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Dell SE2717H User Manual

Dell SE2717H User Manual

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User's Guide
Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX
Model No.: SE2717H/SE2717HX
Regulatory model: SE2717Hc

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX Model No.: SE2717H/SE2717HX Regulatory model: SE2717Hc...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About your monitor ..............5 Package contents .................. 5 Product features ..................6 Identifying parts and controls ............. 7 Monitor specifications ................10 Plug and play capability ..............17 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ..........17 Maintenance guidelines ..............17 Setting up the monitor ............
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ..............39 Self-Test ....................39 Built-in diagnostics ................40 Common problems ................41 Product-specific problems ..............43 Appendix .................44 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information ..44 Contacting Dell ................... 44...
  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions. ∞ Monitor ∞ Stand riser ∞ Stand base ∞ Power Cable (Varies by Countries) ∞ VGA Cable (for SE2717H) About your monitor...
  • Page 6: Product Features

    ∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: SE2717H/SE2717HX: 68.6 cm (27 inch) viewable area display (measured ∞...
  • Page 7: 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 NOTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
  • Page 8: Back View

    Barcode serial number and Service Refer to this label if you need to Tag label 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.
  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power port Connect the power cable. HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable. About your monitor...
  • Page 10: Monitor Specifications

    Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%) FreeSync support frame 48-75 Hz frequency (HDMI port only) Dell display manager compatibility Connectivity 1xHDMI (ver 1.4) 1xVGA Border width (edge of monitor to 11.60 mm (Top) active area) 11.60 mm(Left/Right)
  • Page 11: Resolution Specifications

    Resolution specifications Model SE2717H/SE2717HX Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz for VGA port. 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz for HDMI port.
  • Page 12: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical specifications Model SE2717H/SE2717HX Video input signals ∞ HDMI 1.4, 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 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5A...
  • Page 13: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental characteristics Model SE2717H/SE2717HX 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 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating ∞ Storage 10% to 90% (non-condensing) ∞...
  • Page 14 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 SE2717H/HX There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
  • Page 15: Pin Assignments

    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...
  • Page 16 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 17: Plug And Play Capability

    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 18: 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 19: Organizing Cables

    Connecting the VGA cable (sold separately for SE2717HX) Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H) Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor. Setting up the monitor...
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: Osd Controls

    Use the Brightness/Contrast key to direct access to the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast 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.
  • Page 23: 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 SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source...
  • Page 24 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
  • Page 25 Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically. Input Source Color Display 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 26: Input Source

    Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Reset Input Source Display...
  • Page 27 ∞ Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. buttons to adjust the three colors Press the (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard...
  • Page 28 ∞ 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 SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust...
  • Page 29 Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Phase Energy Dynamic Contrast Menu Normal Response Time Personalize...
  • Page 30 Energy Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED On During Active Auto Adjust Reset Energy Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during active or off during active to save energy.
  • Page 31 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 SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Language English Auto Adjust...
  • Page 32 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 SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust...
  • Page 33 You can disable this feature by selecting disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell SE2717H/HX Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable...
  • Page 34 OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell SE2717H/HX To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off. Do you want to continue?
  • Page 35 Dell SE2717H/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.
  • Page 36: 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 37 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. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution.
  • Page 38: Using Tilt

    Using tilt 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 NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 21°...
  • Page 39: 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 SE2717H/HX No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 ∞ 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.
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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.

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