DELL S Series S2715H
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1. 25 Removing the Cable Cover ee ee es 25 Wall Mounting Optional lllnlnn 26 3 Operating the Monitor L e 27 Turning on the Monitor llle 27 Using the Front Panel Controls lll rns 27 Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu 29 D leg We tat 5 1a chat eal cee es BS ES Re ee a tal OS ae ee 42 Contents 4 Troubleshooting sess 43 sil X U D ee a a A 43 Built in Diagnostics 2 2 aaa es 44 Common Problems eee es 45 Product Specific Problems llle 47 Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems 47 Speakers Specific Problems 47 2 APPEND 222 cert eueecedd ecco cuedaaed dms 48 Safety Instructions uw Sa we So De ee Se oe 48 FCC Notices U S only and Other Regulatory Information 48 Contacting Dell 5o ik OM ed oS e Hee eh ee oo 48 Setting Up Your Monitor 0 0 00 eee ee ees 49 Maintenance Guidelines 0 0002 eee ee ee ee 50 Contents About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing F NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries M2. e Displav Reset Menu Settings nq Audio Y Energy E Menu Personalize A wv gt Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages English Spanish French German Brazilian Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by using Q and Q min O max 100 Timer OSD Hold Time Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button Use the Q and o buttons to adjust the slider in 1 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked NOTE Lock function Either soft lock through OSD menu or hard lock Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec Unlock function Only hard unlock Press and hold the button above power button for 10 sec Reset Pens Restore the menu settings to factory defaults Settings 56 Operating the Monitor Icon Menu and Submenu Description Personalize Select from Preset Modes Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio or Volume and set as shortcut key Dell 2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Shortcut Key 1 D queen Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 p Volume ER Input Source Reset Personalization eo Color L Display d Audio W Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A wv gt Reset
3. Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 50 kHz to 85 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz automatic Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Video display capabilities 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 10801 1080p VGA amp HDMI playback 10 About Your Monitor Preset Display Modes Display Mode Moines t veruca PIKEN COCK pipe kHz requency Hz MHz Vertical VESA 720 x 400 51 5 70 0 28 5 VESA 640 x 480 51 5 60 0 25 2 VESA 640 x 480 57 5 75 0 51 5 VESA 800 x 600 379 60 0 40 0 4 VESA 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 4 VESA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 VESA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 VESA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 7 VESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 155 0 VESA 1600 x 900 60 0 60 0 108 0 Fa VESA 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 0 148 5 About Your Monitor 11 MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency Hz 640 x 480p 60 720 x 480p 60 720 x 576p 50 1280 x 720p 60 1280 x 720p 50 1920 x 1080i 60 1920 x 10801 50 1920 x 1080p 50 1920 x 1080p 60 1920 x 1080p 50 720 1440 x 480i 60 720 1440 x 576i 50 Electrical Specifications Video input signals e Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance e HDMI 1 4 MHL 2 0 600mv for each differential line 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Synchronization input Separate horizontal and vertical synchronization signals po
4. The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled Do you wish to disable DDC CI function When the monitor enters the Power Save mode the following message appears Dell S2715H Entering Power Save Mode Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSL If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input 40 Operating the Monitor VGA HDMI MHL input Dell S2715H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Dell S2715H There is no signal coming from your device Please activate your device to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu If either VGA or HDMI MHL input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected a floating dialog box as shown below appears Dell S2715H No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes O 2 www dell com support monitors Dell S2715H No HDMI MHL Cable The displav will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes a www dell com support monitors See Troubleshooting for more information Operating the Monitor 41 Using
5. CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK CEC Reserved N C on device DDC CLOCK SCL DDC DATA SDA DDC CEC Ground 5 V POWER HOT PLUG DETECT About Your Monitor 17 MHL port 18 16 Pin number O AN AD Ui d IN e elele BP FP Be BP PP Oo DAN A UU BI WN BEO 19 17 15 13 119 7 5 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 3 19 pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2 TMDS DATA 1 GND TMDS DATA 1 MHL TMDS DATA O SHIELD MHL TMDS CLOCK GND TMDS CLOCK CEC Reserved N C on device DDC CLOCK SCL DDC DATA SDA GND VBUS 5 V 900 mA maximum CBUS 18 About Your Monitor Universal Serial Bus USB This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor Your computer has the following USB ports e upstream e downstream Ka NOTE The USB ports on this monitor are USB 2 0 compliant Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption Hi Speed 480 Mbps 2 5 W each port maximum Full speed 12 Mbps 2 5 W each port maximum USB Upstream port USB Downstream port 12 ems 34 Pin Signal Pin Signal Number name Number name 1 DMU 1 VCC 2 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPU 3 DPD 4 GND 4 GND E NOTE The monitor s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the power save mode If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality About Your Monitor 19 Plug and Pla
6. 59 20 mm 13 35 inches 220 mm 8 66 inches 196 mm 7 72 inches 8 75 kg 19 29 lb 6 70 kg 1477 lb 4 86 kg 10 71 lb 1 50 kg 2 87 lb 1576 maximum About Your Monitor 13 Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Non operating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Non operating 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 5 000 m 16 404 ft maximum Non operating 12 192 m 40 000 ft maximum 187 55 BTU hour maximum Th dissipati ermat dissipation e 68 20 BTU hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliant video card or software installed in your PC the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use This is referred to as power save mode If the computer detects input from the keyboard mouse or other input devices the monitor automatically resumes functioning The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature VESA Horizontal Vertical Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Modes Sync Sync Normal Active Active Active White 55 W maximum operation 20 W typical Active off Inactive Inactive Off White Less than 0 5 W mode blinking slowly Switch off Off Less than 0 5 W 14 About Your Monitor The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode If you press any button in the active off mode one
7. 715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Volume gt 50 Auto Adjust Audio Source P PCAudio Rl Input Source Reset Audio Settings Se Color Cl Display uq Audio IA Energv FI Menu Personalize i Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A v nd Volume Allows you to set the volume level of audio source Use Q or o to adjust the volume level from O to 100 Audio Source Allows you to set the audio source to PC Audio or HDMI MHL NOTE Audio Source option is only available when you are using the HDMI MHL connector Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings Settings E nergy Dell S2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Power Button LED p On During Active Auto Adjust USB gt Off During Standby RI Input Source Reset Energy Settings eo Color Display id Audio Y Energy a Menu Personalize RE Others sas Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A A 4 gt Power Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy Button LED Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings Settings Operating the Monitor 35 Icon Menu and submenus Description 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 Brightness Contrast Language gt English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20s e Color Lock
8. Dell S2715H User s Guide Model S2715H Regulatory model S2715Ht 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 gt gt B Copyright 2014 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright and intellectual property laws Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2014 07 Rev A00 Contents 1 About Your Monitor elles 5 Package Contents xu x ta mi A ee Oe D FR OS See e A co dle 5 Product Features leeren 7 Identifying Parts and Controls 20 0002 eee eee 8 Monitor Specifications lll n 10 Plug ardesPlay i i edo e b Xe Ye EERE ee uito Ta eee te 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 2 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand es 21 Connecting Your Monitor l l ees 22 Organizing Your Cables lll rn 24 Attaching the Cable Cover lll lens 24 Removing the Monitor Stand
9. Energy Use Brightness Contrast DDC CI Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Disable Input Source Reset Other Settings v Enable Color Factorv Reset Displav Audio Energv Menu Personalize asp Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Vv 9 Reset Other Restores other settings such as DDC CI to factory defaults Settings Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults E NOTE This monitor has a built in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled in these preset modes Game or Movie manual brightness adjustment is disabled Dell S2715H To allow manual adjustment of brightness the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off Do you want to continue Operating the Monitor 39 When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message Dell S2715H The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display Please change your input timing to or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications This means that the Hionta cannot E sius with the signal that it is receiving from the computer See l tor ica for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable EU this monitor E ocommeddsa mode is 1920 x 1080 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled Dell 2715H
10. Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults Personalization Operating the Monitor 37 Icon Menu and Submenus Other Dell S2715H Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source e 914 Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize P E m id v E Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Description Energy Use DDC CI gt Enable LCD Conditioning gt Disable Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Reset All Settings Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A wv gt Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC CI LCD conditioning and so on DDC CI DDC CI Display Data Channel Command Interface allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer Select Disable to turn off this feature Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor Dell S2715H Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Energy Menu 308 08 HgS Personalize lt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Energy Use DDC CI v Enable LCD Conditioning Disable Reset Other Settings Factory Reset Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz v 5 38 Operating the Monitor Menu and Icon Description Submenus LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Select Enable to start the process Dell S2715H
11. Tilt K NOTE This is applicable for a monitor with a stand If you purchased any other stand refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 21 Ka NOTE The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factorv 42 Operating the Monitor 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 Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer urn on the monitor The floating dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains white Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen Dell S2715H No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors D
12. ast Input Color Format RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes P Standard Input Source Reset Color Settings Color Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize Rl e xj W B Others lt gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A v gt 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 DVD player using the HDMI cable or MHL devices using the MHL cable YPbPr Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using HDMI cable or MHL devices by YPbPr using the MHL cable Or if the DVD or MHL devices color output setting is not RGB Dell S2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format v RGB Auto Adjust Preset Modes YPbPr Input Source Reset Color Settings Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize lt x p3 A 1S B8 E 3 Others gma Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A b 2 32 Operating the Monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Preset Mode Description When you select Preset Modes you can choose Standard Multimedia Movie Game Paper Warm Cool or Custom Color from the list e Standard Default color settings This is the default preset mode e Multimedia Ideal for multimedia applications e Movie Ideal for movies e Game Ideal for most gaming applications e Paper Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing
13. d to the monitor using a M3 x 10 mm screw screw not included 2 Power adapter port Connect the power adapter 3 HDMI MHL port Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL BEEN l devices with MHL cable optional IN 4 VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable optional 5 Audio in port Connect to your computer audio output optional 6 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable to your computer and the monitor to enable the USB ports on the monitor 7 USBdownstream ports 2 Connect USB devices NOTE You must connect the USB upstream cable to the monitor and your computer to be able to use these ports About Your Monitor 9 Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Active Area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle Vertical Horizontal Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut Active matrix TFT LCD In plane switching IPS 68 58 cm 27 inches 597 89 mm 23 54 inches 556 51 mm 13 24 inches 201076 39 mm 311 67 inch 0 5114 mm x 0 5114 mm 178 typical 178 typical 250 cd m typical 1000 to 1 tvpical 8 000 000 to 1 mega dynamic contrast on Glare with hard coating 5H LED edgelight system 6 ms typical with Overdrive 16 77 million colors CIE 1931 72 Color gamut typical is based on CIE1976 85 and CIE1931 72 test standards
14. e Setting Up the Monitor 23 4 Select input source on monitor to HDMI MHL by using OSD menu see Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu for details 5 If the monitor does not display an image see Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems 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 Attaching the Cable Cover A NOTE The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory 1 Insert the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover in the slots on the back of the monitor 2 Press the cable cover till it snaps into place 24 Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Stand A CAUTION To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft clean surface Ki NOTE The procedure below is applicable for the default stand If vou purchased anv other stand see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up To remove the stand 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion 2 Press and hold the stand release button 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor Removing the Cable Cover 1 Press the tab on the cable cover 2 Remove the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover from the slots on the back of the monitor Setting Up the Monitor 25 Wall Mounting Optiona
15. e o or o button once to activate the highlighted option Press the Q and o buttons to select the desired parameter Press o to enter the slide bar and then use the Q or Q button according to the indicators on the menu to make vour changes Press the button once to return to the main menu to select another option or press the o button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu pentane Description Submenus P Brightness Use this menu to activate Brightness Contrast adjustment Contrast Dell S2715H Energy Use x Brightness Contrast Auto Adjust EJ Input Source Al Color L Display ng Audio W Energy E Menu Personalize c Others c5 Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight minimum O maximum 100 Press the Q button to increase brightness Press the o button to decrease brightness NOTE Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched on Contrast Adjust the Brightness first and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Press the button to increase contrast and press the o button to decrease contrast between O and 100 Contrast adjusts the difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor 50 Operating the Monitor Menu and Submenus Auto Adjust Icon r t Lt Description Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on Startup the Auto Adjust
16. e the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Reset the monitor to factory settings e Check environmental factors e Relocate the monitor and test in another room occur in LCD technology support monitors e Cycle power On Off e Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology com support monitors e Reset the monitor to factory settings e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust brightness amp contrast controls via OSD Troubleshooting e Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly e Increase brightness amp contrast controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and e For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at http www dell com e For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at http www dell 45 Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Geometric Screen not e Reset the monitor to factory settings Distortion centered correctly e Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust horizontal amp vertical controls via OSD NOTE When using HDMI input the positioning adjustments are not available Horizontal Screen has one or e Reset the monitor to factory settings Vertical Li
17. ell S2715H No HDMI MHL Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes www dell com support monitors 4 This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 5 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor Troubleshooting 43 If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer because your monitor is functioning properly 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 F NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode To run the built in diagnostics 1 Make sure that the screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode 3 Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press Button 4 on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red Inspect the display for any abnormalities Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green blue black whi
18. fer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver for example http www ATl com or http www NVIDIA com 7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again Ka NOTE If vou are unable to set the recommended resolution please contact the manufacturer of vour computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that supports the video resolution Appendix 49 Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor A WARNING Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet A CAUTION Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor For best practices follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or handling your monitor 50 To clean your anti static screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti static coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a lightly dampened soft cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as a darker colored monitor may get scratched and show white scuff marks more than a lighter colored monitor To help maintain the best image quality on you
19. ing 47 Appendix Safety Instructions 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 WARNING 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 For information on safety instructions see the Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at www dell com regulatory compliance Contacting Dell Ka NOTE If vou do not have an active Internet connection vou can find contact information on vour purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To get online Monitor support content See www dell com support monitors To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Go to www dell com support 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the top left corner of the page 3 Click Contact Us next to the country dropdown Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the meth
20. isplay OSD and select the OSD menu See Accessing the Menu System Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu Exit Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings 1 2 3 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up increase and Down decrease keys to adjust items in the OSD menu Up Down 2 9 Use the OK button to confirm vour selection OK 3 e Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu Back 28 Operating the Monitor Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System 74 NOTE Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu exit the OSD menu or wait for the OSD menu to disappear 1 Pressthe button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu Main menu for VGA input Dell 2715H Energy Use D Auto Adjust Input Source ero fo d Displav Audio Energv Menu Personalize El id v a Others gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Or Main menu for HDMI MHL input Dell S2715H Energy Use Auto Adjust Input Source Color Displav Audio Energy Menu Personalize Others HO mg a0 hes Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz Operating the Monitor 29 N Icon Press the Q and Q buttons to move between options As vou move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted Press th
21. l Ka NOTE Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall mounting kit Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible wall mounting kit 1 2 5 4 5 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table Remove the stand Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor Mount the monitor on the wall bv following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit Id NOTE For use only with UL listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight load 26 bearing capacity of 7 25 kg 16 11 lb Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor sid et Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displaved As vou use these buttons to adjust the controls an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as thev change The following table describes the front panel buttons Front Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes Shortcut key Preset Modes Operating the Monitor 27 Front Panel Button Description 2 Use this button to directly access the volume level bar Shortcut key Volume Use this menu button to launch the on screen 3 d
22. larity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC DC adapter Input voltage 100 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 7 A maximum frequency current Output voltage current Output 19 5 VDC 3 34 A Inrush current 115 V 230 V 150 A Max Oualified compatible AC DC adapters The AC source must be using Chroma 6550 5KV source or other same level AC source A CAUTION To avoid damage to the monitor use only the adapter designed for this particular Dell monitor 12 About Your Monitor Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity Dell Delta DA65NM111 00 Dell Chicony HA65NS5 00 OC Speaker Specifications Speaker rated power 2x 3W 6W Frequency response 100 Hz 20 KHz Impedance 8 ohm Physical Characteristics Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions with stand Height Width Depth Dimensions without stand Height Width Depth Stand dimensions Height Width Depth Weight With packaging With stand assembly and cables Without stand assembly for wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables Stand assembly Front frame gloss e 15 pin D subminiature blue connector e HDMI MHL e Audio in e Headphone out e Digital detachable HDMI 19 pins e Digital detachable MHL 19 pins e Analog detachable VGA 15 pins 445 mm 17 52 inches 611 20 mm 24 06 inches 196 mm 7 72 inches 361 50 mm 14 23 inches 611 20 mm 24 06 inches 46 10 mm 1 81 inches 5
23. ment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After using Auto Adjustment you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock Coarse and Phase Fine controls under Display menu Auto Adjustment in Progress NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration NOTE Auto Adjust feature option is only available when your monitor is connected using the VGA cable amp Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your monitor Dell S2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast v Auto Select Auto Adjust VGA Input Source HDMI MHL FI pu Hos HEI OM Color Display Audio Energy Menu Personalize K Y B Others lt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz PAY wv gt Auto Select Use o to select Auto Select the monitor scans for available input sources VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog VGA connector Use o to select the VGA input source HDMI MHL Select the HDMI MHL input when you are using the HDMI connector Use o to select the HDMI MHL input source Operating the Monitor 31 Menu and Submenus Q Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode Icon Description Dell S2715H Energy Use Brightness Contr
24. nes more lines e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Run the built in diagnostics NOTE When using HDMI input the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are not available Synchronization Screen is e Reset the monitor to factory settings Problems scrambled or e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD appears torn e Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self test mode e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector e Restart the computer in safe mode Safety Related Visible signs of e Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Issues smoke or sparks e Contact Dell immediately Intermittent Monitor e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to Problems malfunctions on the computer is connected properly and is secure amp off e Reset the monitor to factory settings e Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Missing Color Picture missing e Perform monitor self test color e Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure e Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector Wrong Color Picture color no
25. o to Wide 16 9 4 3 or 5 4 Horizontal Use Q or o to adjust the image left or right Position A com Minimum is O Maximum is 100 Vertical Use Q or Q to adjust the image up or down Position Minimum is O Maximum is 100 NOTE Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for VGA input Sharpness Makes the image look sharper or softer Use Or to adjust the sharpness from O to 100 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference Use the Q or 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 NOTE Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available when your monitor is connected using the VGA cable Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality Push the o button to select the Dynamic Contrast On OF Off NOTE Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode Response Time Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast 34 Operating the Monitor Menu and Icon Description Submenus p Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults Settings Aud lo Dell S2
26. ock for more information see Lock e Check the signal source Ensure the computer is not in the power saving mode by moving the mouse or pressing any Key on the keyboard e Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly Re plug the signal cable if necessary e Reset the computer or video player e Due to different video formats aspect ratio of DVDs the monitor may display in full screen e Run the built in diagnostics Mobile High Definition Link MHL Specific Problems Specific Symptoms MHL interface is not working What You Experience Cannot see MHL device image shown on the monitor Possible Solutions e Ensure your MHL cable and MHL device are MHL certified e Check your MHL device is turned on e Check your MHL device is not in standby mode e Check physical MHL cable connection is corresponding to input source selected on OSD Menu HDMI MHL e Wait for 50 seconds after connecting MHL cable as some MHL devices require longer recovery time Speakers Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience No sound coming Cannot hear any Possible Solutions e Turn off the monitor disconnect the monitor power cord reconnect it and then turn on the monitor e Check the audio cable connection is connected correctly to the computer audio line out port e Unplug the headphone jack from the headphone port e Reset the monitor to factory settings from the speakers sound Troubleshoot
27. od of contacting Dell that is convenient for you 48 Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080 maximum For best performance set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 only select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 4 Click OK If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the given steps Dell computer 1 Goto www dell com support enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card 2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again F 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 Non Dell computer 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 only select the desktop tile to switch to classic desktop 2 Right click on the desktop and click Personalization 3 Click Change Display Settings 4 Click Advanced Settings 5 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window e g NVIDIA ATI Intel etc 6 Re
28. of the following message is displayed Dell S2715H There is no signal coming from your computer Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Dell S2715H There is no signal coming from your device Please activate your device to wake it up If there is no display press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On Screen Display menu Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the power adapter from the monitor Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD i o an Fg NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant 7 ENERGY STAR About Your Monitor 15 Pin Assignments VGA port Pin number 15 pin side of the connected signal cable 1 Video Red 2 Video Green 3 Video Blue 4 GND 5 Self test 6 GND R 7 GND G 8 GND B 9 Computer 5V 3 3 V 10 GND sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H sync 14 V sync 15 DDC clock 16 About Your Monitor HDMI port Pin number 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ee Ke ee oOo DAN A 1 Bi WN BEO 16 14 12 10 8 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 O SHIELD TMDS DATA 0 TMDS CLOCK TMDS
29. onitor Stand riser Stand base Cable cover Power cable varies by country About Your Monitor Power adapter USB cable HDMI cable e Drivers and documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Safety and Regulatory Information 6 About Your Monitor Product Features The Dell S2715H flat panel monitor has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD and light emitting diode LED backlight The monitor features include 68 58 cm 27 inch viewable area display measured diagonally 1920 x 1080 resolution with full screen support for lower resolutions Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position or while moving from side to side Mega dynamic contrast ratio 8 000 000 1 Tilt capability Ultra thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi monitor usage enabling easier set up with an elegant viewing experience Extensive digital connectivity with HDMI MHL helps future proof your monitor Removable stand and video electronics standards association VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions Plug and play capable Color gamut of 72 CIE1931 On screen display OSD adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization Software and documentation media includes an information file INF Image color matching file ICM and product documentation Dell display manager software available on the disc shipped
30. or on it 2 Insert the two tabs on the upper part of the stand in the slots on the back of the monitor 3 Press the stand down till it snaps into place Setting Up the Monitor 21 Connecting Your Monitor AN WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions To connect your monitor to the computer 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect the VGA HDMI Audio USB cable from your monitor to the computer Connecting the VGA cable optional Connecting the HDMI cable 22 Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the USB cable Using the Mobile High Definition Link MHL NOTE This monitor is MHL certified NOTE To use the MHL function use only MHL certified cable and source devices that support MHL output NOTE Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to output an image depending on MHL source devices NOTE When the connected MHL source device enters standby mode the monitor displays a black screen or the message below depending on MHL source device s output Dell S2715H Entering Power Save Mode To enable MHL connection please perform the below steps 1 Plug the power adapter to your monitor and to a power outlet 2 Connect the micro USB port on your MHL source device to HDMI MHL port on the monitor with a MHL certified cable see Bottom View for details 3 Turn on the monitor and the MHL source devic
31. r monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Appendix
32. t Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color good menu OSD depending on the application e Adjust R G B value under Custom Color in Color menu OSD e Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color menu OSD e Run the built in diagnostics Image retention Faint shadow from e Use the Power Management feature to turn off from a static the static image the monitor at all times when not in use for more image left onthe displayed appears information see Power Management Modes monitor for along on the screen e Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver period of time 46 Troubleshooting Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Experience Image is centered on screen but does not fill entire viewing area OSD does not appear on the screen No picture the LED light is white The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Possible Solutions e Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD e Reset the monitor to factory settings e Turn off the monitor unplug the monitor power cable plug it back and then turn on the monitor e Check whether the OSD menu is locked If yes press and hold the button beside the power button for 10 seconds to unl
33. te and text screens The test is complete when the text screen appears To exit press Button 4 again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video card and computer NOURA 44 Troubleshooting Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions Common Symptoms No Video Power LED off No Video Power LED on Poor Focus Shaky Jittery Video Missing Pixels Stuck on Pixels Brightness Problems What You Experience No picture No picture or no brightness Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Wavy picture or fine movement LCD screen has spots LCD screen has bright spots Picture too dim or too bright Possible Solutions the computer is properly connected and secure using any other electrical equipment connector e Cycle power on off e Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can e Ensure that the power button is depressed fully e Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu e Run the built in diagnostics e Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu e Perform Auto Adjust via OSD e Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD e Eliminate video extension cables e Reset the monitor to factory settings e Chang
34. text Blend the text background to simulate paper media without affecting color images Applies to RGB input format only e Warm Increases the color temperature The screen appears warmer with a red yellow tint e Cool Decreases the color temperature The screen appears cooler with a blue tint e Custom Color Allows you to manually adjust the color settings Press the Q and o buttons to adjust the Red Green and Blue values and create your own preset color mode Dell S2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Input Color Format Auto Adjust Preset Modes v4 Standard Input Source Reset Color Settings Multimedia Movie Display Game Audio Paper Energv Warm Menu Cool Personalize Custom Color Others tm qua toS gt Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A wv 2 Reset Color Settings Resets your monitor s color settings to the factory defaults Operating the Monitor 33 Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to adjust image Dell 2715H Energy Use Brightness Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Input Source Vertical Position 50 Color Sharpness 50 Display Pixel Clock 50 Audio Phase 50 Energy Menu Response Time Personalize Reset Display Settings Others bl a KI W B e Resolution 1024x768 60Hz Maximum 1920x1080 60Hz A wv gt Aspect Ratio Adjust the image rati
35. with the monitor Energy saver feature for energy star compliance Security lock slot Stand lock Capability of switching from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining image quality EPEAT Gold rating BFR PVC reduced TCO certified displays Arsenic free glass and mercury free for the panel only 0 5 W standby power when in the sleep mode Energy gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time About Your Monitor 7 Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label Description 1 Headphone port NWARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss 2 Function buttons For more information see Operating the Monitor 3 Power on off button with LED indicator Back View 1 2 3 A 5 Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes Wall mount monitor using 100 mm x 100 mm behind VESA compatible wall mount kit attached VESA cover 100 mm x 100 mm 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock sold separately 5 Barcode serial number and Refer to this label if you need to contact Service Tag label Dell for technical support 6 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot 8 About Your Monitor Bottom View Label Description Use 1 Standlock Lock the stan
36. y You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data EDID using display data channel DDC protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings Most monitor installations are automatic you can select different settings if desired For more information about changing the monitor settings see Operating the Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 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 LCD Monitor Pixel Policy see Dell support site at http www dell com support monitors 20 About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory a NOTE The procedure below is applicable for the default stand If you purchased any other stand see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up KAN CAUTION Place monitor of a flat clean and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel Connect the stand riser to stand base 1 Attach the stand riser to the stand base 2 Tighten the thumbscrew below the stand base Attach the stand assembly to the monitor 1 Remove the cover and place the monit
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