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Dell 27 Gaming Monitor
-S2721DGF
User's Guide
Model: S2721DGF
Regulatory model: S2721DGFt

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  • Page 1 Dell 27 Gaming Monitor -S2721DGF User’s Guide Model: S2721DGF Regulatory model: S2721DGFt...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions......5 About your monitor ......6 Package contents .
  • Page 4 FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information . . . 63 Contacting Dell ......63 Outline Dimension .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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. • Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply. • Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • Keep the monitor in room temperature. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display. • Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. For example, do not place the monitor inside a car trunk. • Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.

  • Page 6: About Your Monitor

    About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contact Dell. NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features may not be available in certain countries. Display Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) About your monitor...
  • Page 7 DisplayPort cable (DisplayPort to DisplayPort) HDMI cable • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About your monitor...

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Product features The Dell S2721DGF monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 68.47 cm (27 in.) viewable area (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut. • Tilt, swivel, pivot and vertical extension adjustment capabilities. • Removable pedestal stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap during multi-monitor usage, enabling easier set up with an elegant viewing experience. • Extensive digital connectivity with DP helps future-proof your monitor. • Plug and play capability if supported by your computer. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. • Game enhanced features such as Timer, Frame Rate Counter and Dark Stabilizer in addition to enhanced game modes such as FPS, MOBA/RTS, SPORTS, or RPG , and 3 additional game modes to personalize your preferences. • Power and OSD buttons lock. • Security lock slot. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode without USB cable. • AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro for Tear free, stutter free, low latency HDR gaming. • VESA DisplayHDR™ 400. • Premium Panel Exchange for peace of mind.

  • Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power On/Off button (with LED To turn the monitor on or off. indicator) About your monitor...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Back view Label Description VESA mounting holes (100 mm Wall mount monitor using VESA- x 100 mm-behind attached compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 VESA cover) mm). Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Stand release button Releases stand from the monitor. Joystick Use it to control the OSD menu. Function buttons For more information, see Operating the Monitor. Barcode, serial number, and Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Service Tag label for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by inserting them through the slot. About your monitor...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom view 4 5 6 7 8 Label Description Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). HDMI port (HDMI 1) Connect your computer with the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). HDMI port (HDMI 2) Connect your computer with the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). DisplayPort Connect your computer with the DisplayPort cable. Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio through HDMI or DisplayPort audio channels. Only two-channel audio is supported. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to the computer. Once this cable is connected, you can use the USB downstream connectors on the monitor. 8, 9 USB downstream Connect your USB peripherals such as mouse and ports (4) keyboard. Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2. NOTE: To use these ports, you must connect the USB upstream cable (shipped with your monitor) between the monitor and the computer.

  • Page 12: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 in.) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 in.) Area 200301.7 mm (310.47 in. Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness 400 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating Backlight LED edgelight system Response Time (Gray to 4 ms (Fast mode) Gray) 3 ms (SuperFast mode) 1 ms (Extreme mode) NOTE: In Extreme mode, slight artifacts may be encountered due to overdriving for fast speed and...

  • Page 13: Resolution Specifications

    Border width (edge of monitor to active area) 7.42 mm Left/Right 7.43 mm Bottom 20.33 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot -90° to 90° Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Easy Arrange Compatibility and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * At panel native only, under Custom Mode preset. Resolution specifications Resolution specifications HDMI DisplayPort Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 230 kHz 30 kHz to 250 kHz Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 144 Hz 48 Hz to 165 Hz Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz 2560 x 1440 at 165 Hz Video display capabilities 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (HDMI & DP alternate...

  • Page 14: Preset Display Modes

    Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync polarity frequency frequency clock (Horizontal/ (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) Vertical) VESA 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 VESA 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 25.175 VESA 640 x 480 37.5 31.5 VESA 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 VESA 800 x 600 46.875 49.5 VESA 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 VESA 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.75 VESA 1152 x 864...

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • DP/HDMI signal input support Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum) Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Physical characteristics Connector type • One DisplayPort • Two HDMI 2.0 ports • One audio line-out port • One headphone port • Four USB 3.0 downstream ports • One USB 3.0 upstream port Signal cable type • DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.8 m cable • HDMI 1.8 m cable • USB 3.0 1.8 m cable Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 523.9 mm (20.63 in.) Height (compressed) 393.9 mm (15.51 in.) Width 611.6 mm (24.08 in.) Depth 200.3 mm (7.89 in.) Dimensions (without stand) Height 363.6 mm (14.31 in.) Width 611.6 mm (24.08 in.) Depth 67.8 mm (2.67 in.) Stand dimensions Height (extended)

  • Page 16: Environmental Characteristics

    Weight Weight with packaging 9.7 kg (21.4 lb) Weight with stand assembly and 7.0 kg (15.4 lb) cables Weight without stand assembly 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) Environmental characteristics Compliant Standards • RoHS Compliant • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) Thermal dissipation 307.09 BTU/hour (maximum) 109.19 BTU/hour (typical) About your monitor...

  • Page 17: Power Management Modes

    Total Energy Consumption (TEC) 87.62 kWh The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, the following message is displayed: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No DP signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source.

  • Page 18: Pin Assignments

    TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Pin assignments DisplayPort 20-pin side of the  20-pin side of the  number connected signal cable number connected signal cable ML3(n) ML0(p) ML3(p) CONFIG1 ML2(n) CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) ML2(p) ML1(n) AUX CH (n)
  • Page 19 HDMI port 19-pin side of the  19-pin side of the  number connected signal cable number connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS CLOCK- TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD DDC CLOCK (SCL) TMDS DATA 1- DDC DATA (SDA) TMDS DATA 0+ DDC/CEC Ground TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD +5 V POWER TMDS DATA 0- HOT PLUG DETECT TMDS CLOCK+ About your monitor...
  • Page 20 Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 2 USB downstream ports. Your monitor has the following USB ports: • 1 upstream port • 4 downstream - 4 at bottom Power Charging Port - the ports with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC 1.2 compatible.

  • Page 21: Plug-And-Play

    VBUS StdB_SSTX- StdA_SSRX- StdB_SSTX+ StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN GND_DRAIN StdB_SSRX- StdA_SSTX- StdB_SSRX+ StdA_SSTX+ Shell Shield Shell Shield Plug-and-Play You can install the monitor in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data (EDID) using display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see . Operating the Monitor LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 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 LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. About your monitor...

  • Page 22: Ergonomics

    Ergonomics CAUTION: Improper or prolonged usage of keyboard may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation: • Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are commercially available to help you correctly position your keyboard. • To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/back/shoulder pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to: 1. Set the screen about 20 to 28 in. (50-70 cm) from your eyes. 2. Blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with the monitor. 3. Take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours.
  • Page 23 • Keep the area under your desk clear of obstructions and cables or power cords that may interfere with comfortable seating or present a potential trip hazard. monitor screen at or below eye level monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of the user wrists relaxed and at feet at on the About your monitor...

  • Page 24: Handling And Moving Your Display

    Handling and moving your display To ensure the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, follow the guidelines mentioned below: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. • Place the monitor in the original box with the original packing materials. • Hold the bottom edge and the side of the monitor firmly without applying excessive pressure when lifting or moving the monitor. • When lifting or moving the monitor, ensure the screen is facing away from you and do not press on the display area to avoid any scratches or damage. • When transporting the monitor, avoid any sudden shock or vibration to it. About your monitor...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Guidelines

    • When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base or stand riser. This may result in accidental damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti- static coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.
  • Page 27 4. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. 5. Slide the tabs on the stand riser into the slots on the display back cover and press down the stand assembly to snap it into place. Setting up the monitor...
  • Page 28 6. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. NOTE: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 7. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 29: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Display Settings On Your Computer After Rotation

    After you have rotated the display, complete the procedure given below to configure the display settings on your computer. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, go to the graphics card manufacturer’s website or your computer manufacturer website for information on how to rotate the contents of your display. To configure the Display Settings: 1.

  • Page 31: Connecting Your Monitor

    3. Turn on your monitor. 4. Select the correct input source from the OSD Menu on your monitor and then turn on your computer. NOTE: S2721DGF default setting is DisplayPort 1.4. A DisplayPort 1.1 Graphic card may not display normally. Please refer to “product specific problems – No image when using DP connection to the PC” to change default setting.
  • Page 32 Connecting the DP cable Connecting the USB cable Setting up the monitor...

  • Page 33: Organizing Your Cables

    Organizing your cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connect- ing Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) For more information on using the Kensington lock (purchased separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock. Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. NOTE: The image is for the purpose of illustration only.

  • Page 34: Removing The Monitor Stand

    Removing the monitor stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand.

  • Page 35: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall- mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. 5. Mount the monitor on the wall as instructed in the documentation that shipped with the wall-mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 18 kg (39.7 lb).

  • Page 36: Requirements To View Or Play Hdr Content

    Requirements to view or play HDR content Through computer that supports HDR content Ensure that the graphics card used is HDR-capable (HDMI version 2.0a/DP1.4/USB HDR compliant), and also ensure that HDR graphics driver is installed. HDR-capable player application must be used, for example, Cyberlink PowerDVD 17, Microsoft Movies & TV app. For example, Dell XPS 8910 and Alienware Aurora R5 are bundled with the following graphic cards. Dell Graphics For downloading the latest graphics driver that supports HDR driver with HDR playback on your desktop or laptop, see Dell support site at support www.dell.com/support/monitors. NVIDIA HDR-capable NVIDIA graphics cards include GTX1070, GTX1080, P5000, P6000, and so on. For a full range of HDR-capable NVIDIA graphics cards, see the NVIDIA website www.nvidia.com. Driver that supports Full Screen Playback mode (for example, computer games, UltraBluRay players), HDR on Win10 Redstone 2 OS: 384.76 or later. HDR-capable AMD graphics cards include RX480, RX470, RX460, WX7100, WX5100, WX4100, and so on. For a full range of HDR-capable AMD graphics cards, see www.amd.com. Check the HDR driver support information and download the latest driver from www.amd.com. Intel (Integrated HDR-capable system: CannonLake or later Suitable HDR player:...

  • Page 37: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. 1. Press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. 2. Move the joystick up/down/left/right to toggle between options. 3. Press the joystick button again to confirm the settings and exit. Joystick Description • When the OSD menu is on, press the button to confirm the selection or save the settings. • When the OSD menu is off, press the button to launch the OSD main menu. See Accessing the menu system. Operating the monitor...

  • Page 38: Using The Rear-Panel Controls

    • For 2-way (right and left) directional navigation. • Move right to enter the submenu. • Move left to exit from the submenu. • Increases (right) or decreases (left) the parameters of selected menu item. • For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. • Toggles between the menu items. • Increases (up) or decreases (down) the parameters of selected menu item. Using the rear-panel controls Use the control buttons on the rear of the monitor to adjust the display settings. As you use these buttons to adjust the settings, an OSD shows the numeric values of each feature as they change. The following table describes the rear-panel buttons: Rear-panel button Description Use this Menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Operating the monitor...
  • Page 39 Rear-panel button Description To directly access the Dark Stabilizer adjustment sliders. Shortcut key: Dark Stabilizer To directly access the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast When you press any of these buttons, the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current settings of some OSD functions. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Preset Modes Smart HDR Response Time Dark Stabilizer Standard Desktop Super Fast S2721DGF Operating the monitor...

  • Page 40: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the menu system Icon Menu and Description Submenus Game Use this menu to personalize your visual gameplay experience. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Preset Modes Standard Brightness/Contrast Game Enhance Mode Input Source AMD FreeSync Premium Pro Display Response Time Fast...
  • Page 41 Icon Menu and Description Submenus • G ame 1/Game 2/Game 3: Allows you to customize the color settings for your gaming needs. • C omfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes. WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain, eye fatigue and damage to the eyes.
  • Page 42 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Response Time Allows you to set the Response Time to Fast, Super Fast, or Extreme. Dark Stabilizer The feature improves the visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. The higher the value (between 0 to 3), the better visibility in dark area of the display image. This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh- tone color. Use the joystick to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. Move the joystick up to increase the green shade of the video image. Move the joystick down to increase the purple shade of the video image. NOTE: The Hue adjustment is available only when you select FPS, MOBA/RTS, SPORTS, or RPG preset mode. Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. Move the joystick up to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Move the joystick down to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image. NOTE: The Saturation adjustment is available only when you select FPS, MOBA/RTS, SPORTS, or RPG preset mode. Reset Game Resets all settings under the Game menu to the factory defaults.
  • Page 43 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast Contrast adjustment. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % S2721DGF Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Move the joystick up to increase brightness. Move the joystick down to decrease brightness. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary. Move the joystick up to increase contrast and Move the joystick down to decrease contrast (between 0 and 100). The Contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen. Operating the monitor...
  • Page 44 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are connected to your monitor. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast HDMI 1 Input Source HDMI 2 Display Auto Select Audio Reset Input Source Menu Personalize Others S2721DGF Select DP input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. HDMI 1 Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press the joystick button to confirm...
  • Page 45 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Brightness/Contrast Input Color Format Input Source Sharpness Display Smart HDR Desktop Audio Reset Display Menu Personalize Others S2721DGF Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3. Input Color...
  • Page 46 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Smart HDR Move the joystick to switch the Smart HDR feature between Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, DisplayHDR, and Off. Smart HDR (High Dynamic Range) automatically enhances the display output by adjusting the settings optimally to resemble life-like visuals. • D esktop: This is the default mode. This mode is more suitable for general usage of the monitor with a desktop computer. • M ovie HDR: Use this mode during playback of HDR video content to expand the contrast ratio, brightness, and color palette. It matches the video quality with real life visuals. • G ame HDR: Use this mode when playing games that support HDR to expand the contrast ratio, brightness, and color palette. It makes gaming experience more realistic as intended by game developers. • D isplayHDR: Best used with content that complies with DisplayHDR standards. • O ff: Disables Smart HDR function. NOTE: The possible peak luminance during HDR mode is 400-nits (typical). The actual value and duration during HDR playback might vary accordingly to the video...
  • Page 47 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Audio Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Volume Brightness/Contrast Reset Audio Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others S2721DGF Volume Allows you to set the volume level of headphone output. Use the joystick to adjust the volume level from 0 to 100. Reset Audio Resets all settings under the Audio menu to the factory defaults. Operating the monitor...
  • Page 48 Icon Menu and Description Submenus 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 27 Gaming Monitor Game Language English Brightness/Contrast Transparency Input Source Timer Display Reset Menu Audio Menu Personalize Others S2721DGF Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by moving the joystick up or down (min. 0/max. 100). Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button.
  • Page 49 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Personalize Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 2 Dark Stabilizer Input Source Shortcut Key 3 Brightness/Contrast Display Power Button LED On During Active Audio O During Standby Menu...
  • Page 50 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Display Firmware M2T101 Audio Service Tag ABCDEFG Menu Reset Others Personalize Factory Reset Others S2721DGF Display Info Displays the monitor’s current settings. DDC/CI...
  • Page 51 Icon Menu and Description Submenus LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting On. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Display Info Brightness/Contrast DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Display Firmware Audio Service Tag Menu Reset Others Personalize Factory Reset Others S2721DGF Firmware Displays the firmware version of your monitor. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. The Service Tag is a unique...

  • Page 52: Osd Warning Messages

    OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 2560x1440, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. S2721DGF This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor...
  • Page 53 If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No DP signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse or wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source.

  • Page 54: Locking The Rear-Panel Control Buttons

    When you select OSD items of Factory Reset in Other feature, the following message will appear: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Are you sure you want to reset to default settings? S2721DGF See Troubleshooting for more information. Locking the rear-panel control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/or power button. To lock the button(s): 1. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. 2. Select one of the following options: • Menu Buttons: Choose this option to lock all OSD menu buttons except the Power button. • Power Button: Choose this option to lock only the Power button.

  • Page 55: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display Settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the dropdown list of Resolution and select 2560 x 1440. 4. Click Apply. 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 http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (laptop or desktop): • Go to your computer manufacturer’s support website and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the latest graphic drivers. Operating the monitor...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all digital and the analog cables from the back of computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. The floating dialog box should appear on-screen (against a black background), if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Also, depending upon the selected input, one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/S2721DGF S2721DGF Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
  • Page 57 Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/support/S2721DGF S2721DGF 4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomesdisconnected 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. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 58: Built-In Diagnostics

    Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. 3. Using the joystick control, highlight the Diagnostics option and press the joystick button to start the diagnostics. A gray screen is displayed. 4. Observe if the screen has any defects or abnormalities. 5. Toggle the joystick once again until a red screen is displayed. 6. Observe if the screen has any defects or abnormalities. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the screen displays green, blue, black, and white colors. Note any abnormalities or defects. The test is complete when a text screen is displayed. To exit, toggle the joystick control again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 59: Common Problems

    No Video/ No picture or no • Increase brightness and contrast controls via Power LED on brightness OSD. • Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Run the built-in diagnostics. • Ensure that the correct input source is selected in the Input Source menu. Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • 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/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and PixelPolicy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Brightness Picture too dim • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Problems or too bright • Adjust brightness and contrast controls via OSD. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
  • Page 60 Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Problems malfunctions on monitor to the computer is connected properly & off 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. HDR Problems Cannot set • Ensure your computer or graphics solution GFX solution meets the minimum requirement for HDR into HDR mode playback and install the latest software drivers after switching for the graphics card. into Desktop/ • Ensure that the HDMI 2.0 cable that comes with Movie HDR/ the package is used. Game HDR/ • If the above steps fail, choose the resolution DisplayHDR 2560 x 1440 from the Display Properties to force Presets the proper HDR signaling. Missing Color Picture missing • Perform monitor self-test.

  • Page 61: Product Specific Problems

    Product specific problems Problem What you Possible solutions experience Screen image is Image is • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display too small centered on menu OSD. screen, but • Reset the monitor to factory settings. does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust OSD does not • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power the monitor appear on the cable, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. with the screen buttons on the front panel No Input Signal No picture, the • Check the signal source. Ensure the computer when user LED light is is not in the power saving mode by moving the controls are white mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. pressed • Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Connect the signal cable again, if necessary.

  • Page 62: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your display is turned ON. not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). • Turn off the monitor and turn it on again. • Reboot the computer. • Certain USB devices such as portable hard drives require higher power source; connect the drive to the computer directly. SuperSpeed SuperSpeed • Check that your computer is USB 3.0-capable. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 • Some computers have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and interface is peripherals USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port slow. working slowly is used. or not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your at all computer.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. 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. To get online Monitor support content: See www.dell.com/support/monitors.

  • Page 64: Outline Dimension

    Outline Dimension Unit :mm(inch) S2721DGF Outline Dimension Dimension :Nominal Drawing : Not to scale 611.6 [24.1] Z=50.6 (1.99) 596.74 [23.5] 7.43 Z=51.6(2.03) 7.43 [0.3] [0.3] 4.53 [0.2] M4x10 (4x) Tilt 42.03 [1.7] 200.29 218.43 46.56 [7.9] 275.9 [8.6] [1.8] 213.9 [10.9]...

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