 2 If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 1 Go to http support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again K 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 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide If you have a non Dell desktop portable computer or graphics card In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop Right click on the desktop and click Personalization Click Change Display Settings Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATl com OR http www NVIDIA com 2 3 4 Click Advanced Settings 5 6
7. and screen optimization a Software and documentation media includes an Information File INF Image Color Matching File ICM Dell Display Manager software application and product documentation m Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance m Security lock slot m Stand lock Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality a EPEAT silver Rating a Dell Display Manager Software included comes in the CD shipped with the monitor m Arsenic Free glass and Mercury Free for the panel only m High Dynamic Contrast Ratio 8 000 000 1 m 0 5 W standby power when in the sleep mode m Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor Power On Off button with LED indicator Back View Back View with monitor stand VESA mounting holes 100 mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Plate Wall mount monitor using VESA compatible wall mount kit 100 mm x 100 mm 2 Regulatory label List the regulatory approvals 3 stand release bonon release stand rom monitor Ca Service tag iabe Refer to this abe to contact Dal for express servis 5 barcode serial number lae Refer to this abe if you need to contact Dell for technical suppor 6 cable managements use to organize cables by placing them through th
8. from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove all Digital white connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor The floating dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains white Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen Dell S2740L Dell S2740L No VGA Cable De No DVI D Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes Dell S2740L Se No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 5 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer because your monitor is functioning properly Built in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your computer and video card K NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is
9. video image Press to increase the purple shade of the video image NOTE Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image Use Q or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100 Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode Demo Mode Splits the screen into two for viewing the images under the normal and enhanced Movie preset mode side by side You can also press and simultaneously to enable disable this mode NOTE Demo mode is available only when you select Movie preset mode Image Enhance Makes upsized images higher quality by removing image fading and roughness of edge NOTE Image Enhance is available only when you select Standard Multimedia Movie or Game preset mode Reset Color Setting Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings Dell S2740L Energy Use MIIIIIIININIIIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio gt Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position gt 50 Input Source Vertical Position b 50 ee Color Settings Sharpness gt 50 C Display Settings Pixel Clock gt 50 Other Settings Phase gt 50 Personalize Reset Display Settings GG 3 Resolution 1920 x 1060 60Hz Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image rat
10. 0 Click OK BWNPH If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer e Go to support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop e Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers e Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Tilt K 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 set up instructions Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 4 21 K NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide e eo6 WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Self Test Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark run the monitor self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable
11. Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Setting the display resolution Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved 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 and other countries and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model S2740Lb July 2012 Rev A00 Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer AN CAUTI ON A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardwar
12. Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing K NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries 4 NOTE To set up with any other stand please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions e Monitor e Stand Riser e Stand Base e Power Cable e Power Adapter e VGA Cable e DVI Cable optional USB Upstream Cable enables the USB ports on the monitor Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell Professional S2740L flat panel display has an active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT Liquid Crystal Display LCD and LED backlight The monitor features include S2740L 68 6 cm 27 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions a Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from side to side m Tilt capability Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions m Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up
13. Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the Brightness Contrast menu Shortcut key Brightness Contrast p Use the MENU button to launch the On Screen Display OSD and select the OSD Menu See Accessing the Menu System Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off he white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional An amber light indicates the power save mode Power with power light indicator Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings Use the Up button to adjust increase ranges items in the OSD menu Use the Down button to adjust decrease ranges items in the OSD menu Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu Back Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu the monitor automatically saves those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu Main Menu for analog VGA input Dell S2740L Energy Use i 0000 Auto Adjust Input Source ee Color Settings _ Display Settings Other Settings Personalize
14. ces the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power I ndicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 35 W maximum 21 W typical Active off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 0 5 W Switch off Off Less than 0 5 W 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 S2740L There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD Ki NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant ENERGY STAR Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Maximum power consumption with max luminance and USB active Pin Assignments VGA Connector eee 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable a e po o o po o femmes DVI Connector Pin 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number po mesma HDMI Connector Pin 19 pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number E e osoa oo E Plug and Play Capability Yo
15. d away from the monitor Wall Mounting Optional Screw dimension M4 x 10 mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible wall mounting kit Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table Remove the stand Use a Philips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit U PUNE 4 NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 5 88 kg Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed As you use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change Preset Modes ee Brightness Contrast O Menu Exit The following table describes the front panel buttons Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes Shortcut key
16. e or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNI NG A WARNI NG indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved 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 and other countries and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model S2740Lb July 2012 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus USB Interface LCD
17. e sos Side View Bottom View 12 3 4 56 7 8 Bottom view without monitor stand Audio Line out Connect your speakers HDMI connector Connect your computer HDMI cable DVI connector Connect your computer DVI cable VGA connector Connect your computer VGA cable DC power cord connector Connect the power cable Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the 6 USB upstream port computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the monitor USB downstream port Connect your USB device 8 Security lock slot Secure the monitor with a security cable lock 9 Stand lock feature Lock the stand to the monitor using M3 x 6 mm screw screw is not provided Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Preset display area e Horizontal 597 9 mm 23 54 inches e Vertical 336 3 mm 13 24 inches Pixel pitch 0 311 mm 178 vertical typical Viewing angle 178 horizontal typical Panel 300 cd m Typ Luminance output Monitor 270 cd m Typ 1000 to 1 typical Contrast ratio 8M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Faceplate coating Glare with hard coating 3H Backlight LED edgelight system Response time 14 me yey p 7 ms typical with Overdrive Color depth 16 7 million colors Color gamut CIE1976 84 S2740L color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 84
18. et 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 Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit support dell com Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need mo ae ee Yr Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps In Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 For Windows 8 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using
19. fety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks e Do not perform any troubleshooting steps e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on amp off e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing color e Perform monitor self test feature check e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color not good e Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application e Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD Adjust R G B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD e Run the built in diagnostics Image retention from a static image left on Faint shadow from the static image the monitor for a long period of time displayed appears on the screen e Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use for more information see Power Management Modes e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver Product Specific Proble
20. ff No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment Ensure that the power button is depressed fully Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select menu No Video Power LED on No picture or no brightness Increase brightness amp 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 the correct input source is selected via the Input Source Select menu Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio 16 9 Shaky J ittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Check environmental factors Relocate the monitor and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots 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 support dell com Stuck on Pixels LCD screen has bright s
21. hics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the computer may vary Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI VGA HDMI cable follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup 1 Connect the upstream USB port cable supplied to an appropriate USB port on your computer See bottom view for details 2 Connect the USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the monitor 3 Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet 4 Turn on the monitor and the computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Solving Problems 5 Use the cable slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables Deur h F Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment organize all cables as shown above Removing the Monitor Stand K NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface F4 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 To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat surface 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up an
22. in self test mode Preset Modes ee Brightness Contrast Menu Exit To run the built in diagnostics Ensure that the screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black white and text screens NOUBWNE The test is complete when the text screen appears To exit press Button 4 again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video card and computer In Store Demo To enter InStore OSD Mode Detach Disconnect all cables Make sure the monitor is in On mode Press and hold Button 2 and Button 4 for 5 seconds To exit InStore OSD Mode Press the power button once If power is cut off during demo resume the demo after power is restored Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video Power LED o
23. io to Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 Horizontal Position Q Use or to adjust the image left or right Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 Vertical Position Q Use or to adjust the image up or down Minimum is 0 Maximum is 100 NOTE Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for VGA input neuen This feature can make the image look sharper or softer Use Q or v to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use Q or v to adjust for best image quality If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Pixel Clock coarse adjustment and then use Phase fine again NOTE Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for VGA input Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust image Press the button to select the Dynamic Contrast On or Off NOTE Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings Settings Other Settings 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 O Brightness Contrast Language gt English A
24. ms Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen but does not e Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD fill entire viewing area e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons JOSD does not appear on the screen e Turn off the monitor unplug the power cord plug it back and then turn on the monitor on the front panel e Check whether the OSD menu is locked If yes press and hold the button above the Power button for 10 seconds to unlock for more information see Menu Lock No Input Signal when user controls are No picture the LED light is blue Check the signal source Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on pressed the keyboard Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary Reset the computer or video player he picture does not fill the entire screen The picture cannot fill the height or width Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen of the screen Run the built in diagnostics K NOTE When choosing DVI D mode the Auto Adjust function will not be available Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems USB interface is not working USB peripherals are not working Check that your monitor is turned ON Reconnect the upstream cable to your comp
25. ngs HDMI C Display Settings Other Settings Personalize GG 3 Resolution 1920 x 1060 60Hz Auto Select Press to select Auto Select the monitor scans for available input sources a Select the VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Press to select the VGA input source DVI D Select the DVI D input when you are using the Digital DVI connector Press to select the DVI input source Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector Press to select the HDMI input source Color Settings Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode Dell S2740L Energy Use I II iii Brightness Contrast Input Color Format gt RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes gt Standard Input Source Image Enhance Off Reset Color Settings C Display Settings Other Settings Personalize G3 Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to RGB Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable YPbPr Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA or YPbPr to DVI cable or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB Dell S2740L Energy Use IIIIIIIIUINIIIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Input Color Format va RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes Input Source Image Enhance Reset Color Settings C Display Settings O
26. or Settings Input Source b C Display Settings Aspect Ratio Other Settings g Personalize TEn 3 Resolution 1920 x 1060 60Hz K NOTE This monitor has a built in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled in these preset modes Game or Movie the manual brightness adjustment is disabled Dell S2740L To allow manual adjustment of brightness the Energy Smart Dynamic Contrast will be switched off Do you want to continue When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell S2740L The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to 1920 x 1080 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell S2740L The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell S2740L Entering Power Save Mode
27. ounting Optional Attaching the Stand K NOTE The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 Assemble the stand riser to stand base a Attach the stand riser to the stand base b Tighten the thumbscrew below the stand base 2 Attach the stand assembly to the monitor a Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk b Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor c Press the stand till it snaps into place Connecting Your Monitor A WARNI NG 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 and disconnect the power cable Connect the blue VGA cable from your monitor to the computer F4 NOTE If your computer supports a DVI HDMI connector connect the DVI HDMI cable to the monitor and the DVI HDMI connector to your computer The HDMI cable can be purchased separately K NOTE Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time 2 Connect either the DVI the HDMI or the VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not connect all cables on the same computer Use all cables only when they are connected to different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the HDMI cable fv CAUTION The grap
28. pots 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 support dell com Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Geometric Distortion Screen not centered correctly Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust horizontal amp vertical controls via OSD NOTE When using DVI D HDMI input the positioning adjustments are not available Horizontal Vertical Lines Screen has one or more lines Reset the monitor to Factory Settings Perform Auto Adjust via OSD Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Run the built in diagnostics NOTE When using DVI D HDMI input the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn e Reset the monitor to Factory Settings e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in the safe mode Sa
29. quality or usability For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at support dell com Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor A A CAUTI ON Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor WARNI NG Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor To clean your anti static screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti static coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Wall M
30. rightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Press the Q button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness min 0 max 100 NOTE Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched On Contrast Adjust the Brightness first and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast min 0 max 100 The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display Settings Auta Adjustment in Progr NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration NOTE Auto Adjust option is only available when you are using the analog VGA connector Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor Dell S2740L Energy Use IIIIIIIININIIIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Y Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA Input Source DVI D ee color Setti
31. the software on your computer You can disable this feature by selecting Disable Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor Dell S2740L Energy Use Brightness Contrast Language Auto Adjust Menu Transparency Input Source Menu Timer ee Color Settings Menu Lock C Display Settings Energy Smart DDC CI Enable Personalize LCD Conditioning Disable Factory Reset GG 3 Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run You can enable this feature by selecting Enable Dell S2740L Energy Use IIIIIIIININIIIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Language Auto Adjust Menu Transparency Input Source Menu Timer ee Color Settings Menu Lock C Display Settings Energy Smart DDC CI Personalize LCD Conditioning Enable Factory Reset y Disable C amp D Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source or Aspect Ratio and set it as a shortcut key Dell S2740L Energy Use MIIIIIIININIIIIIIIII Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 y Preset Modes gt L Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness Contrast E Input Source Reset Personalize Auto Adjust es Col
32. ther Settings Personalize G G 3 Resolution 1920 x 1060 60Hz Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes you can choose Standard Multimedia Movie Game Text Warm Cool or Custom Color from the list e Standard Loads the monitor s default color settings This is the default preset mode e Multimedia Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications e Movie Loads color settings ideal for movies e Game Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications e Text Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing texts e Warm Increase the color temperature The screen appears warmer with a red yellow tint e Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue tint e Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors R G B values and create your own preset color mode Dell S2740L Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes Input Source Image Enhance Multimedia Reset Color Settings Movie C Display Settings Game Other Settings Text Personalize Warm Cool Custom Color G 3 Resolution 1920 x 1060 60Hz This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone color Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100 Press to increase the green shade of the
33. u can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data EDID using Display Data Channel DDC protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if desired For more information about changing the monitor settings see Operating the Monitor Universal Serial Bus USB Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor Ki NOTE This monitor supports High Speed Certified USB 2 0 interface Transfer Speed Data Power Consumption Rate High speed 480 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port Full speed 12 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port L5 Mbps 2 5 W Max each port USB Upstream Connector 12 USB Downstream Connector USB Ports e 1 upstream back e 2 downstream back K NOTE USB 2 0 functionality requires a USB 2 0 capable computer K NOTE The monitor s USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality 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
34. uter Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Switch off and then turn on the monitor again Reboot the computer Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current connect the device directly to the computer system High Speed USB 2 0 interface is slow High Speed USB 2 0 peripherals working Check that your computer is USB 2 0 capable slowly or not working at all Some computers have both USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 ports Ensure that the correct USB port is used Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Reboot the computer m Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell S2740L Monitor User s Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell warnt NG Safety Instructions WARNING Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock electrical hazards and or mechanical hazards For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at www dell com regulatory compliance Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K NOTE If you do not have an active Intern
35. uto Adjust Menu Transparency 20 Input Source Menu Timer 20s ee Color Settings gt Unlock _ Display Settings gt Off Personalize LCD Conditioning gt Disable Factory Reset Reset All Settings GG 3 Resolution 1920 x 1080 60Hz Dell S2740L Energy Use IIIIIIININNNII Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages English Spanish French German Simplified Chinese or J apanese Menu Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the Q and v buttons Minimum 0 Maximum 100 Menu Timer OSD Hold Time sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button Use Q or vi to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked NOTE Lock function Either soft lock through the OSD menu or hard lock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Unlock function Only hard unlock press and hold the button above the power button for 10 seconds Energy Smart To turn on or off dynamic dimming The dynamic dimming feature automatically reduces the screen s brightness level when the displayed image contains a high proportion of bright areas DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows your monitor parameters brightness color balance and etc to be adjustable via

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