Dell S2317HJ User Manual

User’s Guide

Dell S2317HJ

Model No.: S2317HJ

Regulatory model: S2317HJb

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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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2016 - 02 Rev. A00

Contents

About Your Monitor ................................................................ 5

Package Contents ......................................................................................5

Product Features ........................................................................................6

Identifying Parts and Controls .................................................................8

Plug and Play Capability ..........................................................................12

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy .................................................. 12

Maintenance Guidelines ......................................................................... 12

Setting Up the Monitor ......................................................... 13

Connecting the Stand ............................................................................. 13

Connecting Your Monitor ......................................................................14

Organizing Cables .................................................................................... 15

Removing the Monitor Stand .................................................................16

Operating Your Monitor ....................................................... 17

Power On the Monitor ............................................................................ 17

Using the Front Panel Controls .............................................................17

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu ......................................... 19

Contents | 3

Setting the Maximum Resolution ..........................................................32

Using the Tilt .............................................................................................33

Using the Wireless Charging Base ........................................................34

Troubleshooting ....................................................................37

Self-Test .....................................................................................................37

Built-in Diagnostics ..................................................................................38

Common Problems .................................................................................39

Product-Specific Problems ....................................................................41

Wireless Charging Specific Problems ..................................................41

Appendix ....................................................................................................42

FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information ..........42

Contact Dell ..............................................................................................42

Setting Up Your Monitor .........................................................................43

Monitor Specifications .........................................................45

4 | Contents

About Your Monitor

Package Contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure 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. Some

features or media may not be available in certain countries.

Monitor

∞

Stand Riser

∞

Wireless Charging Base

∞

Power Adapter

∞

Power Cable (varies by

∞

country)

About Your Monitor | 5

6 | About Your Monitor

HDMI Cable

∞

Drivers and

∞

Documentation Media
Quick Setup Guide

∞

Safety and Regulatory

∞

Information
Wireless Safety and

∞

Regulatory Information

Product Features

The Dell S2317HJ flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT),
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:

58.42 cm (23 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080

∞

resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while

∞

moving from side-to-side.
Wireless charging base makes wireless charging possible for your smartphones

∞

or mobile devices.
Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

∞

VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy

∞

and new systems.
Built-in Speaker (3W) x 2.

∞

On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen

∞

optimization.
Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image

∞

Color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
Dell Display Manager Software included (in the CD shipped with the monitor).

∞

Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.

∞

Security-lock slot.

∞

Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining

∞

the image quality.
EPEAT Silver Rating.

∞

TCO-Certified Displays.

∞

BFR/PVC- Reduced.

∞

High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (8,000,000:1).

∞

0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

∞

About Your Monitor | 7

Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real

∞

time (consumption from the wireless charging base is not included).

8 | About Your Monitor

Identifying Parts and Controls

2

1

Front View

Front panel controls

Label Description

1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating Your Monitor)
2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

NOTE: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of

the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light
and bright surfaces.

About Your Monitor | 9

Back View

1
2

4

5

6

7

3

Back View without monitor stand

Label Description Use

1 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
2 Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock

3 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to

4 Wireless charging power switch Turns on the switch for the readiness

5 Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing

6 DC out cable Plugs to the power-adapter port on

7 Power-adapter port Connects the power cable using a

Back View with monitor stand

(security lock not included).

contact Dell for technical support.

of wireless charging.

them through the slot.

the monitor, with a 12V DC power
supply.

19V DC adapter for transition.

10 | About Your Monitor

Side View

21

546

1 2 3

Label Description Use

1 Wireless charging LED Indicates the wireless charging status.
2 Wireless charging pad Charge your Qi (WPC) or PMA compliance

•
devices.

Align your device to the pad to get max •
charging.

Bottom View

Bottom view without monitor stand

Label Description Use

1 Power-adapter port Connects the DC out cable of the wireless charging

base.

2 Audio Line Out port Connects external speakers (Optional Purchase) *

3 Audio Line In port Connects the audio cable (Optional Purchase) from

the source device to the monitor.

4 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.

5 HDMI port Connects your computer to the monitor using an

HDMI cable.

About Your Monitor | 11

6 VGA port Connects your computer to the monitor using a VGA

cable.

* Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out port.

12 | About Your Monitor

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/support/monitors.

Maintenance Guidelines

Cleaning Your Monitor

WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from

the electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor.

For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning
or handling your monitor:

To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.

∞

If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the anti­static coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners or
compressed air.

Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using

∞

detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a

∞

cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as a darker-colored monitor may get scratched

∞

and show white scuff marks more than a lighter-colored monitor.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically

∞

changing screen saver and turn Off your monitor when not in use.

Setting Up the Monitor | 13

Setting Up the Monitor

4

3

2

Connecting the Stand

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

NOTE: The following steps are applicable for a monitor with a stand.

To attach the monitor stand:

1.

Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.

2.

Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot.

3.

Turn the screw clockwise. After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle
flat within the recess.

4.

Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the
monitor.

5.

Press the stand till it snaps into place.

14 | Setting Up the Monitor

Connecting Your Monitor

VGA

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

Safety Instructions.

NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time.

To connect your monitor to the computer:

1.

Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.

2.

Connect the VGA/HDMI/audio cable from your monitor to the computer.

3.

Plug the DC out cable of the wireless charging base to the power adapter port
on the monitor. And plug the supplied power cable with 19V DC adapter to the
power adapter port on the wireless charging base.

Connecting the VGA cable (Optional Purchase)

Setting Up the Monitor | 15

Connecting the HDMI cable

HDMI

Connecting the audio cable (Optional Purchase)

Organizing Cables

After you connect all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, organize all
cables as shown above.

NOTE: After the cables are connected, they will have to be disconnected again

to route them through the hole.

16 | Setting Up the Monitor

Removing the Monitor Stand

NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand,

ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface.

NOTE: The following steps are applicable for a monitor with a stand.

To remove the stand:

1.

Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.

2.

Use a long and thin screwdriver to push the release latch.

3.

Once the latch is released, remove the stand away from monitor.

Operating Your Monitor | 17

Operating Your Monitor

21

Power On the Monitor

Press the button to turn On the monitor.

Using the Front Panel Controls

Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image being
displayed.

The following table describes the front panel buttons:

Front Panel Button Description

1

Shortcut key/Preset Modes

Shortcut key/Volume

Menu

Exit

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

Use the buttons to adjust the volume. Minimum
is 0 (-). Maximum is 100 (+).

Use the Menu button to launch the On-Screen
Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See

Accessing the OSD menu.

Use this button to go back to the main menu or
exit the OSD main menu.

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2

1 234

Power On/Off button (with

LED indicator)

Use the Power button to turn the monitor On
and Off.

Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and
fully functional. Blinking white light indicates the
power save mode.

OSD controls

Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

Front Panel Button Description

1

Use the Up button to increase values or move up.

Up

2

Down

3

OK

4

Back

Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges)
items in the OSD menu.

Use the OK button to confirm your selection.

Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Dell S2316H Energy Use

75%75%

Audio

Accessing the OSD menu

NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or

exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes
are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to
disappear.

NOTE: The model name S2316H is a generic name without suffix J.

1.

Press the

button to display the OSD main menu.

Main Menu for analog (VGA) input

2.

Press the

and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move
from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following
table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor.

3.

Press the

4.

Press

5.

Press
the menu, to make your changes.

6.

Select the

button once to activate the highlighted option.

and button to select the desired parameter.

and then use the and buttons, according to the indicators on

button to return to the main menu.

20 | Operating Your Monitor

Icon Menu and

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

75%75%

Audio

Submenus

Brightness/

Contrast

Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.

Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast

Description

Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment.

Press the

button to increase the brightness and press

the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max.

100).
NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when

Dynamic Contrast is switched On.

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.

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Auto Adjust

Brightness / Contrast

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Dell S2316H Energy Use

Press to adjust the screen automatically.

Auto Adjust

Audio

Auto Adjustment in Progress...

Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.

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

Auto Adjustment 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 Settings.

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.

22 | Operating Your Monitor

Input Source

Brightness / Contrast

Color

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Select

Auto Adjust

Input Source

VGA

HDMI

Audio

Brightness / Contrast

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Preset Modes

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Standard

RGB

Input Color Format

Reset Color

Audio

Use the Input Source menu to select between the
different video signals that may be connected to your
monitor.

Auto Select

VGA

HDMI

Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode.

Select Auto Select to scan for available input signals.
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA)

connector. Push

to select the VGA input source.

Select HDMI input when you are using the Digital (HDMI)
connector. Push

to select the HDMI input source.

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Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard,

Brightness / Contrast

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Dell S2316H Energy Use

Preset Modes

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Standard

Multimedia

Movie

Game

Paper

Warm

Cool

Custom Color

Input Color Format

Reset Color

Audio

Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Warm, Cool, or Custom
Color from the list.

Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings.

∞

This is the default preset mode.
Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia

∞

applications.
Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.

∞

Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming

∞

applications.
Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal

∞

for viewing text. Blend the text background to simulate
paper media without affecting color images. Applies to
RGB input format only.

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.

24 | Operating Your Monitor

Input Color

Brightness / Contrast

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Input Color Format

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

RGB

YPbPr

Preset Modes

Reset Color

Audio

Format

Allows you to set the video input mode to:

RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to

∞

a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable.
YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports

∞

only YPbPr output.

Hue

Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video

Reset Color

This feature can shift the color of the video image to green
or purple. This is used to adjust the desired flesh tone

color. Use
Press
Press

or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100.
to increase the green shade of the video image.
to increase the purple shade of the video image.

NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when you select
Movie or Game preset mode.

image. Use

or to adjust the saturation from 0 to

100.
Press

to increase the monochrome appearance of the

video image.
Press

to increase the colorful appearance of the video

image.
NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you

select Movie or Game preset mode.

Allows your monitor color settings to the factory settings.

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Display Use the Display to adjust image.

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Wide 16:9

50

50

50

50

23

Normal

Dis play

Aspect Ratio

Horizontal Posi tion

Vertical Position

Sharpness

Pixel Clock

Phase

Dyn amic Contrast

Resp onse Time

Rese t Dis play

Audio

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

Horizontal

Position

Vertical Position

Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.

Pixel Clock The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to adjust

Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase

Dynamic
Contrast

Response Time User can select between Fast or Normal.

Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.

Use

or the buttons to adjust image left and right.

Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum is 100 (+).
Use the

or buttons to adjust image up and down.

Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum is 100 (+).

Use

your monitor to your preference. Use

or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.

or buttons to
adjust for best image quality. Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum
is 100 (+).

adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and
then use Phase (fine), again. Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum is
100 (+).

Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide
sharper and more detailed image quality.

Press the

button to select the Dynamic Contrast "On"

or "Off".
NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you

select Game or Movie preset mode.

26 | Operating Your Monitor

Audio

Brightness / Contrast

Dis play

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Volume

Auto Adjust

Input Source

50

PC Audio

Audio Source

Speaker

Audio

Reset Audio

Enable

Color

Brightness / Contrast

Dis play

Menu

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Power Button LED

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

On During Active

Energy

Rese t Energy

Audio

Volume Use the buttons to adjust the volume. Minimum is 0 (-).

Maximum is 100 (+).

Audio Source Allows you to set the Audio Source mode to:

PC Audio

∞

HDMI

∞

Speaker Allows you to enable or disable speaker function.

Reset Audio Select this option to restore default display settings.

Energy

Power Button

LED

Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings.

Allows you to set the power LED indicator On During
Active or Off During Active to save energy.

Operating Your Monitor | 27

Menu Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Personalize

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

English

20

20 s

Unlock

Dis play

Language

Trans parency

Timer

Lock

Rese t Menu

Menu

Audio

as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the
menu remains on screen and so on.

Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight

languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian
Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).

Transparency 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.

Lock

Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is
selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are
locked.

NOTE:

Lock – Either soft lock (through the OSD menu) or

∞

hard lock (press and hold the button beside the power
button for 10 seconds)

Unlock – Only hard unlock (press and hold the button

∞

beside the power button for 10 seconds)

Reset Menu Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.

28 | Operating Your Monitor

Personalize Users can choose a feature from Shortcut Key 1, Shortcut

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Others

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Dis play

Menu

Personalize

Shortcut Key 1Preset Modes

Shortcut Key 2Volume

Rese t Personalization

Audio

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Personalize

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Enable

Disable

Dis play

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Other

Factory Reset

Menu

Others

Audio

Key 2, Reset Personalization, Preset Modes or Brightness/
Contrast and set it as a shortcut key.

Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the followings: Preset Modes,

Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect
Ratio and Volume to set the Shortcut Key 1.

Shortcut Key 2 User can select one of the followings: Preset Modes,

Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect
Ratio and Volume to set the Shortcut Key 2.

Reset

Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.

Personalization

Others

Operating Your Monitor | 29

DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface)

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Personalize

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Dis play

Menu

Others

Audio

Enable

Disable

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Other

Factory Reset

Brightness / Contrast

Energy

Personalize

Reso lution: 1920x1 080, 60H z

Dell S2316H E nergy Use

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Dis play

Menu

Others

Audio

Enable

Disable

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Other

Factory Reset

allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color
balance and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on
your computer.

You can disable this feature by selecting Disable.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum

performance of your monitor.

LCD

Conditioning

NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the

Reset Other Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to the

Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.

brightness to compensate for LED aging.

Helps 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

Enable.

factory preset values.

30 | Operating Your Monitor

OSD Warning Messages

Dell S2316H

To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast will be

No

Yes

switched off.

Do you want to continue?

Dell S2316H

The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please

change your input timing to

1920x1080, 60Hz

or any other monitor

listed timing as per the monitor specifications.

Dell S2316H

The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be

No

Yes

disabled.

Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?

When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or
Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.

When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following
message is displayed:

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving
from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical
frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.

You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled:

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When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears:

Dell S2316H

Entering Power Save Mode.

Dell S2316H

There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the

keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press

the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the

On-Screen-Display menu.

Dell S2316H

No VGA Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

?

Dell S2316H

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

No HDMI Cable

?

If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will
appear depending on the selected input:

If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 5 minutes if left at this state.

See Troubleshooting for more information.

32 | Operating Your Monitor

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, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic
desktop.

2.

Right-click on the desktop and click

3.

Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select

4.

Click

OK.

In Windows 10:

1.

Right-click on the desktop and click

2.

Click

Advanced display settings.

3.

Click the dropdown list of

4.

Click

Apply.

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 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.

∞

Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

Screen Resolution.

1920 x 1080.

Display settings.

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Using Tilt

5°

21°

NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is

bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions.

NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

34 | Operating Your Monitor

Using the Wireless Charging Base

The stand base of your monitor allows you to charge a Qi (WPC)/PMA certified
smartphone or mobile device wirelessly. For more information about wireless
charging standards and certified devices, see www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com
and www.merger.powermatters.org.

Setting Up the Wireless Charging Function

1.

Ensure that the DC out cable and power cable are connected properly and
secure.

2.

Slide the wireless charging power switch to reveal the green color on the back.
The white LED turns on for 3 seconds and then turns off to indicate that the
wireless charging function is enabled.

OnOff

3.

To turn off the wireless charging function, slide the wireless charging power
switch to reveal the red color on the back.

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Charging Your Mobile Device Wirelessly

To charge your mobile device wirelessly:

1.

Read the documentations that shipped with the mobile device for information
on how to use the wireless charging function.

2.

Ensure that the charging area of the wireless charging base is clear of any object
and then place your mobile device at the center of the charging area.

3.

When the device is properly placed on the charging area, the LED turns white
indicating that your device is getting charged.

4.

When the battery of the device is fully charged (usually > 98%), the white LED
light turns off.

36 | Operating Your Monitor

WARNING: Do not charge a non Qi (WPC)/PMA certified device, or place any

other object in the wireless charging area. If you use a Qi (WPC)/PMA certified
wireless charging cover for the mobile device, do not place the cover in the
charging area without the mobile device in it.

WARNING: Do not place any magnetic storage media (like floppy disks or

credit cards) near the charging area. The data on the media can get erased.

NOTE: The time taken to charge the mobile device completely depends on the

charge remaining on the device and it’s charging efficiency.

NOTE: To avoid any interference while your device is charging, do not place

anything around the device and the charging area.

NOTE: It it normal that the charging stand base and mobile device gets warm

while charging.

NOTE: The wireless charging function will be turned off if the monitor power is

turned Off.

Charge status LED behavior

The following table describes the status that LED indicates:

LED Indicator Activities

White LED lights up for 3 seconds and
turns off

LED does not turn on when the device is
placed in the charging area.

White LED Charging.
White LED turns off The battery of your device is fully

White LED appears for 2 seconds and
turns off

Wireless charging is enabled.

Not charging.

charged.
Notifies that the battery of your device is

actually fully charged and you may want
to remove it from the charging pad.

Troubleshooting | 37

Troubleshooting

Dell S2316H

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

No HDMI Cable

?

Dell S2316H

No VGA Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

?

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 the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper
Self-Test operation, remove all digital and analog cables from the back of
monitor.

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.

NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable

is disconnected or damaged.

4.

Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your
computer and the monitor.

If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video
controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

38 | Troubleshooting

Built-in Diagnostics

21

3 4 5

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.

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
screen appears.

4.

Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5.

Press

Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

6.

Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white and text

screens.
The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 4 again.
If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool,

the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

Button 1 and Button 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray

Troubleshooting | 39

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

No Video/Power
LED on

Poor Focus Picture is

Shaky/Jittery
Video

Missing Pixels LCD screen has

Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has

Brightness
Problems

Geometric
Distortion

What You

Experience

No picture Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor

No picture or no
brightness

fuzzy, blurry, or
ghosting

Wavy picture or
fine movement

spots

bright spots

Picture too dim
or too bright

Screen not
centered
correctly

Possible Solutions

∞

and the computer is properly connected and secure.
Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly

∞

using any other electrical equipment.
Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the

∞

Input Source menu.

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.

Eliminate video extension cables.

∞

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings ( ∞Factory Reset).
Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

∞

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings ( ∞Factory Reset).
Check environmental factors.

∞

Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

∞

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 http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.

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 http://www.dell.com/
support/monitors.

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.

∞

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Horizontal/
Vertical Lines

Synchronization
Problems

Safety Related
Issues

Intermittent
Problems

Missing Color Picture missing

Wrong Color Picture color

Image retention
from a static
image left on
the monitor for
a long period of
time

Video Ghosting
or Overshooting

Screen has one
or more lines

Screen is
scrambled or
appears torn

Visible signs of
smoke or sparks

Monitor
malfunctions on
& off

color

not good

Faint shadow
from the static
image displayed
appears on the
screen

Moving image
appears to have
trailing shadow
or bright edge.

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.
Change the ∞Color Setting Mode in the Color

Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the
application.

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 YPbPr in the
Color settings OSD.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

∞

Use the Power Management feature to turn off

∞

the monitor at all times when not in use (for more
information, see Power Management Modes).

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

∞

Change the ∞Response Time in the Display OSD to Fast
or Normal depending on your application and usage.

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Product-Specific Problems

Specific

Symptoms

Screen image is
too small

Cannot adjust the
monitor with the
buttons on the
side panel

No Input Signal
when user
controls are
pressed

The picture does
not fill the entire
screen

What You

Experience

Image is centered
on screen, but
does not fill entire
viewing area

OSD does not
appear on the
screen

No picture, the
LED light is white

The picture
cannot fill the
height or width of
the screen

Possible Solutions

Check the ∞Aspect Ratio setting in the Display
settings OSD.

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

Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug

∞

it back, and then turn On the monitor.
Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press

∞

and hold the button above the Power button for
10 seconds to unlock. (For more information, see

Lock).

Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is

∞

not in standby or sleep mode by moving the mouse
or pressing any key 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.

∞

Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of

∞

DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen.
Run the built-in diagnostics.

∞

Wireless Charging Specific Problems

Specific

Symptoms

Wireless charging
is not working

What You

Experience

No charge to the
mobile device

Possible Solutions

Ensure that the wireless charging function of the

∞

mobile device works properly, and that the mobile
device is correctly placed in the center of the
charging area.

Ensure that there is no other object between the

∞

mobile device and the charging area.
Wireless charging may not function near devices

∞

that emit strong electromagnetic energy (like a
microwave oven or radio transmitter). Turn off these
devices and try again.

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Appendix

WARNING: Safety Instructions

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.

WARNING: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the

placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from

surrounding light and bright surfaces.

For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide.

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.

To get online Monitor support content:

1.

Visit

www.dell.com/support/monitors.

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1.

Visit

www.dell.com/support.

2.

Verify your country or region in the

menu at the bottom of the page.

3.

Click

Contact Us on the left side of the page.

4.

Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5.

Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

WARNING: For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the

placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from

surrounding light and bright surfaces.

Choose A Country/Region drop-down

Troubleshooting | 43

Setting Up Your Monitor

Setting the display resolution

For maximum display performance with Microsoft Windows operating systems, set
the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps:

In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1:

1.

For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic

desktop.

2.

Right-click on the desktop and click

3.

Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select

4.

Click

OK.

In Windows® 10:

1.

Right-click on the desktop and click

2.

Click

Advanced display settings.

3.

Click the dropdown list of

4.

Click

Apply.

If you do not see the recommended resolution as an option, you may need to update
your graphics driver. Please choose the scenario below that best describes the
computer system you are using, and follow the given steps.

Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer
with internet access

1.

Go to

www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest

driver for your graphics card.

2.

After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution

to 1920 x 1080 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, contact Dell™ to

inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

Screen Resolution.

1920 x 1080.

Display settings.

If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or
graphics card

In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1:

1.

For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic

desktop.

2.

Right-click on the desktop and click

3.

Click

Change Display Settings.

4.

Click

Advanced Settings.

Personalization.

44 | Troubleshooting

5.

Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the

window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

6.

Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,

ATI.com OR www.NVIDIA.com).

7.

After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution

to 1920 x 1080 again.
In Windows 10,

1.

Right-click on the desktop and click

2.

Click

Advanced display settings.

3.

Click the dropdown list of

4.

Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the

window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.).

5.

Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example,

ATI.com OR www.NVIDIA.com).

6.

After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution

to 1920 x 1080 again.

NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, contact the

manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that

will support the video resolution.

Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

Display settings.

www.

www.

Monitor Specifications | 45

Monitor Specifications

Flat Panel Specifications

Model S2317HJ

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane Switching
Viewable image
Diagonal

Horizontal, Active Area

Vertical, Active Area

Area
Pixel pitch 0.265 mm
Viewing angle (vertical

/ horizontal)
Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)

Faceplate coating Low Haze with 3H hardness
Backlight LED edgelight system
Response time 6ms gray to gray (typical)
Color depth 16.78 million colors
Color gamut
[S2317HJ] color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976(82%) and CIE1931(72%) test

*

standards.

Resolution Specifications

58.42 cm (23 in)

509.18 mm (20.05 in)

286.41 mm (11.28 in)

2

1458.34 cm

178° / 178° (typical)

8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)

82% (typical)

(226.04 inch2)

*

Model S2317HJ

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset

resolution

1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

46 | Monitor Specifications

Preset Display Modes

Display Mode Horizontal

Frequency

(kHz)

VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 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, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity
(Horizontal /

Vertical)

Electrical Specifications

Model S2317HJ

Video input signals Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75

Synchronization input
signals

Inrush current 120 V:30 A (Max.)

AC/DC
Adapter*

Input voltage/
frequency/
current

Output voltage/
current

∞

ohm input impedance
HDMI1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, positive

∞

polarity at 100 ohm input impedance

Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations,
polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on
green)

240 V:60 A (Max.)
Delta adapter DA65NM111-00: 100 VAC to 240

VAC/50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.6 A (Max.)

Chicony adapter HA65NS5-00: 100 VAC to 240
VAC/50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.7 A (Max)

Output: 19.5 V DC/3.33 A

Monitor Specifications | 47

Physical Characteristics

Model S2317HJ
Signal cable type Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins.

Dimensions (with stand)

Height 408.1 mm (16.07 in)
Width 520.7 mm (20.50 in)
Depth 196.1 mm (7.72 in)

Dimensions (without stand)

Height 311.6 mm (12.27 in)
Width 520.7 mm (20.50 in)
Depth 54.2 mm (2.13 in)

Stand dimensions

Height 182.5 mm (7.19 in)
Width 262.4 mm (10.33 in)
Depth 196.1 mm (7.72 in)

Weight

Weight with packaging 5.83 kg (12.85 lb)
Weight with stand

assembly and cables
Weight without stand

assembly
Weight of stand

assembly
Front frame gloss

(minimum)

∞

Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins

∞

4.22 kg (9.30 lb)

2.90 kg (6.39 lb)

0.84 kg (1.85 lb)

Black frame - 85% gloss unit

48 | Monitor Specifications

Environmental Characteristics

Model S2317HJ

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 (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
Thermal dissipation 150.13 BTU/hour (maximum)

∞

78.43 BTU/hour (typical)

∞

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display 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.

* Zero power consumption in off mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
main cable from the monitor.

VESA

Modes

Normal
operation

Active-off
mode

Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W

Horizontal

Sync

Active Active Active White 44 W (maximum)**

Inactive Inactive Blanked White

Vertical

Sync

Video Power

Indicator

(Glowing )

Power

Consumption

23 W (typical)
Less than 0.3 W

Monitor Specifications | 49

Energy Star Power Consumption

On Mode 20.5 W ***

** Maximum power consumption with max luminance.

*** Energy consumption (On Mode) is tested at 230 Volts / 50 Hz. Measurements are
indicative for monitor head only without charging base turned on.

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.

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR-compliant.

Speaker Specifications

Model S2317HJ

Speaker rated power 2 x 3 W
Frequency Response 200 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm

50 | Monitor Specifications

The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed

Dell S2316H

There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the

keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press

the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the

On-Screen-Display menu.

in the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed:

Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

Monitor Specifications | 51

Pin Assignments

VGA Connector

Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable

1 Video-Red

2 Video-Green

3 Video-Blue

4 GND

5 Self-test

6 GND-R

7 GND-G

8 GND-B

9 Computer 5V/3.3V

10 GND-sync

11 GND
12 DDC data

13 H-sync

14 V-sync
15 DDC clock

HDMI Connector

Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable

1 T.M.D.S. Data 2-

2 T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield

3 T.M.D.S. Data 2+

4 T.M.D.S. Data 1+
5 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield

6 T.M.D.S. Data 1 -

7 T.M.D.S. Data 0+

8 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield

9 T.M.D.S. Data 0-

10 T.M.D.S. Clock +

11 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield

12 T.M.D.S. Clock -

13 CEC

14 Reserved (N.C. on device)

15 SCL

16 SDA

17 DDC/CEC Ground

18 +5V Power

19 Hot Plug Detect

52 | Monitor Specifications