Dell S2715H User manual

Model: S2715H
Regulatory model: S2715Ht
Dell S2715H
User’s Guide

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your computer.
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instructions are not followed.
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injury, or death.
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2014 – 07 Rev. A00

Contents
1 About Your Monitor ................................ 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Setting Up the Monitor ............................ 21
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the Cable Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Operating the Monitor ............................. 27
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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4| Contents
4 Troubleshooting ..................................43
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . 47
Speakers Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Appendix .........................................48
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . 48
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About Your Monitor | 5
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.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Somefeatures or media may not be available in certain countries.
Monitor
Stand riser
Stand base
Cable cover
Power cable (varies by country)

6| About Your Monitor
Power adapter
USB cable
HDMI cable
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information

About Your Monitor | 7
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 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.

8| About Your Monitor
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1Headphone port
WARNING:Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can
cause hearing damage or loss.
2Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
3Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
Back View
Label Description Use
1VESA mounting holes
(100mmx100mm - behind
attached VESA cover)
Wall mount monitor using
VESA-compatible wall mount kit
(100mmx100mm).
2Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3Stand-release button Release stand from monitor.
4Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(sold separately).
5Barcode, serial number, and
Service Tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
6Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
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1
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3
4
5
6

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Bottom View
Label Description Use
1Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 10 mm
screw (screw not included).
2Power-adapter port Connect the power adapter.
3HDMI (MHL) port Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL
devices with MHL cable (optional).
4VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional).
5Audio-in port Connect to your computer audio output (optional).
6USB upstream port Connect the USB cable to your computer and the
monitor to enable the USB ports on the monitor.
7USB downstream 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.
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10 | About Your Monitor
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane switching (IPS)
Viewable image:
Diagonal 68.58 cm (27 inches)
Active Area:
Horizontal 597.89 mm (23.54 inches)
Vertical 336.31 mm (13.24 inches)
Area 201076.39 mm2(311.67inch2)
Pixel pitch 0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm
Viewing angle:
Vertical 178° (typical)
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (mega dynamic contrast on)
Faceplate coating Glare with hard coating (3H)
Backlight LED edgelight system
Response time 6 ms (typical) with Overdrive
Color depth 16.77 million colors
Color gamut CIE 1931*(72%)
*Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1920x1080 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(VGA & HDMI playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

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Preset Display Modes
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
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 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1920x1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

12 | About Your Monitor
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1080i50
1920x1080p 30
1920x1080p 60
1920x1080p 50
720 (1440) x 480i 60
720 (1440) x 576i 50
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm
input impedance
•HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0), 600mV for each dierential line, 100
ohm input impedance per dierential pair
Synchronization input
signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronization,
polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
AC/DC adapter*:
Input voltage/
frequency/current
100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.7 A (maximum)
Output voltage/current Output: 19.5 VDC / 3.34 A
Inrush current 115 V / 230 V: 150 A (Max.)**
*Qualified compatible AC/DC adapters.
**The AC source must be using Chroma 6330 3KV source or other same level AC
source.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the monitor, use only the adapter designed for
this particular Dell monitor.

About Your Monitor | 13
Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity
Dell Delta DA65NM111-00
Dell Chicony HA65NS5-00
Speaker Specifications
Speaker rated power 2 x (3 W + 6 W)
Frequency response 100 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm
Physical Characteristics
Connector type •15-pin D-subminiature (blue connector)
•HDMI (MHL)
•Audio-in
•Headphone-out
Signal cable type •Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins
•Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins
•Analog: detachable, VGA, 15 pins
Dimensions (with stand):
Height 445 mm (17.52 inches)
Width 611.20 mm (24.06 inches)
Depth 196 mm (7.72 inches)
Dimensions (without stand):
Height 361.50 mm (14.23 inches)
Width 611.20 mm (24.06 inches)
Depth 46.10 mm (1.81 inches)
Stand dimensions:
Height 339.20 mm (13.35 inches)
Width 220 mm (8.66 inches)
Depth 196 mm (7.72 inches)
Weight:
With packaging 8.75 kg (19.29 lb)
With stand assembly and cables 6.70 kg (14.77 lb)
Without stand assembly
(for wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
4.86 kg (10.71 lb)
Stand assembly 1.30 kg (2.87 lb)
Front frame gloss 13% (maximum)

14 | About Your Monitor
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)
Thermal dissipation •187.55 BTU/hour (maximum)
•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
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 55 W (maximum)**
20 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(blinking slowly)
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W

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The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the
active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed:
or
*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.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.

16 | About Your Monitor
Pin Assignments
VGA port
Pin number 15-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1Video-Red
2Video-Green
3Video-Blue
4GND
5Self-test
6GND-R
7GND-G
8GND-B
9Computer 5 V / 3.3 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

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HDMI port
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1TMDS DATA 2+
2TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3TMDS DATA 2-
4TMDS DATA 1+
5TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6TMDS DATA 1-
7TMDS DATA 0+
8TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

18 | About Your Monitor
MHL port
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1TMDS DATA 2+
2TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3TMDS DATA 2-
4TMDS DATA 1+
5GND
6TMDS DATA 1-
7MHL+
8TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9MHL-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 GND
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 GND
18 VBUS (+5 V, 900 mA maximum)
19 CBUS

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor.
Your computer has the following USB ports:
•upstream
•downstream
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
Pin
Number Signal name
1DMU
2VCC
3DPU
4GND
Pin
Number
Signal
name
1VCC
2DMD
3DPD
4GND
NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the
power save mode. If you turn o the monitor and then turn it on, the attached
peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
1 2 3 4
1 2
3 4

20 | About Your Monitor
Plug-and-Play
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.