Samsung S20A550H manual

SyncMaster S20A550H,S23A550H,S27A550H Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specificatio ns are subjec t to change without prior notice to improve the performance.[...]

Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3[...]

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 a nd Screen Maintena nce Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between th e product and other obj ects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product du e to an increase in the internal t[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 1-3 Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning th e Monitor • The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge moni tor scratch easily and requ ire careful attention. Clean the monitor according t o the following steps. Precautions for Stora ge • Using an ultrasonic hum idifier may caus e white stains on a highly glossy product. Be su[...]

1-4 Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference ma y look different from the actual product. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injur[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugg ing the power plug while the product is opera ting. • Otherwise, it may d amage the produc t due to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power c ord supplied by our company. In addition, do not us e the power cord of anoth er electric applianc e. • Otherwise, i[...]

1-4 Major Safety Precautions Caution Cleaning Related Do not let the product drop while mo ving it. • This may result in a p roblem with the product or inju ry. Do not place th e product face down on the floor. • This may damag e the panel of the p roduct. When installing the pro duct on a console or shelf, make sure that th e front of the pr o[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent d irectly onto the product. • This may result in discolor ation or crac king of the exterior of the p roduct or the pane l coming off. When cleaning the product, disco nnect the power cord and c lean the prod uct with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using chemic[...]

1-4 Major Safety Precautions Caution Avoid moving th e product by pulli ng the power cord or antenn a cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the p roduct due to damage to th e cable. When a gas leak o ccurs, do not touch th e product or th e power plug an d ventilate immediately. • A spark may re sult in an [...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Be careful th at adaptor should not be in contact with water and there fore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or ou tside particul arly when it rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor should n[...]

2-1 Installing the Product 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been includ ed. • 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[...]

Installing the Product 2-2 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, pla ce the product down on a flat and stab le surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stan d in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Conne ctor is firmly con nected. Turn the connecting screw at the botto [...]

2-2 Installing the Product Plug the data cable and power cable into co rresponding ports in the monitor. Organize the installed data cable and power cable in the stand. Put each cable into the groove along the stand. Reinstall the back cover of the stand. Ma ke sure that each cable is inside the stan d. Install cover rear sub and hi de all cable co[...]

Installing the Product 2-2 • Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. • Please use the adapter and signal ca bl es we provide in the accessory,other adapters and signal cables may not match. • When separate purchase is needed, plea se check the installation state first. - Caution There is sharp edge in the stand,plea se caution. -[...]

2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Connecting with a PC The connecting pa rt may differ de pending on th e product mo del. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. • When the graphics card provide s D-Sub (< Analog >) output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to t he [D-Sub] port o f the PC wit[...]

Installing the Product 2-3 3. Cables can be fixed as shown .[...]

2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] por t of the product using the HDMI cable. The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied fo r the HDMI-dedicated models only.[...]

Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that ena bles users to lock the pro duct so that they can safely use it in publi c locat ions. Since the shape and usag e of the locking device may d iffer depending o n the model and th e manufacturer, for more informatio n, refer to the User Manual supplie d[...]

3-1 Using the product 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Op timal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message re garding the optimal resolution setting appea rs on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the reso lution has not been set to the optimal reso [...]

Using the product 3-2 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture qua lity when viewed under the optimal resolution settin g. The optimal resolutio n is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng the resolu[...]

3-3 Using the product 3-3 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture qua lity when viewed under the optimal resolution settin g. The optimal resolutio n is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng the resolu[...]

Using the product 3-3 Horizontal Freque ncy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

3-4 Using the product 3-4 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture qua lity when viewed under the optimal resolution settin g. The optimal resolutio n is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng the resolu[...]

Using the product 3-4 Horizontal Freque ncy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

3-5 Using the product 3-5 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and fre quency for the product. The 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.[...]

Using the product 3-6 3-6 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons • Press one of the buttons on the monito r. OSD Guide will appear on the screen. • If you press a button on the front of the monitor, an OSD Gu ide will display show ing the functio n of the button before the menu for the pressed button appears. • To go to the menu,[...]

3-6 Using the product AUTO Press [AUTO] b utton to adjust t he screen setting s automatically This function is only available in Analo g mode. If the resolution settin gs are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment func - tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off • The buttons on the right of the product ar[...]

Using the product 3-7 3-7 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Monitor function s may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. PICTURE Top Menus Sub Menus PICTURE MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level COLOR Red Green Blue[...]

Using the product 3-7 Menu Description MAGIC Sub items of <MAGIC> include: < Angle> / < Bright> / < Color>. • < Angle> This feature allows you to see optima l screen quality according to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an angle from below , abov e or the side of the mo nitor, by setting the appropri[...]

3-7 Using the product MAGIC • < Bright> Provides preset picture settings opti mized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on. • <Custom> If the preset picture modes ar e not suffi cient, users can configure the <brightness> and <Contrast> directly u[...]

Using the product 3-7 COLOR Contrast Controls the contrast of the pi ctures displayed on the screen • This menu is unavailable when < Brig ht> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. • This menu is unavailable when < C olor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode. Sharpness Controls the clarity of[...]

3-7 Using the product This is unavailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> and <Cinema> mode. SIZE & POSITION Menu Description Red You can adjust the red color value of pictures accordi ng to your preference. This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode. Green [...]

Using the product 3-7 SETUP&RESET Menu Description Image Size Supplied for the wid e models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. PC signals • <Auto> - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of th e input sign al. • <Wide> - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal . • A signal not[...]

Using the product 3-7 Menu Description ECO The <Eco Motion Sensor>, <Eco Light Sensor >, and <Eco Saving> options are displayed on the same menu page so that you can conveniently configu re the power saving setting s. There are two ways to access the ECO menu page. • Click "ECO/ ▼ " (hot key), which is the second fun[...]

3-7 Using the product ECO • <Eco Light Sensor> The <Eco Saving> feature optimizes the view co ndition and contributes to powe r saving by adjusting the screen brightness depe ndi ng on the ambient light intensity. • This menu is una vailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode. • This menu is unavailable w[...]

Using the product 3-7 ECO <Eco Icon Display> If the <Eco Icon Display> option is <On> and the <Eco Motion Sensor> and <Eco Lig ht Sensor> are active, a pop-up guide w ill appear showi ng the ope ration status of the sensors. • The <Eco Motion Sensor> will acti vate power-sav ing mode if it is set to on and does[...]

3-7 Using the product ECO • <Energy Tree> • The amount of energy saved by the <Eco Motion Sensor>, <Eco Light Sensor>, and <Eco Saving> functions will accumulate and th e progr ess can be viewed as a growing en ergy tree. The energy tree grows as the energy savings of the monitor accumulate. Accordingly, the tree's [...]

Using the product 3-7 INFORMATION Display Time The OSD automatically disappears if no action is ta ken by the user. You can determine th e time to wait before the OSD is hidden. • <5 sec> - <10 sec> - <20 sec> - <200 sec> Key Repeat Time Controls the repeat delay of a button. You can set to <Acceleration>, <1 sec&[...]

4-1 Installing the Software 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusti ng 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[...]

Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adj ustmen ts by providing 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 th e operatin g buttons of the product. MagicT[...]

4-2 Installing the Software 1. Click [Start] select [Settings], and select [Control Panel] from the menu. For Windows XP, click [Start], and select [Control Panel] fro m the menu. 2. Double-click the [Add or Remove Pr ograms] icon in the Control Panel. 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so th at it is highlighted. 4. Click [[...]

Installing the Software 4-3 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 installa tion does no t appea r on the mai n sc[...]

5-1 Troubleshooting 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 d isplayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are prope rly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function accord ing to the procedures below. 1. Tur[...]

Troubleshooting 5-2 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem conti nues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A blank scre en appears / I cannot turn the produc t on Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord. I[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting The color is weird / The picture is displayed in black and white Is the entire screen displayed in the same color as if viewing the screen through a cellop hane paper? Check the cable connection to the computer. Reinsert the graphics card in to the computer completely. Is the graphics card configured co rrectly? Set up the graph[...]

Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card . Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecti ng Control Panel → Appearance and The mes → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and then ch ange the refresh[...]

6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic wa[...]

More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in po wer management system called PowerS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been us ed for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-3 More Information 6-3 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-4 6-4 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in po wer management system called PowerS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been us ed for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-5 More Information 6-5 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-6 6-6 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in po wer management system called PowerS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been us ed for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

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6-8 More Information 6-8 Correct Disposal of This Product  (Waste Electrical & Electroni c Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the Eu ropean Union a nd other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literatu re indi cate s that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charge[...]