Dell S2718D is a high-performance monitor designed to enhance your computing experience. With its 27-inch screen, QHD resolution, and 8ms response time, it delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay. The Dell S2718D also features a wide range of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C, making it easy to connect to your devices.
Dell S2718D is a high-performance monitor designed to enhance your computing experience. With its 27-inch screen, QHD resolution, and 8ms response time, it delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay. The Dell S2718D also features a wide range of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C, making it easy to connect to your devices.
Model: S2718D
Regulatory model: S2718Dt
Dell S2718D
User’s Guide
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.
Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international
copyright and intellectual property laws.
Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.
All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2017 – 03 Rev. A00
Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up the Monitor...................................17
Using the Tilt and Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operating the Monitor .................................. 19
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting .......................................34
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix .............................................. 39
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Contents | 3
4 | Contents
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 39
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
About Your Monitor | 5
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have
received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Somefeatures or media may not be available in certain countries.
Monitor with stand
Power cable (varies by country)
Power adapter
HDMI cable
USB Type C cable (C to C)
6 | About Your Monitor
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety,Environmental,and
Regulatory Information
Product Features
The Dell S2718D monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal
display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 68.47cm (27-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
2560x1440 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio (8,000,000:1).
• Tilt and swivel adjustment capability.
• Single USB Type-C to supply power to compatible notebook while receiving video
signal and USB data.
• Plug and play capable if supported by your system.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
• Adapted “High Dynamic Range” appropriate for monitor usage.
• On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization.
• Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image-color
matching file (ICM), and product documentation.
• Dell display manager software (available on the disc shipped with the monitor).
• Energy saver feature for energy star compliance.
• Security-lock slot.
• Capability of switching from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
image quality.
• BFR/PVC- Reduced(Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates).
• TCO-certified displays.
• RoHS Compliant
• Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only.
• 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
• Energy gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.
About Your Monitor | 7
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2 Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
Back and Bottom View
Label Description Use
1 DC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2 HDMI connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
3 USB Type C connector Connect your computer with USB Type C cable.
4 Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(sold separately).
8 | About Your Monitor
5 USB downstream ports Connect your USB device. You can only use this
connector after you have connected the USB
Type C cable to the computer and USB Type C
connector on the monitor.
6 Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming
through HDMI or DP audio channels through USB
type C.
Only supports 2-channel audio.
NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support
headphones.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing
damage or loss.
7 Regulatory label,Barcode,
serial number, and Service
Tag label
Lists the regulatory approvals,Refer to this label if
you need to contact Dell for technical support.
NOTE: The location of rating label under the stand
base.
About Your Monitor | 9
Monitor Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel Type In-plane switching Technology
Aspect ratio
16:9
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal
68.47 cm (27 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 569.736 mm (22.43 inches)
Vertical 335.664 mm (13.21 inches)
Area 191239.86 mm
2
(296.30 inches
2
)
Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 109
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (dynamic contrast on)
Faceplate coating Low haze treatment of the front polarizer (3H)
Backlight White LED, EDGELIGHT system
Response Time (Gray to Gray) 6 ms (FAST mode)
8 ms (NORMAL mode)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut 99% sRGB
Connectivity •1 x HDMI2.0 with HDCP2.2(combine HDMI1.4
with HDCP 1.4)
•2 x USB 3.0 downstream port
•1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack)
•1x USB Type C (Alternate mode with DP1.2, USB
3.1 upstream port ,Power Delivery PD up to 45W)
Border width (edge of monitor to
active area)
7.50 mm (Top)
7.50 mm (Left/Right)
8.05 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
Tilt
Swivel
-5° to 21°
-45° to 45°
Dell Display Manager (DDM)
Compatibility
Easy Arrange
and other key features
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
10 | About Your Monitor
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 88 kHz (DP/HDMI1.4)
30 kHz to 140 kHz (HDMI2.0)
Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 75 Hz (DP/HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0)
Maximum preset resolution
2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
Video input capabilities
(DP & HDMI playback)
480p,576p, 720p,1080p (DP/HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0)
2160p(HDMI2.0)
Preset Display Modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
CVT, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-
About Your Monitor | 11
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance
•HDMI/USB Type C signal input support
AC/DC adapter:
Input voltage/
frequency/current
100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.8A (maximum)
Output voltage/current Output: 19.5 VDC /6.67 A
Inrush current No function error,no damage
Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity
Dell Delta HA130PM130
Dell Chicony DA130PM130
Physical Characteristics
Connector type •HDMI connector
•Audio line-out
•USB Type C connector
•USB 3.0 downstream connector
Signal cable type USB Type C to Type C 1.8 M cable
HDMI 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height 453.2 mm (17.84 inches)
Width 611.8 mm (24.10 inches)
Depth 180.4 mm (7.10 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 351.3 mm (13.83 inches)
Width 611.8 mm (24.10 inches)
Depth 20.7 mm (0.81 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height 265.5 mm (10.45 inches)
Width 150.0 mm (5.91 inches)
Depth
180.4 mm (7.10 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 10.30 kg (22.71 lb)
Weight with stand assembly
and cables
6.85 kg (15.10 lb)
12 | About Your Monitor
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation 119.5 BTU/hour (maximum)
102.4 BTU/hour (typical)
About Your Monitor | 13
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the
monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is
referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard,
mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The
following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power
saving feature.
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 35 W (maximum)**
30 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(Glowing)
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
P
ON
23.5 W***
E
TEC
74.61 kWh****
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the
active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed:
*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting
the AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 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.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
14 | About Your Monitor
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.
Pin Assignments
HDMI connector
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected 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 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT
About Your Monitor | 15
USB Type C Connector
Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment
A1 GND B12 GND
A2 TX1+ B11 RX1+
A3 TX1- B10 RX1-
A4 VBUS B9 VBUS
A5 CC B8 SBU2
A6 D + B7 D -
A7 D - B6 D +
A8 SBU1 B5 VCONN
A9 VBUS B4 VBUS
A10 RX2- B3 TX2-
A11 RX2+ B2 TX2+
A12 GND B1 GND
16 | About Your Monitor
Plug-and-Play
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 computer 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 the 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 LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see
Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
Setting Up the Monitor | 17
Setting Up the Monitor
Using the Tilt and Swivel
Tilt and Swivel
You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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 o your computer.
2 Connect the HDMI/USB Type C cable from your monitor to
thecomputer.
3 Switch on your monitor.
4 Select the correct input source at Monitor OSD Menu and turn on your
computer.
18 | Setting Up the Monitor
Connecting the HDMI cable
Connecting the USB Type C cable(C to C)
NOTE:
1 Support USB Type C Alternate mode with DP 1.2, DP1.1 is not supported.
2 Support USB PD (Power Delivery) profiles up to 45W.
3 If your Notebook required >45W to operate and the battery is drained, it may not
power up or charge with S2718D USB PD.
Operating the Monitor | 19
Operating the Monitor
Turning 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 characteristics of the
image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows
the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
20 | Operating the Monitor
The following table describes the front panel buttons:
Front-Panel Button Description
1
Shortcut key:
Preset Modes
Use this button to choose from a list of preset
colormodes.
2
Shortcut key:
Brightness/Contrast
Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/
Contrast” bar.
3
Menu
Use this menu button to launch the on-screen
display (OSD) and select the OSD menu.
See Accessing the Menu System.
4
Exit
Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit
the OSD main menu.
5
Power (with power light
indicator)
Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and
Off.
The white LED indicates the monitor is On and fully
functional.
A glowing white LED indicates DPMS Power Save
Mode.
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
Page is loading ...
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
Dell S2718D is a high-performance monitor designed to enhance your computing experience. With its 27-inch screen, QHD resolution, and 8ms response time, it delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay. The Dell S2718D also features a wide range of connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C, making it easy to connect to your devices.
Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document
Finding information in a document is now easier with AI
