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WiFi Direct interface. When you connect the Laptop, Tablet & Mobile Phone to the Dell Wireless Monitor, you can access the mouse & keyboard connected to the Monitor to control the Compute device (Laptop, Tablet or Mobile Phone).
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Wireless Charging Base Power Adapter Power Cable (Varies by Country) HDMI Cable • Drivers and Documentation Media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Wireless Safety and Regulatory Information About Your Monitor...
Product Features The Dell S2317HWi flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 58.42 cm (23-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor...
Security-cable slot Secures monitor with security lock (optional purchase). Barcode serial number Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for label technical support. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Side View 45-degree side view Label Description Wireless charging LED Notifies the charging status of your Qi/PMA device. (For more information, see Charge Status LED Behavior) Wireless charging pad • Charge your Qi (WPC) or PMA compliance devices. • Align your device to the pad to get max charging. About Your Monitor...
Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label Description Power-adapter port Connects the DC out cable of the wireless charging base. Line-out port Connect your speakers. (sold separately) NOTE: This port does not support headphones. HDMI port Connect your computer with the HDMI cable. Micro-B port This port is for service or debugging only.
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model S2317HWi Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel technology In-Plane Switching Type Viewable image Diagonal 584.2 mm (23 inches) Horizontal, Active Area 509.18 mm (20.05 inches) Vertical, Active Area 286.41 mm (11.28 inches) Area 1458.34 cm...
Resolution Specifications Model S2317HWi Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz(automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model S2317HWi Video display capabilities 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p...
Electrical Specifications Model S2317HWi Video input signals HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
Weight of stand assembly 0.82 kg (1.81 lbs) Front frame gloss Black frame - 85% gloss unit Speaker Specifications Model S2317HWi Speaker rated power 2 x 3 W Frequency Response 200 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance 8 ohm Wireless Specifications...
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) Thermal dissipation • 187.66 BTU/hour (maximum) • 81.89 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. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.
Pin Assignments HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Number Connected Signal Cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...
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: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.
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, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: •...
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following steps are applicable for connecting the stand that shipped with your monitor. For setting up any other stand, see the documentation that shipped with it.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: The monitor is equipped with an antenna of the radio transmitter, so we recommend that you keep a safe distance of 20 cm at least between the monitor and you.
Organizing Your Cables Use the cable-management slot to organize the cables connected to your monitor. NOTE: After the cables are connected, they will have to be disconnected again to route them through the hole. Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.
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After the latch is released, remove the stand away from monitor. Setting Up the Monitor...
Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Use the Power button to turn On the monitor. Power Off the Monitor When the input source is set to wireless, • a short press (< 3 seconds) on the Power button will put the monitor into standby mode.
Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change. The following table describes the front-panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description...
Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Button Description Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System 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. Use the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu. Use the buttons to move between the setting options.
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Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Use the button to increase the brightness and use the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On.
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Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Wireless Select the Wireless input when you intend to use the wireless connection. Use to select the wireless input source. HDMI Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector.
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Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. •...
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Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format 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 monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using the HDMI cable;...
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Display Use Display to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'. Dynamic Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality.
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Energy Auto Power Allows you to enable or disable Auto Power Off. This function is applicable only when Input Source is set to Wireless. When enabled: • The monitor powers off after more than 5 minutes of inactivity while in Standby mode (indicated by a slow blinking white LED on the Power button).
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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. Language Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
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Personalize Users can choose a feature from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Volume and set it as a shortcut key. Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. Operating the Monitor...
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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.
OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. 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 computer.
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Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear under HDMI mode (with Auto Select function turned off): If HDMI input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a dialog box as shown below appears.
Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...
Using Tilt The stand shipped with your monitor supports tilt up to 5 degree forward and 21 degree backward. Using the Wireless Charging Base The stand base of your monitor allows you to charge a Qi (WPC)/PMA certified smartphone or mobile device wirelessly. For more information about wireless charging standards and certified devices, see: www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com and www.merger.powermatters.org.
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Use the Menu button on the front panel to display the main OSD menu. Use the buttons to move to the Wireless Charging menu. Use the button to enable/disable the function. NOTE: Always enable the Wireless Charging function in the OSD menu before you can use the wireless charging function.
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Charging Your Mobile Device Wirelessly NOTE: Always enable the Wireless Charging function in OSD before you can use the wireless charging function. (See Setting Up the Wireless Charging Function details.) To charge your mobile device wirelessly: Read the documentations that shipped with the mobile device for information on how to use the wireless charging function.
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WARNING: Do not charge a non Qi (WPC)/PMA certified device, or place any other object in the wireless charging area. If you use a Qi (WPC)/PMA certified wireless charging cover for the mobile device, do not place the cover in the charging area without the mobile device in it.
Screencast. Wireless display is supported by Windows 7 via Dell Wireless Monitor Software. When the input source for the monitor is set to wireless, the Dell wireless home screen allows you to configure more advanced wireless settings. Navigating the Home Screen...
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See Using the Settings menu. Information and For further information or assistance, visit Dell Assistance Support website: www.dell.com/wirelessmonitors or download Dell Wireless Monitor app from Google Play™ store to your Android smart device. Using the Settings menu Clicking the Settings menu icon, , opens the following menu options.
Using Windows To wirelessly connect the monitor with an Android device, you may use either the Settings menu on the device or Dell Wireless Monitor app, downloaded from Google Play store. Click the link below to see more details. •...
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Select the SSID name as displayed on your monitor from the list. Video Then select on your monitor to accept connection, and your device will start projecting images to your monitor. Permission to connect "XXXXX" is a new device trying to connect. To approve, press physical button below: This message will automatically close.
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Connected Change projection mode Allow input from a keyboard or mouse connected to this display Disconnect Changing the Projection Mode Select Project from the Action Center. Project Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Select your Projection Mode. PC screen only Duplicate Extend Second screen only Disconnecting from a Device Select Connect from the Action Center. Connect Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Select Disconnect and your device will stop projecting images to your monitor. Connected Second Screen Change projection mode Disconnect ® Using Windows NOTE: The illustrations below are for reference only and may differ from your actual computer screen based on the settings, version, and the language of your operating system.
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Select Project from the Devices menu. Project Select Add a wireless display from the Project menu. Second Screen Add a wireless display Then select on your monitor to accept connection, and your device will start projecting images to your monitor. Permission to connect "XXXXX"...
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NOTE: You will not be asked to verify subsequent connections for the same device. NOTE: You may control the projected images with keyboard and mouse connected to your monitor. Changing the Projection Mode Select Devices from the Charms bar. Devices Select Project from the Devices menu.
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Select your Projection Mode. Duplicate Extend Second screen only Disconnecting from a Device Select Devices from the Charms bar. Devices Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Select Project from the Devices menu. Project Select Disconnect and your device will stop projecting images to your monitor. Disconnect Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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NOTE: The illustrations below are for reference only and may differ from your actual computer screen based on the settings, version, and the language of your operating system. Connecting to a Device Open the Dell Wireless Monitor Software and it will automatically search for available devices. Wireless Monitor Select a monitor...
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Pairing to Device Enter the following password: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx NOTE: You will not be asked to verify subsequent connections for the same device. Changing the Projection Mode Click on the Dell Wireless Monitor Software. Select your Projection Mode. Wireless Monitor Dell xxxx Disconnect...
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Disconnecting from a Device Click on the Dell Wireless Monitor Software. Click Disconnect and your device will stop projecting images to your monitor. Wireless Monitor Dell xxxx Disconnect PC only Duplicate Extend Second screen only Using Settings on an Android™ Smartphone Use Settings to connect to a Device Open the Settings menu of your device.
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Tap to activate the Dell Wireless Monitor app on your Android device. Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Tap Cast Settings. Tap the SSID name as displayed on your monitor. Wireless display Wireless display Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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NOTE: If your device settings differ from those shown above, please refer to your device manual for Cast Screen connection instructions. Disconnecting from a device Tap to activate the Dell Wireless Monitor app on your Android device. Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Tap Cast Settings. Tap the monitor name that is Connected. Connected Connected Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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Tap DISCONNECT and your Android device will stop projecting images to your monitor. DISCONNECT DISCONNECT NOTE: To check whether your device is supported, please visit Dell Support website: www.dell.com/wirelessmonitors or refer to your device manual or contact your device manufacturer for compatibility. Mirroring Your Device's Screen on the Monitor...
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NOTE: The function is only supported when both your computer and Android device have installed Dell Wireless Monitor software or app. Download and install the Dell Wireless Monitor Software before making wireless connection to your monitor. Follow the procedures mentioned in...
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® Connect your Windows system to the monitor for wireless display. The Dell Wireless Monitor app will check for the latest version. Click Accept to download and install. Updating takes place in the background. Connecting Keyboard and Mouse Dell Wireless Monitor allows user to control device from a single keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor.
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 whether 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: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a 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. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
• Cycle power On-Off. spots • 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: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has •...
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• Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety Related Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Issues smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the Intermittent Monitor Problems malfunctions on computer is connected properly and is secure.
Product Specific Problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Screen image is Image is • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. too small centered on • Reset the monitor to factory settings. screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust...
Selection). • Ensure that you have upgraded the operating system and Wi-Fi driver the latest version. • Ensure that the Dell Wireless Monitor software or app has been installed and updated to the latest version. No connection • Restart the wireless monitor.
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.