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- Page 1 Dell SE2225H/SE2425H Monitor User’s Guide Model: SE2225H/SE2425H Regulatory Model: SE2225Hf/SE2225Ho/SE2425Hf/SE2425Ho August 2024 Rev. A00...
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Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, 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
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your monitor. NOTE: Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and printed on the product. -
Page 6: About Your Monitor
About your monitor Package contents The following table provides the list of components that are shipped with your monitor. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contacting Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features may not be available in certain countries. -
Page 7: Product Features
50% to 35%. This monitor is certified with TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 3-star rating. It incorporates key technologies that also deliver a flicker-free screen, up to 75 Hz refresh rate, a color gamut of minimum 95% sRGB. Dell ComfortView Plus feature is enabled by default on your monitor. - Page 8 About TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 certification program presents a consumer- friendly star rating scheme to the display industry promoting eye wellness from safety to eye care. Compared to existing certifications, the 5-star-rating program adds rigorous testing requirements on overall eye care attributes such as low blue-light, flicker-free, refresh rate, color gamut, color accuracy and ambient light sensor performance.
- Page 9 Table 3. Eye Comfort 3.0 Requirements Eye Comfort 3.0 Requirements and Star Rating Scheme for Monitors Star Rating Scheme Category Test item 3-star 4-star 5-star TÜV Hardware LBL Category TÜV Hardware LBL Category TÜV Hardware LBL Category Low Blue Light III (≤50%) or Software LBL II (≤35%) or Category I II (≤35%) or Category I...
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Page 10: Operating System Compatibility
• Specific release date(s) when operating system versions, patches, or updates are available. • Specific release date(s) when Dell and Alienware branded monitor firmware, software application, or driver updates are available on the Dell support website. Identifying parts and controls Front view Figure 1. -
Page 11: Back View
Kensington lock (optional). Barcode, serial number, and service tag See this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. The Service label Tag is a enables Dell service technicians to identify the specifications of your monitor and access warranty information. -
Page 12: Side View
Side view Figure 3. Side view of the monitor Bottom view, without monitor stand Figure 4. Bottom view of the monitor Table 6. Components and descriptions. Label Description Power port To connect the monitor power cable. HDMI port Connect to your computer with the HDMI cable.. VGA port Connect to your computer with the VGA cable. -
Page 13: Monitor Specifications
Color gamut NTSC mininum 72% (CIE 1931) NTSC mininum 72% (CIE 1931) NTSC mininum 83% (CIE 1976) NTSC mininum 83% (CIE 1976) Dell display manager compatibility • • Connectivity 1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4) (supports up to 1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4) (supports up to... -
Page 14: Dell Display Manager
Dell Display Manager Dell Display Manager is an application software that enhances the experience of your Dell monitor- ensuring more productivity and ease in customization. With this application you can: Adjust the monitor On Screen Display (OSD) settings such as brightness, contrast, input source setting and so on with ease. No need to toggle using the joystick on the monitor;... -
Page 15: Resolution Specifications
Resolution specifications Table 8. Resolution specifications. Model SE2225H/SE2425H • Horizontal scan range VGA: 30 kHz to 82 kHz (automatic) • HDMI: 30 kHz to 84 kHz (automatic) • Vertical scan range VGA: 50 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) • HDMI: 50 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) •... -
Page 16: Electrical Specifications
Electrical specifications Table 11. Electrical specifications. Model SE2225H SE2425H • Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 V ± 5 %, 75 Ω input impedance • HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) -
Page 17: 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 18: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental characteristics Table 13. Environmental characteristics. Model SE2225H/SE2425H Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating Non-operating: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage/Shipping Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Operating Non-operating: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage/Shipping Altitude: Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) SE2225H... -
Page 19: Pin Assignments
Pin assignments D-Sub 15-pin connector Figure 6. D-Sub 15-pin connector Table 14. Pin assignments (D-Sub). Pin number Signal assignment Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor... -
Page 20: Hdmi 19-Pin Connector
HDMI 19-pin connector Figure 7. HDMI 19-pin connector Table 15. Pin assignments (HDMI). Pin number Signal assignment 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+... -
Page 21: Plug And Play Capability
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is normal 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 about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see www.dell.com/... -
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: •... -
Page 23: 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 24: Maintenance Guidelines
For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below when unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • Use a clean cloth that is slightly dampened with water to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of your Dell monitor. If available, use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning Dell monitors. -
Page 25: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting up the monitor Attaching the stand NOTE: The stand is not attached 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 attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. - Page 26 4. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. Figure 15. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor 5. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. Figure 16. Lift the protective cover from the monitor Setting up the monitor...
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Page 27: Connecting Your Monitor
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. To connect your monitor to the computer: Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. -
Page 28: Organizing Cables
Organizing cables Use the cable-management clip to route the cables connected to your monitor. Figure 19. Organizing cables 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. -
Page 29: 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 surface and handle it carefully. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was 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 30 To remove the VESA cover Press the rift on the VESA cover to release it from the back of the display. Figure 24. Press the rift to remove VESA cover Setting up the monitor...
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Page 31: Vesa Wall Mounting (Optional)
VESA wall mounting (optional) Figure 25. VESA wall mounting 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 base mounting kit. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. -
Page 32: Operating Your Monitor
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Figure 27. Turn on the monitor Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. 2 3 4 5 Figure 28. -
Page 33: Using The Osd Lock Function
Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and power button. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s) Select one of the following options. Figure 29. Select OSD main menu 2. -
Page 34: Use The Front-Panel Control Button To Lock The Button(S)
Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s) Figure 31. Front-panel control button Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Figure 32. Option for Menu buttons lock 2. Select one of the following options: Table 17. -
Page 35: To Unlock The Button(S)
To unlock the button(s) Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the front-panel control buttons. Figure 33. Option for unlocking Table 18. Unlock buttons description. Options Description Select this option to unlock OSD menu function. -
Page 36: Osd Controls
OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 Figure 34. OSD controls Table 19. OSD control buttons description. Control buttons Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu. -
Page 37: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the OSD menu NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to close automatically. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Figure 35. - Page 38 Table 20. OSD tree list. Icon Menu and submenus Description Brightness/Contrast Use this option to control the brightness or contrast settings. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness level.
- Page 39 Icon Menu and submenus Description Input Source Use the Input Source menu to switch between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Push to select the VGA input source when using VGA connector. HDMI Push to select the HDMI input source when using HDMI connector. Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
- Page 40 Icon Menu and submenus Description Input Color Format Allow you to set the video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr/YPbPr*: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr/YPbPr output.
- Page 41 Icon Menu and submenus Description Display Use the display to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Horizontal Position to move image left and right. (VGA input only) Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position to move image up and down.
- Page 42 Icon Menu and submenus Description 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. Language Language option sets the OSD display to one of the eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.
- Page 43 Icon Menu and submenus Description Personalize Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys and power LED indicator function. Shortcut Key 1 Allow you to select one of the following: Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, to set the shortcut key 1. Shortcut Key 2 Allow you to select one of the following: Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, to set the shortcut key 2.
- Page 44 Icon Menu and submenus Description LCD Conditioning Help reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. To start LCD Conditioning, select On. Reset Others Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to the factory default. Factory Reset Restore all preset values to the factory default setting.
- Page 45 The image shown above is for the purpose of illustration only. The information may vary depending on the model and current settings. Dell Monitor Support To access the general monitor support materials for your monitor, use your smartphone to scan the QR code.
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Page 46: Osd Warning Messages
OSD warning messages The following power warning message box applies to brightness functions for the first time when you adjust the brightness level above the default level. Figure 36. Power warning message Before the lock function is activated, the following message is displayed. Figure 37. - Page 47 If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box appears. The monitor will enter Standby mode after 4 minutes if left at this state. Figure 40. VGA cable disconnected warning message Figure 41. HDMI cable disconnected warning message For more information, see Troubleshooting.
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Page 48: Setting The Maximum Resolution
If you have a Dell desktop or laptop: • Go to 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): •... -
Page 49: 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 if 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: Turn off both your computer and the monitor. -
Page 50: Built-In Diagnostics
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. Figure 44. Built-in diagnostics function buttons Table 21. Label description. -
Page 51: Common Problems
Turn off the monitor and turn it on again. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information about Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. • Stuck-on pixels Turn off the monitor and turn it on again. -
Page 52: Product-Specific Problems
Common symptoms Possible solutions • Missing color Perform monitor self-test feature check. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. •... -
Page 53: Regulatory Information
Regulatory information FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance EU product database for energy label and product information sheet SE2225H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1999295 SE2425H: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1999331 Regulatory information... -
Page 54: Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. 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.
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