Dell 225-3894, S2740LB manual Setting the Maximum Resolution

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See Solving Problems for more information.

Setting the Maximum Resolution

To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:

Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8:

1.For Windows® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.

2.Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.

3.Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

4.Click OK.

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.

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

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 set up instructions.

Tilt

With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

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Contents Dell S2740L Monitor Model S2740Lb July 2012 Rev. A00Dell S2740L Monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Page Product Features Front View Front panel controls Label DescriptionLabel Description Use Back ViewBack View with monitor stand Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand8M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Resolution Specifications Preset Display ModesDisplay Mode Supported Video ModesElectrical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsConnector type Signal cable typeEnvironmental Characteristics Thermal dissipation Power Management ModesPin Assignments Pin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal CableHdmi Connector NumberPlug and Play Capability Transfer Speed DataPin Number Pin Number 4-pin Side of the ConnectorRate Cleaning Your Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel PolicySetting Up the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Connecting the Hdmi cable Connecting the USB cable Organizing Your Cables Wall Mounting Optional Back to Contents Operating the Monitor Power with power light Indicator Front Panel Button DescriptionUsing the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Down BackMain Menu for digital DVI input Main Menu for digital Hdmi input Page Contrast Auto AdjustBrightness Color Settings Input Source Auto SelectPage Page Saturation Demo ModeHue Phase Aspect RatioHorizontal Position Vertical PositionMenu Timer Menu TransparencyMenu Lock Energy SmartPage Page OSD Warning Messages VGA/DVI-D/HDMI input Page Setting the Maximum Resolution Back to Contents Troubleshooting Built-in Diagnostics Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsManagement Modes Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsAppendix Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings