Setting the Maximum Resolution | Dell U2711 specs

Setting the Maximum Resolution

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

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Set the screen resolution to 2560 x 1440 (DVI and DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (VGA) or 1080p (HDMI, Component).

4.Click OK.

NOTE: In DVI, please use the dual-link DVI cable shipped with your monitor for maximum preset resolution 2560x1440.

If you do not see 2560 x 1440 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 Dell Soundbar (Optional)

The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system mountable on Dell flat panel displays. The Soundbar has a capacitive touch front control panel, a white LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks.

1.Attach mechanism

2.Headphone connectors

3.Power indicator

4.Power/Volume control

Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension

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Dell U2711 Setting the Maximum Resolution, Using the Dell Soundbar Optional, Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension

Contents

Dell U2711 Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Package Contents Identifying Parts and Features Front View Product Features Front View Front panel controls Label Description Back View Bottom View Side ViewRight side Left side Label Description Bottom view Label Description Power Management Modes Monitor SpecificationsPin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Pin Assignments Composite Video Connector DisplayPort Connector Flat Panel Specifications ResolutionVideo Supported Modes Preset Display Modes Physical CharacteristicsElectrical Environmental Universal Serial Bus USB Interface Pin Number Pin Side of the connector Card Reader SpecificationsPin Number Pin Side of the Signal Cable Transfer speed Plug and Play Capability Maintenance GuidelinesCaring for Your Monitor Slot Number Flash memory cards type Back to Contents Visit support.dell.com Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Operating the Monitor Using the Front Panel OSD Menu Exit Power button with power light indicator Using the OSD Menu Page Input Source Brightness Contrast Back Auto Adjust Image mode submenu for VGA/DVI-D input Component Composite Back Color SettingsScan Sources DVI-D 1 DisplayPortPage Page Page PBP submenu when PBP OFF PBP submenu when PBP on When PBP activatedPBP Source DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Factory Reset Back Personalize OSD Warning Messages VGA/DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort input Video Input Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar OptionalUsing the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension Vertical Extension Tilt/Swivel Click Change Display Settings Dell U2711 Flat Panel Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Soundbar Optional Organizing Your Cables Solving Problems Built-in DiagnosticsSelf-Test Common Symptoms Common ProblemsPossible Solutions What You Experience Product Specific Problems Video Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell SoundbarTroubleshooting the Card Reader Solution ProblemCause Drive Letter and Paths