Dell S2721NX Monitor Dell Display Manager User's Guide
Summary
Dell Display Manager user guide for the S2421HN, S2421NX, S2721HN, and S2721NX monitor series (July 2020 revision X00), covering Quick Settings dialog, basic display function configuration, automatic preset mode assignment per application, Easy Arrange window organization, multiple video input management, application position restoration, and energy conservation features. Includes DDM attachment to active window (Windows 10) and troubleshooting. DDM communicates with monitors via DDC/CI protocol
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/ S2721NX Dell Display Manager User’s Guide
Model: S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX Regulatory model: S2421Ht/S2721Ht
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/ S2721NX Dell Display Manager User’s Guide Model: S2421HN/S2421NX/S2721HN/S2721NX Regulatory model: S2421Ht/S2721Ht
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are t...
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Contents Overview . .4 Using the Quick Settings Dialog. .5 Setting Basic Display Functions. .7 Assigning Preset Modes to Applications . .9 Organizing Windows with Easy Arrange. Managing Multiple Video...
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Overview Dell Display Manager is a Microsoft Windows application used to manage a display or a group of displays. It enables manual adjustment of the displayed image, assignment of automatic settings,...
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Using the Quick Settings Dialog Clicking Dell Display Manager’s notification tray icon to open the Quick Settings dialog box. When more than one supported Dell displays are connected to the computer, ...
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Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX The Quick Settings dialog box also provides access to Dell Display Manager’s advanced user interface that is used to adjust basic functions, configure auto mode an...
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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-scree...
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Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 8 | Setting Basic Display Functions
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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...
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Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX 10 | Assigning Preset Modes to Applications
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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 y...
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For Windows 10, you can apply different window layouts for each of the virtual desktops. If you often use Windows snap feature, you can select “Hold down the SHIFT key to enable zone positioning”. Thi...
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If you are using multiple displays in an array or matrix, Easy Arrange layout can be applied across to all the displays as one desktop. Select “Span multiple monitors” to enable this feature. You need...
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There are other advanced ways for the usage of Easy Arrange. Refer to table below. Feature Function Description Enhanced Custom layouts Save and name 5 customized Easy Arrange patterns. Easy Arrange C...
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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 display. It makes it very easy to switch between inputs whi...
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You can use the dropdown list to switch to any input source. Dell S2421HN/S2421NX S2421HN/S2421NX Dell S2721HN/S2721NX S2721HN/S2721NX NOTE: DDM communicates with your display even when the display is...
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Restoring Application Positions DDM can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your computer to the display(s). You can quickly access to this feature by right-cl...
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Applying Energy Conservation Features On supported Dell models, an Options tab is available that provides Power Nap energy conservation options. You can choose to set the display’s brightness to the m...
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Other Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys can be defined for below operations, you can define the shortcut keys for quick access to perform these operations: Program shortcut key: to quickly open the Quick Se...
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Attach DDM To Active Window (Only Windows 10) DDM icon can be attached to the active window you are working on. Click on the icon for easy access to below features. Feature Function Description Attach...
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Troubleshooting If DDM does not work with your display, DDM will show below icon in your notification tray. Click on the icon, DDM shows a more detailed error message. Please note that DDM only works ...
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DDM may not work with below displays: Dell display models earlier than year 2013 and D-series of Dell displays. For more information see www.dell.com/support/monitors. Gaming displays using Nvidia-bas...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 22 |
| File Size | 1.34 MB |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the Quick Settings dialog?
Click the Dell Display Manager's notification tray icon to open the Quick Settings, allowing adjustment of brightness, contrast, resolution, and window layout.
What must be enabled for DDM to communicate with the display?
The DDC/CI channel must be enabled in the display menu settings.
What troubleshooting steps are needed if DDM fails to work?
Check connections, ensure DDC/CI is on at the display OSD, use correct drivers, and remove docking stations or extenders.
How can I automatically apply display settings based on an application?
Use the Auto Mode tab to associate a specific Preset Mode with the active application.