Dell Canvas 27: A visual guide to the ports and features of the new Workspace

Table of Contents:

1. Dell Canvas 27 Workspace
2. Dell Canvas 27 Ports and External Features
3. Dell Canvas 27 Totem
4. Dell Canvas 27 Pen
5. Setting up the Dell Canvas 27
6. The OnScreen Display
7. Where is my Service Tag / Express Service Code?
8. AC Adapter View
9. Additional Info:

Dell Canvas 27 Workspace

(Figure.1.1 Canvas 27 Workspace and accessories)

(Figure.1.2 Top Down View)

(Figure.1.3 Right-Hand Side View)

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Dell Canvas 27 Ports and External Features

(Figure.2.1 Dell Canvas 27 Front View)

(Figure.2.2 Dell Canvas 27 Top view)

(Figure.2.3 Dell Canvas 27 Left-Hand Side view)

(Figure.2.4 Dell Canvas 27 Right-Hand Side view)

(Figure.2.5 Dell Canvas 27 Rear view)

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Dell Canvas 27 Totem

(Figure.3.1 Dell Canvas 27 Totem)

The Dial totem is an on-screen input device that can be used to control system or application-specific interactions on the Dell Canvas. You can use the totem in your non-dominant hand while using the pen or touch with the other hand.

(Figure.3.2 Dell Canvas 27 Totem Push Button)

(Figure.3.3 Dell Canvas 27 Totem Dial)

You can use the Dial totem to access and change the menu settings.

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Dell Canvas 27 Pen

The Canvas Pen is designed for a highly precise and natural writing experience and can be used directly on the Dell Canvas screen. The Pen uses electromagnetic resonance (EMR) technology and gets activated when brought within the proximity of the Dell Canvas screen.

(Figure.4.1 Canvas 27 Pen)

(Figure.4.2 Nib and Pen Holder)

(Figure.4.3 Nibs)

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Setting up the Dell Canvas 27

You can connect the Dell Canvas 27 screen to any Plug-and-Play-compatible system.

The Dell Canvas 27 automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data (EDID) using display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the Dell Canvas 27 settings.

Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired.

For more information about changing the Dell Canvas 27 settings, refer to the user manual.

1. Turn on your PC

2. Connect your video cable from the PC to the rear of the Dell Canvas 27

3. Connect Power to the Dell Canvas 27

4. Turn on the Dell Canvas 27

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The OnScreen Display

OSD Function

With the system plugged with a known good power source, press the OSD button to activate the On-Screen Display utility.

(Figure.6 OSD (On Screen Display))

LCD built-in self-test (BIST)

The Dell Canvas 27 includes an LCD BIST feature that provides new troubleshooting steps in a stand-alone mode.

1. Remove all video cables connected to the Dell Canvas 27

2. With the AC Pack connected, hold the OSD button down for over 8 seconds until a gray screen appears

3. Press lightly anywhere on the screen to change the pattern seen

4. Inspect the display for any abnormalities or defects

5. Once the LCD BIST is completed, the system will display the Dell logo then proceed to the canvas workspace

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Where is my Service Tag / Express Service Code?

The service tag information is only present on the physical label on the back of the Dell Canvas 27 and is not stored or embedded in any internal flash storage.

(Figure.7 Service tag location marked on the back of the Canvas 27)

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AC Adapter View

(Figure.8 AC Pack)

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Additional Info:

• Online Manuals

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