Dell S2721D/S2721DS Monitor
User’s Guide
Model: S2721D/S2721DS
Regulatory model: S2721Db
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better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
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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
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Resolution specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Supported video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Preset display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ergonomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Handling and moving your display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning your monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the stand - S2721D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the stand - S2721DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the HDMI and power cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 │
Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable (optional) and
power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Organizing your cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning on your monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional). 36
Removing the monitor stand - S2721D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the monitor stand - S2721DS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
VESA wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Operating the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power on the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the front-panel controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front-panel button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Accessing the menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OSD warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting the maximum resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the tilt, swivel, and vertical extension . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Swivel (S2721DS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vertical extension (S2721DS only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rotating the display (S2721DS only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rotate clockwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rotate counterclockwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the rotation display settings of your system . . 61
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Self-test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Built-in diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Product specific problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Speakers Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
EU product database for energy label and product
information sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6 │ Safety instructions
Safety instructions
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.
• 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.
About your monitor │ 7
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 may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other
source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the
stand.
Component image Component description
Display
Stand riser:
a. S2721D
b. S2721DS
Stand base:
a. S2
721D
b. S2721DS
8 │ About your monitor
VESA™ screw cover
(S2721D only)
Power cable (varies by
country)
HDMI cable
•Quick Setup Guide
• Safety, Environmental,
and R
egulatory
Information
About your monitor │ 9
Product features
The Dell S2721D/S2721DS monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor
(TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features
include:
• 68.47 cm (27 in.) viewable area (measured diagonally).
2560 x 1440 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Supports AMD FreeSync™, with a refresh rate of 75 Hz and a rapid response
time of 4 ms gray to gray in Extreme mode*.
• Color gamut of 99% sRGB.
• Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI.
• S2721D: Tilt capability.
• S2721DS: Tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment capabilities.
• Dual built-in speakers.
• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™)
100
mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen
optimization.
• Power and OSD buttons lock.
• Security lock slot.
• < 0.3 W in Standby Mode.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen.
WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from
the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue,
digital eye strain, and so on. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce
the amount of blue light emitted from the monitor to optimize eye
comfort.
*The 4 ms gray-to-gray mode is achievable in the Extreme mode to reduce visible
motion blur and increased image responsiveness. However, this may introduce
some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into the image. As every system setup
and every user's needs are different, we recommend that users experiment with
the different modes to find the setting that is right for them.
About your monitor │ 11
Back view
Back view with monitor stand
Back view with monitor stand
S2721D
S2721DS
Label Description Use
1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm
x 1
00 mm - behind attached
VESA Cover)
Wall mount monitor using VESA-
compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x
100 mm).
12 │ About your monitor
2 Barcode, serial number, and
Service Tag label
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
monitor and access warranty
information.
3 Stand release button Releases stand from the monitor.
4 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
5 Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by inserting
them through the slot.
About your monitor │ 13
Bottom view
Bottom view without monitor stand
Bottom view without monitor stand
S2721D
S2721DS
Label Description Use
1 Security lock slot Secures the monitor with security lock
(
security lock not included).
2 Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your
mo
nitor).
14 │ About your monitor
3 HDMI port (HDMI 1) Connect your computer with the HDMI cable
(shipped with your monitor).
4 HDMI port (HDMI 2) Connect your computer with the HDMI cable
(shipped with your monitor).
5 DisplayPort Connect your computer with the DisplayPort
cable.
6 Line-out port Connect your speakers.
NOTE: This port does not support
headphones.
7 Speakers Provides audio output.
About your monitor │ 15
Monitor specifications
Model S2721D S2721DS
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel technology IPS
Aspect ratio 16:9
Viewable image
Diagonal
Width (active area)
Height (active area)
Tot a l a re a
684.7 mm (27 in.)
596.7 mm (23.49 in.)
335.7 mm (13.21 in.)
200312.2 mm
2
(310.30 in.
2
)
Pixel pitch 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 108.79
Viewing angle
Vertical
Horizontal
178° (typical)
178° (typical)
Luminance output 350 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating Anti-Glare treatment of the front polarizer (Haze 25%,
3H)
Backlight White LED edgelight system
Response time 8 ms gray to gray in Normal mode
5 ms gray to gray in Fast mode
4 ms gray to gray in Extreme mode*
*The 4 ms gray-to-gray mode is achievable in the
Extreme mode to reduce visible motion blur and
increased image responsiveness. However this may
introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into
the image. As every system setup and every user's needs
are different, we recommend that users experiment with
the different modes to find the setting that is right for
them.
16 │ About your monitor
Resolution specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 115 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 75 Hz
Supported video modes
Video display capabilities (HDMI
& Disp
layPort)
480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p,
QHD
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut sRGB 99% (typical)
Connectivity • 1 x DisplayPort version 1.2
•2 x HDMI ports version 1.4
• 1 x audio line-out port
Border width (edge of monitor to active area)
Top
Left/Right
Bottom
7.4 mm
7.4 mm /7.4 mm
21.6 mm
Adjustability
Ti l t
Swivel
Pivot
Height adjustable
st
and
-5° to 21°
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
-5° to 21°
-30° to 30°
-90° to 90°
110 mm
Built-in speakers 2 x 3 W sound output
Dell Display Manager
comp
atibility
Easy Arrange and other key features
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Model S2721D/S2721DS
Model S2721D/S2721DS
About your monitor │ 17
Preset display modes
Display mode Horizontal
fr
equency
(kHz)
Vertical
frequency
(Hz)
Pixel
clock
(MHz)
Sync
polarity
(Horizontal
/Vertical)
720 x 400
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 640 x 480
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 x 1024
VESA, 1600 x 900
VESA, 1920 x 1080
2048 x 1080
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
NOTE: This monitor supports AMD FreeSync™.
31.50 70.10 28.30 -/+
31.50 59.90 25.20 -/-
37.50 75.00 31.50 -/-
37.90 60.30 40.00 +/+
46.90 75.00 49.50 +/+
48.40 60.00 65.00 -/-
60.00 75.00 78.80 +/+
67.50 75.00 108.00 +/+
64.00 60.00 108.00 +/+
80.00 75.00 135.00 +/+
60.00 60.00 108.00 +/+
67.50 60.00 148.50 +/+
66.70 60.00 147.18 +/-
88.80 59.95 241.50 +/-
111.90 74.97 304.25 +/-
18 │ About your monitor
Electrical specifications
Video input signals HDMI 1.4/DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential
line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair
AC input voltage/
fr
equency/current
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(typical)
Inrush current • 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)
• 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)
Power consumption •0.2 W (Off mode)
1
•0.2 W (Standby Mode)
1
•19 W (On mode)
1
•40 W (Max.)
2
•15.6 W (Pon)
3
•48.54 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.
Model S2721D/S2721DS
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified.
T
his 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 S2721D S2721DS
Signal cable type
• Digital: HDMI, 19 pins
• Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins (cable not supplied)
NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that
are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over the different
cable suppliers in the market, the type of material, connector and process used to
manufacture these cables, Dell does not guarantee video performance on cables
that are not shipped with your Dell monitor.
Dimensions (with stand)
Height 453.4 mm (17.85 in.) • Extended:
510.1 mm (20.08 in.)
• Compressed:
400.1 mm (15.75 in.)
Width 611.6 mm (24.08 in.) 611.6 mm (24.08 in.)
Depth 186.8 mm (7.35 in.) 174.7 mm (6.88 in.)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 364.6 mm (14.35 in.) 364.6 mm (14.35 in.)
Width 611.6 mm (24.08 in.) 611.6 mm (24.08 in.)
Depth 55.4 mm (2.18 in.) 55.4 mm (2.18 in.)
Stand dimensions
Height 176.0 mm (6.93 in.) • Extended:
403.1 mm (15.87 in.)
• Compressed:
364.8 mm (14.36 in.)
Width 257.2 mm (10.13 in.) 257.0 mm (10.12 in.)
Depth 186.8 mm (7.35 in.) 174.7 mm (6.88 in.)
Weight
Weight with packaging 7.9 kg (17.42 l b) 8.9 kg (19.62 lb)
Weight with stand
assembly and cables
5.4 kg (11.90 lb) 6.2 kg (13.67 lb)
20 │ About your monitor
Environmental characteristics
• ENERGY STAR certified monitor
• RoHS-compliant
• TCO certified displays
• BFR/PVC-reduced monitor (excluding external cables)
• Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only
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)
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating • Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
• 119.42 BTU/hour (maximum)
• 64.83 BTU/hour (typical)
Weight without stand
asse
mbly (For wall mount
or VESA mount
considerations - no
cables)
4.4 kg (9.70 lb) 4.4 kg (9.70 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 0.7 kg (1.54 lb) 1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
Model S2721D/S2721DS
Comp
liant standards
Te mp e rat ure
Humidity
Altitude
Thermal dissipation
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