Samsung SyncMaster P2450H Bedienungsanleitung

SyncMaster P2450H LCD Monitor User Manual The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.[...]

Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-1 1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section. Copyright Notice The contents of th is manual are subject to cha nge wi[...]

1-2 Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenanc e Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between th e product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ve ntilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product due to an increase in the internal tem[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countri es. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatali[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugg ing the power plug while the product is opera ting. • Otherwise, it may dama ge the product du e to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In ad dition, do not use the power cord of another e lectric appliance. • Otherwise, it [...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Cleaning Related Do not let the product drop while mo ving it. • This may result in a prob lem with the product or inju ry. Do not place the p roduct face down on the floor. • This may damag e the panel of the prod uct. When installing the pro duct on a console or shelf, make sure that th e front of the pr o[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent d irectly onto the product. • This may result in discolorati on or cracking of the exterior of the p roduct or the pane l coming off. When cleaning the product, disco nnect the power cord and cl ean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using chemical[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Avoid moving the p roduct by pulli ng the power cord or antenn a cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the prod uct due to damage to the c able. When a gas leak o ccurs, do not touch th e product or the p ower plug and v entilate immediately. • A spark may re sult in an [...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Keep small access ories away from the chi ldren. Take care when a djusting the angle of the product or the heig ht of the stand. • If your hand or fing er is caught, you may be injured. • If the product is tilted excessively, th e product may fall and this may[...]

Installing the Product 2-1 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following conte nts have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Monitor The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-gl ossy models only. CONTENTS Installation Manual Pr[...]

2-2 Installing the Product 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in th e direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly con nected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of[...]

Installing the Product 2-2 Hold the main body of the product with your hand a s shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main bod y in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Do not lift the produc t holding onl y the stand[...]

2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the sta nd, place the product down on a fl at and stable surface so that the screen face s downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to prot ect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. Hold the main body of the product wit[...]

Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Installing the Sta nd for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand m ount of 100 mm x 100 mm that comp lies with the VESA specifications. 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protec t the panel and place the product down on th[...]

2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 Connecting with a PC The connecting part may differ depen ding on the pr oduct model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. • When the graphics card provides D-Sub (analog ) output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC w ith the D-Sub c[...]

Installing the Product 2-5 Digital> by pressing the button.[...]

2-6 Installing the Product 2-6 Connecting a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to th e [HDMI] po rt of the product using the HDMI cable. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sound when only the HD MI cabl e is connected without a speaker connected. When all the[...]

Installing the Product 2-7 2-7 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OU T] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier using a n optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. • For information on how to connect a speaker and amplifi er, refer to the respective u ser m[...]

2-8 Installing the Product 2-8 Kensington Lock Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that enables users to lock the product so that th ey can safely use it in public locat ions. Since the shape and usag e of the locking device may diffe r depending on the mo del and the manufa cturer, for mo re information, refer to the User Ma[...]

Using the product 3-1 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Op timal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the p roduct, a message regardi ng the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resol ution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resol[...]

3-2 Using the product 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolutio n is not set for the panel size. It is recomme[...]

Using the product 3-3 3-3 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. T he device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied dr ive file is corrupted , please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website (http://www[...]

3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch one of th e operati ng buttons li ghtly. The LED button s appear. ICON DESCRIPTION MENU Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OS D or to return to a higher-leve l OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function lock[...]

Using the product 3-4 AUTO Press [AUTO] b utton to adjust t he screen settings a utomatically This function is only available in analog mode . If the resolution settin gs are changed in the Display Pro perties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off Power LED This LED is turned on when the prod [...]

3-5 Using the product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Coarse Fine Response Time COLOR MagicColor Red Green Blue Color Tone Color Effect Gamma SIZE & POSI- TION H-Position V-Pos[...]

Using the product 3-5 COLOR This is unavailable when MagicBright is set to <Dynamic Contrast> model. MagicBright Provides preset pict ure settings op timized fo r various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • <Custom> If the preset picture modes are no[...]

3-5 Using the product SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natural colors mo re clearly without changing the pict ur e quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology de veloped by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function of f. • <Demo> - You can compare th e pictures[...]

Using the product 3-5 SETUP&RESET MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the di splay area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in Analog and HDMI mo de. However, in HDMI mode, it is available only when <Image Size> is set to <Screen Fit>. V-Position Moves the position of the di splay area on the sc[...]

3-5 Using the product INFORMATION Language Select a language for the OSD . The selected language is only applied to the produ ct OSD. Th is setting doe s not affect the other functions of the PC. LED On/Off Turns the Menu button LED on or off. • <Off> - Turns the Power button LED lamp off. • <On> - Turns the Power butto n LED lamp o[...]

Installing the Software 4-1 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjus ting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of th e printed pictures. For more information, re fer to the online help of the so ftware ( F1[...]

4-2 Installing the Software 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adj ustments by provid ing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mo use and the keyb oard without using the opera tin g buttons of the product. Instal[...]

Installing the Software 4-2 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTun e™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software h as been removed completel y. For technical support, the [...]

4-3 Installing the Software 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enable s users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installati on does no t appear on the main scre[...]

Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the pro duct is working pr operly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displa yed and the Power LED blin ks even if the product and the PC are properly connecte d, perform the self-diagnosis function according to th e procedures below. 1. Tu[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, plea se contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord. Is [...]

Troubleshooting 5-2 THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the produ ct? Wi ndows ME/XP/2000 : Set the color agai n by selecting Con- trol Panel → Display → Settings. Is the graphics card configured correctl y? Configure the color ag ain in[...]

5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graph ics card. (For more information , refer t o the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP : Change the resolution by selectin g Control Pa[...]

More Information 6-1 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device has been registered regardin g EMI for home use (Class B). It may be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) MODEL NAME P2450H LCD Panel Size 24 inch (61cm)[...]

6-2 More Information 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving func tion that automatically tu rns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If t he product enters power sa ving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in pow[...]

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