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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting Dell™if anything is missing.
Product Information Guide Product Features The Dell™ S2240M/S2340M flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitor's features include: S2240M: 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) viewable area display. 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable clip For cable management. Stand release button To release stand from monitor.
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: Dell S2240M/S2340M monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliance.
* 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 contrast. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue...
Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can select different settings if required. Flat Panel Specifications Model number Dell S2240M monitor Dell S2340M monitor Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD...
Color Gamut 82 % (typical) ** 82 % (typical) ** * Based on estimation. ** [S2240M/S2340M] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (82 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model number Dell S2240M monitor Dell S2340M monitor...
Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: S2240M: Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (kHz) (Hz) (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5...
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base and stand riser are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all cables as shown below: 1. Insert cables into cable clip. 2. Tie the cables together using the velcro strap that shipped with your monitor.
Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: Push the release button above the stand. While pushing the release button, pull the stand away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page...
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Using the Right Side 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.
Exit Right side panel Key Use the keys on the Right side of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Right side panel Key Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK key to confirm your selection.
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Press the buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or to accept and return to previous menu.
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Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Push to select the VGA input source. Select DVI input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Push to select the DVI input source.
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Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the keys to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.
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The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use buttons to adjust for best image quality. Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again.
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This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention. LCD Conditioning If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor, select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention. Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take some time. LCD Conditioning feature cannot remove severe cases of image retention or burn-in. NOTE: Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention.
Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Reset Personalize Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
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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 1,920 x 1,080. When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
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: 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): Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S2240M/S2340M monitor Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics In-Store Demo Common Problems Product Specific Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. 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.
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 Cycle power on-off.
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 Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. bright Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
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