Dell S2740LB, 225-3894 manual Setting Up Your Monitor

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ S2740L Monitor User's Guide

Setting the display resolution

For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:

In 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 the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using, and follow the given steps.

1:If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access.

2:If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.

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Contents Model S2740Lb July 2012 Rev. A00 Dell S2740L MonitorDell S2740L Monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Page Product Features Front panel controls Label Description Front ViewBack View Back View with monitor standLabel Description Use Bottom view without monitor stand Side View Bottom View8M to 1 typical Dynamic Contrast On Supported Video Modes Resolution SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Display ModeSignal cable type Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Connector typeEnvironmental Characteristics Power Management Modes Pin AssignmentsThermal dissipation Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Pin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal CableNumber Hdmi ConnectorTransfer Speed Data Plug and Play CapabilityPin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector RatePin Number LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Cleaning Your MonitorSetting 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 Front Panel Button Description Power with power light IndicatorDown Back Using the On-Screen Display OSD MenuMain Menu for digital DVI input Main Menu for digital Hdmi input Page Auto Adjust BrightnessContrast Input Source Auto Select Color SettingsPage Page Demo Mode HueSaturation Vertical Position PhaseAspect Ratio Horizontal PositionEnergy Smart Menu TimerMenu Transparency Menu LockPage Page OSD Warning Messages VGA/DVI-D/HDMI input Page Setting the Maximum Resolution Back to Contents Troubleshooting Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Built-in DiagnosticsManagement Modes Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Product Specific ProblemsAppendix Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings