Dell SE2417HGX
User’s Guide
Monitor Model: SE2417HGX
Regulatory Model: SE2417HGXc
Contents
About your monitor ................................................................ 5
Package contents.......................................................................................5
Product features.........................................................................................6
Identifying parts and controls..................................................................7
Plug and play capability ..........................................................................10
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy...................................................10
Maintenance guidelines..........................................................................10
Setting up the monitor......................................................... 11
Connecting the stand.............................................................................. 11
Connecting your monitor ......................................................................12
Organizing cables ....................................................................................13
Disconnecting the monitor stand.........................................................14
Operating your monitor....................................................... 15
Power on the monitor.............................................................................15
Using the front panel controls ..............................................................15
Using the On-screen Display (OSD) menu......................................... 17
Accessing the OSD menu....................................................................... 17
OSD warning messages........................................................28
Setting up your monitor..........................................................................31
Using tilt .....................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting....................................................................33
Self-test ......................................................................................................33
Built-in diagnostics ..................................................................................34
Common problems .................................................................................36
Product-specific problems ....................................................................38
Monitor specifications.............................................................................39
Flat panel specifications..........................................................................39
Resolution specifications........................................................................39
Supported video modes......................................................................... 40
FreeSync Graphic Card Support List .................................................. 40
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Preset display modes.............................................................................. 40
Electrical specifications...........................................................................41
Physical characteristics...........................................................................41
Environmental characteristics ...............................................................42
Power management modes ..................................................................42
Pin assignments....................................................................................... 44
Appendix .................................................................................46
FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information............ 46
Contacting Dell........................................................................................ 46
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Contents
About your monitor
Package contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the
NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
Component description
Component image
Monitor
Stand riser
Stand base
Power cable (varies by country)
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HDMI cable
Quick Setup Guide
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Safety and Regulatory
Information
Product features
The Dell SE2417HGX flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT),
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
59.9 cm (23.6 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080
resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
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Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
VGA and dual HDMI connectivity.
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Fast 1ms panel response time.
Supports AMD Radeon FreeSyncTM technology.
Refresh rate of up to 75 Hz.
Preset game modes include FPS (First-Person Shooter), RTS (Real-Time Strategy),
and RPG (Role-Playing Game).
On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
Security-lock slot.
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Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining image
quality.
BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates.).
High dynamic-contrast ratio (8,000,000:1).
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0.3 W power consumption when in sleep mode.
Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only.
Optimize eye comfort with a TÜV-certified flicker-free screen.
The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause
damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. TÜV-certified
ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the
monitor to optimize eye comfort.
RoHS-compliant.
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About your monitor
Identifying parts and controls
Front View
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2
Front panel controls
Label
Description
Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
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2
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.
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Back View
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2
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3
Back View with monitor stand
Back View without monitor stand
Label
Description
Stand release button
Use
1
Releases stand from monitor.
2
Security-lock slot
Secures monitor with security lock
(security lock not included).
3
4
Barcode serial number label
Cable management slot
Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
Uses to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.
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About your monitor
Bottom View
Удельная мощность рабочего режима
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Consumo de energía: XX.X Wh
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Bottom view without monitor stand
Label
Description
Use
1
Power port
Connect the power cable.
2
Line-out port*
Regulatory label
HDMI1 port
Connect external speakers (sold separately).
Lists the regulatory approvals.
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Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
Connect your computer with VGA cable.
HDMI2 port
VGA port
NOTE: Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out port.
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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
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
Maintenance guidelines
Cleaning your monitor
WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the
electrical outlet.
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 anti-static
coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners or compressed air.
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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.
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If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
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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.
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About your monitor
Setting up the monitor
Connecting the stand
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
NOTE: The following steps are applicable for connecting the stand that shipped with
your monitor. For setting up any other stand, see the documentation that shipped with
it.
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 the stand down until it snaps into place.
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Connecting your monitor
WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the
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 off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2.
Connect the VGA/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the VGA cable(sold separately)
Connecting the HDMI cable
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Setting up the monitor
Organizing cables
Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor.
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Disconnecting 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.
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. After the latch is released, remove the stand away from the monitor.
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Setting up the monitor
Operating your monitor
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.
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The following table describes the front panel buttons:
Front Panel Button
Description
1
Use this button to choose from a list of preset
modes.
Shortcut key/Preset Modes
Use this button to directly access the brightness/
contrast menu.
Shortcut key/
Brightness/Contrast
Use the menu button to launch the on-screen display
(OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the
Menu
Exit
Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit
the OSD main menu.
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2 and 3
Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off.
Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on.
Blinking white light indicates it is in power-save
mode.
Power On/Off button (with
LED indicator)
OSD controls
Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
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4
3
Front Panel Button
Description
1
Use the up button to increase values or move up in a menu.
Up
Down
OK
2
3
4
Use the down button to decrease values or move down in
a menu.
Use the OK button to confirm your selection in a menu.
Use the back button to go back to the previous menu.
Back
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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
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
Color
75%
75%
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
2. Press the
and
buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from
one icon to another, the option is highlighted.
3. Press the
button once to activate the highlighted option.
button to select the desired parameter.
4. Press
and
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.
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Icon
Menu and
Submenus
Description
Brightness/
Contrast
Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment.
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
75%
Color
Display
Menu
75%
Personalize
Others
Brightness
Contrast
Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight.
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.
Adjust the brightness first, and then adjust the contrast 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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Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.
Auto
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
Color
Press to adjust the screen automatically.
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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.
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Input Source
Use the input source menu to select between the different
video signals that may be connected to your monitor.
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
VGA
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Input Source
Color
Auto Select
Reset Input Source
>
On
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
VGA
HDMI 1
Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA)
connector. Push to select the VGA input source.
Select HDMI 1 input when you are using the HDMI 1 connector.
Push to select the HDMI 1 input source.
HDMI 2
Select HDMI 2 input when you are using the HDMI 2 connector.
Push to select the HDMI 1 input source.
Auto Select
Select auto select to scan for available input signals.
Reset Input
Source
Select this option to restore default Input Source.
Color
Use color to adjust the color setting mode.
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Preset Modes
Input Color Format
Hue
>
FPS Game
>
RGB
50
>
Input Source
Color
Saturation
>
50
Reset Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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Preset Modes
When you select Preset modes, you can choose Standard,
ComfortView, Movie, FPS Game, RTS Game, RPG Game,
Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list.
Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is
the default preset mode.
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ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from
the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.
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Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies.
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FPS Game: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person
Shooter games.
RTS Game: Loads color settings ideal for Real-Time Strategy
games.
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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.
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
Preset Modes
Input Color Format
Hue
Standard
Comfortview
Movie
Input Source
Color
Saturation
FPS Game
RTS Game
Reset Color
Display
Menu
RPG Game
Warm
Personalize
Others
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Preset Modes
Input Color Format
Reset Color
Cool
Custom Color
Input Source
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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.
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YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only
YPbPr output.
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Preset Modes
Input Color Format
Reset Color
RGB
YPbPr
Input Source
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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Reset Color
Resets your monitor color settings to the factory preset values.
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Preset Modes
>
>
Standard
RGB
Input Color Format
Reset Color
Input Source
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Display
Use the display to adjust image.
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Auto Adjust
Aspect Ratio
>
Wide 16:9
Horizontal Position
Vertioal Position
Input Source
Color
Sharpness
Pixel Clock
Phase
>
50
Display
Menu
Dynamic Contrast
Personalize
Others
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Auto Adjust
Response time
Reset Display
>
Extreme
Input Source
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Aspect Ratio
Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4.
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Horizontal
Position
Use
or
the buttons to adjust image left and right.
Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum is 100 (+).
Vertical Position
Use the
or
buttons to adjust image up and down.
Minimum is 0 (-). Maximum is 100 (+).
Sharpness
Pixel Clock
This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use
or
to adjust the sharpness from 0 to 100.
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 (+).
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 (+).
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 Extreme.
Reset Display
Menu
Select this option to restore default display settings.
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
Language
Transparency
Timer
>
>
>
English
20
20 s
Input Source
Color
Reset Menu
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Language
Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight
languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian
Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
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Transparency
Timer
Select this option to change the menu transparency by
pressing the and buttons from 0 to 100.
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.
Reset Menu
Personalize
Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values.
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
Shortcut Key 1
>
Preset Modes
Shortcut Key 2
>
Brightness/Contrast
On During Active
Power Button LED
Reset Personalization
>
Input Source
Color
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Shortcut Key 1 User can select one of the followings: 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 followings: preset modes,
brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect ratio to
set the shortcut key 2.
Power Button
LED
Allows you to set the power LED indicator On During Active or
Off During Active to save energy.
Reset
Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
Personalization
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Others
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Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Display Info
DDC/CI
>
>
On
LCD Conditioning
Service Tag
Reset Others
Factory Reset
O
Input Source
Color
>
ABCDEFG
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Display Info
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Display Info
DDC/CI
Model: Dell SE2417HGX
Input Source: HDMI1
LCD Conditioning
Service Tag
Current: 1920x1080, 60Hz
Input Source
Color
Reset Others
Factory Reset
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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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 Off.
Select On to enable this feature for best user experience and
optimum performance of your monitor.
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Display Info
DDC/CI
On
O
LCD Conditioning
Service Tag
Input Source
Color
Reset Others
Factory Reset
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
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 On.
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Auto Adjust
Display Info
DDC/CI
On
O
LCD Conditioning
Service Tag
Input Source
Color
Reset Others
Factory Reset
Display
Menu
Personalize
Others
Service Tag
Reset Other
Display the service tag number of the display.
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.
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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
To allow manual adjustment of brightness, the Dynamic Contrast
will be switched oꢀ.
Do you want to continue?
Yes
No
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When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, the following message is
displayed:
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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 specications.
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This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from
addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.
Before the DDC/CI function is disabled, the following message is displayed:
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The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will
be disabled.
Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function?
Yes
No
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When the monitor enters the Power Save Mode, the following message appears:
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OSD warning messages
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Entering Power Save Mode.
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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.
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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.
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No VGA Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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No HDMI 1 Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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No HDMI 2 Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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OSD warning messages
Setting up your monitor
Setting the maximum resolution
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
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:
latest driver for your graphics card.
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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.
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Using tilt
The stand shipped with your monitor supports tilt up to 5 degrees forward and 21 degrees
backward.
21°
5°
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OSD warning messages
Troubleshooting
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 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 VGA Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
www.dell.com/SE2417HGX
SE2417HGX
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No HDMI 1 Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
www.dell.com/SE2417HGX
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No HDMI 2 Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes.
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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.
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.
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4
5
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.
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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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Common problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might
encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Possible Solutions
Symptoms
No video/power LED
off
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.
No video/power LED
on
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.
Poor focus
Eliminate video extension cables.
∞
∞
∞
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio.
Shaky/jittery video
Missing pixels
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
∞
Stuck-on pixels
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
∞
Brightness problems
Geometric distortion
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.
Horizontal/vertical
lines
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.
∞
∞
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Synchronization
problems
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.
Safety related issues
Intermittent problems
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.
Missing color
Wrong color
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.
∞
∞
Image retention from
a static image left on
the monitor for a long
period of time
Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times
Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
∞
Video ghosting or
overshooting
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
Possible Solutions
Screen image is too
small
Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD.
∞
∞
Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .
Cannot adjust the
monitor with the
buttons on the side
panel
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.
∞
No input signal when
user controls are
pressed
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.
∞
∞
The picture does not fill
the entire screen
Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may
display in full screen.
Run the built-in diagnostics.
∞
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Monitor specifications
Flat panel specifications
Model
SE2417HGX
Screen type
Panel type
Viewable image
Diagonal
Active matrix - TFT LCD
TN
599.44 mm (23.60 in)
521.28 mm (20.52 in)
293.22 mm (11.54 in)
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
1528.50 cm2 (236.80 in2)
0.2715 mm
Pixel pitch
Viewing angle (vertical /
horizontal)
160 degrees (vertical) typical
170 degrees (horizontal) typical
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
300 cd/m² (typical)
1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)
Anti-glare with 3H hardness
LED light bar system
Faceplate coating
Backlight
Response time (Gray-to-Gray)
Normal mode: 5 ms
Fast mode: 2 ms
Extreme mode: 1 ms
Color depth
Color gamut
16.7 million colors
CIE 1976 (84%), CIE 1931 (72%)
FreeSync support frame frequency 48-75 Hz
(HDMI only)
Connectivity
2 x HDMI (ver 1.4, HDCP 1.4)
1 x VGA
1 x Audio-line-out
Resolution specifications
Model
SE2417HGX
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz to 84 kHz (automatic)
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Vertical scan range
48 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution
1920 x 1080 at 60Hz (VGA)
1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (HDMI)
Supported video modes
Model
SE2417HGX
Video display capabilities (HDMI )
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
FreeSync Graphic Card Support List
For information on graphic cards that are compatible with Radeon FreeSync technology, see
Preset display modes
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal /
Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 640 x 480
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 800 x 600
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1024 x 768
VESA, 1152 x 864
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1280 x 1024
VESA, 1600 x 1200
VESA, 1920 x 1080
VESA,1920 X 1080
31.5
31.5
70.1
60.0
75.0
60.3
75.0
60.0
75.0
75.0
60.0
75.0
60.0
60.0
75
28.3
25.2
31.5
-/+
-/-
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60.0
67.5
64.0
80.0
75.0
67.5
83.894
-/-
40.0
49.5
65.0
78.8
+/+
+/+
-/-
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/+
+/-
108.0
108.0
135.0
162.0
148.5
174.5
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Electrical specifications
Model
SE2417HGX
Video input signals
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75
ohm input impedance
∞
HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,
∞
100 ohm input impedance per differential pair
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz 3 Hz /
AC input voltage/frequency/
current
1.6A (typical)
Inrush current
120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)
240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)
∞
∞
Physical characteristics
Model
SE2417HGX
Signal cable type
Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins.
Analog: detachable, D-Sub, 15 pins
∞
∞
Dimensions (with stand)
Height
422.50 mm (16.63 in)
555.20 mm (21.86 in)
179.90 mm (7.08 in)
Width
Depth
Dimensions (without stand)
Height
330.10 mm (13.00 in)
555.20 mm (21.86 in)
55 mm (2.17 in)
Width
Depth
Stand dimensions
Height
178.00 mm (7.01 in)
250.00 mm (9.84 in)
179.90 mm (7.08 in)
Width
Depth
Weight
Weight with packaging
6.29 kg (13.87 lb)
4.35 kg (9.59 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
Weight without stand assembly (no 3.32 kg (7.32 lb)
cables)
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Weight of stand assembly
0.67 kg (1.48 lb)
Front-frame gloss (minimum)
Black frame - 85 gloss units
Environmental characteristics
Model
SE2417HGX
Temperature
Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating
Storage
Shipping
∞
∞
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity
Operating
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating
Storage
Shipping
∞
∞
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating (maximum)
Non-operating (maximum)
5,000 m (16,400 ft)
12,192 m (40,000 ft)
(maximum)
(typical)
85.32 BTU/hour
58.01 BTU/hour
∞
∞
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 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.
NOTE: Zero power consumption in off mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
main cable from the monitor.
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video
Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
Normal
Active
Active
Active
White
25 W (maximum)
operation
17 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive
-
Inactive
-
Blanked
-
White
(Glowing )
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off
Off
Less than 0.3 W
NOTE: Maximum power consumption with max luminance.
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NOTE: Energy consumption (On Mode) is tested at 230 Volts / 50 Hz.
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.
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in the
Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed:
Dell 24 Monitor
?
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.
SE2417HGX
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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Pin assignments
VGA connector
Pin Number
15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
1
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
GND
2
3
4
5
6
7
Self-test
GND-R
GND-G
8
9
10
GND-B
Computer 5V/3.3V
GND-sync
11
GND
12
DDC data
13
H-sync
14
15
V-sync
DDC clock
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HDMI connector
Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable
1
T.M.D.S. Data 2-
2
3
4
5
T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield
T.M.D.S. Data 2+
T.M.D.S. Data 1+
T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield
6
T.M.D.S. Data 1 -
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
T.M.D.S. Clock +
T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
T.M.D.S. Clock -
CEC
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Reserved (N.C. on device)
SCL
SDA
DDC/CEC Ground
+5V Power
Hot Plug Detect
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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.
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
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues:
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the
bottom of the page.
3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement or choose the
method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. 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.
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.
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