Samsung 2343NW manual

SyncMaster 2343NW/2343NWX LCD Monitor User Manual[...]

Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property da[...]

Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Otherwise, this may cause fire due[...]

DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or cl[...]

Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. W[...]

Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If thunder or l[...]

Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack [...]

Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately. ?[...]

• Adjust the angle so that light is not reflected on the screen. • Place your arms perpendicular to your sides and allow your arms to be level with the back of the hand. • Keep your elbow at 90 degrees. • Keep your knees at greater than 90 degrees, and keep your heels firmly on the floor. Keep your arms lower than your heart. Safety Instruc[...]

Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Type 2 Monitor & USB Simple stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not[...]

Type4 Monitor & USB HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) User's Guide Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Cable holding ring (Simple stand) Sold separately USB Cable Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Introduction[...]

Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count. Note The resolution displayed on [...]

You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key . Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons [ ] These butto[...]

Simple Stand HAS Stand POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor. Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device h[...]

Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure. Introduction[...]

Connections 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 RGB IN(Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your[...]

1. Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. Note To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC. Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port and your computer's USB port. 2. Connect the DOWN port of the USB monitor and a [...]

The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection. Some products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a malfunction of the device. If the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the service center of the device/computer. Using the[...]

A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Simple Stand HAS Stand A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remov[...]

Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD- ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the oper- ating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver progra[...]

Note 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft ® Windows Vista™‚ Operating System 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click ( Sta[...]

If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Note 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. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver&qu[...]

9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System Using the Software[...]

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "D[...]

7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this instal[...]

10. Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:[...]

If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" ic[...]

5. Set a Keyboard for your computer. 6. The next screen is for setting your monitor. 7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the[...]

How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click[...]

• Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows ® 2000 or later. Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the [...]

Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicRotation executable file on the CD. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the I[...]

4. DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). 5. Dual is not supported in Windows ® ‚ 98, ME, NT 4.0. 6. MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 bits per pixel (Bit depth/Color Quality). 7. If you are changing your Graphic Card it is recommended that you uninstall the M[...]

5. Click "Yes" to begin the uninstall process. 6. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. 7. After uninstall restart the system to complete the uninstallation. Note Visit the MagicRotation website for technical support for MagicRotation, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. Windows ® ‚ is regist[...]

System Requirements OS • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows ® 2000 or later. Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" op[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of Fine , Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically. If auto adjustment does not w[...]

When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD 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. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD ad- justment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more[...]

Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring[...]

Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transpar- ency Display Time Setup Reset Custom- ized[...]

You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal prefer- ence. MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .) You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) Adjusting [...]

MENU → → , → → , → MENU MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Cus- tom , Text , Internet , Game , Sport , Movie and Dynamic Contra[...]

For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD. • Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. MENU → → , → → , → MENU Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .) MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung [...]

Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your prefer- ences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU [...]

Color Control Adjusts individual Red , Green , Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) Adjusting the Monitor[...]

• Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. • Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white[...]

Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Fine Adjusting the Monitor[...]

Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Display Time 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 turned off. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

• 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( )is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide Adjusting the Monitor[...]

• Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. • If the wide screen which is the optimal resolution for the monitor is s[...]

Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly,[...]

Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or [...]

display will work properly but the " Not Optimum Mode ", " Recommended Mode 2048 x 1152 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.) Q: There is no image on the screen. Is the power indic[...]

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Q: Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? A: Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.) There are [...]

MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Q: Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? A: Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.sam- sung.com/monitor/magictune Q: Did you install the program? A: Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the pro- gram is already installed, [...]

* Contact the video card manufacturer for details. Q: How can I set the Power Saving function? A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Cont[...]

Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 2343NW LCD Panel Size 23 inch (58cm) Display area 509.952mm(H) X 286.848mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.249mm(H) X 0.249mm(V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 75 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 61 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Maximum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Input Signal, Termina[...]

VESA Mounting Interface 100.0 mm x 100.0 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible sy[...]

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]

Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz General General Model Name SyncMaster 2343NWX LCD Panel Size 23 inch (58cm) Display area 509.952mm(H) X 286.848mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.249mm(H[...]

Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 544.6 x 323.1 x 67.0 mm / 21.4 x 12.7 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 544.6 x 408.8 x 250.0 mm / 21.4 x 16.1 x 9.8 inch (With Stand), 7.3 kg / 16.1 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100.0 mm x 100.0 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-con[...]

State Normal Opera- tion Power saving mode Power off (Power but- ton) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Indicator ON blinking Off Power Con- sumption 44 watts Less than 1watts 0.3 watts This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has [...]

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 Hor- izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second t[...]

Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD. • Resolution: 2048 x 1152 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate):60 H[...]

During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previou[...]

• Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not [...]

Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Information[...]

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Plug & Play This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to ex- change information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play func- tion. Resolution The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is[...]

(EPA). As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Appendix[...]