For help with video or display issues such as: no video or no display, blank or black screen, flickering, resolution or color issues, horizontal or vertical lines, etc. refer to an expanding section below.
The key features of Dell SE2722H monitor are:
This section provides some specifications of the Dell SE2722H monitor. To learn more about the specifications of Dell SE2722H monitor, refer to the User's Guide at the Dell Manuals website.
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Ensuring that your Dell monitor is set up properly. Assembling the monitor stand and setting up the monitor ergonomically. Connecting the cables and organizing them. These will only help make the viewing experience the best it possibly can be.
The standard monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To learn more about attaching the standard monitor stand. Refer to the Setting Up the Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell SE2722H monitor.
To learn how to set up any other stand with a monitor, refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes). The top edge of the screen at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may need to adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this.
To connect your Dell SE2722H monitor to your PC:
To learn more about connecting your monitor to the PC, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I connect a monitor to a PC?
Use the buttons at the bottom of the monitor to access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu of the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press Button 3 (Figure 1) at the bottom of the monitor.
Learn more about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Refer to the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of Dell SE2722H monitor.
Figure 1: Dell SE2722H Front Panel Buttons
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Button 1 | Preset mode | Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes. |
Button 2 | Brightness/Contrast | For direct access to the Brightness and Contrast menu. |
Button 3 | Menu | To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, or to access the list of items / options of a menu item |
Button 4 | Exit | To exit or return to the OSD main menu. |
Button 5 | Power button (with power-status light) |
To turn the monitor on or off. Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby Mode. |
Resetting a monitor to factory defaults can help resolve many video or display issues. To reset your Dell SE2722H monitor to factory default settings, follow these instructions:
Figure 2: Dell SE2722H OSD Menu
If your Dell monitor has a blank or black screen, fuzzy or blurry image, flickering, distorted or any other screen abnormalities, running a diagnostic test will help determine if the Dell monitor is functioning normally. To learn more about diagnostic options on a Dell monitor, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I run diagnostics on a Dell monitor?
It is always essential to isolate the monitor while troubleshooting your computer for the following scenarios:
Your Dell SE2722H Monitor provides a self-test feature check that allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly. If the monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:
Your Dell SE2722H monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool. It helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor or with the video card on your computer.
When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade, it is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the Built-In Diagnostics.
During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state. Which is hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Dell LCD Monitor Pixel Guidelines.
This section provides information about troubleshooting steps that can help resolve the most common issues with the Dell SE2722H monitor. Alternatively, to learn more about troubleshooting common issues on Dell monitors, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Troubleshooting Display or Video Issues on a Dell Monitor or use our Monitor self-help Guide.
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No Video - Power LED Off | Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.
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Poor Focus |
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Shaky or Jittery Video |
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Missing Pixels |
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Stuck-On/Off Pixels |
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Brightness Problems |
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Geometric Distortion |
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Horizontal or Vertical Lines |
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Synchronization Problems |
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Intermittent Problems |
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Missing Color |
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Wrong Color |
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Image Retention from a Static Image Left on the Monitor for a Long Period |
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Video Ghosting or Overshooting |
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Screen image is too small |
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Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the bottom of the panel |
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No Input Signal when user controls are pressed. |
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The picture does not fill the entire screen. |
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To learn more about how to view or download the User Guides and Manuals for your Dell product. Refer to the Dell knowledge-base article Manuals and Documentation for your Dell Product.
Using Windows Display Settings
In Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1 and Windows 7:
Using Nvidia Control Panel
To change the resolution using the Nvidia Control Panel:
Using AMD Catalyst Control Center
To change the resolution using the AMD Catalyst Control Center:
To reset the Dell SE2722H Monitor to factory defaults, refer to the Reset to Factory Settings section of this article.
The Dell SE2722H monitor has two built-in diagnostics that are available:
To learn how to run a diagnostic test, refer to the Running Diagnostics on Dell SE2722H Monitor section of this Dell knowledge-base article.
The Troubleshooting section of this Dell knowledge-base article provides information about troubleshooting common issues with the Dell SE2722H monitor. The section has troubleshooting steps on how to resolve power issues, video issues, color or clarity issues, distortion issues, horizontal or vertical lines, brightness issues or pixel issues and so on.
To navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, use the buttons on the monitor. The monitor control buttons are usually on the right side, either on the side, front, or bottom of the monitor. To access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, press Button 3 on the monitor.
For more information about using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and different menu options. Refer to the Operating Your Monitor section in the User's Guide of your Dell SE2722H monitor.
Additional monitor information like the model number, firmware version and Service Tag can be accessed from the monitor's OSD (On-Screen Display).