Dell S2422HZ/S2722DZ Video Conferencing Monitor Dell Display Manager User’s Guide Monitor Model: S2422HZ/S2722DZ Regulatory Model: S2422HZt/S2722DZt
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Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the Quick Settings dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting basic display functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assigning Preset Modes to applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Managing multiple video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a monitor or a group of monitors. enables you to manually adjust the displayed image, assign automatic settings, energy management, window organization, image rotation, and other features on selected Dell monitors. After installation, Dell Display Manager runs each time when the computer starts and places its icon in the notification tray.
Using the Quick Settings dialog box Click the Dell Display Manager’s notification tray icon. The Quick Settings dialog box is displayed. 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 enables you to easily adjust the brightness, contrast, resolution, window layout, and so on. It also enables you to switch between preset modes automatically or to select a preset mode manually.
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 onscreen message displays the current preset mode whenever it changes. The selected display’s Brightness and Contrast can also be directly adjusted from the Basic tab.
Assigning Preset Modes to applications The Auto Mode tab enables you to select 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 selected 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. Choose a pre-defined layout pattern, which suits your work, then drag the application windows into the defined zones. Press > or use Page Up or Page Down key to find more layouts. To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows, and then click Save. Dell S2422HZ/S2722DZ For Windows 10, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops.
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. You must align your monitors properly to make it effective. Dell S2422HZ/S2722DZ The following table describes the addtional features of Easy Arrange. Feature Function Description Enhanced Custom layouts • Save and name five customized Easy Arrange Easy Arrange patterns. • Configure x*y patterns.
Managing multiple video inputs The Input Manager tab provides convenient ways to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. It enables you to easily switch between inputs while you are working with multiple computers. All video input ports available on your monitor are listed. Name each input as per your requirement and save changes after editing.
Restoring application positions DDM can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your computer to the monitor(s). Right-click the DDM icon on the notification tray to quickly access this feature. If you select 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 computer to your monitor(s).
Applying energy conservation features The Options tab on supported Dell models provide PowerNap energy conservation options. You can set the brightness to the minimum level, or put the display to sleep when the screensaver is activated.
Defining shortcut keys You can define the shortcut keys for quick access to the following DDM functions: • Program shortcut key: To quickly open the Quick Settings dialog box. • Easy Arrange MRU shortcut key: To quickly apply six recently used window layouts. • Application window shortcut key: To launch a quick menu for options under Auto Mode and Easy Arrange.
Attaching DDM to active window (Windows 10 only) DDM icon can be attached to an active window you are working on. Click the icon for easy access to the following features.
Troubleshooting If DDM does not work with your monitor, the following icon is displayed in the notification tray. Click the icon; DDM shows a more detailed error message. NOTE: DDM works only with Dell-branded monitors. Dell Display Manager does not support monitors from any other manufacturer. If DDM is unable to detect and/or communicate with a supported Dell monitor, perform the following: 1. Ensure that the video cable is properly connected to your monitor and your computer.
DDM might not work with the following monitors: • Dell monitor models earlier than year 2013 and D-series of Dell monitors. For more information, see https://www.dell.com/support/monitors. • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology. • Virtual and wireless monitors 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 display OSD.
