Dell 27 Monitor - S2722DC Dell Display Manager User’s Guide Model: S2722DC Regulatory model: S2722DCb
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Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the Quick Settings dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting basic display functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assigning preset modes to applications . . . . . . . . . . 7 Organizing windows with Easy Arrange . . . . . . . . . . 8 Managing multiple video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Restoring application positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Dell Display Manager (DDM) is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. It allows manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell monitors. Once installed, Dell Display Manager runs each time the system starts and can be easily accessed from the Windows notification tray.
Using the Quick Settings dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon opens the Quick Settings dialog box. When more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the computer, a specific target monitor can be selected using the menu. The Quick Settings dialog box allows you to easily adjust the brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. It also allows you to enable automatic switching between preset modes or to select a preset mode manually.
• Move DDM UI to the monitor to be controlled. • Press Ctrl+Shift+D to bring up the miniUI under the mouse pointer. Setting basic display functions You can manually select a preset mode or you can select Auto Mode that applies a preset mode based on the active application. An onscreen message momentarily displays the current Preset Mode whenever it changes. The selected monitor's Brightness and Contrast can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab.
Assigning preset modes to applications The Auto Mode tab allows you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Display Manager automatically switches to the corresponding Preset Mode whenever the associated application is activated. The Preset Mode assigned to a particular application may be the same on each connected monitor, or it can vary from one monitor to another.
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. Click on > or use Page Up/Page Down key to find more layouts.
If you are using multiple similar 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. To make it effective, you need to ensure that the grouped monitors are with the same resolution and the physical placement of the monitors is arranged properly.
Managing multiple video inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways for you to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. This makes it easy to switch between inputs while working with multiple computers. All video input ports available to your monitor are listed. You can give each input a name. Please save your changes after editing.
Restoring application positions DDM can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your PC to the monitor(s). You can quickly access this feature by rightclicking on DDM icon in the notification tray. If you choose Auto-restore window layout, your application windows' positions are tracked and remembered by DDM. DDM automatically puts the application windows into their original positions when you reconnect your PC to your monitor(s).
Attaching DDM to active windows (Windows 10 only) In Windows 10, you can add the DDM shortcut icon to the toolbar region of active windows. To activate this feature, right-click on the DDM icon in the notification tray and choose Attach to active window from the opened menu. Once you right-click the icon in the toolbar, a quick menu of DDM appears, displaying options under Auto Mode and Easy Arrange for you to easily make adjustments.
Applying energy conservation features The Options tab provides PowerNap energy conservation options and allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts. In the upper pane, you can set the monitor's brightness to the minimum level, or to put the monitor to sleep when the screensaver is activated. Other shortcut keys You can define the shortcut keys for quick access to the following DDM functions: • Program shortcut key: open the Quick Settings dialog box.
Troubleshooting If DDM cannot work with your monitor, DDM will show the following icon in your notification tray. Click on the icon, DDM shows a more detailed error message. Please note that DDM only works with Dell-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 the following actions to troubleshoot: 1.
• Gaming monitors using NVIDIA-based G-sync technology • Virtual and wireless displays do not support DDC/CI • Some early models of DP 1.2 monitors, it may be necessary to disable MST/ DP 1.2 using the monitor OSD If your PC is connected to the Internet, you will be prompted with a message when a newer version of DDM application is available. It is recommended to download and install the latest DDM application.
