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- Page 1 Dell G2422HS Monitor User’s Guide Model: G2422HS Regulatory model: G2422HSb...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2022 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety instructions ......5 About your monitor ......6 Package contents . - Page 4 ........59 Contact Dell ........59 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet .
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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. -
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 items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. -
Page 7: Product Features
• Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell G2422HS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.47 cm (23.80 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally). • 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. - Page 8 • Game enhanced features such as Timer, Frame Rate, 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. •...
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Page 9: Identifying Parts And Controls
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Power 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. -
Page 10: Back View
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 the hardware components in your monitor and access warranty information. -
Page 11: 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). Stand-lock feature Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). -
Page 12: Monitor Specifications
Monitor specifications Model G2422HS Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 604.70 mm (23.80 in.) Width (active area) 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) Height (active area) 296.46 mm (11.67 in.) Total area 156246.28 mm (242.15 in. -
Page 13: Resolution Specifications
5.38 mm/5.38 mm Bottom 19.80 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand 0 to 100 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Dell Display Manager Easy Arrange and other key features compatibility Security Security-lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Resolution specifications Model G2422HS Horizontal scan range... -
Page 14: Preset Display Modes
Preset display modes Display mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync frequency frequency clock polarity (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (Horizontal /Vertical) 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 28.32 VESA, 640 x 480 31.50 60.00 25.20 VESA, 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 31.50 VESA, 800 x 600 37.90 60.30 40.00... -
Page 15: Electrical Specifications
Electrical specifications Model G2422HS 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 A... -
Page 16: 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 17: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental characteristics Model G2422HS Compliant standards • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC Reduce monitor (The circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates) • 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 18: 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 19 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-...
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Page 20: Plug And Play Capability
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 21 • 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. •...
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Page 22: 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 23: Maintenance Guidelines
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean the Dell monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the Dell Monitor screen. - Page 24 Customer Induced Damage (CID). CID is not covered under the standard Dell warranty. • If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
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Page 25: 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 26 5. 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. 6. Install the stand assembly on the display. a.
- Page 27 7. Hold the stand riser with both hands firmly and lift the monitor. Then place the monitor in an upright position on a flat surface. NOTE: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 8.
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Page 28: Connecting Your Monitor
NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the Dell- supplied cables inside the box. 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 29: Connecting The Hdmi Cable And Power Cables
Connecting the HDMI cable and power cables Organizing your cables When connecting the necessary cables (see Connecting your monitor for more information), route the cables through the cable-management slot. Turning on your monitor Press the power button to turn on the monitor. │... -
Page 30: Securing Your Monitor Using Kensington Lock (Optional)
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security-lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor (see Security-lock slot). Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. For more information on using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock. -
Page 31: 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 are included with the stand. -
Page 32: 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 33: Operating The Monitor
Operating the monitor Power 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 34: 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 35: 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 36 Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. Using a low blue light panel, this monitor is certified by TÜV to reduce blue light output and create more relaxing and less stimulating images. •...
- Page 37 Game Enhance The feature offers three available functions to Mode enhance your gameplay experience. • Off: Select Off to disable the functions under Game Enhance Mode. • Timer: Enable or disable the timer at the upper left corner of the display. The timer shows the time elapsed since the game starts.
- Page 38 Dark Stabilizer Improves the visibility in the dark gaming scenarios. The higher the value (0 to 3), the more visible the display image will be in dark environment. This feature can shift the color of the video image to green or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh-tone color.
- Page 39 Brightness/ Adjusts the brightness and the contrast of the Contrast display. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Move the joystick up to increase the brightness level or move the joystick down to decrease the brightness level (min. 0 / max. 100). Contrast Adjusts the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
- Page 40 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 41 Display Use the Display menu to adjust images. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. 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 42 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 43 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 44 Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. Display Info Displays the monitor's current settings. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer.
- Page 45 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.
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Page 46: 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 47 You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled: When the monitor goes into Standby mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: The message may slightly differ, depending on the connected input signal.
- Page 48 If either HDMI or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears: NOTE: The message may slightly differ, depending on the selected input signal. When Factory Reset is selected, the following message appears: Troubleshooting for more information.
- Page 49 Locking the 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 50 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure to select G2422HS. 4. Click the dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 5. Click OK.
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Page 51: Tilt
Using the tilt and vertical extension NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for attaching the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. -
Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 • 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 www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has • Turn the monitor off and then on bright spots again.
- Page 56 • 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 57 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.
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Page 58: 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 59: 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.