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Dell SE2423DS/SE2723DS Monitor Dell Display Manager User’s Guide Monitor Model: SE2423DS/SE2723DS Regulatory Model: SE2423DSc/SE2723DSc
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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed...
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Contents Overview ....................................................... Selecting Quick Settings options ..................... Setting basic display options ........................... Assigning pre...
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Overview Dell Display Manager (DDM) is an application that enables you to configure the supported Dell monitor settings such as brightness, contrast, and preset modes. After its installation, Dell Dis...
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Selecting Quick Settings options Click the Dell Display Manager’s notification tray. The Quick Setings window is displayed. If more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the computer, a spec...
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In the Quick Settings window, click Open Dell Display Manager for configuring the advanced settings. Feature Function Description Quick DDM Access Shortcut key to Ctrl+Shift+D open DDM user interface ...
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Setting basic display options Select Manual Mode to manually select a Preset Mode or select Auto Mode that applies a preset mode based on the active application. An on-screen message displays the curr...
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SE2X23DS 8 | Setting basic display options
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Assigning preset modes to applications The Auto Mode tab enables you to associate a specific Preset Mode with a specific application, and apply it automatically. When Auto Mode is enabled, Dell Displa...
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Organizing windows with Easy Arrange On supported Dell monitors, the Easy Arrange tab enables you to easily arrange the open windows in one of the predefined layouts by dragging them in the zones. Pre...
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To use the custom layout, select the custom layout icon. To delete the currently saved custom layout, close all windows on the desktop, and then click Save in Easy Arrange. SE2X23DS Organizing windows...
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The following table describes the addtional features of Easy Arrange. Feature Function Description Enhanced Easy Custom layouts Save and name five customized Easy Arrange Arrange patterns. Configure x...
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Managing multiple video inputs The Input Manager tab enables you to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. It enables you to easily switch between inputs while you work with mult...
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Restoring Application Positions Dell Display Manager 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 n...
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To go back to a favorite layout, select Save current window layout, and then Restore saved window layout. You can use monitors with different models or resolutions in your daily routine, and you can a...
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Attaching DDM to an active window DDM icon can be attached to an active window you are working on. Click the icon for easy access to the following features. Feature Function Description Attach DDM to ...
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Applying energy conservation options The Options tab on supported Dell models provide Power Nap energy conservation options. You can set the brightness to the minimum level, or put the display to slee...
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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 short...
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Troubleshooting DDM works only with Dell-branded monitors. Dell Display Manager does not support monitors from any other manufacturer. If DDM does not work with your monitor, the following icon is dis...
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4. Remove any docking stations, cable extenders, or converters between the monitor and the graphics port. Some low-cost extenders, hubs, or converters may not support DDC/CI properly and can fail DDM....