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1. Do not insert a metallic object a chopstick coin hair pin etc or inflammable object paper match etc into the vent or ports of the product e If water or any foreign substance enters the product be sure to power off the product remove the power cord and contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81page e Product failure an electric shock or fire may result Do not place objects containing liquid vases pots bottles etc or metallic objects on top of the product e If water or any foreign substance enters the product be sure to power off the product remove the power cord and contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81page e Product failure an electric shock or fire may result Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn in or defective pixels e If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time activate power saving mode or a moving picture screen saver Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the product for an extended period of time vacation etc e Otherwise a fire may result from accumulated dust overheating an electric shock or electric leakage Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency e Your eyesight may deteriorate Do not put DC power adapters togeth
2. 8 2 Troubleshooting Guide Q amp A Question Answer How can change the frequency Set the frequency on your graphics card Windows XP Select Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows ME 2000 Select Control Panel Display gt Settings gt Advanced Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows Vista Select Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Display Settings gt Advanced Settings Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows 7 Select Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution gt Advanced settings Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Troubleshooting Guide Question Answer How can change the resolution Windows XP Go to Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings and adjust the resolution Windows ME 2000 Go to Control Panel Display Settings and adjust the resolution Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalize Display Settings and adjust the resolution Windows 7 Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust Resolution and adjust the resolution How do set power saving mode Windows XP
3. Adjust the general color tone of the picture 4 4 1 This menu is not available when Ma G1 cCOlor is in Full or Intelligent mode This menu is not available when PBP is set to On Configuring the Color Tone Settings Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to COLOR and press G on the product 3 Press w a to move to Color Tone and press 5 on the product The following screen will appear Cool 2 Cool 1 Normal Warm 1 Warm 2 Custom Adjust F2 Enter Cool2 Set the color temperature to be cooler than Cool Cool1 Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal mode Normal Display the standard color tone Warm1 Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal mode Warm2 Set the color temperature to be warmer than Warm1 Custom Customize the color tone 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 8 5 The selected option will be applied 4 Configuring Tint 4 5 Configuring Tint Gamma Adjust the mid range brightness Gamma of the picture NG This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 4 5 1 Configuring Gamma Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to COLOR and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Gamma and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear F0 Enter 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 8 5 The selected option wi
4. The off timer can be set within a range of 1 to 23 hours The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours A This menu is only available when Off Timer On Off is set to On 6 10 1 Configuring Off Timer Setting Press MENU on the product 2 Press v a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Off Timer Setting and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Adjust EJ Enter 4 Press w a to configure Off Timer Setting 6 Setup and Reset 69 6 11 Setup and Reset Reset Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings NG This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 6 11 1 Initializing Settings Reset 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Reset and press 5 on the product The following screen will appear EJ Enter 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 7 1 7 2 INFORMATION Menu and Others INFORMATION View the current input source frequency and resolution 744 Displaying INFORMATION 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to INFORMATION The current input source frequency and resolution will appear PICTURE A 00 K0 5 SIZE amp POSITION
5. 3 Press w a to move to Brightness and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear KO Adjust I Enter 4 Adjust the Brightness using the w a button 3 3 Screen Setup Contrast Adjust the contrast between the objects and background Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the contrast to make the object appear clearer NG e This menu is not available when WaGicBright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when MAGieColor is in Full or Intelligent mode 3 3 1 Configuring Contrast Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to PICTURE and press t3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Contrast and press t9 on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Adjust E Enter 4 Adjust the Contrast using the w a button 3 4 Screen Setup Sharpness Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry Range 0 100 A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer NG e This menu is not available when WaGicBright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when MaGiccolor is in Full or Intelligent mode e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 3 4 1 Configuring Sharpness 1 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to PICTURE and press t3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Sharpness and press on the product The following
6. 6 3 1 Changing the Language 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Language and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais Italiano Ba Magyar Polski Portugu s Pycckun Svenska T rk e BAX ots Re Move 4 Press w a to move to the language you want and press the 0 0 5 The selected option will be applied 6 4 Setup and Reset PC AV Mode Set PC AV Mode to AV The picture size will be enlarged This option is useful when you view a movie NG This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 6 4 1 Configuring PC AV Mode 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to PC AV Mode and press 53 on the product The following screen will appear 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 63 6 5 Setup and Reset Auto Source Activate Auto Source NG This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 6 5 1 Configuring Auto Source 1 2 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP8 RESET and press 2 0 on the product Press w a to move to Auto Source and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear e Auto The i
7. ECO The Eco Motion Sensor Eco Light Sensor and Eco Saving options are displayed on the same menu page so that you can conveniently configure the power saving settings 6 1 1 Eco Motion Sensor The Eco Motion Sensor activates to save power when it does not detect any movement within a specified area for a specified period of time Eco Motion Sensor is not available when the monitor is used in portrait mode Configuring Eco Motion Sensor 1 2 3 4 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to Eco Motion Sensor and press 3 The following screen will appear K This option is disabled if the product is connected to a PC that is in power saving mode e Off Deactivate the Eco Motion Sensor function e 5 Min Automatically turn off the power if the sensor has not detected any movement of an object or person for 5 minutes within the specified range of detection e 10 Min Automatically turn off the power if the sensor has not detected any movement of an object or person for 10 minutes within the specified range of detection e 20 Min Automatically turn off the power if the sensor has not detected any movement of an object or person for 20 minutes within the specified range of detection e 30 Min Automatically turn off the power if the sensor has not detected any movement of an
8. www samsung com U A E 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com AFRICA NIGERIA 0800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com Appendix 84 Appendix Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical 4 Electronic Equipment pA Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Appendix Terminology OSD On Screen Display On screen display OSD allows you to configure on screen settings to optimize the picture qual
9. and locking method depend on the manufacturer Refer to the user guide provided with your anti theft locking device for details The lock device is sold separately To lock an anti theft locking device 1 Fix the cable of your anti theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk 2 Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end 3 Insert the locking device into the anti theft lock slot at the back of the product 4 Lock the locking device WZ gt An anti theft locking device can be purchased separately a e Refer to the user guide provided with your anti theft locking device for details e Anti theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online 1 Preparations FIT 1 4 Preparations MagicRotation Auto The MagicRotation Auto function detects the rotation of monitors that are fitted with a rotation sensor and rotates the Windows screen accordingly Software Installation 1 Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD ROM drive 2 Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation K After installation the on screen display OSD menu will be displayed in the language of the operating system This complies with the basic policies of Windows Caution 1 Compatible only with Windows 7 32 bits or 64 bits 2 Compatible with a graphics card that complies with the DDC CI and MS API standards With a graphics card
10. e Otherwise an electric shock or fire may result Before Using the Product Do not put a heavy object toy or sweets on top of the product e The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or sweets resulting in a serious injury During a lightning or thunderstorm remove the power cord and do not touch the antenna cable e An electric shock or fire may result Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact e An electric shock or fire may result Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable e Otherwise the power cable may be damaged and product failure an electric shock or fire may result If a gas leakage is found do not touch the product or power plug Also ventilate the area immediately e Sparks can cause an explosion or fire e During a lightning or thunderstorm do not touch the power cord or antenna cable Do not lift or move the product by the power cord or any cable e Otherwise the power cable may be damaged and product failure an electric shock or fire may result Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the product An explosion or fire may result Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains e Otherwise a fire may result from an increased internal temperature Before Using the Product
11. object or person for 30 minutes within the specified range of detection e 1 h Automatically turn off the power if the sensor has not detected any movement of an object or person for 1 hour within the specified range of detection Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 6 6 Setup and Reset 53 Setup and Reset 6 The selected option will be applied Configuring Backlight AUN S Mm lt Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 0 0 on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to Backlight and press 0 0 on the product The following screen will appear Na Dimming e Off Tum off the screen and activate DPMS mode If Off is selected it takes several seconds for the monitor to detect movement and turn on after it turned off e Dimming Reduce the brightness of the screen still turned on Press w a to move to the option you want and press the T The selected option will be applied o The performance of Eco Motion Sensor is maximized to a specific user distance 1m and angle 40 degrees e The sensor may not detect you if you are motionless e lf you think that the mode entry message appears too frequently increase the time setting of the Eco Motion Sensor or turn the Eco Icon Display Off e Avoid using radio equipment such as a walkie talkie near the product as this ma
12. 21 Preparations 1 2 2 Reverse Side LA The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality E AUDIO IN Q SSR SS amp PC IN Description Connects to the DC power adapter Connects to a PC via a DVI cable Connects to a PC via a DP cable Connect to a USB device Compatible with a USB cable version 3 0 or lower Connects to the stereo cable Connects to an audio output device such as headphones Connects to a PC via a USB cable K This port can only connect to a PC 1 Preparations 22 1 3 Preparations Installation 1 3 1 Attaching the Stand Place a protective cloth or Insert the stand base into the Do not remove the fixing pin until cushion on a flat surface Next stand in the direction of the you are finished attaching the place the product with the face arrow stand down on top of the cloth or cushion Tightly fasten the screw to the After installing the stand place You can remove the fixing pin bottom of the base the product upright and adjust the stand now Caution Do not hold the product upside down only by the stan
13. 500 55 500 http www samsung com UKRAINE 0 800 502 000 http Avww samsung com ua http www samsung com ua ru BELARUS 810 800 500 55 500 3 MOLDOVA 00 800 500 55 500 ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http www samsung com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG 0800 726 786 http www samsung com CHINA 400 810 5858 http www samsung com Appendix 83 Appendix ASIA PACIFIC HONG KONG 852 3698 4698 http Awww samsung com hk http www samsung com hk_en INDIA 3030 8282 http www samsung com 1800 3000 8282 INDONESIA 0800 112 8888 http www samsung com 021 5699 7777 JAPAN 0120 327 527 http www samsung com MALAYSIA 1800 88 9999 http Avww samsung com PHILIPPINES 1 800 10 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com 1 800 3 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 800 8 SAMSUNG 726 7864 02 5805777 SINGAPORE 1800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http Awww samsung com THAILAND 1800 29 3232 http www samsung com 02 689 3232 TAIWAN 0800 329 999 http www samsung com VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http www samsung com MIDDIE EAST IRAN 021 8255 http www samsung com http www samservice com OMAN 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com KUWAIT 183 2255 http www samsung com BAHRAIN 8000 4726 http www samsung com EGYPT 08000 726786 http www samsung com JORDAN 800 22273 http www samsung com MOROCCO 080 100 2255 http www samsung com SAUDI ARABIA 9200 21230 http
14. at the same time A PC cannot connect to multiple source devices at the same time as it has a limited number of input output ports available The HUB feature on the product will improve your work efficiency by allowing you to connect multiple source devices to the USB ports on the product at the same time without connecting them to a PC If multiple source devices are connected to the PC the many cables around the PC may look messy Connecting the devices directly to the product will resolve such inconvenience W4 An external mass storage HDD requires external power supply Be sure to connect it to a power EI source Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 5 Connecting the Power Put the DC power adapter in the groove with the switch facing upward Push the adapter until you hear a click Connect the power cable to the DC power adapter Next connect the DC power adapter to the product Plug in the power cable to the power socket Removing the DC power adapter To remove the DC power adapter lift it outwards from the bottom as shown in the image A When using the adapter without fixing it to the back of the monitor the adapter jack can easily get disconnected or the cable may break Be sure to securely fix the adapter in the groove 3 1 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness and col
15. ia a a ES ay File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ee F O 9 3 JD sera NP Folders Fi pa Address E gt Control Panel EJ co Yo o Display Folder Options s9 Game Controllers Internet Options E My Computer 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 32 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Personalization Display Settings and change the resolution 1 ay bi 2 Windows Live Messenger Download W Norton AntiVirus Windows DVD Maker g Windows Meeting Space gt AllPrograms Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds and mouse pointers See also skbar and Start Menu Adjust your monitor resolution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen You can also control monitor flicker refresh rate E Control Panel Display Settings Computer Network Control Panel Connect To Classic View Personalizati Performance Phone and Power sy id eB Printers Problem Programs Realtek HD Reportsa and Features Audio M Resolution low 2560 by 1440 pixels How do I
16. it can be used when moving the product in the future Preparations 1 1 2 Checking the Components We e Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing al The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown Components lt eS Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User Manual Not available in all locations 8 Power cable DC power adapter USB 3 0 cable Dual link DVI cable DP cable optionally Stand base WZ Components may differ in different locations a Items sold separately WZ The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer HDMI DVI cable Stereo cable 1 Preparations 19 1 2 Preparations Parts 1 2 1 Frontal Buttons LA The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality Icons MENU Description e Open or close the onscreen display OSD menu or return to the last menu e OSD control lock Maintain the current settings or lock the OSD control to prevent unintended changes to settings To lock the OSD control press the MENU button MENU for five seconds To unlock the locked OSD control press the MENU button MENU for more than five seconds K Ifthe OSD control is locked e Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted and INFORMATION can be viewed The functio
17. screen will appear lt gt Adjust E Enter 4 Adjust the Sharpness using the w a button 3 5 Screen Setup Response Time Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural NG e Itis best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie e The functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model Refer to the actual product e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 3 5 1 Configuring Response Time 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to PICTURE and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Response Time and press 5 on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE a Normal Faster Fastest Move 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 8 5 The selected option will be applied 4 1 Configuring Tint Adjust the tint of the screen This menu is not available when X jcBright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode Red Adjust the value of the color red in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the color Z gt This menuis not available when AGieColor is in Full or Intelligent mode e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 4 1 1 Configuring Red Press MENU on the product 2 Press v a to move to COLOR and press on the product 3 Press w a to move
18. that does not comply with the aforementioned standards the MagicRotation Auto function may not be available 3 To maximize the performance of the function update the graphics card driver to the latest version 4 Fourteen languages are available as installation languages English Fran ais Deutsch Magyar Italiano Polski Portugu s Pycckn Espa ol Svenska T rk e HAE KiZ St 0 5 Ifthe orientation is set to a mode other than Landscape in the screen resolution menu on Windows 7 the MagicRotation Auto function may not work properly 6 The OSD menu will be displayed if the monitor is rotated When the monitor is rotated the screen reconfiguration process may be displayed or screen burn in may appear depending on the graphics card This is performed by the Windows operating system and has nothing to do with the product Ifyou do not want the screen to rotate automatically when the monitor is rotated press the Windows and L keys at the same time to lock the Windows operating system If the operating system cannot be locked it is due to the constraints of Windows API and has nothing to do with the product 1 Preparations Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 1 Before Connecting SAMSUNG 2 1 1 Pre connection Checkpoints e Before connecting a source device read the user manual provided with it The number and locations of ports on source devices may differ from device to device e Donot con
19. the message Not Optimum Mode will appear for a short time 8 1 3 Check the followings Installation issue PC mode The screen keeps switching on and off Check the cable connection between the product and PC and ensure the connection is secure Refer to 2 2 Connecting and Using a PC Screen issue The power LED is off The screen will not switch Check that the power cable is connected on correctly Refer to 2 2 Connecting and Using a PC The message Check Signal Cable appears Check that the cable is properly connected to the product Refer to 2 2 Connecting and Using a PC Check that the device connected to the product is powered on Troubleshooting Guide Screen issue Not Optimum Mode is displayed This message appears if the signal from the graphics card exceeds the maximum resolution or frequency for the product Change the maximum resolution and frequency to suit the product performance referring to Standard Signal Mode Table 79page The images on the screen look distorted Check the cable connection to the product Refer to 2 2 Connecting and Using a PC The screen is not clear The screen is blurry Remove any accessories video extension cable etc and try again Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended level Refer to 9 1 General The screen appears unstable and shaky There are shadows or ghost images left o
20. 1680 x 1050 65 290 59 954 146 250 VESA 1920 x 1200 74 556 59 885 193 250 VESA 2560 x 1440 RB 88 787 59 951 241 500 The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency Horizontal frequency is measured in KHz e Vertical Frequency Repeating the same picture dozens of times per second allows you to view natural pictures The repeat frequency is called vertical frequency or refresh rate and is indicated in Hz Appendix K If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com MEXICO 01 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA 0800 333 3733 http www samsung com BRAZIL 0800 124 421 http www samsung com 4004 0000 CHILE 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com COLOMBIA 01 8000112112 http Awww samsung com COSTA RICA 0 800 507 7267 http www samsung com DOMINICA 1 800 751 2676 http www samsung com ECUADOR 1 800 10 7267 http Awww samsung com EL SALVADOR 800 6225 http www samsung com GUATEMALA 1 800 299 0013 http www samsung com HONDURAS 800 2791
21. 9267 http Avww samsung com JAMAICA 1 800 234 7267 http www samsung com NICARAGUA 00 1800 5077267 http www samsung com PANAMA 800 7267 http www samsung com PERU 0 800 777 08 http www samsung com PUERTO RICO 1 800 682 3180 http www samsung com TRINIDAD amp TOBAGO 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com VENEZUELA 0 800 100 5303 http www samsung com EUROPE ALBANIA 42 27 5755 3 AUSTRIA 0810 SAMSUNG http www samsung com 7267864 0 07 min Appendix 81 Appendix EUROPE BELGIUM 02 201 24 18 http Avww samsung com be Dutch http www samsung com be fr French BOSNIA 05 133 1999 z BULGARIA 07001 33 11 http www samsung com CROATIA 062 SAMSUNG 062 726 7864 http www samsung com CZECH 800 SAMSUNG 800 726786 http www samsung com Samsung Zrt esk organiza n slo ka Oasis Florenc Sokolovsk 394 17 180 00 Praha 8 DENMARK 70701970 http www samsung com FINLAND 030 6227 515 http www samsung com FRANCE 01 48 63 00 00 http www samsung com GERMANY 01805 SAMSUNG http www samsung com 726 7864 0 14 Min GREECE 2106293100 http www samsung com HUNGARY 06 80 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com KOSOVO 381 0113216899 LUXEMBURG 261 03 710 http www samsung com MACEDONIA 023 207 777 MONTENEGRO 020 405 888 NETHERLANDS 0900
22. Attaching the Stand Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height Rotating the Monitor Screen Installing a Wall mount Kit or Desktop Stand Anti theft Lock MagicRotation Auto Before Connecting Pre connection Checkpoints Table Of Contents 29 29 30 31 32 35 36 36 36 37 SCREEN SETUP 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 CONFIGURING TINT 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 Connecting and Using a PC Connecting to a PC Driver Installation Setting Optimum Resolution Changing the Resolution Using a PC Connecting Headphones Connecting the Product to a PC asa USB HUB Connecting a PC to the Product Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB Connecting the Power MAGIC SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright SAMSUNG MAGIC Color Brightness Configuring Brightness Contrast Configuring Contrast Sharpness Configuring Sharpness Response Time Configuring Response Time Red Configuring Red Green Configuring Green Blue Configuring Blue Color Tone Configuring the Color Tone Settings Table Of Contents RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN SETUP AND RESET 53 53 55 58 59 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 Gamma Configuring Gamma PBP Mode Contrast Image Size Changing the Picture Size H Position 4 V Position Configuring H Position or V Position ECO Eco Motion Sensor Eco Light Sensor Eco Saving Eco Icon Display Menu Transparency Cha
23. Digitall 67 5kHz 60Hz NN 2560 x 1440 SETUP amp RESET INFORMATION DT exit Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen Adjust Brightness using the button in the startup screen where there is no on screen display menu available 7 Press in the startup screen The following screen will appear Brightness as 100 OO Exit lt gt Adjust I Enter 2 Adjust the Brightness using the w a button K Volume can be adjusted if a cable is connected to the DP IN or AUDIO IN port A 7 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8 1 Troubleshooting Guide Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 8 1 1 Testing the Product A Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center test your product as follows If the problem persists contact Samsung Customer Service Center Check if your product is operating normally by using the product test function If the screen is turned off and the power indicator blinks even though the product is properly connected to a PC perform a self diagnosis test 1 Power off both the PC and product 2 Disconnect the cable from the product 3 Power on the product 4 If the Check Signal Cable message appears the product is working normally K If the screen remains blank check the PC system video controller and cable 8 1 2 Checking the Resolution and Frequency For a mode that exceeds the supported resolution refer to 9 3 Standard Signal Mode Table
24. Eco Light Sensor and Eco Saving will be calculated and represented as an amount of carbon dioxide e A complete energy tree will be displayed when the amount of energy savings accumulates to as much as the amount of carbon dioxide a tree absorbs in a year This shows that your energy saving is as effective as planting a tree so that you can easily understand the accumulation of energy savings over time and its effect by viewing the progress of a tree growing e The progress of a tree growing will be represented as 10 different images stages After one full grown tree is complete the initial image will be restored and the number of trees will continue to accumulate The number for energy trees will be rounded to one decimal place 6 Setup and Reset 60 6 2 Setup and Reset Menu Transparency Set the transparency for the menu windows 6 2 1 Changing Menu Transparency Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Menu Transparency and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 61 6 3 Setup and Reset Language Set the menu language NG e Achange to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display It will not be applied to other functions on your PC
25. SAMSUNG http www samsung com 0900 7267864 0 10 Min NORWAY 815 56 480 http www samsung com POLAND O 801 1SAMSUNG 172678 http www samsung com 022 607 93 33 PORTUGAL 80820 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http Awww samsung com RUMANIA 08010 SAMSUNG 08010 7267864 http Awww samsung com doar din reteaua Romtelecom tarif local 021 206 01 10 din orice retea tarif normal SERBIA 0700 Samsung 0700 726 7864 http Avww samsung com SLOVAKIA 0800 SAMSUNG http www samsung com sk 0800 726 786 Appendix 82 Appendix EUROPE SPAIN 902 1 SAMSUNG http Awww samsung com 902 172 678 SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 SAMSUNG http www samsung com SWITZERLAND 0848 SAMSUNG http www samsung com ch 7267864 CHF 0 08 min http www samsung com ch_fr French U K 0330 SAMSUNG 7267864 http www samsung com EIRE 0818 717100 http www samsung com LITHUANIA 8 800 77777 http www samsung com LATVIA 8000 7267 http Awww samsung com ESTONIA 800 7267 http www samsung com TURKEY 444 77 11 http www samsung com CIS RUSSIA 8 800 555 55 55 htto www samsung com GEORGIA 8 800 555 555 ARMENIA 0 800 05 555 AZERBAIJAN 088 55 55 555 gt KAZAKHSTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com GSM 7799 UZBEKISTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com KYRGYZSTAN 00 800 500 55 500 http Awww samsung com TADJIKISTAN 8 10 800
26. Set power saving mode in Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows ME 2000 Set power saving mode in Control Panel Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows Vista Set power saving mode in Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalize Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows 7 Set power saving mode in Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization Personalize Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC A Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment 8 Troubleshooting Guide Specifications 9 1 General Model Name S27A850D Panel Size 27 inches 68 cm Display area 596 74mm H x 333 66MM V Synchronization Horizontal 31 90 kHz Frequency Vertical 56 76 Hz Frequency Display Color 16 7 M True 8 bit Resolution Optimum 2560 x 1440 60 Hz resolution Maximum 2560 x 1440 60 Hz resolution Maximum Pixel Clock 270 MHz DVI D DP Power Supply This product uses 100 to 240V Refer to the label at the back of the product as the standard voltage can vary in different countries Signal connectors DVI Dual x 2 DP USB 1UP 3JDOWN USB3 0 Dimensions W x H x D Weight 642 5 X 465 5 X 224 5 mm 25 3 x 13 3 x 8 8 inches 6 6 kg 14 6 Ibs Environme
27. The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance BN46 00082A 05 Before Using the Product Copyright The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality 2011 Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is prohibited The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association e An administration fee may be charged if either o a an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product i e where you have failed to read this user manual o b you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product i e where you have failed to read this user manual e The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is carried out Before Using the Product Icons used in this manual The following images are for reference only Real life situations may differ from what is shown in the images Symbols for safety precautions A Warning A s
28. VESA DDC international standard to execute Plug amp Play Index A Auto Source 64 B Before Connecting 28 Blue 46 Brightness 40 C Checking the Contents 18 Cleaning 4 Color Tone 47 Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen 7A Connecting and Using a PC 29 Connecting Headphones 35 Contrast 41 Copyright 2 Correct Disposal of This Product 85 Correct posture to use the product 13 Customized Key 67 D Display Time 65 ECO 53 G Gamma 48 General 77 Green 45 Image Size 51 INFORMATION 71 Installing the Product 23 K Key Repeat Time 66 L Languagey 62 M MAGIC 38 Menu Transparency 61 O Off Timer On Off 68 Off Timer Setting 69 P Parts 20 PBP 49 PC AV Mode 63 PowerSaver 78 Q Q amp A75 R Red 44 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 72 Reset 70 Response Time 43 Index S Safety Precautions 6 Sharpness 42 Standard Signal Mode Table 79 T Terminology 86 U Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB 36
29. arefully e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury Installing the product in an unusual place a place exposed to a lot of fine particles chemical substances or extreme temperatures or an airport or train station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of time may seriously affect its performance e Besure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center 81 page before installation if you want to install the product at such a place High voltage runs through the product Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the product on your own e An electric shock or fire may result e Contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81 page for repair Before you move the product be sure to turn off the power switch and remove all the cables connected to the product including the power cord and the antenna cable e Otherwise the power cord may be damaged and a fire or electric shock may result If the product generates a strange noise a burning smell or smoke remove the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81 page e An electric shock or fire may result Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it e The product may fall and your child may become injured or seriously harmed If the product falls or the exterior is damaged power off the product remove the power cord and contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81 page
30. cture quality improvement technology developed independently by Samsung which delivers vivid natural colors without picture quality degradation A e This menu is not available when Ma GicBright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On Configuring 4 jeColor 1 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to PICTURE and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to MAGIC and press 3 on the product WK N Press w a to move to igicColor and press 0 68 on the product The following screen will appear Of Demo Full Intelligent e Off Disable XG TeColor e Demo Compare normal screen mode with WAG cColor mode e Full Obtain a vivid picture quality for all areas including the flesh colors in the picture e Intelligent Improve the chroma for all areas except the flesh colors in the picture 5 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 6 The selected option will be applied 3 2 Screen Setup Brightness Adjust the general brightness of the picture Range O 100 A higher value will make the picture appear brighter NG e This menu is not available when Ma GicBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor or Eco Saving is set to On 3 2 1 Configuring Brightness Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to PICTURE and press t3 on the product
31. d LA The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality Preparations 1 3 2 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height A The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality Kadi e To adjust the height remove the fixing pin e The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted e Hold the top center of the product and adjust the height carefully 1 3 3 Rotating the Monitor Screen You can rotate your monitor as shown below i WZ gt Be sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the monitor e f you rotate the monitor without fully extending the stand the corner of the monitor may hit the floor and get damaged e Do not rotate the monitor counterclockwise The monitor may get damaged Preparations 1 3 4 Installing a Wall mount Kit or Desktop Stand Before Installation WZ Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket Place a protective cloth or Unfasten the screw from the Lift and detach the stand cushion on a flat surface Next back of the product place the product with the face down on top of the cloth or cushion Installing a Wall mount Kit or Desktop Sta
32. e PC does not belong to the standard signal modes the screen may be blank with the power LED on In such a case change the settings according to the following table by referring to the graphics card user manual Resolution ean Dicer a ao a kHz Hz IBM 640 x 350 31 469 70 086 25 175 IBM 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 MAC 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC 882 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 MAC 1152 x 870 68 681 75 062 100 000 VESA 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VESA 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VESA 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VESA 800 x 600 35 156 56 250 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 VESA 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 83 500 VESA 1280 x 960 60 000 60 000 108 000 VESA 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 VESA 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 9 Specifications Specifications A e Horizontal Frequency i Hoiona enca Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Resolution Frequency Frequency MHz HA kHz Hz VESA 1600 x 1200 75 000 60 000 162 000 VESA
33. er e Otherwise a fire may result Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it NG e Otherwise a fire may result S Before Using the Product Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet e An electric shock or fire may result e Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow e Becareful not to get the DC power adapter wet when you wash the floor Do not put the DC power adapter near to any heating apparatus e Otherwise a fire may result Keep the DC power adapter in a well ventilated area Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate your eyesight Do not hold the monitor upside down or move it by holding the stand e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product e An electric shock or fire may result Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use e Eye fatigue will be relieved Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended period of time as it will become hot Store the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children Before Using the Product Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height e Otherwise children s finger
34. erious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed A Caution Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are not followed O Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed Before Using the Product Cleaning Cleaning Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched Take the following steps when cleaning yy 1 Power off the monitor and computer 2 Disconnect the power cord from the monitor K K Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands Otherwise an electric shock may result 3 Wipe the monitor with a clean soft and dry cloth e Donot apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol solvent or surfactant to the monitor e Donot spray water or detergent directly on the product 4 Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the exterior of the monitor 5 Comnect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product 6 Power on the monitor and computer Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space e Ensure some space around the product for ventilation An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product A T
35. ess w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 66 6 8 Setup and Reset Customized Key You can set Customized Key to the mode you want as follows NG This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 6 8 1 Configuring Customized Key Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 9 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Customized Key and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear ECO MAGIC Image Size e ECO MAGIC Image Size 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 6 9 Setup and Reset Off Timer On Off Enable or disable the off timer that automatically powers off the product 6 9 1 Configuring Off Timer On Off 1 2 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP8 RESET and press 3 on the product Press w a to move to Off Timer On Off and press 9 6 on the product The following screen will appear El Enter e Off Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically e On Activate the off timer so that the product powers off automatically Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 0 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 68 Setup and Reset 6 10 Off Timer Setting
36. get the best display Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control Panel Display Screen Resolution and change the resolution D Remote Desktop Connection gt XE KA Computer Control Panel Microsoft Word 2010 co AA Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons na Wireless Display Manager z a ram ry P Default Progre We Action Center Administrative Tools Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Help and Support mg AutoPlay Backup and Restore Q BitLocker Drive Encryption g Color Management g Credential Manager Ey Date and Time Shut down Default Programs Desktop Gadgets 4 Device Manager ig Devices and Printers L Display Ease of Access Center o mars S gt Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items Display Search Control Paret Control Panel Home control Panel 8 Make it easier to read what s on your screen Adjust resolution You can change the size of text and other items on your screen by choosing one of these options To temporarily enlarge just part of the screen use the Magnifier 1 Calibrate color tool Change display settings Connect to a projector Swater 100 ddat Preview Adjust ClearType text Set custom text size DPI Medium 125 Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Show desktop only on 2 Personalization Ak Some items may not fit on your screen if you choose this Desens ines set
37. he exterior may differ depending on the product EE E ee td NS E ise te te 110 cm Precautions for storage High glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used nearby A Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center 81page if the inside of the monitor needs cleaning service fee will be charged Before Using the Product Safety Precautions Electricity and Safety A The following images are for reference only Real life situations may differ from what is shown in the images A Warning Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power socket e An electric shock or fire may result Do not plug many products into the same power socket e Otherwise the socket may overheat and cause a fire Do not touch the power plug with wet hands e Otherwise an electric shock may result Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose e An unstable connection may cause a fire Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket type 1 insulated devices only e An electric shock or injury may result Do not bend or pull the power cord with force Do not weigh the power cord na o down with a heavy object e Adam wer cord m an electric shock or fire damaged power cord may cause Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources e An electric shock
38. ity as required It allows you to change the screen brightness tint size and many other settings using menus displayed on the screen HUB HUB refers to a device that is a common connection point for multiple devices connected over a network It is used to connect multiple PCs video devices office devices and or LANs over a single network Gamma The Gamma menu adjusts the grey scale that represents middle tones on the screen Adjusting the brightness brightens the whole screen but adjusting Gamma only brightens the medium brightness Grey scale Scale refers to levels of color intensity that show variations of color change from darker areas to brighter areas on the screen Changes to the screen brightness are expressed with black and white variation and grey scale refers to the medium area between black and white Changing the grey scale through Gamma adjustment will change the medium brightness on the screen Scanning rate Scanning rate or refresh rate refers to the frequency of screen refreshes Screen data is transmitted as it refreshes to display an image although the refreshing is invisible to the naked eye The number of screen refreshes is called scanning rate and is measured in Hz A scanning rate of 60Hz means that the screen refreshes 60 times per second The screen scanning rate depends on the performance of the graphics cards in your PC and monitor Horizontal Frequency Characters or images displayed on the
39. ll be applied 4 Configuring Tint 48 5 1 Resizing or Relocating the Screen PBP The PBP Picture by Picture function separates the screen in half displaying output from two different source devices simultaneously on the left and right sides of the screen A Compatible with Windows 7 only 5 1 1 Mode Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to PBP and press 3 on the product 4 Press w a to move to Mode and press on the product 5 6 The following screen will appear Left side of the screen Digital1 or DisplayPort Right side of the screen Digital2 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 8 The selected option will be applied If the PBP function is active e The left and right images will appear one after the other Press SOURCE The input source Digitali gt DisplayPort for the left screen will be changed The screen may flicker if the input signal is unstable The optimum resolution for the left and right sides of the screen is 1280x1440 width x height To display the left side of the screen in full screen mode press the m button Only the Eco item is enabled for Customized Key 5 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 49 Resizing or Relocating the Screen The PBP function may not be available depending on the specifications of the graphics card u
40. monitor screen consist of numerous dots pixels Pixels are transmitted in horizontal lines which are then arranged vertically to create an image The horizontal frequency is measured in kHz and represents how many times horizontal lines per second are transmitted and displayed on the monitor screen A horizontal frequency of 85 means that the horizontal lines that make up an image are transmitted 85 000 times per second and the horizontal frequency is indicated in 85kHz Appendix 86 Appendix Vertical Frequency One image is made of numerous horizontal lines The vertical frequency is measured in Hz and represents how many images can be created per second by those horizontal lines A vertical frequency of 60 means that an image is transmitted 60 times per second The vertical frequency is also called refresh rate and affects screen flicker Resolution Resolution is the number of horizontal pixels and vertical pixels that form a screen It represents the level of display detail A higher resolution displays a greater amount of information on the screen and is suitable for performing multiple tasks at the same time E g A resolution of 2560 x 1440 consists of 2 560 horizontal pixels horizontal frequency and 1 440 vertical lines vertical resolution Plug amp Play The Plug amp Play feature allows the automatic exchange of information between a monitor and PC to produce an optimum display environment The monitor uses
41. n may suffocate Before Using the Product Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface insecure shelf sloped surface etc e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury e Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product or cause a fire Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust moisture water drips etc oil or smoke e An electric shock or fire may result Do not expose the product to direct sunlight heat or a hot object such as a stove e Otherwise the product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result Do not install the product within the reach of young children e The product may fall and injure children Take care not to drop the product when moving it e Otherwise product failure or personal injury may result Do not set down the product on its front e The screen may become damaged When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf make sure that the bottom edge of the front of the product is not protruding e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury e Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size Before Using the Product Operation A Warning Put down the product c
42. n that was configured as Customized Key before locking the OSD control can be used by pressing the ECO button Preparations Icons ECO Description Configure Customized Key and press Eco The following options will be enabled e ECO MAGIC Image Size K To configure Customized Key go to SETUP amp RESET Customized Key and select the mode you want Adjust the screen brightness K Volume can be adjusted if a cable is connected to the DP IN or AUDIO IN port O8 Confirm a menu selection Pressing the 9 0 button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source Digital1 Digital2 DisplayPort If you power on the product or change the input source by pressing the 5 6 button a message that shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the screen VIA Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the OSD menu 0 Separate the screen in half and display output from two different source devices simultaneously on the left and right sides of the screen Turn the screen on or off O Power Indicator The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally K e Refer to 9 2 PowerSaver for details about the power saving function e TO reduce power consumption it is best to remove the power cable when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time 1 Preparations
43. n the screen Check that the resolution and frequency for the PC are within the range of resolution and frequency compatible with the product and if required change the settings referring to Standard Signal Mode Table 79page in this manual and the INFORMATION menu on the product The screen is too bright The screen is too dark Adjust Brightness 40page and Contrast 41page Screen color is inconsistent Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configuring Tint The colors on the screen have a shadow and are distorted Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configuring Tint White does not really look white Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configuring Tint There is no image on the screen and the power LED blinks every 0 5 to 1 second The product is in power saving mode Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to return to the previous screen Sound issue There is no sound Check the connection of the audio cable or adjust the volume Check the volume The volume is too low Adjust the volume If the volume is still low after turning it up to the maximum level adjust the volume on your PC sound card or software program 8 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Source device issue A beeping sound is heard when my PC is booting If a beeping sound is heard when your PC is booting have your PC serviced
44. nd Q Attach the wall mount kit or desktop stand here O Bracket sold separately Align the grooves and tightly fasten the screws on the bracket on the product with the corresponding parts on the wall mount kit or desktop stand you want to attach Preparations A Notes Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the product e Thelength of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may vary depending on the specifications Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards Do not attach the wall mount kit or desktop stand using excessive force The product may get damaged or fall and cause personal injury Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by using improper screws or attaching the wall mount kit or desktop stand using excessive force e Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wall mount kit other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall mount kit on your own e Tomount the product on a wall ensure you purchase a wall mount kit that can be installed 10cm or farther away from the wall e Be sure to use a wall mount kit that complies with the standards 1 3 5 Anti theft Lock An anti theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places The locking device shape
45. nect the power cable until all connections are completed Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product e Check the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect 2 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device Connecting and Using a PC 2 2 1 Connecting to a PC e Select a connection method suitable for your PC A Connecting parts may differ in different products Connection using a Dual link DVI cable digital type 1 Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port on the back of the product and the DVI port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC For details refer to 2 5 Connecting the Power 3 Press t a on the product to change the input source to Digital1 or Digital2 NG e Audio is not available if the PC and product are connected via the DVI port e Refer to 2 3 Connecting Headphones for details on how to enable sound Connection Using the DP Cable 7 Connect one end of the DP cable to the DP IN port on the side of the product and the other end to the DP port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC For details refer to 2 5 Connecting the Power 3 Press to change the input source to DisplayPort 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 29 Connecting and Using a Source Device A If audio is s
46. nging Menu Transparency Language Changing the Language PC AV Mode Configuring PC AV Mode Auto Source Configuring Auto Source Display Time Configuring Display Time Key Repeat Time Configuring Key Repeat Time Customized Key Configuring Customized Key Table Of Contents 68 Off Timer On Off 68 Configuring Off Timer On Off 69 Off Timer Setting 69 Configuring Off Timer Setting 70 Reset 70 Initializing Settings Reset INFORMATION MENU AND 71 INFORMATION OTHERS 7 Displaying INFORMATION 71 Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen TROUBLESHOOTING 72 Requirements Before Contacting GUIDE Samsung Customer Service Center 72 Testing the Product 72 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 12 Check the followings 75 Q amp A SPECIFICATIONS 77 General 78 PowerSaver 79 Standard Signal Mode Table APPENDIX si Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 85 Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment 86 Terminology INDEX Preparations 1 1 Checking the Contents 1 1 1 Removing the Packaging 1 Open the packaging box Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with a sharp instrument NG Remove the Styrofoam from the product Check the components and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag K o The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown e This image is for reference only Store the box in a dry area so that
47. nput source is automatically recognized e Manual Manually select an input source Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 0 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 64 6 6 Setup and Reset Display Time Set the on screen display OSD menu to automatically disappear if the menu is not used for a specified period of time Display Time can be used to specify the time after which you want the OSD menu to disappear 6 6 1 Configuring Display Time 7 Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Display Time and press 53 on the product The following screen will appear 5 sec 10 sec 20sec 200 sec Move 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the Z 5 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 65 Setup and Reset 6 7 Key Repeat Time Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed 6 7 1 Configuring Key Repeat Time Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Key Repeat Time and press 5 on the product The following screen will appear Acceleration 2 sec No Repeat Move EH Enter e Acceleration 1 sec or 2 sec can be selected If No Repeat is selected a command responds only once when a button is pressed 4 Pr
48. ntal Operating Temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C considerations Humidity 10 96 80 96 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 0 Humidity 5 90 non condensing Plug and Play This monitor can be installed and used with any Plug and Play compatible systems Two way data exchange between the monitor and PC system optimizes the monitor settings Monitor installation takes place automatically However you can customize the installation settings if desired Panel Dots Pixels Due to the nature of the manufacturing of this product approximately 1 pixel per million 1pm may appear brighter or darker on the panel This does not affect product performance WZ The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality A Class B device broadcast communications device for home use 9 Specifications 9 2 Specifications This Class B device designed for home use is registered for EMC requirements and can be used in all regions USA Only Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect or call 877 278 0799 PowerSaver The power saving function of this product reduces power consumption by switching off the screen and changing the color of the power LED if the product is not used for a specified period of time The power is not turned off in
49. or fire may result Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth e Otherwise a fire may result Before Using the Product A Caution Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use yA e The product may become damaged by an electric shock Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied by Samsung e An electric shock or fire may result u Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed b e If any problem occurs in the product unplug the power cable to completely oo cut the power to the product Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket Ie Ka An electric shock or fire may result C Installation A Warning DO NOT PLACE CANDLES INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP a 28 gt OF THE PRODUCT DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES NA Otherwise a fire may result S Ca kd Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation such as a fl bookshelf or wall closet o T e Otherwise a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children e Childre
50. or tone MAGIC This feature optimizes the brightness and colors according to how the product will be used 3 1 1 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used WZ gt This menu is not available when MX jEColor is in Full or Intelligent mode e This menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor or Eco Saving is set to On e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On Configuring 4 jcBright Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to PICTURE and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to MAGIC and press 3 on the product WK UNa Press v a to move to fAgicBright and press 2 0 on the product The following screen will appear Custom Standard Game Cinema Dynamic Contrast e Custom Customize the contrast and brightness as required e Standard Obtain a picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet e Game Obtain a picture quality suitable for playing games that involve many graphic effects and dynamic movements e Cinema Obtain the brightness and sharpness of TVs suitable for enjoying video and DVD content e Dynamic Contrast Obtain balanced brightness through automatic contrast adjustment 5 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 0 6 The selected option will be applied Screen Setup 3 1 2 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color MAGIGColor is a new pi
51. power saving mode To switch the screen back on press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse Power savign mode only functions when the product is connected to a PC with a power saving function PowerSaver Power Indicator Normal Operation On Power saving mode Blinking Power off Power button Off Power Consumption 69 W Without USB 53 W 1W 1W NG e The displayed power consumption level can vary in different operating conditions or when settings are changed e Toreduce the power consumption to O watts turn off the power switch on the back of the product or disconnect the power cable Be sure to disconnect the power cable when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time To reduce the power consumption to O watts when the power switch is not available disconnect the power cable 9 Specifications 9 3 Specifications Standard Signal Mode Table We This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel Therefore a resolution other than the specified resolution may degrade the picture quality To avoid this it is recommended that you select the optimum resolution specified for the screen size of your product If a signal that belongs to the following standard signal modes is transmitted from your PC the screen will automatically be adjusted If the signal transmitted from th
52. s or hands may become stuck and injured Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal injury Do not place heavy objects on the product e Product failure or personal injure may result Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct posture as follows e Straighten your back e Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen and look slightly downward at the screen Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen e Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen e Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of your hands e Keep your elbows at about a right angle e Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or more your heels attached to the floor and your arms lower than your heart Table Of Contents BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT PREPARATIONS CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE O N O O OO NN Ow N ah o 18 18 20 20 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 Copyright Icons used in this manual Symbols for safety precautions Cleaning Cleaning Securing the Installation Space Precautions for storage Safety Precautions Electricity and Safety Installation Operation Correct posture to use the product Checking the Contents Removing the Packaging Checking the Components Parts Frontal Buttons Reverse Side Installation
53. s showing the operation status of the Eco Motion Sensor Eco Light Sensor Activated Eco Light Sensor Activated e Ifthe screen brightness is adjusted according to the ambient light intensity when the Eco Light Sensor is on a pop up as shown above will appear showing the adjusting screen brightness e _ If the screen becomes brighter as the ambient light becomes brighter the brightness slide bar level will increase with a sun image displayed If the screen becomes darker the brightness slide 6 Setup and Reset ET Setup and Reset bar level will decrease with a moon image displayed The brightness slide bar will be displayed for 3 seconds after the sensor activates You ve saved tree s e A pop up as shown above will appear when an energy tree completes while Eco Icon Display is On K If the above picture is displayed it means the Eco Icon Display option is On Change this setting to Off if you do not want to display the pop up e The amount of energy saved by the Eco Motion Sensor Eco Light Sensor and Eco Saving functions will accumulate and the progress can be viewed as a growing energy tree WZ The energy tree grows as the energy savings of the monitor accumulate Accordingly the tree s growth will also be affected by other functions that involve power consumption such as the brightness control function e The amount of energy savings accumulated by using the power saving functions such as Eco Motion Sensor
54. s the 0 0 2 To hide the information message press MENU LE e Ifthe optimum resolution is not selected the message will appear up to three times for a specified time even when the product is turned off and on again The optimum resolution 2560 x 1440 can also be selected in Control Panel on your PC The optimum resolution 2560 x 1440 is available only when a dual link DVI cable is connected 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 31 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 4 Changing the Resolution Using a PC quality Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture The picture quality of TFT LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected Changing the Resolution on Windows XP Go to Control Panel Display Settings and change the resolution As Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional CE Translator s Workbench amp amp Microsoft Office Excel 2007 a Notepad TagEditor I Adobe InDesign CS4 Control Panel AllPrograms gt Display Properties A E A Themes Desktop Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors a Display 1 Plug and Play Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Screen resolution Color quality tas g Highest 32 bt identify Troubleshoot Advanced ok cad Ao Control Panel ail
55. sed If the screen is blank in PBP mode when the optimum resolution 1280 x 1440 is selected go to Control Panel Display Screen Resolution and click Detect on the PC Instructions are based on Windows 7 If the screen is blank when the resolution is set to 1280 x 1440 change the resolution to 1280 x 1024 For further details on how to configure the resolution refer to 2 2 4 Changing the Resolution Using a PC Change the appearance of your displays mO fe 1 Mobile PC Display 2560 x 1440 recommended 5 1 2 Contrast WK UNa 5 6 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SIZE8Z POSITION and press 3 on the product Press w a to move to PBP and press 3 on the product Press w a to move to Contrast and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Adjust IF Enter Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 0 8 The selected option will be applied 5 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 50 5 2 Resizing or Relocating the Screen Image Size Change the picture size We This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 5 2 1 Changing the Picture Size Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 3 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Image Size and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear e Auto Display the picture according to the aspec
56. ss w a to move to ECO and press 29 6 on the product NA N Press w a to move to Eco Saving and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear e 75 Change the monitor power consumption to 75 of the default level e 50 Change the monitor power consumption to 50 of the default level e Off Deactivate the Eco Saving function 5 Press v a to move to the option you want and press the 0 6 6 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 58 Setup and Reset 6 1 4 Eco Icon Display Configuring Eco Icon Display Ww N r3 Qi Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP8 RESET and press on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to Eco Icon Display and press 3 The following screen will appear 5 Min Dimming 14 e Off Disable the Eco Icon Display function e On Display the operation status of the Eco sensor as a pop up guide Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 0 The selected option will be applied Eco Motion Sensor Activated Power Off 10 sec e Ifthe monitor is left idle for the period of time to which the off timer is configured when Eco Motion Sensor is enabled Eco Motion Sensor will activate and switch the monitor to power saving mode e A 10 second countdown timer will start along with the above picture before the power saving mode activate
57. t ratio of the input source e Wide Display the picture in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input source e 4 3 Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 4 3 Suitable for videos and standard broadcasts e Wide Display the picture in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input source e Screen Fit Display the picture with the original aspect ratio without cutting off K Requirements to activate Image Size e When connecting to digital output device via DVI DP cable e When signal resolution is 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 4 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 5 The selected option will be applied 5 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 51 5 3 Resizing or Relocating the Screen H Position 4 V Position H Position Move the screen to the left or right V Position Move the screen up or down 4 e This menu is only available when Image Size is set to Screen Fit ki e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 5 3 1 Configuring H Position or V Position Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 3 on the product 3 Press v a to move to H Position or V Position and press on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Move lt gt Move IF Enter 4 Press w a to configure H Position or V Position 5 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 52 6 1 Setup and Reset
58. ting while your display is set to this resolution This is currently your main display Advanced settings Connect to a projector or press the A key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should T choose Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 3 Connecting Headphones AUDIO IN 7 Connect the stereo cable to the AUDIO IN port on the back of the product and the AUDIO OUT port on the PC K Ifthe stereo cable is connected the Volume can be adjusted using the w a buttons on the front of the product 2 Connect an audio output device such as headphones or speakers to 4 2 on the product 2 4 Connecting and Using a Source Device Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB 2 4 1 Connecting a PC to the Product K The product can function as a HUB by connecting to a PC via a USB cable You can connect a source device directly to the product and control the device from the product without having to connect the device to the PC To use the product as a USB hub connect the product to a PC using a USB cable SS4 PC IN Connect the USB cable to GH on the back of the product and USB E on the PC LA A USB 2 0 cable can be used to connect the product to a PC However the PC should support USB 3 0 for the USB 3 0 function to work fully 2 4 2 Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB Using the product as a hub connect and use various source devices with the product
59. to Red and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Adjust Enter 4 Adjust the Red using the w a button 4 Configuring Tint 44 4 2 Configuring Tint Green Adjust the value of the color green in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the color SAMSUNG NG e This menu is not available when maAGicColor is in Full or Intelligent mode e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 4 21 Configuring Green Press MENU on the product 2 Press v a to move to COLOR and press on the product 3 Press w a to move to Green and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear O Adjust E Enter 4 Adjust the Green using the w a button 4 Configuring Tint 45 4 3 Configuring Tint Blue Adjust the value of the color blue in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the color Wg This menu is not available when MA ieColor is in Full or Intelligent mode ea e This menu is not available when PBP is set to On 4 3 1 Configuring Blue Press MENU on the product 2 Press w a to move to COLOR and press 0 0 on the product 3 Press w a to move to Blue and press 3 on the product The following screen will appear lt gt Adjust E Enter 4 Adjust the Blue using the w a button 4 Configuring Tint KI 4 4 Configuring Tint Color Tone
60. ts a varying level of screen brightness between High and Low depending on the ambient light intensity e Low Low sensitivity that minimizes the varying level of screen brightness depending on the ambient light intensity Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 6 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 56 Setup and Reset Configuring Brightness Level KG MN Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 5 on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to Brightness Level and press 5 on the product The following screen will appear Brighter Current Dimmer Move e Brighter Increase the current brightness of the screen e Current Maintain the current brightness of the screen e Dimmer Decrease the current brightness of the screen Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 5 0 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset Setup and Reset 6 1 3 Eco Saving The Eco Saving function reduces power consumption by controlling the electric current used by the monitor panel NG e This menu is not available when Ma GicBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor is set Configuring Eco Saving 7 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP8 RESET and press 3 on the product Pre
61. upported the Volume can be adjusted using the w a buttons on the front of the product 2 2 2 Driver Installation K e You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers for this product e Aninstallation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product e _ If the file provided is faulty visit the Samsung homepage http Awww samsung com and download the file Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD ROM drive Click Windows Driver Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation A UNa Select your product model from the list of models I SAMSUNG monitor installer Select the display adapter on which you wart to intall he monitor Select the monitor which you wan to install 5 Go to Display Properties and check that the resolution and refresh rate are appropriate Refer to your Windows OS manual for further details Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 3 Setting Optimum Resolution An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value The optimal resolution for this monitor is as follows 2560 x 1440 60Hz Follow the above settings to set the resolution English Language IF Enter 7 Press w a to move to the language you want and pres
62. y cause a product malfuction 6 Setup and Reset 54 Setup and Reset 6 1 2 Eco Light Sensor The Eco Light Sensor feature optimizes the view condition and contributes to power saving by adjusting the screen brightness depending on the ambient light intensity NG e This menu is not available when Ma GicBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when Eco Saving is set Configuring Eco Light Sensor 7 Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP8 RESET and press on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 29 6 on the product NA N Press w a to move to Eco Light Sensor and press 5 6 The following screen will appear e Off Deactivate the Eco Light Sensor function e On Automatically adjust the brightness according to the ambient light intensity 5 Press w a to move to the option you want and press the 3 6 The selected option will be applied 6 Setup and Reset 55 Setup and Reset Configuring Sensitivity KG MN Press MENU on the product Press w a to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 53 on the product Press w a to move to ECO and press 9 6 on the product Press w a to move to Sensitivity and press on the product The following screen will appear e High High sensitivity that maximizes the varying level of screen brightness depending on the ambient light intensity e Medium Intermediate sensitivity that se

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