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Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
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Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty. If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth. Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an electric shock or fire.
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Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
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Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm/4 inches) for ventilation purposes.
This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
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Service The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
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Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.
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Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
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(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To...
LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
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Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a pixel.
Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Without Stand With Stand Manual contact your dealer. to buy optional items. Monitor Monitor & Simple stand...
Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color Software, locations) MagicTune™ Software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front...
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Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. 2) Text For documentations or works involving heavy text.
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Rear The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. DVI IN (HDCP) port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.
Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
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B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. Remove three screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
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To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface.
Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below. Internet web site :http://www.samsung.com/...
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Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". Click "Advanced Settings…". Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is. If the message “Windows needs…” is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue".
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Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Click "Have Disk…" and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK".
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Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon.
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Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
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If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/...
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Click "Driver" and then click "Update Driver." then click the "Next" button. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
Natural Color One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.
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Windows™ Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™ XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.
Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item.
To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO while the AUTO PATTERN If auto adjustment does not work properly, press 'AUTO' button again to adjust picture with more accuracy. If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed automatically.
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MENU Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
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Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Description Description...
SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color MagicColor Coarse Image Language Setup Auto Source Information Picture Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position H-Position V-Position Transparency...
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Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip MENU →...
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Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. Intelligent Displays vivid natural color with clearness. The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected -Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. Color Tone MENU →...
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MENU → → Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → → Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness MENU → → Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
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→ The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is Display Time turned off. - 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 200 sec MENU →...
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Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...
Check List Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
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Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out Have you adjusted of focus or OSD...
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Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.) If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) driver and the monitor driver.
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Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.
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Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition.
Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB, 0.7 Vp-p ± 5%, Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0V, V low ≤ 0.8V) Maximum Pixel Clock 146 MHz (Analog,Digital) Power Supply AC 100 - 240V~ (+/- 10%),50/60Hz ± 3 Hz...
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Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 514.6 X 353.3 X 63.0 mm / 20.2 x 13.9 x 2.4 inch (Without Stand) 514.6 X 422.0 X 219.3 mm / 20.2 x 16.6 x 8.6 inch (With Stand) / 6.0 kg / 13.2 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
ENERGY STAR Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on.
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Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG)
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Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit : mm...
Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) oncomputer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD.
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