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- Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 1
Dell Gaming Monitor - S2522HG User's Guide Model: S2522HG Regulatory model: S2522HGb - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 2
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. Copyright © 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 3
Contents Safety instructions 6 About your monitor 7 Package contents 7 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 10 Front view 10 Side view 11 Back view 11 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 14 Resolution specifications 16 Supported video modes 16 Preset display modes 16 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 4
Cleaning your monitor 27 Setting up the monitor 28 Setting up the stand 28 Connecting your monitor 31 Connecting the DisplayPort (DP to DP) cable and the power cable 31 Connecting the HDMI cable and the power cable 31 Connecting the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) cable and the power - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 5
Troubleshooting 58 Self-test 58 Built-in diagnostics 59 Common problems 60 Product specific problems 64 Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems 65 Appendix 66 FCC notices (U.S. only) and other regulatory information 66 Contact Dell 66 EU product database for energy label and product - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 6
Safety instructions CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical of time. • To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside of the monitor. 6 │ Safety instructions - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 7
. Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are included with the stand. Component image Component description Display Stand riser Stand base About your monitor │ 7 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 8
cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell S2522HG diagonally). 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible Certification and AMD - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 9
• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. • Plug-and-play capability if supported by your system. • On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization. • Game enhanced features such as Timer - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 10
Identifying parts and controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Use Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) To turn the monitor on or off. Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode. - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 11
Side view Back view Back view without monitor stand Back view with monitor stand Label 1 2 3 4 Description Joystick Function buttons VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm - behind attached VESA Cover) Regulatory label Use Use it to navigate the OSD menu. For more information, see Operating the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 12
Releases stand from the monitor. Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your monitor and access warranty information. Organizes the cables - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 13
5 Stand lock feature Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 6 DisplayPort Connect to your computer with the DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor). 7 SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) Type-B upstream port Connect the USB cable (shipped with your - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 14
11 Headphone out port Connect the headphones to the computer. CAUTION: Increasing the audio output beyond 50% on the volume control or equalizer may increase the output voltage on the headphones thereby increasing the sound pressure levels. *To avoid signal interference, when a wireless USB device - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 15
Response time 1 ms gray to gray in Extreme Mode* 2 ms gray to gray in Super Fast Mode 4 ms gray to gray in Fast Mode *1 ms is achievable in Extreme mode to reduce visible motion blur and increased image responsiveness. However this may introduce some slight and noticeable visual artifacts into - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 16
30 kHz to 255 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 240 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz Supported video modes Model S2522HG Video display capabilities (HDMI 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, FHD & DisplayPort) Preset display modes Display mode - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 17
1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 166.60 144.00 346.50 +/- 278.40 240.00 567.40 +/- Electrical specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current Power consumption S2522HG HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort 1.2, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 18
Physical characteristics Model S2522HG Signal cable type • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins • Universal Serial Bus: USB, 9 pins NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with the video cables that are shipped with your monitor. As Dell does not have control over - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 19
Environmental characteristics Model S2522HG Compliant standards • RoHS-compliant • BFR/PVC Free 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 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 20
Pin assignments DisplayPort connector Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3 (n) GND ML3 (p) ML2 (n) GND ML2 (p) ML1 (n) GND ML1 (p) ML0 (n) GND ML0 (p) GND GND AUX (p) GND AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR 20 │ About - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 21
HDMI connector Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC Reserved - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 22
Plug and Play capability You can connect the monitor to 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 that the system can configure itself and optimize - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 23
DD+ GND SSRXSSRX+ GND SSTXSSTX+ USB ports • 1 x upstream - rear • 2 x downstream - rear • 2 x downstream - bottom Power charging port - the port with icon; supports up to 2 A fast- charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible. NOTE: SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) functionality - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 24
NOTE: The USB ports on the monitor work only when the monitor is turned on or in Standby mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. LCD monitor quality and pixel policy During the LCD Monitor manufacturing - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 25
the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen. • Use a chair that provides good lower-back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or mouse. • Always leave space to rest - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 26
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. • Place the monitor in the original box - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 27
in accidental damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 28
with your monitor. If you are attaching a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are included with the stand. To set up the monitor stand: 1. Follow the instructions on the flaps of carton to remove the stand from the cushion that secures it. 2. Remove the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 29
6. Open the protective cover on the monitor to access the VESA slot on the monitor. NOTE: Before attaching the stand assembly to the display, ensure that the front plate flap is opened to allow space for assembly. 7. Insert the tabs on the stand riser into the slots on the display back cover and - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 30
8. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a flat surface. NOTE: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 9. Lift the protective cover from the monitor. 30 │ Setting up the monitor - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 31
Connecting your monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. NOTE: Dell monitors are designed to work optimally with Dell-supplied inbox cables. Dell does not guarantee the video quality and performance if non-Dell - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 32
on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, the installation is complete. If it does not display any image, see Common problems. 32 │ Setting up the monitor - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 33
Organizing your cables After attaching all the necessary cables to your monitor and computer (see Connecting your monitor for cable attachment), organize all the cables as shown above. Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 34
for removing the stand that is shipped with your monitor. If you are removing a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2. Press and hold the stand release - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 35
VESA wall mounting (optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the monitor - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 36
Operating the monitor Turning on the monitor Press the Power button to turn on the monitor. Using the joystick control Use the joystick control on the rear of the monitor to make OSD adjustments. 1. Press the joystick button to launch the OSD main menu. 2. Move the joystick up/down/left/right to - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 37
• For 2-way (right and left) directional navigation. • Move right to enter the submenu. • Move left to exit from the submenu. • Increases (right) or decreases (left) the parameters of the selected menu item. • For 2-way (up and down) directional navigation. • Toggles between the menu items. • - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 38
4 To launch the Dark Stabilizer menu. Shortcut key/ Dark Stabilizer 5 To directly access the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. Shortcut key/ Brightness/ Contrast When you press any of these buttons (excluding the joystick button), the OSD Status Bar appears to let you know the current - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 39
Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • FPS: Loads color settings ideal for First-Person Shooter (FPS) games. • MOBA/RTS: Loads color settings ideal for Multiplayer Online Battle - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 40
with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Presents colors at higher color temperatures. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Move the joystick to adjust the Gain, Offset, Hue, and Saturation values and create your own preset color mode - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 41
Game Enhance Mode AMD FreeSync Premium Response Time Dark Stabilizer • Display Alignment Activating the function may help ensure the perfect alignment of the video contents from multiple displays. When you select On and set the monitor at the highest frame rate, both input lag and screen tearing - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 42
Saturation Reset Game Brightness/ Contrast This feature can adjust the color saturation of the video image. Use the joystick to adjust the saturation level from 0 to 100. Move the joystick up to increase the colorful appearance of the video image. Move the joystick down to increase the monochrome - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 43
Input Source Selects between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. DP HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Select Reset Input Source Select the DP input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection. Select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 44
video input mode to: • RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or a media player that supports RGB output. • YCbCr: Select this option if your media player supports only YCbCr output. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Move the joystick to adjust the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 45
Audio Volume Reset Audio Menu Adjusts the volume of headphone output. Use the joystick to adjust the volume from 0 to 100. Resets all settings under the Audio menu to the factory defaults. Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 46
Reset Menu Personalize Resets all settings under the Menu menu to the factory defaults. Shortcut Key 1 Shortcut Key 2 Shortcut Key 3 Allows you to choose a feature from Preset Modes, Game Enhance Mode, AMD FreeSync Premium, Dark Stabilizer, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 47
Downlight The factory default setting of the touch sensor is on, and you can tap the downlights at the bottom of the display to turn them on or off. When the downlights are on, they light up blue (see Downlights). To turn off the touch sensor, select Off. NOTE: On monitors that are manufactured - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 48
to run. You can enable this feature by selecting On. Firmware Service Tag Reset Others Displays the firmware version of your monitor. Displays the service tag of your monitor. This string is required when you look for phone support, check your warranty status, update drivers on Dell's website, etc - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 49
Factory Reset Restores all preset values to the factory default settings. OSD warning message When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 50
When you change the default USB settings for the first time, the following message appears: NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear the next time you change the USB settings. When you perform a factory reset, the message will appear again. You will see the following message before the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 51
shown below appears. NOTE: The message may slightly differ, depending on the connected input signal. When Factory Reset is selected, the following message appears: See Troubleshooting for more information. Operating the monitor │ 51 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 52
Locking the rear-panel control buttons You can lock the rear-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/or power button. To lock the button(s): 1. Press and hold Button 5 for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. 2. Select one of the following options: • Menu Buttons: Choose - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 53
Setting the maximum resolution NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you have. To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1. For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 54
Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to https://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that are included with the stand. Tilt and swivel extensions With - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 55
Vertical extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the display Before you rotate the display, ensure it is completely extended vertically and completely tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 56
computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: In the Portrait mode, you may experience performance degradation when - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 57
then set the preferred rotation. NOTE: If you do not see the rotation option or it is not working correctly, go to www.dell.com/support and download the latest driver for your graphics card. Operating the monitor │ 57 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 58
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety instructions. Sel f-test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. 58 │ Troubleshooting - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 59
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. To run the built-in diagnostics: monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer. Troubleshooting │ 59 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 60
The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms No Video/Power LED off No to factory settings. • Check environmental factors. • Relocate the monitor and test it in another room. 60 │ Troubleshooting - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 61
Problems Geometric Distortion Horizontal/ Vertical Lines LCD screen has • Turn the monitor off and then on spots again. • 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 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 62
• Restart the computer in the safe mode. • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the the self-test feature (see Selftest) to determine if the intermittent problem is flagged in the self-test mode. • Perform monitor self-test - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 63
after a few minutes of screen idle time. These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting. • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver. Troubleshooting │ 63 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 64
Product specific problems Common symptoms What you experience Possible solutions Screen image is too Image is centered smal l on screen, but does not fill or ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display width of the screen in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics. 64 │ Troubleshooting - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 65
Universal Serial Bus (USB) specific problems Common symptoms USB interface is not working SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) interface is slow Wireless USB peripherals a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.2 port. Troubleshooting │ 65 - Dell 25 Gaming S2522HG | S2522HG Monitor Users Guide - Page 66
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your
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Dell Gaming Monitor - S2522HG
User’s Guide
Model: S2522HG
Regulatory model: S2522HGb