Dell SE2717H User Guide

User’s Guide

Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Model No.: SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR
Regulatory model: SE2717Hc

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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.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.

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respective owners.

2019 – 8

Rev. A06

Contents

About your monitor ......................... 6

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Monitor specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Resolution specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Supported video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preset display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

FreeSync Graphic Card Support List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Electrical specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Physical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power management modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Plug and play capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LCD monitor quality and pixel policy . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning your monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

│ 3

Setting up the monitor.......................21

Connecting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the VGA cable (sold separately for SE2717HX/

SE2717HR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H) . . . . 22

Organizing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Removing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To remove the stand: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operating your monitor ..................... 25

Power on the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OSD controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu . . . . . . . . . 28

Accessing the OSD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

OSD warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting up your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting the maximum resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting ........................... 45

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Built-in diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4 │

Product-specic problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix................................. 50

FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 50

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

│ 5

About your monitor

Package contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any
component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see

Contacting 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.

NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: To set up your monitor with a third-party stand, refer to the respective

stand setup guide for setup instructions.

• Monitor

• Stand riser

6 │ About your monitor

• Stand base

• Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)

• VGA Cable (for SE2717H)

• HDMI Cable (for SE2717HX/
SE2717HR)

• Drivers and Documentation

DellTM SE2717H/SE2717HX/HR Monitor

Media

• Quick Setup Guide

• Safety and Regulatory
Information

Product features

The Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR at panel display has an active matrix,
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED
backlight. The monitor features include:

• SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR: 68.6 cm (27 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.

• VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy
and new systems.

• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.

• 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 certified Monitor.

• Security-lock slot.

• BFR/PVC-reduced.

• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only.

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

• 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

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

About your monitor │ 7

• Supports AMD FreeSync™ technology.

• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen.

• ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted
from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. See the Safety Instructions.

8 │ About your monitor

Identifying parts and controls

Front view

1 2

Control buttons

Label Description
1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating your monitor)
2 Power On/Off button

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

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Back View without monitor stand Back View with monitor stand

Label Description Use

1 Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock

(security lock not included).

2 Barcode serial number and Service

Tag label

Refer to this label if you need to
contact Dell for technical support.
The Dell service tag is used for Dell
warranty and customer service
management purposes and for
records of the base system.

3 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
4 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
5 Cable management slot Uses to organize cables by placing

them through the slot.

10 │ About your monitor

Side view

2 3

1

Bottom view

Bottom view without monitor stand

Label Description Use

1 Power port Connect the power cable.
2 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
3 VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable.

About your monitor │ 11

Monitor specications

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

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

Horizontal, Active Area

Vertical, Active Area

Area
Pixel pitch 0.3114 mm
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical

Luminance output 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)

Faceplate coating Anti-glare with 3H hardness
Backlight LED light bar system
Response time 6 ms typical (G to G)
Color depth 16.7 million colors
Color gamut CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%)

FreeSync support frame
frequency (HDMI port only)

Dell display manager
compatibility

Connectivity 1xHDMI (ver 1.4)

Border width (edge of monitor
to active area)

Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Adjustability Tilt (5°/21°)

686.00 mm (27 in)

597.89 mm (23.54 in)

336.31 mm (13.24 in)

2010.76 cm² (311.67 in²)

178° (horizontal) typical

8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)

48-75 Hz

Yes

1xVGA

11.60 mm (Top)

11.60 mm(Left/Right)

21.10 mm(Bottom)

12 │ About your monitor

Resolution specications

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz for VGA port.

1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz for HDMI port.

Supported video modes

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Video display capabilities

(HDMI )

Preset display modes

480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i

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 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

FreeSync Graphic Card Support List

For information on graphics cards that support FreeSync, see

www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologies-gaming/
freesync

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal /

Vertical)

About your monitor │ 13

Electrical specications

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Video input signals • HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each dierential line,

100 ohm input impedance per dierential pair,

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

AC input voltage/frequency/
current

Inrush current • 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)

100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz /

1.5A

Note: The AC input current need to be

1.5A (typical).

• 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)

14 │ About your monitor

Physical characteristics

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Signal cable type • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins

• Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins

Dimensions (with stand)

Height 458.7 mm (18.06 in)
Width 621.1 mm (24.45 in)
Depth 185.4 mm (7.30 in)

Dimensions (without stand)

Height 369.0 mm (14.53 in)
Width 621.1 mm (24.45 in)
Depth 56.6 mm (2.23 in)

Stand dimensions

Height 182.8 mm (7.20 in)

Width 244.6 mm (9.63 in)
Depth 185.4 mm (7.30 in)

Weight

Weight with packaging 8.60 kg (18.96 lb)

Weight with stand assembly and
cables

Weight without stand assembly
(no cables)

Weight of stand assembly 1.04 kg (2.29 lb)
Front-frame gloss (minimum) Black frame - 85 gloss units

6.10 kg (13.45 lb)

4.80 kg (10.58 lb)

About your monitor │ 15

Environmental characteristics

Model SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR
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 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating • Storage 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

• Shipping 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Altitude

Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft)

Thermal dissipation

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 feature is called 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 o mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
power cable from the monitor.

105.85 BTU/hour (maximum)

68.29 BTU/hour (typical)

VESA
Modes

Normal
operation

Active-off
mode

Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W

Power Consumption PON 18.42 W
Total Energy Consumption (TEC) 58.2 kWh

16 │ About your monitor

Horizontal
Sync

Active Active Active White 31 W

Inactive Inactive Blanked White

Vertical
Sync

Video Power

Indicator

(Glowing )

Power
Consumption

(maximum)**

20 W (typical)
Less than 0.3 W

** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active.

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This document is informational only and reects laboratory performance. Your
product may perform dierently, 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:

PON: Power consumption of On Mode measured with reference to Energy Star test.

TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star

test method.

The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed
in the Active-o mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:

Dell SE2717H

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

nitor button now to select the correct input source on the

On-Screen-Display menu.

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

About your monitor │ 17

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

18 │ About your monitor

HDMI connector

Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected 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 +5V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

About your monitor │ 19

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 Identication
Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can
congure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are
automatic, you can select dierent 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 xed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and
do not aect 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 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 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 the black-colored monitor may get
scratched and show white scuff marks.

• 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.

20 │ About your monitor

Setting up the monitor

Connecting the stand

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

NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you have
purchased a third-party stand, refer to the respective stand setup
guide for the set up instructions.

To attach the monitor stand:

1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion.

2. Insert the tabs on the upper part of the stand in to the grooves on the back

of the monitor.

3. Press down the stand till it snaps into place.

2

3

Setting up the monitor │ 21

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 computer at the same time. It
is recommend to route the cables through the cable-management slot
before you connect them to the monitor.

To connect your monitor to the computer:

1. Turn O your computer and disconnect the power cable.

2. Connect the VGA or HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.

Connecting the VGA cable (sold separately for SE2717HX/SE2717HR)

Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H)

22 │ Setting up the monitor

Organizing cables

Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor.

Setting up the monitor │ 23

Removing the 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: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other
stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for
the set-up instructions.

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 base away from the monitor.

2

2

3

24 │ Setting up the monitor

Operating your monitor

Power on the monitor

Press the button to turn on the monitor.

Using the control buttons

Use the control buttons at the bottom of the monitor to adjust the settings on your
monitor.

1

The following table describes the control buttons:

Control Buttons Description

1

2

Shortcut key/
Preset Modes

3

4

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

3

1

Control buttons

Operating your monitor │ 25

4

52

2

Shortcut key/

Brightness/

Contrast

3

Menu

4

Exit

5

Power (with power

light )

Use the Brightness/Contrast key for direct access to
the "Brightness" and "Contrast" control menu.

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.

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.

26 │ Operating your monitor

OSD controls

1

234

Use the buttons at the bottom of your monitor to adjust the image settings.

Contorl Buttons Description

1

Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a
menu.

Up

2

Use the Down button to decrease values or move
down in a menu.

Down

3

Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a
menu.

OK

4

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

Back

Operating your monitor │ 27

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
automatically close.

1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu.

Main Menu for analog (VGA) input

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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 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 button to return to the main menu.

75% 75%

28 │ Operating your monitor

Icon Menu and

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.

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

75% 75%

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.

Operating your monitor │ 29

Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust

menu.

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Press to adjust the screen automatically.

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

Auto Adjustment in Progress...

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.

30 │ Operating your monitor

Input Source Use the input source menu to select between the

different video signals that may be connected to your
monitor.

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

VGA

HDMI

Auto Select On

Reset Input Source

VGA Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA)

connector. Push to select the VGA input source.

HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI

connector. Push to select the HDMI input source.

Auto Select Select auto select to scan for available input signals.
Reset Input

Select this option to restore default Input Source.

Source

Color Use color to adjust the color setting mode.

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Preset Modes

Input Color Format

Reset Color

Standard

RGB

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Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose

standard, comfortview, multmedia, movie, game, 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.

NOTE: Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-

free screen.

CAUTION: The possible long-term effects of

blue light emission from the monitor may cause
damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or
digital eye strain.

See the Safety Instructions.

• Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia
applications.

• Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.

• FPS Game: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person
Shooter games.

• RTS Game: Loads color settings ideal for Real-Time
Strategy games.

• RPG Game: Loads color settings ideal for Role-Playing
games.

• 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.

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Press the and buttons to adjust the three colors
(R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Preset Modes

Standard

ComfortView

Multimedia

Movie

FPS Game

RTS Game

RPG Game

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 DVD player using the HDMI cable.

• YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports
only YPbPr output.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Input Color Format

RGB

YPbPr

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Hue 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 or to adjust the hue from 0 to

100.

Press to increase the green shade of the video
image.

Press to increase the purple shade of the video
image.

NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only when

you select Movie or Game preset mode.

Saturation This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video

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.

Reset Color Allows your monitor color settings to the factory settings.

34 │ Operating your monitor

Display Use the display to adjust image.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Aspect Ratio

Horizontal Position

Vertical Position

Sharpness

Pixel Clock

Phase

Dynamic Contrast

Response Time

Reset Display

Wide 16:9

50

50

50

50

0

Normal

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

Vertical
Position

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 (+).

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

Use or to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.

Pixel Clock The phase and pixel clock adjustments allow you to

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

NOTE: Applicable when input port is VGA.

Phase If satisfactory results are not obtained using the phase

adjustment, use the pixel clock (coarse) adjustment and
then use phase (fine), again. Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum
is 100 (+).

NOTE: Applicable when input port is VGA.
Dynamic
Contrast

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.
Response Time User can select between Normal, Fast or Super Fast.
Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.

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Energy

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Power Button LED

Reset Energy

On During Active

Power Button
LED

Allows you to set the power LED indicator on during
active or off during active to save energy.

Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings.

36 │ 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.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Language

Transparency

Timer

Lock

Reset Menu

English

20

20 s

Unlock

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: When the OSD is locked, pressing

the menu key takes you directly to the OSD

settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected

on entry. Press and hold key for 6 seconds

to unlock and allow user access to all applicable

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

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Personalize Users can choose a feature from shortcut key 1,

shortcut key 2, reset personalization, preset modes or
Brightness/Contrast and set it as a shortcut key.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes

Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast

Reset Personalization

Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the following: preset modes,

brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect
ratio to set the shortcut key 1.

Shortcut Key 2 User can select one of the following: preset modes,

brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect
ratio to set the shortcut key 2.

Reset

Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.

Personalization

Others

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Others

Factory Reset

Enable

Disable

38 │ Operating your monitor

DDC/CI DDC/CI (display data channel/command interface)

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.

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Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Others

Factory Reset

Enable

Disable

LCD
Conditioning

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.

Dell SE2717H Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Auto Adjust

Input Source

Color

Display

Energy

Menu

Personalize

Others

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

DDC/CI

LCD Conditioning

Reset Others

Factory Reset

Enable

Disable

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

factory preset values.

Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values.

NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the
brightness to compensate for LED aging.

Operating your monitor │ 39

OSD warning messages

When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or

Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.

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To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast

will be switched off.

Do you want to continue?

No

Yes

When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following

message is displayed:

Dell SE2717H

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

Please change your input timing to

other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.

1920x1080, 60Hz

or any

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

Before the DDC/CI function is disabled, the following message is displayed:

Dell SE2717H

The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will

be disabled.

Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?

No

Yes

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

Dell SE2717H

Entering Power Save Mode.

40 │ Operating your monitor

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

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?

No VGA signal from your device.

Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.

If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select

the correct input source.

If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a oating dialog box as shown below
appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 4 minutes if left at this
state.

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?

No VGA Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or

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?

No HDMI Cable

The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.

www.dell.com/support/monitors

See Troubleshooting for more information.

Operating your monitor │ 41

Setting up your monitor

Setting the maximum resolution

To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:

In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10:

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 Screen Resolution.

3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

4. Click 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.

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, please
contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these
resolutions.

42 │ Operating your monitor

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

In Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10:

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 Personalization.

3. Click Change Display Settings.

4. Click Advanced Settings.

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,

http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.AMD.com).

7. 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.

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Using tilt

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.

Tilt

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

5°

21°

44 │ Operating your monitor

Troubleshooting

www. dell.com/support/monitors

www.d

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 o 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.

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No HDMI Cable

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

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No VGA Cable

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

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

4. Turn O 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.

ell.com/support/monitors

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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.

3

1

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 Button 1 for 5 seconds. A gray screen appears.

4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

5. Press Button 1 on the bottom of the monitor 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 1 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.

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46 │ Troubleshooting

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 • Eliminate video extension cables.

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

Missing Pixels • Cycle power On-O.

Stuck-on Pixels • Cycle power On-O.

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.

• 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.

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

• Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.

• Check environmental factors.

• Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

• Pixel that is permanently O 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/support/monitors.

• Pixel that is permanently o 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/support/monitors.

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Brightness
Problems

Geometric
Distortion

Horizontal/Vertical
Lines

Synchronization
Problems

Safety Related
Issues

Intermittent
Problems

Missing Color • Perform monitor self-test feature check.

Wrong Color • Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD

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

• 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.

• 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.

to Graphics or Video depending on the application.

• Try dierent 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 o the monitor
at all times when not in use (for more information, see

Power management modes).

• Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

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Video Ghosting or
Overshooting

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

Product-specic problems

Specic
Symptoms

Screen image is too
small

Cannot adjust the
monitor with the
buttons on the
bottom of the panel

No Input Signal
when user controls
are pressed

The picture does
not fill the entire
screen

Possible Solutions

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

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

• Turn O 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 menu 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 dierent video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the
monitor may display in full screen.

• Run the built-in diagnostics.

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Appendix

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.

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

WARNING: The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from
the monitor may cause personal injury such as digital eye strain, eye
fatigue and damage to the eyes. Using monitor for extended periods of
time may also cause pain in parts of body such as neck, arm, back and
shoulder.

To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/back/shoulder pain from using the
monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to:

1. Set the distance of the screen between 20 inches to 28 inches (50cm-70cm)
from your eyes.

2. Blink frequently to moisten your eyes or wet your eyes with water after
prolonged usage of the monitor.

3. Take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours.

4. Look away from your monitor and gaze at a distant object at 20 feet away for

at least 20 seconds during the breaks.

5. Perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck, arm, back, and shoulders
during the breaks.

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.

50 │ Appendix

Contacting 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:

2. Visit www.dell.com/support.

3. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down

menu at the bottom of the page.

4. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

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

6. 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.

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