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Dell™ S2240T Monitor
User's Guide
Model: S2240Tb
March 2014 Rev. A03

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  • Page 1 Dell™ S2240T Monitor User’s Guide Model: S2240Tb March 2014 Rev. A03...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ..... . Package Contents ......Product Features .
  • Page 4 ......Contacting Dell ......

  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting 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.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell S2240T flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • S2240T: 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

  • Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls

    • Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. • Security lock slot. • Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality. • EPEAT silver Rating. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only. •...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Side View...

  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Security lock slot Secure the monitor with a security cable lock. Audio Line-out Connect your speakers.* USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the touch screen function on the monitor.

  • Page 10: Monitor Specifications

    25 ms (typical) 12 ms (typical) with Overdrive Color depth 16.7 million colors Color gamut CIE1931 (72%)* *[S2240T] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (84%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model S2240T Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)

  • Page 11: Supported Video Modes

    Supported Video Modes Model S2240T Video display capabilities 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p (DVI & HDMI playback) Preset Display Modes S2240T Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency (kHz) Frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (Hz) Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1...

  • Page 12: Physical Characteristics

    Inrush current • 120 V: 30 A (Max) • 240 V: 60 A (Max) *Qualified Compatible AC/DC adapters. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the monitor, use only the adapter designed for this particular Dell monitor. Manufacturer Model Polarity Delta ADP-40DD BA...

  • Page 13: Environmental Characteristics

    - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 1.46 kg (3.21 lb) Environmental Characteristics Model S2240T 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) •...
  • Page 14 VESA Modes Horizontal Vertical Video Power Power Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal Active Active Active White 30 W (maximum) ** operation 20 W (typical) Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked White Less than 0.5 W (Breathing) Switch off Less than 0.5 W The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode.

  • Page 15: Pin Assignments

    Input method Bare finger, thin gloves, conductive stylus Touch point 10 touch-points Response time 25 ms Output position resolution 25 PPI (minimum) Touch method Fingers and thin gloves Support OS Windows 8 Certified Pin Assignments VGA Connector 15-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable Video-Red...
  • Page 16 DVI Connector 24-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable TMDS RX2- TMDS RX2+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating DDC Clock DDC Data Floating TMDS RX1- TMDS RX1+ TMDS Ground Floating Floating +5 V/+3.3 V power Self test Hot Plug Detect TMDS RX0- TMDS RX0+ TMDS Ground...

  • Page 17: Plug And Play Capability

    HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Connected Number 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-...

  • Page 18: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    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: support.dell.com.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Guidelines

    Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: •...
  • Page 20 About Your Monitor...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the Stand NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. b. Pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor. c.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Hdmi Cable

    Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Use a screwdriver to tighten the VGA cable. CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 23: Organizing Your Cables

    Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer.

  • Page 24: Removing The Monitor Stand

    Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. 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.
  • Page 25 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.88 kg. Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 26 Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 27: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Side Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the side 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.
  • Page 28 Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and Accessing the Menu System select the OSD Menu. See Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional.

  • Page 29: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 30 Main Menu for digital (HDMI) input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.
  • Page 31 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched on.
  • Page 32 Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment 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 Settings.
  • Page 33 Color Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode. Settings 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 VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable;...
  • Page 34 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. •...
  • Page 35 Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Press to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode.
  • Page 36 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. 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 for "VGA"...
  • Page 37 Menu Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). Transparency Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 38 Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, or Aspect Ratio and set it as a shortcut key.
  • Page 39 OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
  • Page 40 When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the On- Screen Display (OSD) Menu. If you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA/DVI-D/HDMI input If either VGA, DVI-D, or HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not...

  • Page 41: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Operating the Monitor...

  • Page 42: Using The Tilt And Touch Usage Scenario

    If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): • Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Using the Tilt and Touch Usage Scenario With the built-in stand, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    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: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

  • Page 44: Built-In Diagnostics

    This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 45: In-Store Demo

    Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the side panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press Button 4 on the side panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the display for any abnormalities.
  • Page 46 • 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: support.dell.com. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off.

  • Page 47: Touch Problem

    • Unplug and replug the DC cable from power adapter to no touch allow touch module auto recalibration. function • Make sure to use Dell provide USB cable, connect with computer. • Make sure computer support USB 2.0 cable. • If the device cannot be detected by system, power off/on the monitor or plug out/in the USB cable.

  • Page 48: Product Specific Problems

    Win 7 and Win The cursor does • Enter control panel to choose the Tablet PC settings. 8 Calibration not accurately • Select Calibration. follow your finger • Recalibrate your screen following the text on the screen when you touch •...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    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 contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 50 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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