Dell S2718HN User manual

Model No.: S2718HN/S2718NX
Regulatory model: S2718Nc
User’s Guide
Dell S2718HN/S2718NX

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Contents
About your monitor ................................................................ 5
Package contents ..................................................................................5
Product features ....................................................................................6
Identifying parts and controls .............................................................8
Plug and play capability...................................................................... 17
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ..............................................18
Maintenance guidelines......................................................................18
Setting up the monitor ......................................................... 19
Connecting the stand .........................................................................19
Connecting your monitor ..................................................................21
Organizing cables ................................................................................22
Removing the stand ............................................................................23
Operating your monitor.......................................................25
Power on the monitor.........................................................................25
Using the control buttons..................................................................25
Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu .......................................27
Setting up your monitor .................................................................... 40
Using tilt.................................................................................................42

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Troubleshooting....................................................................43
Self-Test.................................................................................................43
Built-in diagnostics ............................................................................ 44
Common problems..............................................................................45
Product-specific problems ................................................................47
Appendix .................................................................................48
FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information......... 48
Contacting Dell ................................................................................... 48

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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
∞ HDMI Cable

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∞ VGA Cable (Optional)
∞ Cable Holder
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∞ Drivers and Documentation
Media
∞ Quick Setup Guide
∞ Safety and Regulatory
Information
Product features
The Dell S2718HN/S2718NX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film
Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The
monitor features include:
∞ S2718HN/S2718NX: 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.
∞ 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.)
∞ TCO-Certified Displays
∞ Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.
∞ High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).

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∞ 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
Back view
5
2
13
4
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.

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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
Bottom view
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3
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1Power-adapter port To connect the monitor power cable using a
19.5V DC adapter.
2HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
3VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable
(Optional).
4Audio Line out port Connect to either an external active speakers or
a sub-woofer (Optional Purchase).

10 | About your monitor
Monitor specifications
Model S2718HN/S2718NX
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°)