Contents About your monitor ....... . .5 Contents of the box Product features Identifying parts and controls Monitor specifications...
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Appendix.........54 Safety instructions FCC notices (U S only) and other regulatory information Contacting Dell Setting up your monitor Maintenance guidelines...
Contents of the box Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
• Safety,Environmental,and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2319HS/S2719HS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • S2319HS: 58.4 cm (23.0-inch) active area display, measured diagonally. • S2719HS: 68.6 cm (27-inch) active area display, measured diagonally.
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Function buttons Use the function buttons to adjust items in the OSD (For more information, see Using the front panel controls) Power on/off button Use the power button to turn the monitor On and Off. (with LED indicator) About your monitor...
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Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Tag label for technical support. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
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Side view Label Description USB downstream ports (2) Connect your USB device. NOTE: You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. About your monitor...
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Bottom view 2 3 4 5 6 Label Description AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable. DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable (optional). VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional). USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to the computer.
Monitor specifications Model S2319HS S2719HS Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 58.4 cm (23.0 in.) 68.6 cm (27.0 in.) Active Area Horizontal 509.18 mm (20.05 in.) 597.88 mm (23.54 in.) Vertical 286.42 mm (11.28 in.)
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Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot -90° to 90° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange (DDM)Compatibility and other key features Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model S2319HS/S2719HS Horizontal scan range...
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Electrical specifications Model S2319HS/S2719HS Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • VGA/DP/HDMI signal input support Input voltage/frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A (maximum) Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
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- no cables) Weight of stand assembly 1.67 kg (3.68 lb) 1.93 kg (4.25 lb) Environmental characteristics Model S2319HS/S2719HS Compliant standards • ENERGY STAR certified Monitor • RoHS Compliant • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only...
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. 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. S2319HS VESA Horizontal Vertical...
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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. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor No DP signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
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: www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a third-party stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand.
5 Connect the stand assembly to the monitor. a. Align and slide the tabs on the top of the stand assembly into the slots at the back of the monitor. b. Press the stand down until it snaps into place. 6 Lift the monitor along with the stand and place it in.
90° 90° NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
Connecting your monitor 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. 2 Connect the VGA/HDMI/DP-DP/USB cable from your monitor to the computer. 3 Switch on your monitor.
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Connecting the VGA cable (Optional) Connecting the USB cable Setting up the monitor...
Organizing your cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connect- ing Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. Removing the monitor stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
5 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 3.11 kg (S2319HS)/4.35 kg (S2719HS). Setting up the monitor...
Operating the monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
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The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source. Shortcut key: Input source Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu.
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Front-panel button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source 75 %...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source 75 % Color Display 75 % Menu Personalize Others...
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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. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically.
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NOTE: Auto Adjust feature option is only available when your monitor is connected using the VGA cable. Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your monitor. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source HDMI Auto select...
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Reset Input Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the factory Source defaults. Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format Input Source Saturation...
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Menu and Description Submenus Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard Input Color Format ComfortView Auto Adjust...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus • Set the screen about 20 to 28 inches (50 to 70 cm) from your eyes. • Blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with the monitor. • Take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours.
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• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI, DP cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Input Color Format Auto Adjust...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Menu Phase Personalize Dynamic Contrast...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus S2719HS Dell 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Menu Phase Personalize Dynamic Contrast Others Dell 27 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Response Time...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use the 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.
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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. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Rotation Auto Adjust...
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Restore the menu settings to factory defaults. Personalize Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio and Rotation set as shortcut key. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Shortcut Key 2 Input Source...
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Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. Persona- lization Other Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info DDC/CI Auto Adjust LCD Conditioning Input Source Service Tag...
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Select Off to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. S2319HS Dell 23 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info DDC/CI Auto Adjust...
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Others Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back of the cover.
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When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. S2319HS S2719HS Dell 23 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched o .
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When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: S2319HS S2719HS Dell 23 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. Entering Power Save Mode. S2319HS S2719HS Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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If either VGA, DP, HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. S2319HS S2719HS Dell 23 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No VGA Cable No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. S2319HS S2719HS Dell 23 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No VGA Cable No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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S2319HS S2719HS Dell 23 Monitor Dell 27 Monitor No HDMI Cable No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/S2319HS www.dell.com/support/S2719HS S2319HS S2719HS 4 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
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. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
• Relocate the monitor and test in another room. Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
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• Restart the computer in safe mode. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor Problems malfunctions on to the computer is connected properly and is &...
Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Image retention Faint shadow • Use the Power Management feature to turn off from a static from the static the monitor at all times when not in use (for more image left on image displayed information, see Power Management Modes).
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Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience SuperSpeed USB SuperSpeed USB • Check that your computer supports USB 3.0. 3.0 interface is 3.0 peripherals • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB slow. working slowly 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. or do not work • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer.
Contacting Dell 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. 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.
2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. 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.
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Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. For Windows Vista and Windows 7, skip this step. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.
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 these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V / 3.3 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Appendix...
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DP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR Appendix...
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HDMI connector 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-...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section provides information about the USB ports available on your monitor. Your computer has the following USB ports: Bottom • One USB 3.0 upstream port • Two USB 3.0 downstream ports Left Two USB 3.0 downstream ports NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the power save mode.
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USB 3.0 upstream port USB 3.0 downstream port Pin number Signal Pin number Signal VBUS VBUS StdB_SSTX- StdA_SSRX- StdB_SSTX+ StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN GND_DRAIN StdB_SSRX- StdA_SSTX- StdB_SSRX+ StdA_SSTX+ Shell Shield Shell Shield Appendix...