Overview Dell Display Manager is an application that allows users to configure their supported Dell monitor settings such as brightness, contrast, and preset modes. After its installation, Dell Display Manager is accessible from the notification tray. Information about monitors connected to the system is available when the mouse is hovered over the notification tray icon.
Selecting Quick Settings options Clicking Dell Display Manager’s notification tray opens the Quick Setings window. If more than one supported Dell monitor is connected to the system, a specific target monitor can be selected from the Display drop-down list. In the Quick Settings window, you can also change the following:...
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Ctrl+Shift+D DDM UI. Control individual From dropdown box to select monitor, monitor in multi- selected monitor has Dell logo shown. monitor setup Move DDM UI to the monitor to be controlled. Press Ctrl+Shift+D to bring up the mini UI under the mouse pointer.
Basic tab. Dell S3222HN 1920x1080 NOTE: When multiple Dell monitors are connected, select “Enable display matrix control” to apply brightness, contrast, and color presets controls to all monitors. Setting basic display options...
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Dell S3222HN Standard Setting basic display options...
Dell Display Manager is pre-configured for many popular applications. To add a new application to the assignment list, simply drag the application from the desktop, Windows Start Menu or elsewhere, and drop it onto the current list.
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. Press “>” or use Page Up/Page Down key to find more layouts. To create a custom layout, arrange the open windows and then click Save.
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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 the Save link in Easy Arrange. Dell S3222HN Organizing windows with Easy Arrange...
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There are other advanced ways for the usage of Easy Arrange. Please refer to table below. Feature Function Description Enhanced Easy Custom layouts Save and name 5 customized Easy Arrange Arrange patterns. Configure x*y patterns. 6 MRU (most- Press Ctrl+Shift+Home to cycle among recently-used) the last 6 MRU layouts.
Managing Multiple Video Inputs The Input Manager tab enables you to manage multiple video inputs connected to your Dell monitor. It makes it very easy to switch between inputs while you work with multiple computers. All video input ports available to your monitor are listed. You can give each input a name as you like.
Restoring Application Positions Dell Display Manager can help you restore application windows into their positions when you reconnect your computer to the monitor(s). You can quickly access this feature by right-clicking on Dell Display Manager icon in the notification tray.
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You may use monitors with different models or resolutions in your daily routine, and you may apply different window layouts on them. Dell Display Manager is able to know the monitor you have reconnected and restore application positions accordingly.
Attach DDM to active window (Windows 10 only) DDM icon can be attached to the active window you are working on. Click on the icon for easy access to the following features. Feature Function Description Attach DDM to Change preset or DDM icon attached to active window Active Window snap to different...
Setting energy conservation options On supported Dell monitor models, an Options tab is available for selecting PowerNap energy conservation options. You can set the monitor’s brightness to the minimum level or to put the monitor to sleep when the screensaver is activated.
• Easy Arrange MRU shortcut key: to quickly apply the 5 recently used window layouts. • Application window shortcut key: to launch a quick menu for options under Auto Mode and Easy Arrange. Dell S3222HN Dell S3222HN Other Shortcut Keys...
Dell Display Manager 10:17 AM 2021/06/11 If DDM is unable to detect and/or communicate with a supported Dell monitor, try the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Ensure the video cable is properly connected to your monitor and your computer. The connectors should be firmly inserted into position.
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5. Restart your computer. DDM may not work on the following monitors: • Dell monitor models from 2013 or earlier and D-series of Dell monitors. You can refer to Dell Product Support websites for more information. • Gaming monitors using Nvidia-based G-sync technology.