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User’s Guide
Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

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

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make 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.

_________________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2016–2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation
in the U.S. and other countries; and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
2017 - 12

Rev. A04

Contents
.About your monitor................................................................. 5
Package contents................................................................................... 5
Product features.....................................................................................6
Identifying parts and controls.............................................................. 7
Monitor specifications.........................................................................10
Plug and play capability....................................................................... 17
LCD monitor quality and pixel policy............................................... 17
Maintenance guidelines....................................................................... 17

.Setting up the monitor.......................................................... 18
Connecting the stand..........................................................................18
Connecting your monitor...................................................................18
Organizing cables.................................................................................19
Removing the stand............................................................................ 20

.Operating your monitor........................................................ 21
Power on the monitor..........................................................................21
Using the control buttons...................................................................21
Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu........................................23
Setting up your monitor......................................................................36
Using tilt.................................................................................................38

Contents  |  3

.Troubleshooting.....................................................................39
Self-Test..................................................................................................39
Built-in diagnostics............................................................................. 40
Common problems...............................................................................41
Product-specific problems.................................................................43

.Appendix..................................................................................44
FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information.......... 44
Contacting Dell.................................................................................... 44

4  |  

About your monitor
Package contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have
received all the components and see Contacting Dell for more information if
something is missing.
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 with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup
guide for setup instructions.
∞∞ Monitor

∞∞ Stand riser

∞∞ Stand base

∞∞ Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)

∞∞ VGA Cable (for SE2717H)

About your monitor  |  5

∞∞ HDMI Cable (for SE2717HX/
SE2717HR)

∞∞ Quick Setup Guide
∞∞ Safety and Regulatory
Information

Product features
The Dell SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR flat panel display has an active matrix, ThinFilm 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.
∞∞ Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
∞∞ Security-lock slot.
∞∞ EPEAT Silver Rating.
∞∞ BFR/PVC-reduced.
∞∞ TCO-Certified Displays.
∞∞ 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.
∞∞ Supports AMD FreeSync™ technology.
∞∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
∞∞ Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen

6  |  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  |  7

Back view

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1

2

3

Back View without monitor stand
Label

Description

5

Back View with monitor stand
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.

8  |  About your monitor

Side view

Bottom view

1

2

3

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  |  9

Monitor specifications
Model

SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Screen type

Active matrix-TFT LCD

Panel type

In-Plane Switching

Viewable image
Diagonal

686.00 mm (27 in)

Horizontal, Active Area

597.89 mm (23.54 in)

Vertical, Active Area

336.31 mm (13.24 in)

Area

2010.76 cm² (311.67 in²)

Pixel pitch

0.3114 mm

Viewing angle

178° (vertical) typical
178° (horizontal) typical

Luminance output

300 cd/m² (typical)

Contrast ratio

1000 to 1 (typical)
8,000,000 to 1 (Dynamic Contrast)

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)

48-75 Hz

Dell display manager
compatibility

Yes

Connectivity

1xHDMI (ver 1.4)
1xVGA

Border width (edge of monitor to 11.60 mm (Top)
active area)
11.60 mm (Left/Right)
21.10 mm (Bottom)
Security

Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Adjustability

Tilt (5°/21°)

10  |  About your monitor

Resolution specifications
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 ) 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i

Preset display modes
Display Mode

Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)

Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)

Pixel Clock
(MHz)

Sync Polarity
(Horizontal /
Vertical)

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
Please check AMD web-site for the FreeSync graphic support list.
http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/technologiesgaming/freesync

About your monitor  |  11

Electrical specifications
Model

SE2717H/SE2717HX/SE2717HR

Video input signals

∞∞ HDMI 1.4, 600mV for each differential line,
100 ohm input impedance per differential pair,
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at
75 ohm input impedance
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5A

AC input voltage/frequency/
current
Inrush current

Note: The AC input current need to be 1.5A
(typical).
∞∞ 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)
∞∞ 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0°C (cold start)

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

6.10 kg (13.45 lb)

Weight without stand assembly
(no cables)

4.80 kg (10.58 lb)

Weight of stand assembly

1.04 kg (2.29 lb)

Front-frame gloss (minimum)

Black frame - 85 gloss units

12  |  About your monitor

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

∞∞ 105.85 BTU/hour (maximum)
∞∞ 68.29 BTU/hour (typical)

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.
* Zero power consumption in off mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
power cable from the monitor.
VESA
Modes

Horizontal
Sync

Vertical
Sync

Video

Power
Indicator

Power
Consumption

Normal
operation

Active

Active

Active

White

31 W (maximum)

Active-off
mode

Inactive

Inactive

Blanked

White
(Glowing )

Less than 0.3 W

Switch off

-

-

-

Off

Less than 0.3 W

20 W (typical)

Energy Star

Power Consumption

PON

18.42 W

ETEC

58.2 Kwh

About your monitor  |  13

NOTE:
PON: Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
ETEC: Total energy consumption in KWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
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, 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
monitor 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.

NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR-compliant.

14  |  About your monitor

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

About your monitor  |  15

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

16  |  About your monitor

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 monitor.

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 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.

About your monitor  |  17

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. When any other stand
is bought, please 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

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 Off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Connect the VGA or HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.

18  |  Setting up the monitor

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

Connecting the HDMI cable (sold separately for SE2717H)

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

Setting up the monitor   |  

19

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

20  |  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 on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image being
displayed.

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

Control buttons

The following table describes the control buttons:
Control Buttons
1

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

Shortcut key/Preset
Modes

Operating your monitor  |  21

2

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

3
Menu
4

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.

Exit
5

Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off.
Power (with power
light )

Solid white light indicates the monitor is On and fully
functional. Blinking white light indicates the power
save mode.

OSD controls
Use the buttons on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

1 2 3 4

Contorl Buttons
1

Description
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

22  |  Operating your monitor

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

75%

75%

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
4. Press

button once to activate the highlighted option.
and

button to select the desired parameter.

5. Press
and then use the
and
the menu, to make your changes.
6. Select the

buttons, according to the indicators on

button to return to the main menu.

Operating your monitor  |  23

Icon

Menu and
Submenus

Description

Brightness/
Contrast

Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment.
Dell SE2717H

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source
Color
Display
Energy

75%

75%

Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Brightness

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.

Contrast

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.

24  |  Operating your monitor

Auto Adjust

Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu.
Dell SE2717H

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust

Press

to adjust the screen automatically.

Input Source
Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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.

Operating your monitor  |  25

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

VGA

Auto Adjust

HDMI

Input Source

Auto Select

Color

Reset Input Source

On

Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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 Source Select this option to restore default Input Source.
Color

Use color to adjust the color setting mode.
Dell SE2717H

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Preset Modes

Standard

Auto Adjust

Input Color Format

RGB

Input Source

Reset Color

Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

26  |  Operating your monitor

Preset Modes

When you select preset modes, you can choose standard,
comfortview, multimedia, 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.
∞∞ 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.
Press the

and

buttons to adjust the three colors

(R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode.
Dell SE2717H
Brightness / Contrast

Energy Use
Preset Modes

Standard

Auto Adjust

ComfortView

Input Source

Multimedia

Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize

Movie
FPS Game
RTS Game
RPG Game
Warm
Cool

Others

Custom Color

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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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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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast
Auto Adjust
Input Source

Input Color Format

RGB
YPbPr

Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Hue

Saturation

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.
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
image.

Reset Color

to increase the colorful appearance of the video

NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only when you
select movie or game preset mode.
Allows your monitor color settings to the factory settings.

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Display

Use the display to adjust image.
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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Aspect Ratio

Wide 16:9

Auto Adjust

Horizontal Position

50

Input Source

Vertical Position

50

Color

Sharpness

50

Display

Pixel Clock

50

Energy

Phase

0

Menu

Dynamic Contrast

Personalize

Response Time

Others

Reset Display

Normal

Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Aspect Ratio
Horizontal
Position
Vertical Position
Sharpness
Pixel Clock

Phase

Dynamic
Contrast

Adjusts the image ratio to wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4.
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 (+).
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 (+).
NOTE: Applicable when input port is VGA.
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.
Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide
sharper and more detailed image quality.
Press the
off.

button to select the dynamic contrast on or

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

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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Power Button LED

Auto Adjust

Reset Energy

On During Active

Input Source
Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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.

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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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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Language

English

Auto Adjust

Transparency

20

Input Source

Timer

20 s

Color

Lock

Unlock

Display

Reset Menu

Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

Shortcut Key 1

Preset Modes

Auto Adjust

Shortcut Key 2

Brightness/Contrast

Input Source

Reset Personalization

Color
Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Shortcut Key 1

Shortcut Key 2

Reset
Personalization
Others

User can select one of the following: preset modes,
brightness/contrast, auto adjust, input source, aspect
ratio to set the 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 2.
Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting.
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Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

DDC/CI

Enable

Auto Adjust

LCD Conditioning

Disable

Input Source

Reset Others

Color

Factory Reset

Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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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 disable.
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum
performance of your monitor.
Dell SE2717H

Energy Use

Brightness / Contrast

DDC/CI

Enable

Auto Adjust

LCD Conditioning

Disable

Input Source

Reset Others

Color

Factory Reset

Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

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

DDC/CI

Auto Adjust

LCD Conditioning

Enable

Input Source

Reset Others

Disable

Color

Factory Reset

Display
Energy
Menu
Personalize
Others
Resolution: 1920x1080, 60Hz

Reset Other
Factory Reset

Reset all settings under the Others setting menu to the
factory preset values.
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.
Dell SE2717H
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 1920x1080, 60Hz or any
other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.

This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving
from the computer. See Monitor specifications 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.

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

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Dell SE2717H
?

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 floating dialog box as shown below appears.
The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state.
Dell SE2717H
?

No VGA Cable

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

www.dell.com/support/monitors

or
Dell SE2717H
?

No HDMI Cable

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

www.dell.com/support/monitors

See Troubleshooting for more information.

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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.

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.).

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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°

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21°

Troubleshooting
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 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.
Dell SE2717H

No HDMI Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www. dell.com/support/monitors

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No VGA Cable
The display will go into Power Save Mode in 5 minutes.

www.d ell.com/support/monitors

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 your
computer and the monitor.
If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video
controller and computer.

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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.

1

2

3

4

5

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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Common problems
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems
you might encounter and the possible solutions:
Common
Symptoms

Possible Solutions

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.
∞∞ Ensure that the power button is pressed.
∞∞ Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source
menu.

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.
∞∞ Ensure that the correct input source is selected via the Input Source
menu.

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

∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
∞∞ Check environmental factors.
∞∞ Relocate the monitor and test in another room.

Missing 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 Support site at:
www.dell.com/support/monitors.

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 Support site at:
www.dell.com/support/monitors.

Brightness Problems

∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
∞∞ Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.

Geometric Distortion

∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
∞∞ Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD.

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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.

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

∞∞ Do not perform any troubleshooting steps.
∞∞ Contact Dell immediately.

Intermittent Problems

∞∞ 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

∞∞ 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.

Wrong Color

∞∞ 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 ∞∞ Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor
a static image left on
at all times when not in use (for more information, see Power
the monitor for a long
management modes).
period of time
∞∞ 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
Screen image is too
small

Possible Solutions
∞∞ Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD.
∞∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).

Cannot adjust the
∞∞ Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then
monitor with the
turn On the monitor.
buttons on the bottom ∞∞ Check if the OSD menu is locked. If yes, press and hold the menu
of the panel
button for 10 seconds to unlock. (For more information, see Lock).
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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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 located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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:
1. Visit www.dell.com/support.
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down
menu at the bottom of the page.
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. 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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