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Contents Safety instructions 6 About your monitor 7 Package contents 7 Product features 9 Identifying parts and controls 10 Front view 10 Back view 11 Side view 12 Bottom view 13 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 16 Supported video modes 16 Preset display modes 17 Electrical specifications 19 Physical characteristics 20 Environmental characteristics 21 Pin assignments 22 DisplayPort connector 22 HDMI connector 23 Plug-and-Play capability 24 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 24 Ergonomics 24 │ 3
Contents Safety instructions 6 About your monitor 7 Package contents 7 Product features 9 Identifying parts and controls 10 Front view 10 Back view 11 Side view 12 Bottom view 13 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 16 Supported video modes 16 Preset display modes 17 Electrical specifications 19 Physical characteristics 20 Environmental characteristics 21 Pin assignments 22 DisplayPort connector 22 HDMI connector 23 Plug-and-Play capability 24 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 24 Ergonomics 24 │ 3
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... 27 Cleaning your monitor 27 Setting up the monitor 28 Attaching the stand 28 Using the tilt and vertical extension 31 Tilt 31 Vertical Extension 31 Connecting your monitor 32 Connecting the HDMI cable 32 Connecting the DisplayPort cable (optional 32 Organizing cables 33 Turn on the Monitor 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the monitor stand 35 VESA wall mounting (optional 37 Operating your monitor 38 Power on the monitor 38 Using the control buttons 38 Control buttons 39 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 40...
... 27 Cleaning your monitor 27 Setting up the monitor 28 Attaching the stand 28 Using the tilt and vertical extension 31 Tilt 31 Vertical Extension 31 Connecting your monitor 32 Connecting the HDMI cable 32 Connecting the DisplayPort cable (optional 32 Organizing cables 33 Turn on the Monitor 33 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) 34 Removing the monitor stand 35 VESA wall mounting (optional 37 Operating your monitor 38 Power on the monitor 38 Using the control buttons 38 Control buttons 39 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 40...
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... the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be wall mounted using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on safety instructions...
... the display. • Connect the power cable from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. For example, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be wall mounted using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on safety instructions...
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... display (measured diagonally). • 2560 x 1440 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions. • AMD FreeSync Technology, which includes but is reset to connect an external speaker. • Color gamut of setup and screen optimization. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt, and height adjustment capabilities. • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security-lock slot (for ease of 99% sRGB (typical). • Digital connectivity...
... display (measured diagonally). • 2560 x 1440 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions. • AMD FreeSync Technology, which includes but is reset to connect an external speaker. • Color gamut of setup and screen optimization. • Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Tilt, and height adjustment capabilities. • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security-lock slot (for ease of 99% sRGB (typical). • Digital connectivity...
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... computer or external device 4 HDMI 1.4 port (HDMI 2) using a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). 6 Audio line-out port Connect to your monitor │ 13 Bottom view 12 3 4 56 Label Description Use 1 Security-lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (based on Kensington (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized Security Slot) movement of your monitor. 2 Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). 5 DisplayPort 1.2 Connect to an external speaker (purchased separately).* *Audio line-out port does not support headsets.
... computer or external device 4 HDMI 1.4 port (HDMI 2) using a DisplayPort cable (purchased separately). 6 Audio line-out port Connect to your monitor │ 13 Bottom view 12 3 4 56 Label Description Use 1 Security-lock slot Secure your monitor using a security lock (based on Kensington (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized Security Slot) movement of your monitor. 2 Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). 5 DisplayPort 1.2 Connect to an external speaker (purchased separately).* *Audio line-out port does not support headsets.
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... monitor │ 15 Model Response time Connectivity SE2423DS SE2723DS 8 ms gray to gray in Normal mode 5 ms gray to gray in Fast mode 4 ms gray to gray in the Extreme mode to 21° Swivel Not available Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager compatibility Security Not available Yes Dell Easy Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (for them. 2 x HDMI 1.4 ports (HDCP 1.4) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) 1 x Audio...
... monitor │ 15 Model Response time Connectivity SE2423DS SE2723DS 8 ms gray to gray in Normal mode 5 ms gray to gray in Fast mode 4 ms gray to gray in the Extreme mode to 21° Swivel Not available Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager compatibility Security Not available Yes Dell Easy Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (for them. 2 x HDMI 1.4 ports (HDCP 1.4) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4) 1 x Audio...
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... help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use detergents or other chemicals such as a dark-colored monitor may cause changes in a physical damage to accumulate at the bottom of the display panel and corrode the electronics resulting in use About your monitor │ 27 CAUTION: Do not use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off with a cloth. • Handle your monitor: • To clean the Dell monitor screen, lightly dampen...
... help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use detergents or other chemicals such as a dark-colored monitor may cause changes in a physical damage to accumulate at the bottom of the display panel and corrode the electronics resulting in use About your monitor │ 27 CAUTION: Do not use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off with a cloth. • Handle your monitor: • To clean the Dell monitor screen, lightly dampen...
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... the monitor stand: 1. Close the screw handle. 1 2 3 5. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the slot on the stand base and tighten the screw to secure the stand riser to the stand riser. 3. Connect the stand base to the stand base. 4. Setting up the monitor Remove the stand riser and the stand base from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with your monitor. NOTE: The following instructions are attaching a stand that you...
... the monitor stand: 1. Close the screw handle. 1 2 3 5. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the slot on the stand base and tighten the screw to secure the stand riser to the stand riser. 3. Connect the stand base to the stand base. 4. Setting up the monitor Remove the stand riser and the stand base from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with your monitor. NOTE: The following instructions are attaching a stand that you...
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Securing your monitor to a table using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see Security-lock slot). Secure your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (see the documentation that is for the purpose of the lock may vary. 34 │ Setting up the monitor NOTE: The image is shipped with the lock. The appearance of illustration only. For more information on using the Kensington security lock.
Securing your monitor to a table using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see Security-lock slot). Secure your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (see the documentation that is for the purpose of the lock may vary. 34 │ Setting up the monitor NOTE: The image is shipped with the lock. The appearance of illustration only. For more information on using the Kensington security lock.
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... video signals that may be connected to your monitor Press the button to scan for available input signals. Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 42 │ Operating your monitor. Selects HDMI 2 input when you are using the DP connector. Use Color to restore default Input Source. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On Menu Reset Input Source Personalize...
... video signals that may be connected to your monitor Press the button to scan for available input signals. Select this option to adjust the color setting mode. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard RGB 42 │ Operating your monitor. Selects HDMI 2 input when you are using the DP connector. Use Color to restore default Input Source. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast DP Input Source HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Auto Select On Menu Reset Input Source Personalize...
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... buttons to manually adjust the color settings. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard Movie FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool, or Custom color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode...
... buttons to manually adjust the color settings. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color Standard Movie FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool Custom Color Operating your own preset color mode. The screen appears warmer with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you can choose Standard, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool, or Custom color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode...
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Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YCbCr Hue Saturation Reset Color Shifts the color of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie, FPS, RTS, or RPG mode. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie, FPS, RTS, or RPG mode. Use the or button to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. Use the or button to adjust the saturation...
Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color RGB YCbCr Hue Saturation Reset Color Shifts the color of the video image. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select Movie, FPS, RTS, or RPG mode. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie, FPS, RTS, or RPG mode. Use the or button to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. Use the or button to adjust the saturation...
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... to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Sets the OSD display to the factory preset values. 46 │ Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to change the menu...
... to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu English 20 20 s Disable Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu Sets the OSD display to the factory preset values. 46 │ Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to change the menu...
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... save energy. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell SE2X23DS Input Source: HDMI 2 Current: 2560x1440, 60Hz 48 │ Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Power Button LED Description Allows you to set the power LED indicator On in On Mode or Off in On Mode Reset Resets all settings under the Personalize menu Personalization to the default setting. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color...
... save energy. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Reset Others Factory Reset Model: Dell SE2X23DS Input Source: HDMI 2 Current: 2560x1440, 60Hz 48 │ Operating your monitor Icon Menu and Submenus Power Button LED Description Allows you to set the power LED indicator On in On Mode or Off in On Mode Reset Resets all settings under the Personalize menu Personalization to the default setting. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Input Source Color...
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... by selecting Off. To start LCD conditioning, select On. Displays the version of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Enables this feature by selecting On for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Others Reset Others Factory Reset LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Helps reduce minor cases of...
... by selecting Off. To start LCD conditioning, select On. Displays the version of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Enables this feature by selecting On for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell 2X Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Input Source DDC/CI On Color LCD Conditioning Display Firmware Menu Personalize Service Tag Self-Diagnostic Others Reset Others Factory Reset LCD Conditioning Firmware Service Tag Helps reduce minor cases of...
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... the latest version. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 2560 x 1440. 4. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you must update your graphics driver to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the maximum resolution NOTE: The steps may vary...
... the latest version. Click the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 2560 x 1440. 4. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you must update your graphics driver to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers. Setting the maximum resolution NOTE: The steps may vary...
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..., turn on the surface of the screen). 2. Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in 4 minutes. Use front-panel buttons to select Others > Self-Diagnostic to launch the OSD menu. 3. Troubleshooting │ 57 Ensure that you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer, as your monitor and reconnect the video cable; It helps you determine if the screen abnormality that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor...
..., turn on the surface of the screen). 2. Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in 4 minutes. Use front-panel buttons to select Others > Self-Diagnostic to launch the OSD menu. 3. Troubleshooting │ 57 Ensure that you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer, as your monitor and reconnect the video cable; It helps you determine if the screen abnormality that the screen is an inherent problem with your monitor...
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...; Reset the monitor to factory settings (Factory Reset). • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to RGB or YCbCr in the Color settings OSD...
...; Reset the monitor to factory settings (Factory Reset). • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in the safe mode. • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to RGB or YCbCr in the Color settings OSD...
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... Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock. These can displayed appears be adjusted in properly. If yes, press and hold the button 5 for a long period of screen idle time. No input signal No picture, the LED when user controls light is locked. Common Symptoms Image retention from • Set the screen to turn on the monitor. • Check if the OSD menu is white are pressed • Check the signal source. Product specific problems Specific Symptoms What...
... Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to unlock. These can displayed appears be adjusted in properly. If yes, press and hold the button 5 for a long period of screen idle time. No input signal No picture, the LED when user controls light is locked. Common Symptoms Image retention from • Set the screen to turn on the monitor. • Check if the OSD menu is white are pressed • Check the signal source. Product specific problems Specific Symptoms What...
Monitor Display Manager Users Guide
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In the Quick Settings window, you can be selected from the Display drop-down list. The Quick Setings window is connected to the computer, a specific target monitor can also change the following: * Resolution * Auto Mode or Manual Mode the screen appearance * Brightness and contrast levels * Easy Arrange window layouts for the monitor SE2X23DS Selecting Quick Settings options | 5 If more than one supported Dell monitor is displayed. Selecting Quick Settings options Click the Dell Display Manager's notification tray.
In the Quick Settings window, you can be selected from the Display drop-down list. The Quick Setings window is connected to the computer, a specific target monitor can also change the following: * Resolution * Auto Mode or Manual Mode the screen appearance * Brightness and contrast levels * Easy Arrange window layouts for the monitor SE2X23DS Selecting Quick Settings options | 5 If more than one supported Dell monitor is displayed. Selecting Quick Settings options Click the Dell Display Manager's notification tray.