book.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Dell™ S2240T Monitor User’s Guide Model: S2240Tb October 2015 Rev.
book.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2013-2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Contents 1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5 Appendix . 2:47 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | Contents . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 1 2:47 PM About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM • USB Cable (enables touch screen function on the monitor) • Cleaning Cloth • Velcro Strap • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell S2240T flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: 6 • S2240T: 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM • Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance. • Security lock slot. • Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality. • EPEAT silver Rating. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only. • High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1). • 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
book.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Plate) Wall mount monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 3 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. 4 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
book.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Security lock slot Secure the monitor with a security cable lock. 2 Audio Line-out Connect your speakers.* 3 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the touch screen function on the monitor. 4 DC power cord connector Connect the power cable.
book.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model S2240T Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type VA Viewable image Diagonal 54.6 cm (21.5 inches) Horizontal, Active Area 476.64 mm (18.77 inches) Vertical, Active Area 268.11 mm (10.56 inches) Area 127791.95 mm2 (198.08 inch2) Pixel pitch 0.248 x 0.248 mm Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical 178° (horizontal) typical Luminance output Panel 280 cd/m² (Typ.
book.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Supported Video Modes Model S2240T Video display capabilities (DVI & HDMI playback) 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p Preset Display Modes S2240T Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+ 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.
book.book Page 12 AC/DC adapter* Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Input voltage/ frequency/current 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.2 A (typical) Output voltage/ current Output: 12 VDC / 3.33 A • 120 V: 30 A (Max) • 240 V: 60 A (Max) Inrush current *Qualified Compatible AC/DC adapters. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the monitor, use only the adapter designed for this particular Dell monitor.
book.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Width 352.0 mm (13.86 inches) Depth 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 6.62 kg (14.56 lb) Weight with stand assembly and cables 5.53 kg (12.17 lb) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 3.40 kg (7.48 lb) Weight of stand assembly 1.46 kg (3.
book.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power Indicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 30 W (maximum) ** Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked White (Breathing) Less than 0.5 W Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W 20 W (typical) The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode.
book.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Input method Bare finger, thin gloves, conductive stylus Touch point 10 touch-points Response time 25 ms Output position resolution 25 PPI (minimum) Touch method Fingers and thin gloves Support OS Windows® 8.
book.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 DVI Connector Pin Number 16 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2- 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5 V/+3.
book.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM HDMI Connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
book.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max, each port) Low speed 1.5 Mbps 2.
book.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your touch screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
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book.book Page 21 2 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the Stand NOTE: The stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. b. Pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor. c. Place the monitor upright. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: The VGA/DVI cable can be purchased separately.
book.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the white DVI cable Connecting the blue VGA cable Use a screwdriver to tighten the VGA cable. CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See Bottom View for details.) 2. Plug the power cables for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet. 3. Turn on the Monitor and the computer.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. 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 the set-up instructions. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2.
book.book Page 25 4. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.88 kg.
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book.book Page 27 3 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Side Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the side of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
book.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. 3 Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. 5 Power (with power light indicator) The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. A breathing white light indicates the power save mode.
book.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Main Menu for digital (HDMI) input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2. Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3. Press the 4. Press 5.
book.book Page 31 Icon Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Menu and Submenus 2:47 PM Description Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched on.
book.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display Settings.
book.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Color Settings 2:47 PM Use Color Settings to adjust the color setting mode. Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the VGA and DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to VGA, or YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
book.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Text, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications.
book.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Saturation 2:47 PM This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use or to adjust the saturation from '0' to '100'. Press image. to increase the monochrome appearance of the video Press to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you select Movie or Game preset mode.
book.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust your monitor to your preference. Use Phase 2:47 PM or to adjust for best image quality. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. NOTE: Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
book.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the Menu and buttons (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). Transparency Menu Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use or 60 seconds. Menu Lock to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
book.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the LCD Conditioning degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, or Aspect Ratio and set it as a shortcut key.
book.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
book.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the Using the OnScreen Display (OSD) Menu.
book.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM or It is recommended that you use the supplied power adapter. If not, you will see the message as shown below. See Troubleshooting for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3.
book.book Page 42 • Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM 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.
book.book Page 43 4 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2.
book.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM or 4. This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
book.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM 3. Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the side panel simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears. 4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 5. Press Button 4 on the side panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. 6. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text screens. The test is complete when the text screen appears.
book.book Page 46 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy, blurry, or ghosting • • • • • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD. Eliminate video extension cables. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio (16:9). Shaky/Jittery Video Wavy picture or fine movement • • • • • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust the Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
book.book Page 47 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions on & off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
book.book Page 48 Win 7 and Win 8 Calibration Wednesday, September 16, 2015 The cursor does not accurately follow your finger when you touch the screen • • • • 2:47 PM Enter control panel to choose the Tablet PC settings. Select Calibration. Recalibrate your screen following the text on the screen Save or give up the calibrate data.
book.book Page 49 5 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM Appendix WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S.
book.book Page 50 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM 3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Click OK. In Windows® 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Click Apply. If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver.
book.book Page 51 Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:47 PM 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com). 6. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again.
