Contents About your monitor ..............5 Package contents ..................5 Product features ..................6 Identifying parts and controls ..............7 Plug and play capability ................10 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ...........10 Maintenance guidelines ................10 Setting up the monitor ............11 Connecting the stand ................
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Preset display modes ................40 Electrical specifications ................41 Physical characteristics ................41 Environmental characteristics ...............42 Power management modes ..............42 Pin assignments ..................44 Appendix .................46 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information .... 46 Contacting Dell ..................46 Contents...
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 components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2417HGX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: 59.9 cm (23.6 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 ∞...
Identifying parts and controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) NOTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
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Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing them through the slot. About your monitor...
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During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following steps are applicable for connecting the stand that shipped with your monitor. For setting up any other stand, see the documentation that shipped with To attach the monitor stand: 1.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor.
Disconnecting the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2.
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset...
2 and 3 Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off. Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on. Power On/Off button (with Blinking white light indicates it is in power-save LED indicator) mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min.
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Auto Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Press to adjust the screen automatically. Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress...
Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast HDMI 1 Auto Adjust HDMI 2 Input Source Auto Select > Color Reset Input Source...
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∞ Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell 24 Monitor Standard Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Comfortview...
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Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Auto Adjust Input Color Format Cool Custom Color Reset Color Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others 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 HDMI cable.
Resets your monitor color settings to the factory preset values. Reset Color Dell 24 Monitor Preset Modes > Standard Brightness / Contrast Input Color Format > RGB Auto Adjust Reset Color Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Display Use the display to adjust image.
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Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen and so on. Dell 24 Monitor Language > English Brightness / Contrast Transparency >...
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Personalize Users can choose a feature from shortcut key 1, shortcut key 2, reset personalization, preset modes or brightness/contrast and set it as a shortcut key. Dell 24 Monitor Shortcut Key 1 > Preset Modes Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 2 >...
You can disable this feature by selecting Off. Select On to enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust...
When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell 24 Monitor To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched o .
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Dell 24 Monitor Entering Power Save Mode. SE2417HGX If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell 24 Monitor No VGA signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2417HGX SE2417HGX Troubleshooting for more information. OSD warning messages...
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 www.dell.com/support, enter your computer’s Service Tag, and download the ∞ latest driver for your graphics card.
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell 24 Monitor No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2417HGX SE2417HGX NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
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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. To exit, press Button 1 again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly.
∞ Cycle power on-off. ∞ Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. ∞ For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on pixels ∞ Cycle power on-off.
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∞ Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety related issues ∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞ Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent problems ∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
Product-specific problems Specific Symptoms Possible Solutions Screen image is too ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . Cannot adjust the ∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on monitor with the the monitor.
Monitor specifications Flat panel specifications Model SE2417HGX Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Viewable image Diagonal 599.44 mm (23.60 in) Horizontal, Active Area 521.28 mm (20.52 in) Vertical, Active Area 293.22 mm (11.54 in) Area 1528.50 cm (236.80 in...
1920 x 1080 at 60Hz (VGA) 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (HDMI) Supported video modes Model SE2417HGX Video display capabilities (HDMI ) 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p FreeSync Graphic Card Support List For information on graphic cards that are compatible with Radeon FreeSync technology, see www.amd.com...
Weight of stand assembly 0.67 kg (1.48 lb) Front-frame gloss (minimum) Black frame - 85 gloss units Environmental characteristics Model SE2417HGX Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating ∞ Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) ∞ Shipping...
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The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Dell 24 Monitor No VGA signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Troubleshooting...
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HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 1 - T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 0- T.M.D.S.
3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.