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Dell Gaming Monitor - S2522HG
User's Guide
Model: S2522HG
Regulatory model: S2522HGb

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  • Page 1 Dell Gaming Monitor - S2522HG User’s Guide Model: S2522HG Regulatory model: S2522HGb...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2021 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 ......6 About your monitor ......7 Package contents .
  • Page 4 Cleaning your monitor ........27 Setting up the monitor ..... . 28 Setting up the stand.
  • Page 5 ........66 Contact Dell ........66 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions CAUTION: 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.

  • Page 7: 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 items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2522HG monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 62.20 cm (24.50 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
  • Page 9 • Supports a high refresh rate of 240 Hz and a rapid response time of 1 ms gray to gray in Extreme mode* • Color gamut of 99% sRGB • Tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment capabilities • Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power On/Off button (with To turn the monitor on or off. LED indicator) Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. Downlights When the monitor setup is complete, tap the touch sensor at the bottom of the...

  • Page 11: Back View

    Releases stand from the monitor. Barcode, serial number, and Refer to this label if you need to Service Tag label contact Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom view Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Security lock slot Secure the monitor with a security lock (security lock not included). HDMI port (HDMI 1) Connect to your computer with the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor).
  • Page 13 SuperSpeed USB Connect your USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) device.* 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 NOTE: To use these ports, you must connect Gen1) Type-A the USB cable (shipped with your monitor) to downstream port (3) the USB-upstream port on the monitor and to your computer.

  • Page 14: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor specifications Model S2522HG Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology Fast IPS Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 622 mm (24.50 in.) Width (active area) 543.74 mm (21.40 in.) Height (active area) 302.62 mm (11.91 in.) Total area 164545.63 mm...

  • Page 15: Resolution Specifications

    Height adjustable stand 0 to 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot -90° to 90° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model S2522HG...

  • Page 16: Supported Video Modes

    Supported video modes Model S2522HG Video display capabilities (HDMI 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, FHD & DisplayPort) Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync frequency frequency clock polarity (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (Horizontal /Vertical) 720 x 400 31.50...

  • Page 17: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical specifications Model S2522HG Video input signals HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair AC input voltage/ 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.50 A...

  • Page 18: Physical Characteristics

    NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different cable suppliers in the market, the type of material, connector and process used to manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables that are not shipped with your Dell monitor.

  • Page 19: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental characteristics Model S2522HG 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 • Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) •...

  • Page 20: Pin Assignments

    Pin assignments DisplayPort connector 20-pin side of the number connected signal cable ML3 (n) ML3 (p) ML2 (n) ML2 (p) ML1 (n) ML1 (p) ML0 (n) ML0 (p) AUX (p) AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR │ About your monitor...
  • Page 21 HDMI connector 19-pin side of the number connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...

  • Page 22: Plug And Play Capability

    Plug and Play capability You can connect the monitor to 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 that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings.

  • Page 23: Usb 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) Downstream Connector

    SSTX- SSTX+ SSRX- SSRX+ USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) downstream connector 9-pin side of the number connector SSRX- SSRX+ SSTX- SSTX+ USB ports • 1 x upstream - rear • 2 x downstream - rear • 2 x downstream - bottom Power charging port - the port with icon;...

  • Page 24: 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 Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see www.dell.com/pixelguidelines...
  • Page 25 • 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. • Use a chair that provides good lower-back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse.

  • Page 26: 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. •...

  • Page 27: 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 CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the...

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Setting up the stand NOTE: The stand is not factory-installed. NOTE: The following steps are specifically for setting up the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are included with the stand.
  • Page 29 6. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. NOTE: Before attaching the stand assembly to the display, ensure that the front plate flap is opened to allow space for assembly. 7. Insert the tabs on the stand riser into the slots on the display back cover and lower the stand assembly to snap it into place.
  • Page 30 8. 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. 9. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. │...

  • Page 31: Connecting Your Monitor

    Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell-supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell cables are used. NOTE: Route the cables through the cable-management slot before connecting them.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Superspeed Usb 5 Gbps (Usb 3.2 Gen1) Cable And The Power Cable

    Connecting the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) cable and the power cable After you have completed connecting the DisplayPort/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the USB 3.2 Gen1 upstream port (cable supplied) to a USB 3.2 Gen1 port on your computer (see Bottom view for details.).

  • Page 33: Organizing Your Cables

    Organizing your cables After attaching all the necessary cables to your monitor and computer (see Connecting your monitor for cable attachment), organize all the 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).

  • Page 34: Removing The Monitor Stand

    Removing the monitor stand NOTE: 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 steps are specifically for removing the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are removing a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand.

  • Page 35: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)

    VESA wall mounting (optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the monitor stand (see Removing the monitor stand).

  • Page 36: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the monitor Turning on the monitor Press the Power 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.

  • Page 37: 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 the selected menu item. • For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. •...

  • Page 38: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    To launch the Dark Stabilizer menu. Shortcut key/ Dark Stabilizer To directly access the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. Shortcut key/ Brightness/ Contrast When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current settings of some OSD functions. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system Icon...
  • Page 39 Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • FPS: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games. • MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Real- Time Strategy (RTS) games.
  • Page 40 Preset Modes • Warm: Presents colors at lower color temperatures. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at higher color temperatures. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
  • Page 41 Game Enhance • Display Alignment Mode Activating the function may help ensure the perfect alignment of the video contents from multiple displays. AMD FreeSync When you select On and set the monitor at the Premium highest frame rate, both input lag and screen tearing are possible to be eliminated, delivering smoother gameplay.
  • Page 42 Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation level 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.
  • Page 43 Input Source Selects between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) 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.
  • Page 44 Display Use the Display menu to adjust images. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3, or 1:1. 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 a media player that supports RGB output.
  • Page 45 Audio Volume Adjusts the volume of headphone output. Use the joystick to adjust the volume from 0 to 100. Reset Audio Resets all settings under the Audio menu to the factory defaults. 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.
  • Page 46 Reset Menu Resets all settings under the Menu menu to the factory defaults. Personalize Shortcut Key 1 Allows you to choose a feature from Preset Modes, Game Enhance Mode, AMD FreeSync Premium, Shortcut Key 2 Dark Stabilizer, Brightness/Contrast, Input Shortcut Key 3 Source, Aspect Ratio, or Volume and set it as a shortcut key.
  • Page 47 Downlight The factory default setting of the touch sensor is on, and you can tap the downlights at the bottom of the display to turn them on or off. When the downlights are on, they light up blue (see Downlights). To turn off the touch sensor, select Off.
  • Page 48 Service Tag Displays the service tag of your monitor. This string is required when you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on Dell's website, etc. Reset Others Resets all settings under the Others menu to the factory defaults.

  • Page 49: Osd Warning Message

    OSD warning message 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. See Monitor specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor.
  • Page 50 When you change the default USB settings for the first time, the following message appears: NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear the next time you change the USB settings. When you perform a factory reset, the message will appear again.
  • Page 51 The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button other than the power button during the Standby mode, the following message will appear depending on the selected input: NOTE: The message may slightly differ, depending on the connected input signal.

  • Page 52: Locking The Rear-Panel Control Buttons

    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.

  • Page 53: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. If you have more than 1 monitor connected, ensure to select S2522HG. 4. Click the dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 5. Click OK.

  • Page 54: Using The Tilt And Vertical Extension

    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 (portable or desktop): •...

  • Page 55: Vertical Extension

    Vertical extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the display Before you rotate the display, ensure it is completely extended vertically and completely tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. │...

  • Page 56: Rotate Clockwise

    Rotate clockwise Rotate counterclockwise NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

    After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your system. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the 'contents' on your display.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 59: 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).

  • Page 60: Common Problems

    Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience No Video/Power No picture • Ensure that the video cable LED off connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
  • Page 61 • Turn the monitor off and then on spots again. • 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 •...
  • Page 62 • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting Issues smoke or sparks steps. • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable Problems malfunctions on connecting the monitor to the and off computer is connected properly and is secure.
  • Page 63 Wrong Color Picture color not • Change the settings of the Preset good Modes in the Game menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust the Gain/Offset/Hue/ Saturation values under Custom Color in the Game menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/YPbPr in the Display settings OSD.

  • Page 64: Product Specific Problems

    Product specific problems Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience Screen image is too Image is centered • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the small on screen, but Display menu OSD. does not fill entire • Reset the monitor to factory settings. viewing area Cannot adjust the OSD does not...

  • Page 65: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your monitor is turned On. not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector).

  • Page 66: Appendix

    For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.

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