Dell S2740L User Manual

Dell™ S2740L Monitor
User's Guide
Setting the display resolution
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Model S2740Lb
July 2012 Rev. A00

Dell S2740L Specifications

General

Color	black
Tiltable	yes
Touch Screen	no
OS Compatibility	windows
Screen Size	27 inches
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate	60hz
Response Time	7 milliseconds
Brightness	270 candela per square meter
Contrast Ratio	8, 000, 000:1
Built-In Speakers	no
Width with Stand	25.3 inches
Net Weight without Stand	16.7 pounds

Summary

About Your Monitor

Product Features

Identifying Parts and Controls

Monitor Specifications

Provides detailed technical data on display, electrical, physical, and environmental characteristics.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

Maintenance Guidelines

Setting Up Your Monitor

Attaching the Stand

Connecting Your Monitor

Guides on how to connect the monitor to a computer using VGA, DVI, and HDMI cables.

Setting the display resolution

Instructions for setting the optimal display resolution in Windows operating systems.

Operating the Monitor

Power On the Monitor

Using the Front Panel Controls

Explains the function of buttons on the monitor's front panel for image adjustments.

Accessing the OSD Menu

Guides on navigating and using the monitor's On-Screen Display menu for settings.

Brightness and Contrast Adjustment

Details how to adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast levels via OSD.

Input Source Selection

Color Settings Configuration

Display Settings Adjustment

Other OSD Settings

Setting Maximum Resolution

Step-by-step guide to set the monitor to its native 1920x1080 resolution.

Troubleshooting

Self-Test

Procedure to check monitor functionality without a computer connection.

Built-in Diagnostics

How to use the monitor's diagnostic tools to identify screen issues.

Common Problems

Product Specific Problems

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems

Appendix

Safety Instructions

Important safety warnings and guidelines for using the monitor.