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- Page 1 Dell Curved Gaming Monitor - S2422HG User’s Guide Model: S2422HG Regulatory model: S2422HGb...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety instructions ......5 About your monitor ......6 Package contents . - Page 4 ........58 Contact Dell ........58 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet .
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions CAUTION: 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. • Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply. -
Page 6: About Your Monitor
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contact Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. -
Page 7: Product Features
• Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2422HG monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 59.82 cm (23.55 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. - Page 8 • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security lock slot. • Stand lock. • < 0.3 W in Standby Mode. • Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which minimizes blue light emission. WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on.
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Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power On/Off button (with To turn the monitor on or off. LED indicator) Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. Side view │... -
Page 10: Back View
Releases stand from the monitor. Barcode, serial number, and Refer to this label if you need to Service Tag label contact Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify... -
Page 11: Bottom View
Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Security lock slot Secures the monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Stand lock feature Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). - Page 12 Monitor specifications Model S2422HG Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 598.22 mm (23.55 in.) Width (active area) 521.40 mm (20.53 in.) Height (active area) 293.28 mm (11.55 in.) Total area 152916.81 mm (237.02 in.
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Page 13: Resolution Specifications
7.42 mm/7.42 mm Bottom 23.83 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 100 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model S2422HG... -
Page 14: Preset Display Modes
Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync frequency frequency clock polarity (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (Horizontal /Vertical) 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 28.32 VESA, 640 x 480 31.50 60.00 25.20 VESA, 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 31.50 VESA, 800 x 600 37.90 60.30 40.00... -
Page 15: Electrical Specifications
Electrical specifications Model S2422HG Video input signals HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair AC input voltage/ 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1 A... -
Page 16: Physical Characteristics
NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, the type of material, connector and process used to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables that are not shipped with your Dell monitor. -
Page 17: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental characteristics Model S2422HG Compliant standards • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only 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) •... -
Page 18: Pin Assignments
Pin assignments DisplayPort connector 20-pin side of the number connected signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR │ About your monitor... - Page 19 HDMI connector 19-pin side of the number 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-...
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Page 20: 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 www.dell.com/pixelguidelines... - Page 21 • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast, and brightness settings. • Adjust the ambient lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen. •...
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Page 22: Handling And Moving Your Display
Handling and moving your display To ensure the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, follow the guidelines mentioned below: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. •... -
Page 23: Maintenance Guidelines
• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base or stand riser. This may result in accidental damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the... -
Page 24: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not factory-installed. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. - Page 25 6. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. 7. Insert the tabs on the stand riser into the slots on the display back cover and lower the stand assembly to snap it into place. │...
- Page 26 8. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. NOTE: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 9. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. │...
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Page 27: Connecting Your Monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance when using non-Dell cables. NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them. -
Page 28: Organizing Your Cables
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. Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) For more information on using the Kensington lock (purchased separately), see the... -
Page 29: Removing The Monitor Stand
Removing the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for removing the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are removing a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. - Page 30 3. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. 5. Mount the monitor on the wall. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with the wall mounting kit.
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Page 31: Operating The Monitor
Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the Power button to turn on the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. 1. Press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. 2. -
Page 32: Using The Rear-Panel Controls
• For 2-way (right and left) directional navigation. • Move right to enter the submenu. • Move left to exit from the submenu. • Increases (right) or decreases (left) the parameters of selected menu item. • For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. •... -
Page 33: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
To launch the Dark Stabilizer menu. Shortcut key/ Dark Stabilizer To directly access the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. Shortcut key/ Brightness/ Contrast When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current settings of some OSD functions. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system Icon... - Page 34 Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • FPS: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games. • MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Real- Time Strategy (RTS) games.
- Page 35 Preset Modes • Warm: Presents colors at lower color temperatures. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at higher color temperatures. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
- Page 36 Game Enhance • Display Alignment Mode Activating the function may help ensure the perfect alignment of the video contents from multiple displays. AMD FreeSync When you select On, the monitor runs at the highest Premium frame rate possible to eliminate both input lag and screen tearing, delivering smoother gameplay.
- Page 37 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 the joystick to adjust the hue level from 0 to 100. Move the joystick up to increase the green shade of the video image.
- Page 38 Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Move the joystick up to increase the brightness level or move the joystick down to decrease the brightness level (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: When MPRT is activated, the Brightness adjustment is not available.
- Page 39 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI connector.
- Page 40 Display Use the Display menu to adjust images. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output.
- Page 41 Audio Volume Allows you to set the volume level of headphone output. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 0 to 100. Reset Audio Resets all settings under the Audio menu to the factory defaults. 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.
- Page 42 Timer Sets the length of time for the OSD to remain active after you move the joystick or press a button. Move the joystick to adjust the slider in 1 second increment, from 5 to 60 seconds. Reset Menu Resets all settings under the Menu menu to the factory defaults.
- Page 43 Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer.
- Page 44 Service Tag Displays the service tag of your monitor. This string is required when you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on Dell's website, etc. Reset Others Resets all settings under the Others menu to the factory defaults.
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Page 45: Osd Warning Message
OSD warning message When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: 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. - Page 46 You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: When the monitor goes into Standby mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal.
- Page 47 If either HDMI or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. NOTE: The message may be slightly different according to the connected input signal. When MPRT is selected, but the frame rate is less than 144 Hz, the following message appears: When Factory Reset is selected, the following message appears: Troubleshooting...
- Page 48 Locking the rear-panel control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/or power button. To lock the button(s): 1. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. 2.
- Page 49 Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...
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Page 50: Tilt
Using the tilt and vertical extension NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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. -
Page 52: Built-In Diagnostics
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. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). -
Page 53: Common Problems
Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience No Video/Power No picture • Ensure that the video cable LED off connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. - Page 54 • Cycle power On-Off. spots • 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/ pixelguidelines Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has •...
- Page 55 Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting Issues smoke or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable Problems malfunctions on & connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
- Page 56 Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset good Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/ Saturation values under Custom Color in the Game menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/YPbPr in the Display settings OSD.
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Page 57: Product Specific Problems
Product specific problems Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience Screen image is too Image is centered • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the small on screen, but Display menu OSD. does not fill entire • Reset the monitor to factory settings. viewing area Cannot adjust the OSD does not... -
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.