Page 2 - About Your Monitor; Package Contents
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with al...
Page 3 - Product Features; Front View
VGA Cable DVI-HDMI Dongle (Optional) Notes: The image is for illustration purpose only and appearance of the actual dongle included may vary. Drivers and Documentation media Quick Setup Guide Product Information Guide Product Features The Dell ™ S2240M/S2340M flat panel display has an active matrix,...
Page 4 - Back View; Side View
1. Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2. Power On/Off button 3. Power LED indicator Back View Label Description Use 1 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 2 DVI connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a DVI cable. 3 VGA connector To...
Page 5 - Bottom View; Monitor Specifications; Power Management Modes
Left view Right view Bottom View Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in ...
Page 6 - Pin Assignments; DVI Connector
* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and contrast. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15 -pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-...
Page 8 - Resolution Specifications; Electrical Specifications
Backlight LED light bar system LED light bar system Response Time 14 ms(typical) 7 ms(typical) with Overdrive 14 ms(typical) 7 ms(typical) with Overdrive Color Depth 16.7 mil colors 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut 82 % (typical) ** 82 % (typical) ** * Based on estimation. ** [S2240M/S2340M] color gamut ...
Page 10 - Environmental Characteristics; LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy; Caring for Your Monitor
Stand dimensions: Height Width Depth 137.10 mm (5.40 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 137.10 mm (5.40 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) 175.80 mm (6.92 inches) Weight: Weight with packaging 4.60 kg (10.14 lb) 4.95 kg (10.91 lb) Weight with stand assembly, cables, adapter, and do...
Page 11 - Setting Up the Monitor; Attaching the Stand; Assemble the stand riser to stand base.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base and stand riser are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. A...
Page 12 - Connecting Your Monitor; Safety Instructions; Connecting the Blue VGA Cable
a. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. b. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove. c. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety ...
Page 13 - Organizing Your Cables
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all cables as shown below: 1. Insert cables into cable clip. 2. Tie the cables together using the velcro strap that shipped with your monitor.
Page 14 - Removing the Monitor Stand; Push the release button above the stand.
Removing the Monitor Stand After placing the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base: 1. Push the release button above the stand. 2. While pushing the release button, pull the stand away from the monitor. Back to Contents Page
Page 15 - Power On the Monitor
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Using the Right Side Panel Controls Using the On -Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Right Side Panel Cont...
Page 16 - Right side panel Key; Accessing the Menu System
Exit Right side panel Key Use the keys on the Right side of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Right side panel Key Description A Up Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. B Down Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. C OK Use the OK key...
Page 22 - OSD Warning Messages
Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Key 2 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Auto Adjust", ...
Page 24 - Setting the Maximum Resolution; Using the Tilt; Tilt
If VGA or DVI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode in 5 minutes if left at this state. or See Troubleshooting for more information. Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor: Windows XP: 1. Rig...
Page 26 - Common Problems
To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Press and hold the Button 1 and Button 4 on the right side pa...
Page 27 - Product Specific Problems
For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: support.dell.com . Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Auto Adjust via OSD. Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Geometric Distortion Screen not...
Page 28 - Appendix; WARNING: Safety Instructions; Contacting Dell
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2240M/S2340M Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may r...