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Contents About your monitor ..............5 Package contents ..................5 Product features ..................6 Identifying parts and controls ..............7 Plug and play capability ................10 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy ...........10 Maintenance guidelines ................10 Setting up the monitor ............11 Connecting the stand ................
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Built-in diagnostics ..................32 Common problems .................33 Product-specific problems ..............35 Appendix ....................36 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information .....36 Contacting Dell ..................36 Monitor specifications ............37 Flat panel specifications ................37 Resolution specifications ................37 Supported video modes................38 Preset display modes ................38 Electrical specifications ................38...
Package contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
∞ Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2417HG/SE2417HGR flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: 59.9 cm (23.6 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 ∞...
Identifying parts and controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) NOTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing them through the slot. About your monitor...
Bottom View Consumo de energía: XX.X Wh CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) У а а а - X.XXX В / ² TOP VICTORY ELECTRONICS (FUJIAN) CO., LTD. Consumo de energía en modo de espera: X.XX Wh П а а - X.XX В TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd.
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 Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following steps are applicable for connecting the stand that shipped with your monitor. For setting up any other stand, see the documentation that shipped with it.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow Safety instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor.
Disconnecting the monitor stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2.
Operating your monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset...
2&3 Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off. Power On/Off button (with Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned LED indicator) on. Blinking white light indicates it is in power- save mode. OSD controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 Front Panel Button Description...
OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to automatically close. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu for analog (VGA) input Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 640x480, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
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Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically. Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 640x480, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz...
Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust HDMI1 HDMI2 Input Source Color Auto Select Display Reset Input Source...
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∞ Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Preset Modes Standard...
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∞ RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable. ∞ YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust...
Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Wide 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Energy Phase Menu Normal Personalize Response Time Others Reset Display...
Energy Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED On During Active Auto Adjust Reset Energy Input Source Color Display Energy Menu Personalize Others Resolution: 640x480, 60Hz Maximum: 1920x1080, 60Hz Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during active or off during active to save energy.
Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Users can choose a feature from shortcut key 1, shortcut key 2, reset personalization, preset modes or brightness/ contrast and set it as a shortcut key. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes...
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You can disable this feature by selecting disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Dell SE2417HG Energy Use Brightness / Contrast DDC/CI Enable...
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OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. Dell SE2417HG To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be switched off. Do you want to continue?
If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell SE2417HG No VGA signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your computer’s Service Tag, and download ∞ the latest driver for your graphics card.
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell SE2417HG No VGA Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.
NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
∞ Cycle power on-off. ∞ 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 Dell Support site at www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on pixels ∞ Cycle power on-off.
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∞ Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. ∞ Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety related issues ∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. ∞ Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent ∞ Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer problems is connected properly and is secure.
Product-specific problems Specific Possible Solutions Symptoms ∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. Screen image is too small ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . Cannot adjust the ∞ Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then monitor with the turn on the monitor.
3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
Monitor specifications Flat panel specifications Model SE2417HG/SE2417HGR Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Viewable image Diagonal 599.44 mm (23.60 in) Horizontal, Active Area 521.28 mm (20.52 in) Vertical, Active Area 293.22 mm (11.54 in) Area 1528.50 cm (236.80 in...
Environmental characteristics Model SE2417HG/SE2417HGR 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) ∞ Shipping Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating ∞ Storage 10% to 90% (non-condensing) ∞ Shipping Altitude Operating (maximum)
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The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed: Dell SE2417HG No VGA signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5V/3.3V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock Monitor specifications...
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HDMI connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable T.M.D.S. Data 2- T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 2+ T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 1 - T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield T.M.D.S. Data 0- T.M.D.S.