Contents Safety instructions......5 About your monitor ......6 Package contents .
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FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information 58 Contacting Dell..... . . 58 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet .
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.
Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
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DisplayPort (DP) cable (DP to DP) • Quick Start Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About your monitor...
Product features The Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor-S2722DGM 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.
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power-status light Solid white: The monitor is turned on and functioning correctly. Blinking white: The monitor is in Standby mode. About your monitor...
Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Tag label Dell 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.
Bottom view Label Description Power port Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). HDMI port (HDMI 1) Connect the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor).
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Downlights When the monitor setup is complete, tap the touch sensor at the bottom of the display to turn the downlights on or off. The factory setting is on, so the downlights are active if the power cable is connected (see Downlight).
Monitor specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Vertical Alignment (VA) Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 684.70 mm (27 in.) Active area Horizontal 596.73 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 in.) Area 200301.7 mm (310.30 in.
7.73 mm Bottom 20.94 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 100 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Easy Arrange Compatibility and other key features Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Resolution HDMI...
Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel clock Sync polarity frequency frequency (MHz) (Horizontal/ (kHz) (Hz) Vertical) VGA 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 28.32 VGA 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 25.18 VESA 640 x 480 37.50 31.50 VESA 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 VESA 800 x 600...
Electrical specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line. Each differential line is rated at 100 ohm impedance. • DisplayPort/HDMI signal input support. Input voltage/frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.50 A (maximum) In-rush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
Physical characteristics Connector type • One Display 1.2 port • Two HDMI 2.0 ports • One headphone port Signal-cable type • HDMI cable (1.80 m) • DisplayPort cable (1.80 m) Dimensions (with stand): Height (extended) 493.21 mm (19.42 in.) Height (compressed) 393.21 mm (15.48 in.) Width 608.38 mm (23.95 in.)
Environmental characteristics Compliant Standards • RoHS Compliant • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free glass (panel only) Temperature Operating C to 40 C (32 F to 104 ° ° ° ° Non-operating C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 °...
Pin assignments DisplayPort 20-pin side of the connected 20-pin side of the connected number signal cable number signal cable ML3 (n) ML0 (p) ML3 (p) CONFIG1 ML2 (n) CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect ML1 (p) Return ML0 (n)
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HDMI port 19-pin side of the connected 19-pin side of the connected number signal cable number 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)
For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Ergonomics WARNING: Improper or prolonged usage of keyboard may result in injury.
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• Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast, and brightness settings. • Adjust the ambient lighting around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen.
Handling and moving the monitor 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. •...
• 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 the monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet.
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.
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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...
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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...
Using the tilt and vertical extension 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.
Connecting the monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 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.
Connecting the DisplayPort cable Organizing the cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting your monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. Setting up the monitor...
Securing the 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.
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.
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. 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2.
Operating the monitor Turning 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.
• 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. •...
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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 AMD FreeSync Response Time Dark Stabilizer...
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...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus • Game 1/Game 2/Game 3: Enables you to customize the color settings for your gaming needs. • ComfortView: 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...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Response Enables you to set the Response Time to Fast, Super Time Fast, Extreme or MPRT. NOTE: To turn on MPRT, source refresh rate need to be 120 Hz or higher. NOTE: When MPRT is turned on, FreeSync will be turned off.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Brightness/Contrast Input Source Display Audio Menu Personalize Others 75 % 75 % S2722DGM Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0;...
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Reset Input Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the Source factory defaults. Display Use the Display menu to adjust the image. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness/Contrast Input Color Format Input Source...
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• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output. Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Game Aspect Ratio Brightness/Contrast...
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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 27 Gaming Monitor Game Language English Brightness/Contrast Transparency...
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Reset Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. Persona- lization 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...
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Displays the firmware version of your monitor. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back of the cover.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Reset Others Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Factory Reset Restores all preset values to the factory default settings. Operating the monitor...
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is displayed: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 2560x1440, 165Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.
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Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you adjust the Brightness level above the default level(default level is 75%), the following message is displayed: Dell 27 Gaming Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue?
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Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2722DGM S2722DGM Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2722DGM S2722DGM...
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.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to https://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 : •...
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 Standby Mode in 4 minutes.
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Dell 27 Gaming Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/S2722DGM S2722DGM 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.
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.
• 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: https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has •...
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Experience Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Problems malfunctions on monitor to the computer is connected properly &...
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...
3. Click Contact Us next to the country dropdown. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. EU product database for energy label and...
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