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. • Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply.
NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support for assistance. For more information on contacting Dell, See Contacting Dell.
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HDMI cable VGA cable (SE2422HX only) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About your monitor...
Product features The Dell SE2422H/SE2422HX monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.45 cm (23.8 in.) viewable area monitor (measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label Description Function buttons For more information, see Operating the monitor. Power LED indicator Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby mode. About your monitor...
Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your monitor and access warranty information. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable-management slot Connect the cables by inserting them through the slot.
Bottom view Label Description Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). Power connector Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). HDMI port Connect the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor). VGA port Connect the VGA cable (SE2422HX only) About your monitor...
Monitor specifications Description Values Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Vertical Alignment (VA) Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 604.50 mm (23.80 in.) Active Area Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 in.) Area 156246.28 mm (242.18 in.
16.92 mm Adjustability Height adjustable stand Tilt -5° to 21° Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Easy Arrange and other key features Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * At panel native only, under Custom Mode preset.
Physical characteristics Description SE2422H SE2422HX Connector type • One HDMI 1.4 port • One VGA port Signal cable type • HDMI 1.8 m cable • VGA 1.8 m cable (SE2422HX only) Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) 420.25 mm (16.55 in.) Width 552.64 mm (21.76 in.)
Environmental characteristics Description Values Compliant Standards • RoHS Compliant • BFR/PVC reduced monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only 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...
Pin assignments VGA connector Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B Computer 5 V / 3.3 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor...
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HDMI port Pin number 19-pin side of 19-pin side of the connected signal number the connected signal cable cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS CLOCK- TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD DDC CLOCK (SCL) TMDS DATA 1- DDC DATA (SDA)
During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is common for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. This is hard to notice and will not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see: https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. About your monitor...
Ergonomics CAUTION: Improper or prolonged usage of keyboard may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation: •...
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• Keep the area under your desk clear of obstructions and cables or power cords that may interfere with comfortable seating or present a potential trip hazard. monitor screen at or below eye level monitor and keyboard positioned in front of the user wrists relaxed and at...
Handling and moving your display To ensure the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, follow the guidelines mentioned below: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. •...
• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base or stand riser. This may result in accidental damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet to avoid damage to hardware, property as well as personal injury.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand.
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3. Align the tabs on the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor. 4. Insert the stand-riser bracket into monitor groove until it snaps into place. 5. Open the monitor protective cover and install the VESA cover. Setting up the monitor...
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CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 6. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a clean and flat surface. 7. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. Setting up the monitor...
Using the tilt NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow Safety instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: Turn off your computer. Connect the HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer. Turn on your monitor. Select the correct input source from the OSD Menu on your monitor and then turn on your computer.
Connecting the VGA cable Organizing your cables HDMI After connecting all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting your monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown in the image. Setting up the monitor...
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) NOTE: Kensington lock is sold separately. The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) For more information about using the Kensington lock ( sold separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock.
Removing the monitor stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean and flat surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor.
Follow the instructions that shipped with the wall-mounting kit and mount the monitor on the wall. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 11.60 kg (SE2422H)/13.80 kg (SE2422HX). Setting up the monitor...
Operating the monitor Power on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the specifications of the image being displayed. When using the control buttons, an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu appears on the screen.
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The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Direct access to the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu.
You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). Select one of the following options. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency...
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Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1. Press and hold Built-in diagnostics button (button 4) for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: 2. Select one of the following options: Options Description Select this option to lock OSD menu function.
Built-in diagnostics button (button 4) for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the front- panel control buttons. Dell 24 Monitor Dell 24 Monitor Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: Select Option:...
Front-panel button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 2 3 4 Front Panel Button Description Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu.
NOTE: The changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved when you move to another OSD menu, when you exit the OSD menu, or when the OSD menu exit automatically. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD main menu. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness.
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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 menu. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are connected to your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast HDMI Auto Adjust Auto select Input Source Reset Input Source Color Display...
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Description Submenus Preset When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Modes ComfortView, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format ComfortView Movie...
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• RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr/YPbPr*: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr/YPbPr output. Dell 24 Monitor Preset Modes Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Menu Phase Personalize Response Time...
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Submenus 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. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Lock Controls user access to adjustments. The buttons are locked. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency Input Source Timer Color Lock Menu Buttons Power Button Display Reset Menu Menu Menu + Power Buttons...
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Personalize Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast Input Source Power Button LED On in On Mode Color Reset Personalization Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto key 1 Adjust,Input Source, Aspect Ratio set as shortcut key 1.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Service Tag Color ABCDEF Reset Others...
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Others Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the back of the cover.
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: Dell 24 Monitor 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.
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If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
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If adjust the Brightness level above the default level over 75%, the following message will appear: Dell 24 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? SE2422H/SE2422HX • When user selects “Yes”, the power message is displayed only once.
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If either HDMI, VGA input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2422H www.dell.com/SE2422HX...
If you are using a non-Dell computer (laptop or desktop): • Go to your computer manufacturer’s support website and download the latest graphic drivers. • Go to your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the latest graphic drivers.
If the monitor is working correctly and detects no input signal, depending on the connectivity, one of the following dialog appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes.
If your monitor screen remains blank after performing the previous step, check your video controller and computer for any possible issues. Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.
Common problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What you Possible solutions symptoms experience No video/ No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the Power LED off monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
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• Cycle power on-off. spots • 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, https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off.
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Safety related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. issues. smoke or sparks • For more information on contacting Dell, see Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the problems...
Product specific problems Problem What you Possible solutions experience Screen image is Image is centered • Check the Aspect ratio setting in the too small on screen, but Display menu OSD. does not cover the • Reset the monitor to factory settings. entire viewing area Cannot adjust OSD does not...
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.