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Dell S2425H/S2725H Monitor
User's Guide
Model: S2425H/S2725H
Regulatory model: S2425Ht/S2725Ht

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  • Page 1 Dell S2425H/S2725H Monitor User’s Guide Model: S2425H/S2725H Regulatory model: S2425Ht/S2725Ht...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2024 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions......5 About your monitor ......6 Package contents .
  • Page 4 ......66 Contacting Dell......67...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect you monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor.

  • Page 6: About Your Monitor

    About your monitor Package contents The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
  • Page 7 VESA cover Power cable (varies by country) HDMI cable 1.80m • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About your monitor...

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Product features The Dell S2425H/S2725H monitor has an active matrix, Thin Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor has the following features: • Supports the refresh rate of 100 Hz. • Color gamut of 99% sRGB (typical).
  • Page 9 • The monitor adopts Flicker-Free technology, which clears the eye visible flicker, brings comfort viewing experience and preventing users suffer from eye strain and fatigue. * This monitor is in compliance with TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification under Category 2. About TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 certification program presents a consumer-friendly star rating...
  • Page 10 Eye Comfort 3.0 Requirements and Star Rating Scheme for Monitors Star Rating Scheme Category Test item 3-star 4-star 5-star TÜV Hardware LBL TÜV Hardware LBL TÜV Hardware LBL Category III (≤50%) Low Blue Light Category II (≤35%) Category II (≤35%) or or Software LBL or Category I (≤20%) Category I (≤20%)

  • Page 11: Operating System Compatibility

    Operating system compatibility • Windows 10 and later* * The operating system compatibility on Dell and Alienware branded monitors may vary based on factors such as: • Specific release date(s) when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. • Specific release date(s) when Dell and Alienware branded monitor firmware, software application, or driver updates are available on the Dell support website.

  • Page 12: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power LED indicator Solid white indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Breathing white indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. About your monitor...

  • Page 13: Back View

    Lists the regulatory approvals. Regulatory label (including barcode, See this label if you need to contact serial number and Service Tag Dell for technical support. The Service label) Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your display and access warranty information.

  • Page 14: Side View

    Side view Bottom view Label Description HDMI 2 port Connect to your computer or external device using a HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). Built-in speakers(2) Provides audio output. HDMI 1 port Connect to your computer or external device using a HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). Security lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (based on Kensington...
  • Page 15 NOTE: Hold the end of the cable connector when inserting and removing HDMI cable to avoid any accidental damage. About your monitor...

  • Page 16: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor specifications Model S2425H S2725H Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching(IPS) technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions: Diagonal 604.70 mm (23.8 in.) 685.99 mm (27.0 in.) Active Area: Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) 597.89 mm (23.54 in.) Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 in.)
  • Page 17 Adjustability: Height-adjust Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features (DDM) Compatibility* Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Built-in speakers 2 x 5W About your monitor...
  • Page 18 *Dell Display Manager Dell Display Manager is an application software that enhances the experience of your Dell monitor- ensuring more productivity and ease in customization. With this application you can: 1. Adjust the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) settings such as brightness, contrast, input source setting and so on with ease.

  • Page 19: Resolution Specifications

    Resolution specifications Description Value Horizontal frequency 30 kHz to 110 kHz Vertical refresh rate 48 Hz to 100 Hz Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz Supported video modes Description Value Video display capabilities 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (HDMI playback) Preset display modes Display mode...

  • Page 20: Electrical Specifications

    Input voltage/frequency/current 100 VAC to 240 VAC/50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.5 A (maximum) Inrush current 120 V: 40 A (maximum) 240 V: 80 A (maximum) Power Consumption S2425H S2725H 0.3 W (Off Mode) 0.3 W (Off Mode) 0.4 W (Standby Mode) 0.4 W (Standby Mode) 14.5 W (On Mode)

  • Page 21: Physical Characteristics

    Physical characteristics Model S2425H S2725H Dimensions (with stand): Height 411.73 mm (16.21 in.) 452.21 mm (17.80 in.) Width 537.64 mm (21.17 in.) 609.69 mm (24.00 in.) Depth 163.00 mm (6.42 in.) 176.50 mm (6.95 in.) Dimensions (without stand): Height 313.73 mm (12.35 in.) 354.21 mm (13.95 in.)

  • Page 22: Environmental Characteristics

    10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation: S2425H 143.3 BTU/hour (maximum) 49.5 BTU/hour (on mode) S2725H 153.5 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.0 BTU/hour (on mode) About your monitor...

  • Page 23: Pin Assignments

    Pin assignments HDMI port 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 24: 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 about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
  • Page 25 • 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. • Use a chair that provides good lower-back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse.

  • Page 26: 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 27 • 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. About your monitor...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Guidelines

    • Use a clean cloth that is slightly dampened with water to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of your Dell monitor. If available, use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning Dell monitors.

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not installed at the factory when shipped. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand.
  • Page 30 4. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. 5. Align the tabs on the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor. 6. Insert the stand-riser bracket into monitor groove until it snaps into its place. Setting up the monitor...
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 7. Hold the stand riser firmly with both hands and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. 8. Remove the cover from the monitor. Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 32: Using The Tilt

    Using the tilt NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Monitor

    WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the Dell supplied cables inside the box. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used.

  • Page 34: Attaching The Side I/O-Cover

    Attaching the side I/O-cover To attach the side I/O-cover: • Aligh and place the tabs on the side I/O-cover with the slots on the display back- cover. • Press the side I/O-cover to snap it into place. Organizing your cables HDMI After connecting all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting...

  • Page 35: Securing Your Monitor Using Kensington Lock (Optional)

    Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. For more information about using the Kensington lock (purchased separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock.

  • Page 36: 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 surface and handle it carefully. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor.

  • Page 37: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Follow the instructions that shipped with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on the wall. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 13.08 kg (S2425H)/17.2 kg (S2725H). Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 38: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the power button to turn on your monitor. Using the joystick control To modify the OSD adjustments using the joystick control on the rear end of the monitor, do the following: 1. Press the joystick button to launch the OSD menu. 2.
  • Page 39 Joystick Functions Joystick Description Press joystick to open the OSD menu launcher. For right and left navigation. For up and down navigation. Operating the monitor...

  • Page 40: Using The Rear-Panel Controls

    Using the rear-panel controls Press the joystick to open the OSD Menu Launcher. Brightness/Contrast Menu Launcher - Move the joystick up to open the Main Menu. - Move the joystick to left or right to select the Shortcut Keys. - Move the joystick down to exit. Menu Launcher Details The following table describes the Menu Launcher icons: Options...
  • Page 41 Options Description Use this button to adjust the volume of the built-in speakers. Shortcut key: Volume Use this button to choose from a list of Audio Profile. Shortcut key: Audio Profile Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source.

  • Page 42: Front-Panel Button

    Front-panel button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Joystick Description to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD Down menu. For all first level in the Menu list, exits/closes the OSD menu.

  • Page 43: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast Contrast adjustment. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Brightness Adjusts the luminance of the backlight (Range: 0 - 100). Move the joystick to increase brightness.
  • Page 44 Icon Menu and Description Submenus HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 input when using the HDMI 1 connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. HDMI 2 Select the HDMI 2 input when using the HDMI 2 connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Rename Inputs Allows you to rename inputs.
  • Page 45 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Color Presets When you select Color Presets, you can choose Standard, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Color Presets Standard Input Source Input Color Format Movie Color Reset Color Display...
  • Page 46 Icon Menu and Description Submenus 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. • YCbCr: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output.
  • Page 47 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio 16:9 Input Source Sharpness Color Response Time Normal Display Reset Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3, and 5:4. Sharpness Makes the image look sharper or softer.
  • Page 48 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Audio Use the Audio Settings menu to adjust the audio settings. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Volume Input Source Speaker Color Audio Pro les Standard Display Reset Audio Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Volume Allows you to set the volume level of audio source. Move the joystick to adjust the volume from 0 to 100.
  • Page 49 Icon Menu and Description Submenus 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. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Input Source Rotation Select...
  • Page 50 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Lock With the control buttons on the monitor is locked, you can prevent people from accessing the controls. It also prevents accidental activation in multiple monitors side-by-side setup. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Input Source Rotation Color Transparency Display...
  • Page 51 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Personalize 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Input Source Shortcut Key 1 Input Source Shortcut Key 2 Color Presets Color Shortcut Key 3 Brightness/Contrast Display Shortcut Key 4 Volume Audio Shortcut Key 5 Audio Pro les Menu Direct Key Power Button LED Personalize On in On Mode...
  • Page 52 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Color Self-Diagnostic Select √ Display Reset Others Audio Factory Reset ENERGY STAR ®...
  • Page 53 Restore all preset values to the factory default settings. These are also the settings for ENERGY STAR tests. ® More Information 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Select √ Input Source Dell Monitor Support Select √ Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others More Information Exit Operating the monitor...
  • Page 54 Firmware: M3T101 Service Tag: XXXXXXX Service Tag: XXXXXXX Dell Monitor You can scan the QR code for Dell Monitor Support. Support S2425H S2725H Dell Monitor Support Dell Monitor Support Scan QR Code below for monitor support. Scan QR Code below for monitor support.

  • Page 55: Using The Osd Lock Function

    Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button. To lock the buttons using the Lock menu: 1. Select the required option to lock. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Input Source...
  • Page 56 Use the joystick to lock the button(s). Press the left directional navigation of joystick for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Select Option: Select one of the following options: Options Description Select this option to lock the OSD menu function. Menu Button lock Use this option to lock the power button.
  • Page 57 To unlock the button(s). Press the left directional navigation of the joystick for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the front- panel control buttons. Select Option: Options Description Use this option to unlock the OSD menu function. Menu Button unlock Use this option to unlock the power button to turn off the monitor.

  • Page 58: Osd Warning Messages

    OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor speci cations.
  • Page 59 If either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2425H www.dell.com/S2725H No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

  • Page 60: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    In Windows 10 and Windows 11: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select S2425H/ S2725H. 3. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 1920 x 1080.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2425H www.dell.com/S2725H No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

  • Page 62: 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. 24/27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Color Self-Diagnostic...

  • Page 63: Common Problems

    • Cycle power on-off. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: https:// www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has •...
  • Page 64 Safety-related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent The monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the problems turns on and off monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
  • Page 65 Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience Cannot adjust OSD does not • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power the monitor appear on the cable, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. with the screen buttons on the front panel No Input Signal No picture, the...

  • Page 66: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website at https://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. EU product database for energy label and product information sheet S2425H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1856260 S2725H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1856262 Regulatory information...

  • Page 67: Contacting Dell

    Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell. com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. 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.

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