Dell E2421HN Display Manager Users Guide

Dell E2421HN Manual

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    Dell E2221HN/E2421HN Dell Display Manager User's Guide Monitor model: E2221HN/E2421HN Regulatory model: E2221HNf, E2421HNf
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    NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. © 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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    to Applications 7 Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange 8 Managing Multiple Video Inputs 10 Restoring Application Positions 12 Applying Energy Conservation Features 14 Other Shortcut Keys 14 Troubleshooting 15 Contents │ 3
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    used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, On Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others 4 │ Overview
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    icon to open the Quick Settings dialog box. When more than one supported Dell model is connected to the computer, a specific target monitor can adjustment of the monitor's brightness and contrast levels. You can select Manual Mode or Auto Mode, and the screen resolution can be changed. The
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    Setting Basic Display Functions You can select Manual Mode that enables you to manually select a preset mode or select Auto Mode that applies a preset mode based on the active application. An on-screen message displays the current preset mode
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    current list. NOTE: Preset Mode assignments for batch files scripts, loaders, and nonexecutable files such as zip archives or packed files, are not supported. You can also configure the Game preset mode to be used whenever a Direct3D application runs in full-screen mode. To prevent an application
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    Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange Easy Arrange helps you to effectively organize your application windows on the desktop. You first choose a pre-defined layout pattern which suits your work, then you just need to drag the application windows into the defined zones. Press ">" or use Page Up/Page
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    If you are using multiple monitors in an array or matrix, Easy Arrange layout can be applied across to all the monitors as one desktop. Select "Span multiple monitors" to enable this feature. You need to align your monitors properly to use it effectively. NOTE: Some application requires a minimum
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    Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. It makes it easy to switch between inputs while you work with multiple computers. All video input ports available to your monitor are listed. You can
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    You can use the dropdown list to switch to any available input source. NOTE: DDM communicates with your monitor even when the monitor is displaying video from another computer. You can install DDM on the computer you frequently use and control input switching from it. You may also install DDM on
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    Restoring Application Positions DDM can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your computer to the monitor(s). You can quickly access this feature by right-clicking on DDM icon in the notification tray. If you choose "Auto-restore window layout", your
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    You may use monitors with different models or resolutions in your daily routine, and you may apply different window layouts on them. DDM is able to know the monitor you have reconnected and restore application positions accordingly. In case you need to replace a monitor in a monitor matrix
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    Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is available that provides PowerNap energy conservation options. You can choose to set the monitor's brightness to the minimum level,
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    branded monitors. If you are using monitors from other manufacturers, DDM does not support them. If DDM is unable to detect and/or communicate with a supported Dell monitor, please take below actions to troubleshoot: 1. Make sure the video cable is properly connected between your monitor and your
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    of Dell monitors. For more information see www.dell.com/support/monitors. • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology. • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI. • Some early models of DP 1.2 clicking on DDM icon while pressing and holding 'shift' key. 16 │ Troubleshooting
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Dell E2221HN/E2421HN
Dell Display Manager
User’s Guide
Monitor model: E2221HN/E2421HN
Regulatory model: E2221HNf, E2421HNf