Samsung S24a300bz User Manual
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SyncMaster S19A300N/S19A300B/S20A300B/S20A300N/S22A300B/ S23A300B/S24A300B/S24A300BL/S24A300BZ Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specificatio ns are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 USING THE PRODUCT Setting the Optimal Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Product Operati n g Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . 3-13 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Natural Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 MagicTune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 MultiScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 TROUBLESHOOTING Monitor Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 MORE INFORMATION Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Correct Disp osa l of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only . . . . . . 6-20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Major Safety Precautions1-1 1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting section. Copyright Notice The contents of this manual are subject to cha nge without prior notice for performance improvement. Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. The ENERGY STAR ® logo is the registered trademark of th e U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies. ICONNAMEMEANING Caution Indicates cases where the function ma y not work or the setting may be canceled. Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
1-2Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product due to an increase in the internal temperature. Install the product so the required dist ances shown in the figure are kept. The appearance may differ depending on the product. About persistent images • Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. If you do not use the product for a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver. • Due to technological constraints of the panel manufacturer, the images generated by th is product may appear either brighter or darker than normal for approximately 1 ppm (parts per million) pixels. The number of sub-pixels by panel type: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical Resolution x 3 Example) If the maximum resolution is 1920 x 1080, t he number of sub-pixels is 1920 x 1080 x 3 = 6,220,800. Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product. • Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. This may result in scratches or damage to the product. • Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the product. If water enters the product, it may re sult in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. • A white stain may be generated on the surface of the high- glossy model due to the inherent characteristics of the material, if a supersonic humidifier is used. The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model. When installing the product with a stand
Major Safety Precautions1-3 1-3 Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning the Monitor • The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean the monitor according t o the following steps. Precautions for Storage • Using an ultrasonic humidifier may caus e white stains on a highly glossy product. Be sure you contact the nearest service center (pai d service) for cleaning the inside of the monitor. 1. Power off the monitor and PC. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the monitor. To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands. 3. Wipe the monitor using a soft, slight ly damp cloth that has been squeezed . • Do not use a cleaning agent that contains alcohol or solvents, or t hat is surface active. Otherwise, the exterior may discolor or cr ack or the panel coating may come off. • Do not spray water or cleaning agent directly onto the monitor. Otherwise, the liquid may sink into the moni tor and cause a fire, electric shock, or failure. 4. Clean the exterior of the monitor using a so ft cloth dampened with a small amount of water. 5. Connect the power cable to the monitor after you have finished cleaning. 6. Power on the monitor and PC.
1-4Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product. Warning ICONNAMEMEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or property damage. Do not perform.Must be followed. Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock. Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a single wall outlet. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to overheating of the wall outlet. Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power supply with wet hands. • Otherwise, it may resu lt in electric shock.Plug the power plug in firmly. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1 equipment only). • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or injury.Avoid bending or twisting the power cord excessively and avoid placing heavy objects on the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire due to a damaged power cord. Keep the power cord and the product away from a heater. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it using a dry cloth. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Major Safety Precautions1-4 Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock.Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached. • When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the po wer plug to cut the power off completely. You cannot cut the power off completely using only the power button on the product. Avoid placing burning candles, mosquito- repellent or cigarettes on the product and installing the produc t near a heater. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.Ask an installation engineer or relevant company to install the product onto the wall. • Otherwise, it may result in injury. • Make sure to use the specified wall mount. Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated location such as inside a bookshelf or closet. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal over-heating.Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from the wall when installing the pr oduct for ventilation. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal over-heating. Keep the plastic bags used to pack the product away from children. • If children place the plastic bags over their heads, they may suffocate.Avoid installing th e product in a location that is unstable or exposed to excessive vibrations such as on an unstable or slanted shelf. • The product may fall an d this may result in damage to the product or injury. • If you use the product in a location exposed to excessive vibrations , it may result in a problem with the product or fire. Avoid installing the pr oduct in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle. • This may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to direct sun light and installing the product near a heat source such as a fire or heater. • This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the pr oduct at an easily reachable height where children may reach it. • If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in injury. • Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface.
1-4Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may damage the panel of the product. When installing the pro duct on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. • Otherwise, this may cause the product to fall off and result in a malfunction or injury. • Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable to the size of the product.When putting the product down, handle it gently. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. If the product is installed in a location where the operating conditions vary considerably, a serious quality problem may occur due to the surrounding environment. In this case, install the product only after consulting one of our service engineers about the matter. • Places exposed to microscopic dust, chemicals, too high or low temperature, high humidity, such as airports or stations where the product is continuously used for a long time and so on. Since a high voltage runs through the product, never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock. • If the product needs to be fixed, contact a service center. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • Make sure that wate r does not enter the product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service cen- ter. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid letting children to hang or climb onto the product. • Otherwise, it may result in the product falling and this may result in injury or death. If you drop the product or the case is dam- aged, turn the power off and unplug the power cord. Contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock. Avoid placing objects such as toys and cookies on top of the product. • If a child hangs over the product to grab an object, the object or the product may fall and this may result in injury or even death. When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is dangerous. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause impact to the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Major Safety Precautions1-4 Caution Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • A spark may result in an explosion or fire. • During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or objects near the product. • This may result in an explosion or fire. Take care not to block th e vent by a table cloth or curtain. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal overheating.Avoid inserting metal objects such as a chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (t he vents, ports, etc). • If water or an alien substance enters the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire. Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. • If water or an alien substance enters the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may resu lt in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire. Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. • If you do not use the product for a long time, use the power-saving mode or set the screensaver to the moving picture mode.When not using the product for a long time such as leaving your home, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Otherwise, it may cause dust accumulation and result in fire caused by overheating or short circuit or result in an electric shock. Set the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. • Otherwise, it may re sult in eye strain.Avoid turning the product upside down or move the product holding only the stand. • This may cause the product to fall resulting in damage to the product or injury. Do not place the adapter on top of another adapter. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter before using the adaptor. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.Always keep power adaptor in well-venti- lated area.