Dell S Series S2440L - Manuals

Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor ) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

Back View Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 Security lock slot Secure monitor with security cable lock. 2 Regulatory label List the regulatory approvals. 3 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 4 Stand release button Rel...

Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model S2440L Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type VA Screen dimensions 60.9 cm (24-inch diagonal viewable image size) Preset display area: Horizontal Vertical 531.36 mm (20.92 inches) 298.89 mm (11.77 inches) Pixel pitch 0.277 mm Viewing ang...

Supported Video Modes Model S2440L Video display capabilities (HDMI playback) 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080p, 1080i Preset Display Modes S2440L Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/...

(Max.) Output voltage/current Output: 12 VDC / 3.33 A Inrush current 120 V : 30 A (Max) 240 V : 60 A (Max) *Qualified Compatible AC/DC adapters: CAUTION: To avoid damage to the monitor, use only the adapter designed for this particular Dell monitor. Manufacturer Model Polarity Delta ADP-40DD BA Lite...

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR ® -compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance. Pin Assignments VGA Connector ...

6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V/3.3 V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H -sync 14 V -sync 15 DDC clock HDMI Connector Pin Number 19 -pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 T...

13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. on device) 15 DDC CLOCK (SCL) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Ide...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S2440L Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble ...

Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the blue (VGA) cable from your monitor to the computer. NOTE: If your c...

NOTE: Do not connect the VGA/HDMI cable to the computer at the same time. 2. Connect either the HDMI cable, or the VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Do not connect both cables on the same computer. Use both cables only when they are connected t...

CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above. Removing the Mon...

Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S2440L Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front 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 Front Panel C...

Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Up Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. 2 Down Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. 3 OK Use the OK button t...

NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD Warning Messages When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.

If either VGA, or HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or It is recommended that you use the supplied power adapter. If not, you will see the message as shown below. See Solving Problems for more information. Setting the M...

1. For Windows ® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution . 3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080 . 4. Click OK . If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update you...

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ S2440L Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built -in Diagnostics In-Store Demo Common Problems Product Specific Problems WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions . Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-tes...

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 Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simul...

Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Check the Scaling Ratio setting in the Image Setting OSD. Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor w...

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ S2440L 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 result i...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2440L Monitor User's Guide Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista ® , Window...

Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ S2440L Monitor User's Guide If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card In Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8: 1. For Windows ® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the des...