Connecting Your Monitor - Dell D3217H User Manual

Connecting Your Monitor

1. Connect the video cable
Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the
DVI or VGA cable (optional) to the computer, and then connect the other
end to the respective port on the monitor.
2. Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded AC outlet, and then to the
monitor.
3. Turn on the monitor
Press the power button to turn on the monitor.
4. Set the resolution and refresh rate in Microsoft Windows
• Windows 7
i) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen resolution > Resolution.
ii) Set the appropriate resolution.
• Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
i) Select the desktop tile to switch to classic desktop mode.
ii) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen resolution > Resolution.
iii) Set the appropriate resolution.
• Windows 10
i) Right-click on the desktop, and then click Display settings > Advanced
display settings > Resolution.
ii) Set the appropriate resolution.
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