Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF Display Manager 2.2 for Window
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- Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 1
Dell Display Manager for Windows Version 2.2 User's Guide - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 2
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. © 2022-2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 3
Contents Overview 6 System requirements 6 Downloading and setting up the DDM 2.2 7 Downloading the DDM 2.2 7 Connecting the monitor to your computer 7 Before launching the DDM 2.2 8 Launching DDM 2.2 9 Menu Launcher 9 Main menu 16 Adjusting the brightness and contrast 18 Setting the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 4
settings 57 Import/Export application settings 58 Additional settings 62 Help 64 Troubleshooting 65 Understand the different states of DDM 2.2 65 Dell monitors not supported by DDM 2.2 66 Unable to detect supported Dell monitor 66 Compatibility between DDM 1.x and DDM 2.2 66 Getting more - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 5
Improve DDM 2.2 68 Updating DDM 2.2 software and monitor firmware 69 Updating the monitor firmware 70 │5 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 6
you hover your cursor over the DDM icon. System requirements DDM 2.2 supports the following x86-based Windows: • Windows 10 build 17763 and NOTE: Certain functions are hardware dependent. Refer to your monitor user guide for information about the functions that are available. NOTE: Screenshots in - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 7
computer. You can also visit https://www.dell.com/support/ddm and download the software from the site. The Dell support website detects the OS of the computer, and Dell Display are specified in the monitor user guide. NOTE: The connectivity diagrams are for illustrative purposes only. Refer to your - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 8
Before launching the DDM 2.2 Before launching the DDM 2.2, select Others on the monitor's On-screen Display (OSD), and ensure that the DDC/CI function is set as On. NOTE: Only Easy Arrange is enabled if DDC/CI function is set as Off. 8 │ Before launching the DDM 2.2 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 9
Launching DDM 2.2 Menu Launcher Click the DDM 2.2 icon on the system taskbar to open the Menu Launcher box. When multiple Dell monitors are connected to the computer, you can select any monitor from the drop-down list to control the settings of the monitor. Alternatively, you can open the menu - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 10
Brightness/Contrast Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast (or luminance) level of the selected model. If you have multiple monitors, select the monitor from the drop-down list or move the dialog to the monitor you want to adjust. NOTE: The minimum value of contrast setting is set to 25% - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 11
Color Change color preset to suit user preferences on the screen. For additional settings, click More. NOTE: For more information, refer to Auto change color preset when using specific application. Launching DDM 2.2 │ 11 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 12
Display Allows you to adjust resolution and refresh rate of the selected monitor. For additional settings, click More. 12 │ Launching DDM 2.2 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 13
Easy Arrange A list of the recommended or recently used layouts and easy memory profiles are displayed for quick selection, as shown in the following image. The Custom Layout function allows you to save the current window arrangement on screen as a custom layout. Launching DDM 2.2 │ 13 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 14
KVM After setting up the KVM, you can switch keyboard and mouse between computers. Refer to the section Setting up the KVM to use the Setup wizard. Gaming For the monitors that support vision engine, you can select and switch the Vision Engine modes from the Gaming function. 14 │ Launching DDM 2.2 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 15
Feature Quick access to DDM Function Description Shortcut key to launch the Menu Launcher box • Configure your preferred hotkey (for example, Alt+M) to launch the Menu Launcher. • To customize your preferred hotkey, select Personalize. Select the monitor when mul tip le monitors are connected or - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 16
Main menu Launch DDM 2.2 by one of the following methods: • On the system taskbar, right-click the DDM icon, and select Open Dell Display Manager. 16 │ Main menu - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 17
• Click the DDM icon from the Menu Launcher box. The menu system provides a set of menu and submenu to adjust the DDM 2.2 functions. Main menu │ 17 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 18
Contrast Schedule Auto Hotkey Synchronize between monitors Description Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor manual l y. Adjust the brightness and contrast gradually according to day/night profile that you have configured. • Automatically adjust the brightness or color temperature - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 19
NOTE: The synchronization of monitor control is available only when two or more monitors with the same brightness/contrast unit are connected. NOTE: The minimum value of contrast setting is set to 25% to maintain the visibility on the screen. Setting the schedule for brightness and contrast Select - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 20
2. Adjust the starting time and duration for Day and Night time. Click Close to save and exit the menu. NOTE: The schedule function is available on monitors that are not equipped with an ambient light sensor. Setting the Auto function for brightness and contrast 20 │ Adjusting the brightness and - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 21
adjust according to the ambient light. Primary Monitor Turns on Primary Monitor for Synchronization if for you have multiple Dell monitors that support this Synchronization function connected, and you want the other monitors to adjust their Brightness or RGB settings according to the ambient - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 22
Assigning shortcut keys Click Hotkey in the Brightness/Contrast menu, assign shortcut key to adjust brightness and contrast. If multiple monitors are connected, the configured hotkeys will be synchronized across the monitors. To trigger the brightness/contrast or luminance adjustments, move the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 23
on your monitor are displayed. You can assign each input a name and an USB upstream port. NOTE: For more information, refer to your monitor user guide for the available inputs. Managing multiple video inputs │ 23 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 24
Configuring the PIP/PBP mode 1. Click the PIP/PBP mode to enable the split screen function on the supported models. 2. Click Toggle between positions to change the PIP position. 3. From the Input 1 drop-down list, select the main input, followed by selecting the sub- - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 25
5. Click Video Swap to swap input sources. NOTE: For more information, refer to your monitor user guide for the available PIP/PBP functions. Managing multiple video inputs │ 25 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 26
Assigning shortcut keys You can assign shortcut keys for quick access to the Input Source functions. Alternatively, switch the input source from the Current input source drop-down list. 26 │ Managing multiple video inputs - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 27
example, Alt+A) to enable or disable underscan. NOTE: The underscan function is supported only on the following models: • Dell U4320Q • Dell U4323QE NOTE: For more information, refer to your monitor user guide for the available PIP/PBP functions. NOTE: If there are multiple monitors connected - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 28
mode from the drop-down list for each application to associate preset to the applications. Feature Color Function Manual Auto Night light Description Select the color preset mode manually from the user interface. • Enable this function to activate the color preset mode automatically when the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 29
Auto change color preset when using specific application 1. Select Auto. 2. Click Add application. 3. Select desired applications and click OK. Setting the monitor color preset mode │ 29 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 30
4. Select desired color preset when using the application. NOTE: The color preset mode assignments for batch files, scripts, shortcuts, and non-executable files, such as zip archives or packed files, are not supported. 30 │ Setting the monitor color preset mode - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 31
provides the optimum color experience by matching the color space of the monitor with the International Color Consortium (ICC) profile. On the supported Dell models, Color management options are available by pressing Advanced button in the Color menu. You can choose Automatically adjust the ICC - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 32
in Windows. You can click on the ICC profile link to add the color profile installed for the monitor. NOTE: Currently, this function is not supported when display is set to show only on external monitor. Changing the ICC/ICM profile in Windows Select a color profile from the Color Profile drop - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 33
up or down. of text, apps, and other items Orientation Change the orientation of the monitor operating system display. NOTE: For monitors that support changing orientation from DDM, the monitor OSD orientation setting will change accordingly. Smart HDR Turn on/off HDR of the monitor and the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 34
Organizing windows with Easy Arrange The Easy Arrange menu simplifies the way applications are displayed on windows on your monitor. Layout Perform the following steps to organize the windows: 1. Select any of the predefined layouts to virtually divide the screen into multiple zones. 2. Drag the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 35
Portrait mode of the Easy Arrange layouts are displayed when you rotate the monitor Customized layout You can add a new customize layout to your preference. Perform the following steps to add an new customize layout: 1. Arrange the windows on your screen, then click on the + icon. The layout will be - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 36
2. On the save dialog, choose an layout name for the new layout. 3. Click Save to complete customization. 36 │ Organizing windows with Easy Arrange - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 37
You can also edit any existing layout to your preference. Perform the following steps to customize an existing layout: 1. Hover the mouse pointer over the layout to be customized, and click the pen icon. 2. The layout with RED grid lines appear on screen. Press on the RED grid line to adjust the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 38
3. The RED grid line changes to GREEN line as you drag the line to adjust the layout size. Release the line when done. 4. On the save dialog, choose an layout name for the new layout. 5. Click Save to complete customization. 38 │ Organizing windows with Easy Arrange - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 39
Easy Memory Easy Memory allows user to save application or files in their respective partition into different profiles and restore them manually, by scheduled time or at system start-up. Perform the following steps to create profile and launch it: 1. Click + to create a new profile. 2. Input the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 40
3. Assign application or file to be shown in each partition by clicking + or by dragging the file into partition. Click Next. 4. Configure the time to launch the profile and click Finish. 40 │ Organizing windows with Easy Arrange - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 41
Easy Arrange Memory usability may vary according to application type and launch behavior. Easy Memory works with general productivity apps such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, Web browsers and more. Easy Memory might not be able to perform a window partition at launch if any of the following takes place - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 42
Feature Easy Arrange Function Description Hotkey: Recent Configure a hotkey (for example, Alt+R) to select recently used layouts. You can also change to your preferred hotkey here. Allow application to Enable this function to allow application snap split side by side side-by-side without gap. - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 43
Using the Application Window Snap The Application Window Snap is designed to enable application placement on any screen quickly. When this function is enabled in DDM, dragging the application triggers a floating menu that contains recently-used Easy Arrange layouts. Drop the application to any one - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 44
• Right-click on the DDM icon on the status bar, and select Application Window Snap to enable the function. • Drag the application window and drop it into one of the zone on the floating menu. 44 │ Using the Application Window Snap - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 45
• The application will be snapped into the select zone. You may turn this function off from the Easy Arrange menu when you want to use Span across multiple monitors. Using the Application Window Snap │ 45 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 46
Configuring the gaming settings You can configure the Gaming menu that is available only on Alienware and Dell Gaming monitors. 46 │ Configuring the gaming settings - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 47
Feature General Vision Engine Function Description Game Enhance Mode Select the game enhance mode from the drop-down list. Response Select the response time from the drop-down list. Time Dark Stabilizer Select the dark stabilizer from the drop-down list. Smart HDR Select the smart HDR from - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 48
Setting up the KVM For monitors that support the KVM function, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the computers that are connected to the monitor. To setup, select USB KVM, click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the computers that are connected to the monitor. 1. Select - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 49
3. Connect keyboard and mouse to the monitor. Setting up the KVM │ 49 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 50
4. Select a preferred layout. 5. Click Download to download Dell Display Manager (Windows) or Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Mac) for other computers you wish to connect. Finally, click Finish to save and exit KVM setup. NOTE: DDM 2.2 communicates with your monitor even when the monitor is - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 51
Changing KVM configuration You can change the KVM configuration after completing the KVM setup either by running the setup instructions again or changing the screen configuration by clicking Configure screen. Setting up the KVM │ 51 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 52
Feature Single display PIP/PBP Function Description Change video Change current video input by clicking the desktop input computer icon or press hotkey. Video swap Swap video input of main/sub by clicking arrow or press hotkey (only available in PIP or PBP side by side layout). USB switch - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 53
2. Click Hotkeys to configure KVM hotkeys. NOTE: Only relevant hotkeys in accordance with your screen configuration will be displayed. Feature Hotkeys Function Switch between computers Switch keyboard and mouse Change PIP position Automatically allow mouse to move between two PBP windows Input - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 54
Personalize settings Changing Menu Launcher configuration 1. Click Configure to change the quick access function on Menu Launcher. 2. Select function from the drop-down list. Click Add function to add more functions to the Menu Launcher. 54 │ Personalize settings - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 55
3. Click Reset all to reset the functions of Menu Launcher. NOTE: The available functions may differ depending on the configuration of your monitor. Changing Launch DDM Hotkey configuration Personalize settings │ 55 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 56
example, ALT+D) to bring up the Main Menu of the monitor where the mouse pointer is currently located. Applying energy conservation features On the supported Dell models, PowerNap energy conservation options are available under Others menu. You can choose to set the brightness of the monitor to the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 57
Resetting monitor settings Click Reset to reset all monitor settings under Others menu. Resetting monitor settings │ 57 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 58
Import/Export application settings You can use this function to export the monitor settings from one monitor and import into another monitor of the same model. 1. Click Export to store a copy of the application and monitor settings of selected monitor to a file, and click OK when export is - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 59
2. To import the settings from a previously exported file, click Import and select the file. The monitor settings will be applied to all of the connected displays of the same model. Import/Export application settings │ 59 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 60
60 │ Import/Export application settings - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 61
3. DDM 2.2 will restart after the file is imported. Import/Export application settings │ 61 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 62
Additional settings There are additional DDM 2.2 settings available under Settings. Click Settings icon to make setting adjustments. 62 │ Additional settings - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 63
Feature General Function Change application language Auto-load at startup Enable on screen notification Description Apply preferred language to DDM 2.2. The default preferred language is the first language on the preferred language list, which follows the Windows language configuration. Launch DDM - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 64
available in Help. Click the "?" icon to access the Help screen. You can obtain software information by clicking here. You can also obtain model name, service tag, manufactured date, and firmware information of the monitor. Click Close to exit the Help screen. 64 │ Help - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 65
Troubleshooting Understand the different states of DDM 2.2 Feature Function DDM icon Searching Description Searching for the supported monitors. Connected Unable to connect The supported monitors are connected. NOTE: You can right click to refresh if your supported monitor is not listed in the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 66
has Screen Partition turned on. 4. DDC/CI is turned off. If DDM 2.2 is unable to detect and/or communicate with a supported Dell monitor, take the following actions to troubleshoot: 1. Make sure the video cable or USB upstream cable is properly connected to your monitor and your computer. Ensure all - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 67
You can Save Diagnostic Report or Save Monitor Asset Report to provide more information to Dell service center for troubleshooting. Save Diagnostic Report Right click on DDM 2.2 icon and select Save Diagnostic Report or click the Save Diagnostic Report button from Settings. The report - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 68
Improve DDM 2.2 Check the Help Dell improve its product and services automatically if you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Dell server automatically. This data will help to improve Dell products and services. 68 │ Improve DDM 2.2 - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 69
Updating DDM 2.2 software and monitor firmware If your computer is connected to the Internet, you will be prompted to upgrade to a newer version of DDM 2.2 or monitor firmware when the updated version is available. It is recommended to download and install the latest DDM 2.2 application and monitor - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 70
. The download progress bar will appear once the process begins. 2. After download is complete, a dialog box appears to prompt for confirmation. Follow the on-screen instruction to disconnect all other monitors before clicking Yes. 70 │ Updating DDM 2.2 software and monitor firmware - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 71
3. The DDM 2.2 will be temporarily unavailable, and Monitor Firmware Update Utility will appear and start to update automatically. 4. After update is complete, the Monitor Firmware Update Utility will close automatical l y. NOTE: The Monitor Firmware Update Utility will update all monitors with the - Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD OLED Gaming AW2725DF | Display Manager 2.2 for Window - Page 72
NOTE: DDM 2.2 will launch automatically after monitor firmware update is complete. 72 │ Updating DDM 2.2 software and monitor firmware
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Dell Display Manager for Windows
Version 2.2
User’s Guide