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Setting the maximum resolution – Dell S2240L Monitor User Manual

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If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode in 5 minutes if left at this state.

or

See

Troubleshooting

for more information.

Setting the Maximum Resolution

To set the Maximum resolution for the monitor:

Windows XP:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Set the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080.

4. Click OK.

Windows Vista® ,Windows® 7 ,Windows® 8:

1. For Windows® 8 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.

2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.

3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080.

4. Click OK.

If you do not see 1920 x 1080 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures.

If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer:

Go to

support.dell.com

, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card.

If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop):

Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.

Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers.