DELL E2722H/E2722HS Monitor User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Dell

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E2722H/E2722HS Monitor

Dell E2722H/E2722HS Monitor
User’s Guide
Monitor Model: E2722H/E2722HS Regulatory Model: E2722Hc/E2722HSc

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Speaker specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Resolution specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Preset display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Physical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Plug and play capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting up the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the VGA/DP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting the VGA/HDMI/DP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Organizing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 To remove the VESA cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operating your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the OSD lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s).. . . . . 37 To unlock the button(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 OSD controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu . . . . . . . . 40
Accessing the OSD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting the maximum resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Built-in diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Product-specific problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 72 Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 EU product database for energy label and product information sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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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.
Before using the monitor, read the safety information that is shipped with your monitor and also printed on the product. Keep the documentation at a secure location for future reference. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
· Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply.
· Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
· Keep the monitor in room temperature. Excessive cold or hot conditions can have an adverse effect on the liquid crystal of the display.
· Connect the power cable from the monitor to a wall outlet that is near and accessible. See Connecting your monitor.
· Do not place and use the monitor on a wet surface or near water. · Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. For
example, do not place the monitor inside a car trunk. · Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of
time. · To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside
of the monitor. · Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions marked on product. · The equipment can be installed on wall or ceiling mounting in horizontal position.
6 Safety instructions

About your monitor
Package contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell. For more information, see Contact Dell.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
Display

a

b

a

b

Stand riser: a. E2722H b. E2722HS
Stand base: a. E2722H b. E2722HS VESATM Screw Cover
Power cable (varies by countries)
About your monitor 7

VGA

VGA
5

E2722H 1

www.dell.com/E2722H

Dell P/N: R6PX4 Rev. A00

F41G78S1700-*

HDMI 1.4 cable for E2722HS
DP 1.2 cable for E2722H
VGA cable (EMEA and Japan region) · Quick Setup Guide · Safety, Environmental and
Regulatory Information

8 About your monitor

Product features
The Dell E2722H/E2722HS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel with LED backlight. The monitor features include:
· 68.60 cm (27.0 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally). · Wide viewing angles of 178 degrees in vertical and horizontal directions. · Static contrast ratio (1,000:1). · Height adjustment capability for E2722HS. · Dual built-in speakers for E2722HS. · 1920 x 1080 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions. · Easy and simple connectivity with legacy and new systems via HDMI or
DisplayPort. · Plug and play capability if supported by your computer. · On- Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization. · Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESATM) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. · Security-lock slot. · 0.3 W in Standby Mode. · Supports Dell Display Manager. · Optimize eye comfort with a TÜV-certified flicker-free screen. · TÜV-certified ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light
emitted from the monitor to help optimize eye comfort.
WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, fatigue and / or digital eye strain.
WARNING: If your power cable is attached to a three-pin plug, ensure that it is plugged into an earthed three-pin power outlet. Do not disable the grounding pin by, for example, attaching the plug to a two-pin adapter.
WARNING: Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, confirm that your power supply is equipped with a circuit breaker rated at 120/240 V, 20 A (maximum).
About your monitor 9

Identifying parts and controls
Front view E2722H

1

2

E2722HS

1

2

Control buttons

Label Description

1

Function buttons

2

Power On/Off button

(with LED indicator)

Use
To access the on-screen display (OSD) menu. (For more information, see Using the control buttons)
To turn the monitor on or off. Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.

10 About your monitor

Back view E2722H

2 3
1
Back View with monitor stand E2722HS

DELL

E2722H

Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /

Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: E2722Hc Input Rating /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

:100-240,1.5,50/60 Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh

– X.XX /²

– 0.XX

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,

som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.

The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.

L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.

Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ /

: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)

000000-11

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

R33037 RoHS

XXXXX

ZU10104-XXXXX R-R-E2K-E2722Hc

:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz

IS 13252 (Part 1)/

2

IEC 60950-1

:DELL INC.

:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)

080-200-3800

Q40G024N-700-XXA

R-41082465 www.bis.gov.in

XXXXXXXXXX

DELL

E2722H

: E2722H :
100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

Date of Mfg//: December. 2020

SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0

S/N: CN-012345TV100-96N-001V -A00
Q40G024N-700-XXA

4

5

2 3
1

DELL

E2722HS

Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /

Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: E2722HSc

Input Rating /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

:100-240,1.5,50/60

Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh

– X.XX /²

– 0.XX

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,

som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.

The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.

L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.

Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ /

: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)

000000-11

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

R33037 RoHS

XXXXX

ZU10104-XXXXX R-R-E2K-E2722HSc

:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz

IS 13252 (Part 1)/

2

IEC 60950-1

:DELL INC.

:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)

080-200-3800

R-41082465 Q40G024N-700-XXA www.bis.gov.in

XXXXXXXXXX

DELL

E2722HS

: E2722HS :
100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

Date of Mfg//: December. 2020

SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0

S/N: CN-012345TV100-96N-001V -A00
Q40G024N-700-XXA

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without monitor stand

with monitor stand 6

Label Description

Use

1

Cable Management Clip

Organizes the cables when the cables are routed through the slot.

2

VESA mounting holes (100mm x Wall mounting (optional) the

100mm-behind the VESA cover) monitor using VESA-compatible wall

mount kit(100mm x 100mm).

NOTE:Wall mount kit is not shipped with your monitor and is sold separately.

3

Regulatory information label

Lists the regulatory approvals.

About your monitor 11

4

Regulatory label (including

Barcode, serial number and

Service Tag label)

5

Stand release button

6

Stand thumbscrew

Lists the regulatory approvals. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
Release stand from monitor.
Release stand from monitor.

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Side view E2722H

E2722HS

About your monitor 13

Bottom view E2722H

E2722HS

12

34

6

12

53 4

6

Bottom view without monitor stand

Label Description

1

Security-lock slot

2

Power port

3

DP port

4

VGA port

5 HDMI port

6

Speakers

Use Secure your monitor using a security lock (purchased separately) to prevent unauthorized movement of your monitor. Connect the power cable Connect your computer with DP cable. Connect your computer with VGA cable Connect your computer with HDMI cable. To produce audio output.

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Monitor specifications

Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal

E2722H/E2722HS Active matrix-TFT LCD IPS
686 mm (27 in.)

Horizontal, Active Area 597.89 mm (23.54 in.)

Vertical, Active Area 336.31 mm (13.24 in)

Area Native resolution and refresh rate Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle

2010.76cm2 (311.67 in.2) 1920×1080 at 60Hz( HDMI1.4/DP1.2/VGA)
0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm 81

Horizontal

178° (typical)

Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating

178° (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to 1 (typical) Anti-glare with 3H hardness

Backlight

LED edgelight system

Response time (Gray to Normal mode 8ms

Gray

Fast mode 5ms

Color depth

16.7 million colors

Color gamut

NTSC CIE1976(83%) CIE1931(72%)

Connectivity

1 x HDMI (ver 1.4)(E2722HS only)

1 x DP (Ver 1.2)

1 x VGA Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area)

About your monitor 15

Top

12.89 mm

Left/Right

12.71 mm

Bottom

16.14 mm

Adjustability Tilt

-5° to 21°

Height Adjust

100+/-5 mm(E2722HS only)

Dell display manager Yes compatibility

Security

Security-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase)

Built-in Speakers

E2722H: No

(2 x 1 W sound output) E2722HS: Yes

Speaker specifications

Speaker rated power Frequency Response Impedance

2 X 1W 315Hz – 12.5kHz 8 ohm

Resolution specifications

Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range
Maximum preset resolution

E2722H/E2722HS 30 kHz to 85 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to 75 Hz (VGA) 48 Hz to 75 Hz (HDMI/DP)(automatic) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz(HDMI) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz(DP) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (VGA)

16 About your monitor

Preset display modes VGA / DP / HDMI Preset display modes

Display Mode
VESA,640 x 480 VESA,640 x 480 IBM,720 x 400 VESA,800 x 600 VESA,800 x 600 VESA,1024 x 768 VESA,1024 x 768 VESA,1152 x 864 VESA,1280 x 1024 VESA,1280 x1024 VESA,1600 x 900 VESA,1920 x 1080

Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
37.50 31.47 31.47 37.88 46.88 48.36 60.02 67.50 63.98 79.98 60.00 67.50

Vertical Frequency
(Hz)
75.00 59.94 70.08 60.32 75.00 60.00 75.03 75.00 60.02 75.02 60.00 60.00

Pixel Clock (MHz)

Sync Polarity (Horizontal /
Vertical)

31.50

-/-

25.18

-/-

28.32

-/+

40.00

+/+

49.50

+/+

65.00

-/-

78.75

+/+

108.00

+/+

108.00

+/+

135.00

+/+

108.00

+/+

148.50

+/+

About your monitor 17

Electrical specifications

Model Video input signals

E2722H/E2722HS
HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,100 ohm input impedance per differential pair(E2722HS only)

Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance

AC input voltage/ frequency/current
Inrush current

DP 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A
120 V: 30 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start)

Power consumption

240 V: 60 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) 0.3 W (Off mode)1

0.3 W (Standby Mode)1

17 W (On Mode)1

30 W (Max.)2

14.8 W (Pon)3

47.09 kWh (TEC)3

1 As defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
2 Max brightness and contrast setting.
3 Pon: Power consumption of On mode as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.

Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

18 About your monitor

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit.
About your monitor 19

Physical characteristics

Model
Signal cable type

E2722H/E2722HS · Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins(for E2722HS) · Digital: detachable, DP, 20 pins · Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins

Dimensions E2722H (with stand)

Dimensions (with stand)

Height

458.90 mm (18.07 in.) Height (extended)

E2722HS 508.70 mm (20.03 in.)

Height

408.70 mm (16.09 in.)

(compressed)

Width

623.30 mm (24.54 in.) Width

623.30 mm (24.54 in.)

Depth

188.29 mm (7.41 in.) Depth

208.17 mm (8.20 in.)

Dimensions E2722H/E2722HS (without stand)

Height

370.87 mm (14.60 in.)

Width

623.30 mm (24.54 in.)

Depth

50.41 mm (1.98 in.)

Stand dimensions Height

E2722H 189.86 mm (7.47 in.)

E2722HS 236.89 mm (9.33 in.)

Width

245.19 mm (9.65 in.)

254.10 mm (10.00 in.)

Depth

188.29 mm (7.41 in.)

208.17 mm (8.20 in.)

Weight

E2722H

E2722HS

Weight with packaging 6.87 kg (15.15 lb)

7.53 kg (16.60 lb)

Weight with stand assembly and cables

4.92 kg (10.85 lb)

5.61 kg (12.37 lb)

Weight without stand assembly (no cables)

3.82 kg (8.42 lb)

3.90 kg (8.60 lb)

Weight of stand assembly 0.73 kg (1.61 lb)

1.34 kg (2.95 lb)

Front-frame gloss

Black frame 2-4 gloss units

20 About your monitor

Environmental characteristics

Model

E2722H/E2722HS

Compliant Standards

· ENERGY STAR certified monitor

· EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by Country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

· RoHS-compliant · TCO Certified

· BFR/PVC reduce monitor

· Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only · Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirement.

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: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Humidity

Operating

10% to 80% (non-condensing)

Non-operating · Storage 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

· Shipping 5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Altitude

Operating (maximum)

5,000 m (16,400 ft)

Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)

Thermal dissipation

· 102.39 BTU/hour (maximum) · 54.61 BTU/hour (typical)

About your monitor 21

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 Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic, you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating your monitor.
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy
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/pixelguidelines.
22 About your monitor

Setting up the monitor
Connecting the stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a third-party stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand. To attach the monitor stand: E2722H 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand
base. c. Tighten thumbscrew clockwise till it’s securely fastened.
2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. 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. d. Attach VESA cover.
About your monitor 23

E2722HS 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base. c. Tighten thumbscrew clockwise till it’s securely fastened.
2. Attach the stand assembly to the monitor. 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 fully towards monitor. d. Tighten thumbscrew clockwise till it’s securely fastened. e. Attach VESA cover.
2 1
24 About your monitor

Connecting your monitor
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the monitor at the same time. It is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management clip before you connect them to the monitor.

To connect your monitor to the computer:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the VGA cable or DP cable or HDMI cable from your monitor to the
computer.
Connecting the VGA/DP Cable E2722H

VGA

DP

VGA

Connecting the VGA/HDMI/DP Cable E2722HS

HDMI

DP

VGA

HDMI DP

About your monitor 25

3. Connect the power cables from your computer and monitor into a wall outlet. E2722H

E2722HS

1

2

1

2

26 About your monitor

Organizing cables
Use cable management clip on stand assembly to route the cables connected to your monitor. E2722H
E2722HS
4. Turn on the Monitor.
About your monitor 27

Removing the stand
NOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable only for the stand that shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a third-party stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand. To remove the stand: E2722H 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk.
2. Using a long screwdriver press the release button.
28 About your monitor

3. While keeping the release button pressedpull the stand out. E2722HS
1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. 2. Unscrew thumbscrew at the tilt bracket fully.
3. Slide the stand out of the monitor completely.
About your monitor 29

To remove the VESA cover
E2722H Press the dimple on the VESA cover to release it from the back of the display.
E2722HS Press the dimple on the VESA cover to release it from the back of the display.
30 About your monitor

Wall mounting (optional)

DELL

E2722H

Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat /

Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo ///: E2722Hc Input Rating /Entrade /Daya Tegangan//Entrada de energía:100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

:100-240,1.5,50/60 Consumo de energía en operación: XX Wh

– X.XX /²

– 0.XX

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord,

som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.

The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.

L’appareil doit être branché sur une prise de courant munie d’une mise à la terre.

Made in China /Fabricado en China/ /Fabriqué en Chine/ /

: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance Raheen Business Park Limerick Ireland (for EU Only)

000000-11

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

For UK only: Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1LF

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

R33037 RoHS

XXXXX

ZU10104-XXXXX R-R-E2K-E2722Hc

:100V, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz

IS 13252 (Part 1)/

2

IEC 60950-1

:DELL INC.

:L&T Display Technology(Fujian)Ltd.(for Korea)

080-200-3800

Q40G024N-700-XXA

R-41082465 www.bis.gov.in

XXXXXXXXXX

DELL

E2722H

: E2722H :
100-240V 50/60Hz,1.5A

Date of Mfg//: December. 2020

SVC Tag: 1234567 Express Service Code: 123 456 789 0

S/N: CN-012345TV100-96N-001V -A00
Q40G024N-700-XXA

(Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm).
See the documentation that shipped with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.
1. Place the display on a soft cloth or cushion at the edge of the desk. 2. Remove the stand. See Removing the stand. 3. Remove VESA cover. 4. Remove the four screws that secure the display back cover. 5. Install the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the display. 6. To mount the monitor on the wall, see the documentation that shipped with the
wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 15.6 kg.
NOTE: When using the display, fasten the LCD to a wall using a cord or chain that can support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling. Installing must be done by a qualified technician , and please contact your supplier for more information.

About your monitor 31

Operating your monitor
Turning on the monitor
Press the button to turn on the monitor.
Using the control buttons
Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. E2722H
1 2 34 5
32 Operating your monitor

Control buttons The following table describes the control buttons:

Control Buttons 1

Description
Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes.

Preset mode

2

For direct access to the Brightness and Contrast

menu.

Brightness/Contrast

3

To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, or to

Menu

access the list of items / options of a menu item. For more information, see Accessing the OSD menu.

4

To exit or return to the OSD main menu.

Exit

5

To turn the monitor on or off.

Power button (with power-status
light)

Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby Mode.

Operating your monitor 33

E2722HS

1 2 34 5

Control buttons The following table describes the control buttons:

Control Buttons 1
Preset mode 2
Volume 3
Menu
4

Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes.
Use the Volume key to direct access to the “Volume” control menu. (E2722HS)
To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, or to access the list of items / options of a menu item. For more information, see Accessing the OSD menu. To exit or return to the OSD main menu.

Exit

5

To turn the monitor on or off.

Power button (with power-status
light)

Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby Mode.

34 Operating your monitor

Using the OSD lock function
You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/or power button.

Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following options.

E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power buttons Disable

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power buttons Disable

2. The following message appears. E2722H
Dell 27 Monitor

Are you sure you want to lock the Power Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to the User’s Guide.

Yes

No

E2722H

Operating your monitor 35

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor

Are you sure you want to lock the Power Buttons? To unlock the Buttons, refer to the User’s Guide.

Yes

No

E2722HS
3. Select Yes to lock the buttons. Once locked, pressing any control button will display the lock icon

36 Operating your monitor

Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s).

1 2 34 5 1. Press and hold Button 4 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen.
Dell 27 Monitor Select option:

2. Select one of the following options:

Control Buttons 1

Description Select this option to lock OSD menu function.

Menu Buttons lock

2

Use this option to lock power button. This will

prevent the user to turn off the monitor using

Power Button lock the power button.

3

Use this option to lock OSD menu and power

button to turn off the monitor.

Menu and Power Buttons lock

Operating your monitor 37

4

Use this option to run the built-in diagnostics,

see Built-in diagnostics

Built-in Diagnostics

To unlock the button(s).
Press and hold Built-in diagnostics button (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.

Dell 27 Monitor Select Option:

Control Buttons 1

Description Select this option to unlock OSD menu function.

Menu Buttons unlock

2

Use this option to unlock power button to turn

off the monitor.

Power Button unlock

3

Use this option to unlock OSD menu and power

button.

Menu and Power Buttons unlock

4

Use this option to run the built-in diagnostics,

see Built-in diagnostics

Built-in Diagnostics

38 Operating your monitor

OSD controls Use the buttons on the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

Control Buttons 1
Up 2
Down 3
OK 4
Back

1 2 34
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.
Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu.
Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.

Operating your monitor 39

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.

1. Press the E2722H

button to display the OSD main menu.

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

75% 75%

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

75% 75%

2. Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option is highlighted.
3. Press the or or button once to activate the highlighted option.
4. Press and button to select the desired parameter.
5. Press and then use the and buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Select the to return to previous menu or to accept and return to previous menu.

40 Operating your monitor

Icon

Menu and Submenus
Brightness/ Contrast

Description
Use this option to control the brightness or contrast settings.

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Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

75% 75%

E2722HS:
Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

75% 75%

Brightness

Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100).

Contrast

Adjust the brightness first, and then adjust the contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Press the button to increase the contrast and press the button to decrease the contrast (min. 0 / max. 100).
The contrast function adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.

Operating your monitor 41

Auto Adjust Use this option to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.
E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Press to adjust the screen automatically

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Press to adjust the screen automatically

The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input:

Auto Adjust allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display.
NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press
the button while there are no active video input
signals or attached cables. This option is only
available when you are using the analog(VGA)
connector.

42 Operating your monitor

Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
E2722H: One VGA and one DP

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast

VGA

Auto Adjust

DP

Input Source

Auto Select

On

Color

Reset Input Source

Off

Display

Menu

Personalize

Others

E2722HS: One VGA, one HDMI and one DP

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast

VGA

Auto Adjust

HDMI

Input Source

DP

Color

Auto Select

On

Display

Reset Input Source

Off

Audio

Menu

Personalize

Others

VGA

Push to select the VGA input source when using

HDMI

VGA connector. Push to select the HDMI input source when using

HDMI connector.

DP

Push to select the DP input source when using

DP connector. Auto Select Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.

Reset Input Select this option to restore default Input Source. Source

Operating your monitor 43

Color

Use color to adjust the color setting mode. E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Present Mode Input Color Format Reset Color

Standard > RGB

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Present Mode Input Color Format Reset Color

Standard > RGB

Preset Modes

When you select preset modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Warm, Cool, or Custom color from the list.
· Standard: Loads the monitor’s default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
· ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.

44 Operating your monitor

Preset Modes

NOTE: To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/ arm/back/shoulders pain from using the monitor for long periods of time,we suggest that you:
· Set the screen about 20~28 inches (50~70 cm) from your eyes.
· Blink frequently to moisten or lubricate your eyes.
· Take regular 20-minute breaks every two hours.
· Look away from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds during the breaks.
· Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck/arm/ back/shoulders during the breaks.
· Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint.
· Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint.
· Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.
E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color

Standard ComfortView Warm Cool Custom Color

Operating your monitor 45

Preset Modes

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color

Standard ComfortView Warm Cool Custom Color

Input Color Format

Allows 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: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output.
E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color

RGB YCbCr

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Preset Modes Input Color Format Reset Color

RGB YCbCr

Reset Color Resets your monitor’s color settings to the factory default.

46 Operating your monitor

Display

Use the display to adjust image. E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Response Time Reset Display

16 : 9 4 : 3 5 : 4

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Pixel Clock Phase Response Time Reset Display

16 : 9 4 : 3 5 : 4

Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to 16:9, 4:3 and 5:4.

Horizontal Use or to move image left and right.

Position Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+).

(VGA input only)

Vertical Use or to move image up and down.

Position Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+).

(VGA input only)
Sharpness

This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.

Pixel Clock
(VGA input only)

The Pixel Clock feature enables you to adjust image quality on your monitor to your preference. Use or buttons to adjust for best image quality.

Operating your monitor 47

Phase (VGA input
only)
Response Time Reset
Display Audio

If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Allow you to select between Normal (8 ms), Fast(5 ms).
Select this option to restore default display settings.
E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Volume Speaker Reset Audio

50 > On

Volume

Use the buttons to adjust the volume. Minimum is 0′ (-). Maximum is100′ (+).

Speaker Allows you to enable or disable Speaker function.

Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings.

48 Operating your monitor

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.
E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

English 20 20 s Disable

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

English 20 20 s Disable

Language
Transparency

Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and buttons from 0 to 100.

Timer

OSD hold time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button.
Use or to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.

Operating your monitor 49

Lock

Controls user access to adjustments. The buttons are locked.

E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power buttons Disable

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Language Transparency Timer Lock Reset Menu

Menu Buttons Power Button Menu + Power buttons Disable

· Menu Buttons: Through OSD to lock the Menu buttons. · Power Button: Through OSD to lock the Power button. · Menu + Power Buttons: Through OSD to lock both the
Menu and Power buttons.
· Disable: Press and hold the button on the left of the power button for 4 second.
Reset Menu Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.

50 Operating your monitor

Personalize E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization

Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Shorout Key 1 Shorout Key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization

Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Aspect Ratio Volume

Shortcut Key 1
Shortcut Key 2
Power Button LED

Select one of the following: Preset
Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input
Source, Aspect Ratio, Volume (E2722HS only), to set the shortcut key 1. Allow you to select one of the following: Preset Modes,
Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Volume (E2722HS only), to set the shortcut key 2. Allows you to set the power LED indicator On in On Mode or Off in On Mode to save energy.

Reset Per- Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. sonalization

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Others E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

On ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR®

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

On ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR®

Display Info Press to display the information about the display. E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

Model: Dell E2722H Input Source: VGA Current: 1920×1080, 60Hz

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

Model: Dell E2722HS Input Source: VGA Current: 1920×1080, 60Hz

52 Operating your monitor

DDC/CI

DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer.Select Off to turn of this feature.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
performance of your monitor.

E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast

Display Info

Auto Adjust

DDC/CI

On

Input Source

LCD Conditioning

Off

Color

Service Tag

Display

Reset Others

Menu

Factory Reset

Personalize

Others

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast

Display Info

Auto Adjust

DDC/CI

On

Input Source

LCD Conditioning

Off

Color

Service Tag

Display

Reset Others

Audio

Factory Reset

Menu

Personalize

Others

Operating your monitor 53

LCD Conditioning

Helps to 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.
E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust

Display Info DDC/CI

Input Source

LCD Conditioning

On

Color

Service Tag

Off

Display

Reset Others

Menu

Factory Reset

Personalize

Others

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor

Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust

Display Info DDC/CI

Input Source

LCD Conditioning

On

Color

Service Tag

Off

Display

Reset Others

Audio

Factory Reset

Menu

Personalize

Others

54 Operating your monitor

Service Tag Display the Service Tag number of the monitor.

E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

On ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR®

E2722HS

Dell 27 Monitor
Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others

Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning Service Tag Reset Others Factory Reset

On ABCDEFG ENERGY STAR®

Reset Others Reset all settings under the Others setting
menu to the factory default. Factory Reset all settings to the factory default. These are also Reset the settings for ENERGY STAR® tests.

Operating your monitor 55

OSD warning messages

Before the DDC/CI function is disabled, the following message is displayed. E2722H
Dell 27 Monitor

E2722HS

The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?

Yes

No

E2722H

Dell 27 Monitor

The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?

Yes

No

E2722HS

When the monitor enters Standby Mode, the following message appears.
E2722H
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

Going into Standby mode…

E2722H
or
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
Going into Standby mode…

E2722H

56 Operating your monitor

E2722HS or or

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
Going into Standby mode…
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
Going into Standby mode…
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
Going into Standby mode…

E2722HS E2722HS E2722HS

Operating your monitor 57

If VGA or HDMI or DP cable is not connected, a foating dialog box as shown below

appears. The monitor will enter Standby Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state.

E2722H

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722H

E2722H

or

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722H

E2722H

58 Operating your monitor

E2722HS

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

or
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

or

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

See Troubleshooting Troubleshooting for more information.

Operating your monitor 59

Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1:
1. For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 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. In Windows® 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2. Click Advanced display settings. 3. Click the dropdown list of the Choose display and select the correct display
model number. 4. Click Display adapter properties. 5. Click List All Modes on the new pop-up window and select 1920 x 1080. 6. Click OK and OK. 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 you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): · Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers. · Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.
60 Operating your monitor

Using tilt
You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

E2722H

5°

21°

E2722HS

5°

21°

Operating your monitor 61

Using height adjustment You can adjust the monitor height for the most comfortable viewing angle.
E2722HS
100+/-5 mm
62 Operating your monitor

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:
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor. This way, the computer doesn’t
have to be involved. 3. Turn on the monitor. 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.
E2722H
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722H

E2722H

or

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722H

E2722H

Troubleshooting 63

E2722HS

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor
? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

or
Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

or

Dell P2418HZ
Dell 27 Monitor

? No DP Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/E2722HS

E2722HS

NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged.

64 Troubleshooting

4. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
Troubleshooting 65

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.
NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.

1234

5

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 Exit button (button 4) for four seconds to enter the OSD lock/unlock menu.

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Dell 27 Monitor Select option:
4. Select the icon to run the built-in diagnostics. 5. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. 6. Press the Up button (button 1) on the back cover again. The color of the
screen changes to grey. 7. Inspect the display for any abnormalties. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 to inspect the display in red, green, blue, black, white and
text pattern screens. The test is complete when the text pattern screen appears. To exit, press the Up button (button 1) again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalties upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
Troubleshooting 67

Common problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions:

Common Symptoms
No Video/Power LED off

Possible Solutions
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

· Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.

· Ensure that the power button is pressed.

· Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.

No Video/Power LED on

· Increase brightness and contrast controls using the OSD. · Perform monitor self-test feature check.

· Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

· Run the built-in diagnostics.

· Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source menu.

Poor Focus

· Eliminate video extension cables.

· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).

· Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

Shaky/Jittery Video · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).

· Check environmental factors.

· Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

Missing Pixels

· 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/pixelguidelines.

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Stuck-on Pixels
Brightness Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/Vertical Lines
Synchronization Problems
Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems
Missing Color

· 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/pixelguidelines.
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test mode.
· Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
· Run the built-in diagnostics. · Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode.
· Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
· Restart the computer in the safe mode. · Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
· Contact Dell immediately. · Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the
computer is connected properly and is secure.
· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
· Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode.
· 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.

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Wrong Color
Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Video Ghosting or Overshooting

· Try different Preset Modes in Color settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Custom Color in Color settings OSD.
· Change the Input Color Format to RGB or YCbCr/ YPbPr in the Color settings OSD.
· · Run the built-in diagnostics. · Set the screen to turn off after a few minutes of screen
idle time. These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. · Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
· Change the Response Time in the Display OSD to Normal or Fast depending on your application and usage.

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Product-specific problems

Specific Symptoms

Possible Solutions

Screen image is too · Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings

small

OSD.

· Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).

Cannot adjust the · Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back,

monitor with the

and then turn On the monitor.

buttons on the

· Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the

bottom of the panel Exit button (button 4) for four seconds to unlock.

No Input Signal · Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in

when user controls Standby Mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key

are pressed

on the keyboard.

· Check if the video cable is plugged in properly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary.

· Reset the computer or video player.

The picture does not fill the entire screen

· Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.
· Run the built-in diagnostics.

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Appendix
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Safety Environment and Regulatory Information (SERI).
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.
Contact Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
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. 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. · Online technical assistance — www.dell.com/support/monitors · Contacting Dell — www.dell.com/contactdell
EU product database for energy label and product information sheet
E2722H : https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/718568 E2722HS : https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/718569
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