68 | Operating the monitor
To unlock, move and hold the joystick forward/backward/left/right for about 4
seconds until a menu appears on the screen, and then select
to unlock and
close the pop-up menu.
Setting the maximum resolution
NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows
you have.
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows 8.1:
1.
For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.
2.
Right-click on the desktop and click
Screen resolution
.
3.
If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select
AW2723DF
.
4.
Click the
Screen Resolution
dropdown list and select
2560 x 1440
.
5.
Click
OK
.
In Windows 10 and Windows 11:
1.
Right-click on the desktop and click
Display settings
.
2.
If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure to select
AW2723DF
.
3.
Click the
Display Resolution
dropdown list and select
2560 x 1440
.
4.
Click
Keep changes
.
If you do not see 2560 x 1440 as an option, you must update your graphics
driver to the latest version. Depending on your computer, complete one of the
following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or a laptop:
• Go to
, enter your service tag, and
download the latest driver for your graphics card.
If you are using a non-Dell computer (laptop 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.
