Dell ST2420LB, ST2421LB appendix Setting Up Your Monitor

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Setting Up Your Monitor

Dell™ ST2420L/ST2421L monitor

Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1080 (Maximum)

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

In Windows XP:

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920x1080.

4.Click OK.

In Windows Vista® or Windows® 7:

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

2.Click Change Display Settings.

3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1920x1080.

4.Click OK.

If you do not see 1920x1080 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 provided directions:

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 Dell ST2420L/ST2421L monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Package ContentsIdentifying Parts and Features Front View Product FeaturesBack View Front View Front Panel Controls Label DescriptionBottom View Side ViewBack View Label Description/Use Left SidePower Management Modes Monitor SpecificationsPin Assignments Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable DVI ConnectorModel ST2420L/ST2421L Flat Panel SpecificationsPreset Display Modes ResolutionPhysical Characteristics Video Supported ModesEnvironmental Maintenance GuidelinesPlug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel PolicyCaring for Your Monitor Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Using the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Using the Front PanelOperating the Monitor Main Menu for non Analog non VGA Input Input Source Auto Select Brightness Contrast Back Auto AdjustVGA DVI-D Hdmi Display Settings Page DDC/CI Personalize Factory ResetOSD Warning Messages Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Setting the Maximum ResolutionClick Change Display Settings Tilt Using the TiltSetting Up Your Monitor Dell ST2420L/ST2421L monitor Attaching the Base Setting Up the MonitorConnecting the Monitor Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Soundbar OptionalBuilt-in Diagnostics Solving ProblemsSelf-Test Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Common ProblemsTroubleshooting the Dell Soundbar Optional Product-Specific ProblemsBack to Contents