Dell S2718H User manual

Model No.: S2718H/S2718HX
Regulatory model: S2718Hc
User’s Guide
Dell S2718H/S2718HX

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Contents
About your monitor ................................................................ 5
Package contents ..................................................................................5
Product features ....................................................................................6
Identifying parts and controls .............................................................8
Monitor specifications ........................................................................ 11
Plug and play capability......................................................................18
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ..............................................19
Maintenance guidelines......................................................................19
Setting up the monitor .........................................................20
Connecting the stand ........................................................................ 20
Connecting your monitor ..................................................................22
Setting Up Your Speaker.....................................................................23
Organizing cables ................................................................................25
Removing the Speaker........................................................................25
Removing the stand ............................................................................27
Computer Playback Default Setting.................................................29
Speaker and Computer Volume Controls Setting .........................29
Operating your monitor.......................................................33
Power on the monitor.........................................................................33
Using the control buttons..................................................................33

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Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu .......................................35
Setting up your monitor .................................................................... 48
Using tilt.................................................................................................50
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 51
Self-Test.................................................................................................51
Built-in diagnostics .............................................................................52
Common problems..............................................................................53
Quick Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................55
Product-specific problems ................................................................57
Appendix .................................................................................58
FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information..........58
Contacting Dell ....................................................................................58

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About your monitor
Package contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have
received all the components and see Contacting Dell for more information 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.
NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup
guide for setup instructions.
∞ Monitor
∞ Stand
∞ Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)
∞ Power Adapter
∞ Speaker with Cable Holder

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∞ HDMI Cable
∞ VGA Cable (Optional)
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• Devicedrivers
• Quick Setup Guide
• User's Guide
• DellD isplayManager Software
∞ Drivers and Documentation
Media
∞ Quick Setup Guide
∞ Safety and Regulatory
Information
Product features
The Dell S2718H/S2718HX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor
(TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor
features include:
∞ S2718H/S2718HX: 68.6 cm (27 inch) viewable area display (measured
diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower
resolutions.
∞ Borderless monitor.
∞ Adapted “High Dynamic Range” appropriate for monitor usage.
∞ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while
moving from side-to-side.
∞ VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy
and new systems.
∞ External Speaker (6W) x 1
∞ Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
∞ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen
optimization.
∞ Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image
Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
∞ Dell Display Manager Software included (in the CD shipped with the monitor).
∞ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
∞ Security-lock slot.
∞ BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates.)
∞ Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.

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∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).
∞ 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
∞ Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real
time.
∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.

8| About your monitor
Identifying parts and controls
Front view
Control buttons
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Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor)
2Power On/Off button

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Back view
5
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Back View with monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(security lock not included).
2Regulatory label (including
Barcode serial number and
Service Tag label)
Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to
this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support. The Dell service tag
is used for Dell warranty and customer
service management purposes and for
records of the base system.
3Regulatory information engraving. Lists the regulatory approvals.
4Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
5Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
Side view

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Bottom view
2 31 5 6
4
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Power-adapter port To connect the monitor power cable using a
19.5V DC adapter.
2Speaker port Connect the speaker cable.
3HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
4VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable
(Optional).
5Audio Line in port Connect the audio cable (Optional Purchase)
from the source device to the monitor.
6Audio Line out port Connect to either an external active speakers or
a sub-woofer (Optional Purchase).
Side view for speaker
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1Volume - To decrease the volume of the speaker.
2Volume + To increase the volume of the speaker.

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Monitor specifications
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD
Panel type In-Plane Switching
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
686.00 mm (27 in)
597.89 mm (23.54 in)
336.31 mm (13.24 in)
2010.76 cm² (311.67 in²)
Pixel pitch 0.3114 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 82
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical
178° (horizontal) typical
Brightness 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)
Faceplate coating Anti-Glare coating (Haze 1.0%), Hard coating (3H)
Backlight LED light bar system
Response time 6 ms typical (G to G)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%), >99% sRGB
FreeSync support frame
frequency (HDMI port only)
48-75 Hz
Dell display manager
compatibility
Yes
Connectivity 1xHDMI (Ver 2.0 and Ver 1.4)
1xVGA
Border width (edge of monitor to
active area)
6.7 mm (Top)
6.8 mm (Left/Right)
8.4 mm (Bottom)
Security Security lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)
Adjustability Tilt (5°/21°)

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Resolution specifications
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Horizontal scan range 31 kHz to 140 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz for VGA port.
1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz for HDMI 1.4 port.
3840 x 2160 at 60Hz for HDMI 2.0 port
Supported video modes
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Video display capabilities (HDMI) 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i, 2160p
Preset display modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal /
Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 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 60.3 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 +/+
VESA, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/+
VESA, 3840 x 2160 65.7 30.0 262.75 +/+
VESA, 3840 x 2160 133.3 60.0 533.25 +/+
FreeSync Graphic Card Support List
Please check AMD web-site for the FreeSync graphic support list.
http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-
gaming/freesync

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Electrical specifications
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Video input signals ∞ HDMI 1.4/HDMI 2.0, 600mV for each differential
line,
100 ohm input impedance per differential pair,
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at
75 ohm input impedance
AC/DC
Adapter
Input voltage/
frequency/current
Delta adapter DA65NM111-00
100 VAC to 240 VAC/50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.6 A
(Max.).
Output voltage/
current
Output: 19.5 VDC/3.34 A
Inrush current Maximun inrush current less than 150A at
Vin=115/230 V
Speaker specifications
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Speaker 6 W
Frequency Response 180 Hz - 20 kHz
Operating Temperature -20 °C ~ 70 °C

14 | About your monitor
Physical characteristics
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Signal cable type ∞ Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins
∞ Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins
Dimensions (with stand)
Height 453.6 mm (17.86 in)
Width 612.7 mm (24.12 in)
Depth 162.2 mm (6.39 in)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 356.5 mm (14.04 in)
Width 612.7 mm (24.12 in)
Depth 44.2 mm (1.74 in)
Stand dimensions
Height 173.7 mm (6.84 in)
Width 264.0 mm (10.39 in)
Depth 162.2 mm (6.39 in)
Weight S2718H S2718HX
Weight with packaging 8.55 kg (18.84 lb) 8.64 kg (19.04 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and cables 4.98 kg (10.98 lb) 5.08 kg (11.19 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(no cables)
3.79 kg (8.35 lb) 3.79 kg (8.35 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 0.77 kg (1.70 lb) 0.77 kg (1.70 lb)
Weight of speaker assembly 0.38 kg (0.83 lb) 0.38 kg (0.83 lb)
Front-frame gloss (minimum) Black frame - 85
gloss units
Black frame - 85
gloss units

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Environmental characteristics
Model S2718H/S2718HX
Temperature
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating ∞ Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
∞ Shipping: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating ∞ Storage 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
∞ Shipping 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
Thermal dissipation ∞ 170.65 BTU/hour (maximum)
∞ 81.9 BTU/hour (typical)
Power management modes
If you have VESA's DPM compliance display 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.
* Zero power consumption in off mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
power cable from the monitor.
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 50 W (maximum)
24 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Blanked White
(Glowing )
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
PON 20.5 W
ETEC 64 Kwh

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NOTE:
PON: Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
ETEC: Total energy consumption in KWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your
product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and
peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.
Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions
about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness
is expressed or implied.
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed
in the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
On-Screen-Display menu.
Dell S2718H/HX
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
mo
nitor button now to select the correct input source on the
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR-compliant.

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Pin assignments
VGA connector
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/3.3V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

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HDMI connector
Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
1 TMDS DATA 2+
2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3 TMDS DATA 2-
4 TMDS DATA 1+
5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6 TMDS DATA 1-
7 TMDS DATA 0+
8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS 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 +5V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT
Plug and play capability
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 system 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 your monitor.

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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 Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel
Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Maintenance guidelines
Cleaning your monitor
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from
the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning
or handling your monitor:
∞ To clean your 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 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 the black-colored monitor may get scratched
and show white scuff marks.
∞ To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically
changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use.

20 | Setting up the monitor
Setting up the monitor
Connecting the stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand
is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up
instructions.
To attach the monitor stand:
1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.
2. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove.
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3. Inserting the stand until the snap locked.