Dell S2718HN User manual

Model No.: S2718HN/S2718NX

Regulatory model: S2718Nc

User’s Guide

Dell S2718HN/S2718NX

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better

use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of

data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal

injury or death.

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2017 - 03 Rev. A01

Contents | 3

Contents

About your monitor ................................................................ 5

Package contents ..................................................................................5

Product features ....................................................................................6

Identifying parts and controls .............................................................8

Plug and play capability...................................................................... 17

LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ..............................................18

Maintenance guidelines......................................................................18

Setting up the monitor ......................................................... 19

Connecting the stand .........................................................................19

Connecting your monitor ..................................................................21

Organizing cables ................................................................................22

Removing the stand ............................................................................23

Operating your monitor.......................................................25

Power on the monitor.........................................................................25

Using the control buttons..................................................................25

Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu .......................................27

Setting up your monitor .................................................................... 40

Using tilt.................................................................................................42

Troubleshooting....................................................................43

Self-Test.................................................................................................43

Built-in diagnostics ............................................................................ 44

Common problems..............................................................................45

Product-specific problems ................................................................47

Appendix .................................................................................48

FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information......... 48

Contacting Dell ................................................................................... 48

About your monitor | 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.

NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup

guide for setup instructions.

∞ Monitor

∞ Stand

∞ Power Cable (Varies by

Countries)

∞ Power Adapter

∞ HDMI Cable

6| About your monitor

∞ VGA Cable (Optional)

∞ Cable Holder

Dell

SE2717H/SE2717HX Monitor

∞ Drivers and Documentation

Media

∞ Quick Setup Guide

∞ Safety and Regulatory

Information

Product features

The Dell S2718HN/S2718NX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film

Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The

monitor features include:

∞ S2718HN/S2718NX: 68.6 cm (27 inch) viewable area display (measured

diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower

resolutions.

∞ Borderless monitor.

∞ Adapted “High Dynamic Range” appropriate for monitor usage.

∞ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while

moving from side-to-side.

∞ VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy

and new systems.

∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

∞ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen

optimization.

∞ Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image

Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.

∞ Dell Display Manager Software included (in the CD shipped with the monitor).

∞ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

∞ Security-lock slot.

∞ BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates.)

∞ TCO-Certified Displays

∞ Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.

∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).

About your monitor | 7

∞ 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

minimizes blue light emission.

8| About your monitor

Identifying parts and controls

Front view

Control buttons

Label Description

1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor)

2Power On/Off button

Back view

Back View with monitor stand

Label Description Use

1Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock

(security lock not included).

2Regulatory label (including

Barcode serial number and

Service Tag label)

Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to

this label if you need to contact Dell for

technical support. The Dell service tag

is used for Dell warranty and customer

service management purposes and for

records of the base system.

About your monitor | 9

3Regulatory information engraving. Lists the regulatory approvals.

4Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.

5Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing them

through the slot.

Side view

Bottom view

21 4

Bottom view without monitor stand

Label Description Use

1Power-adapter port To connect the monitor power cable using a

19.5V DC adapter.

2HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.

3VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable

(Optional).

4Audio Line out port Connect to either an external active speakers or

a sub-woofer (Optional Purchase).

10 | About your monitor

Monitor specifications

Model S2718HN/S2718NX

Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD

Panel type In-Plane Switching

Viewable image

Diagonal

Horizontal, Active Area

Vertical, Active Area

Area

686.00 mm (27 in)

597.89 mm (23.54 in)

336.31 mm (13.24 in)

2010.76 cm² (311.67 in²)

Pixel pitch 0.3114 mm

Pixel per inch (PPI) 82

Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical

178° (horizontal) typical

Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical)

Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)

8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)

Faceplate coating Anti-Glare coating (Haze 1.0%), Hard coating (3H)

Backlight LED light bar system

Response time 6 ms typical (G to G)

Color depth 16.7 million colors

Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%), >99% sRGB

FreeSync support frame

frequency (HDMI port only)

48-75 Hz

Dell display manager

compatibility

Yes

Connectivity 1xHDMI (Ver 2.0 and Ver 1.4)

1xVGA

Border width (edge of monitor to

active area)

6.7 mm (Top)

6.8 mm (Left/Right)

8.4 mm (Bottom)

Security Security lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)

Adjustability Tilt (5°/21°)

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