Overview Dell Display Manager (DDM) is an application that enables you to configure the supported Dell monitor settings such as brightness, contrast, and preset modes. After its installation, Dell Display Manager is accessible from the notification tray. Information about monitors connected to the computer is available when the mouse is pointed over the notification tray icon.
Click the Dell Display Manager’s notification tray. The Quick Setings window is displayed. If more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the computer, a specific target monitor can be selected from the Display drop-down list. In the Quick Settings window, you can also change the following:...
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In the Quick Settings window, click Open Dell Display Manager for configuring the advanced settings. Feature Function Description Quick DDM Access Shortcut key to Ctrl+Shift+D open DDM user interface (UI). Control individual Select the monitor from the drop-down monitor in multi- list.
The selected monitor’s brightness and contrast levels can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab. NOTE: When multiple Dell monitors are connected, select “Enable display matrix control” to apply brightness, contrast, and color presets controls to all monitors.
Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for many popular applications. To add a new application to the Application list, drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu, or elsewhere, and drop it onto the current list.
Organizing windows with Easy Arrange On supported Dell monitors, the Easy Arrange tab enables you to easily arrange the open windows in one of the predefined layouts by dragging them in the zones. Press “>” or use Page Up/Page Down key to find more layouts. To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows, and then click Save.
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To use the custom layout, select the custom layout icon. To delete the currently saved custom layout, close all windows on the desktop, and then click Save in Easy Arrange. Organizing windows with Easy Arrange...
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The following table describes the addtional features of Easy Arrange. Feature Function Description Enhanced Easy Custom layouts Save and name five customized Easy Arrange Arrange patterns. Configure x*y patterns. Six Most Recently Press Ctrl+Shift+Home to to toggle Used (MRU) layouts between the last six MRU layouts.
Managing multiple video inputs The Input Manager tab enables you to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. It enables you to easily switch between inputs while you work with multiple computers. All video input ports available on your monitor are listed. Name each input as per your requirement and save changes after editing.
Restoring Application Positions Dell Display Manager can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your computer to the monitor(s). Right-click the DDM icon on the notification tray to quickly access this feature. If you select Auto-restore window layout, your application windows’ positions are tracked and remembered by Dell Display Manager.
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To go back to a favorite layout, select Save current window layout, and then Restore saved window layout. You can use monitors with different models or resolutions in your daily routine, and you can apply different window layouts on them. DDM recognizes the monitor you have reconnected and restores application positions accordingly.
Attaching DDM to an active window (Windows 10 only) DDM icon can be attached to an active window you are working on. Click the icon for easy access to the following features. Feature Function Description Attach DDM to Change preset or DDM icon can be attached to an active Active Window snap to different...
Applying energy conservation options The Options tab on supported Dell models provide PowerNap energy conservation options. You can set the brightness to the minimum level, or put the display to sleep when the screensaver is activated. Applying energy conservation options...
Defining shortcut keys You can define the shortcut keys for quick access to the following DDM functions: • Program shortcut key: To quickly open the Quick Settings dialog box. • Easy Arrange MRU shortcut key: To quickly apply the five recently used window layouts.
2021/11/1 When the icon is clicked, DDM shows a more detailed error message. If DDM is unable to detect and/or communicate with a supported Dell monitor, try the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Ensure the video cable is properly connected to your monitor and your computer.
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5. Restart your computer. DDM might not work with the following monitors: • Dell monitor models earlier than year 2013 and D-series of Dell monitors. For more information, see https://www.dell.com/support/monitors. • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology.
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