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    SyncMaster F2080M,F2380M LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior no tice to impro ve the performance.[...]

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

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    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 safe ty precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section. Copyright Notice The contents of this manual are subject to change wit[...]

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    1-2 Major Safety Precau tions 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance About persist ent images • Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. If you do not use the product f or a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver . • Due to technological constraints[...]

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    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 countries. Warning Caution ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injur y or even [...]

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    1-3 Major Safety Precau tions Installation Related Warning Caution When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached. • When a problem occurs with the product, you must[...]

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    Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Cleaning Related Caution When installing the product on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. • Otherwise, this may cause the product to fall off and result in a malfunction or injury. • Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable to the size of t[...]

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    1-3 Major Safety Precau tions Usage Related Warning Since a high voltage runs through the prod- uct, never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock. • If the product needs to be fixed, contact a service center. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product[...]

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    Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. • If you do not use the product for a long time, use the power-saving mode or set the screensaver to the moving picture mode. When not using the product for a l[...]

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    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 included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to mo ve the Product at a later stage. Monitor CONTENTS Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual DVI Cable( Not available in all locations[...]

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    Installing the Product 2-2 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place t he product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protec t the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards. Do not remove the stopper[...]

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    2-2 Installing the Product Disassembly is in the reve rse order of the assembly. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.[...]

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    Installing the Product 2-3 2-3 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount Before installation, disassemble the pr oduct according to the following steps. This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm(200 mm x 100 mm) that complies with the VESA specifications. 1. Turn the product off and unplug the po wer cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a[...]

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    2-3 Installing the Product 4. Align the groove of the part of the produc t that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the st and (desk-top stand, wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw. • If you use a screw that is longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product may be da[...]

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    Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Connecting with a PC The connecting part may diff er depending on the product 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 with the D-Sub cabl[...]

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    2-4 Installing the Product Switches the LCD Display On/Off. When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. When both the DVI (digital) and D-Sub (analog) cables are connec ted, you can select the input signal (Analog/Digital ) by pressing the /SOURCE button. 1. Connect the [ AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the mon[...]

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    Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Kensington Lock Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locat ions. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual su[...]

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    2-6 Installing the Product 2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN ] port of the product using the HDMI cable.[...]

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    Installing the Product 2-7 2-7 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.[...]

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    3-1 Using the product 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Optimal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasi ng the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resoluti[...]

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    Using the product 3-2 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best vis ual quality depending 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 resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommend[...]

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    3-2 Using the product F2380M Horizontal Frequency The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the ri ght-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the horizontal c ycle is called the horizontal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz. Vertical Frequency A panel must displa[...]

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    Using the product 3-3 3-3 Installing the Device Dri ver If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropria te resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the produc t. If the supplied drive file is corrupt ed, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics websit e(http://www[...]

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    3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION MENU/ Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a h igher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the se[...]

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    Using the product 3-4 AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust t he screen setti ngs automatically This function is only available in analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Di splay Properties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off • The buttons on the right of th e product are [...]

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    3-5 Using the product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjust ment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Picture Mode Coarse Fine Response Time HDMI Black Level COLOR MagicColor Red Green Blue Color Tone Color Effect Gamma SIZE &a[...]

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    Using the product 3-5 MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. •< C u s t o m > If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the <brightness> and <Contrast> dire[...]

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    3-5 Using the product COLOR Response Time Accelerates the response ti me of the LCD panel faster than the or iginal response time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. •< N o r m a l > •< F a s t e r > •< F a s t e s t > It is recommended setting the Normal or Faster when not viewing a movie. HDMI Black Le[...]

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    Using the product 3-5 (This is unavailable when MagicBright is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.) SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly wit hout changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technol ogy developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns [...]

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    3-5 Using the product SETUP&RESET MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in analog mode. When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select “S creen Fit ”to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen[...]

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    Using the product 3-5 INFORMATION Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • <Off> - <On> Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automat ically when the configured t[...]

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    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 adj usting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of t he printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software ( F1). [...]

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    Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing compr ehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the key board without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing[...]

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    4-2 Installing the Software 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 t hat the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequent ly asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTun[...]

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    Installing the Software 4-3 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the moni tor 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 installation does n ot appear on the main scree[...]

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    5-1 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC ar e properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function acco rding to the procedures below. 1. Turn t[...]

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

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    5-2 Troubleshooting THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING TH E GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Con- trol Panel → Display → Settings. Is the graphics card configured correctly? Configur e the color again in ac[...]

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    Troubleshooting 5-3 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 graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP : C hange the resolution by selecting Control Panel[...]

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    6-1 More Informat ion 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Class B (Infor mation Communicati on equipment for residential use) This device has been registered regarding EMI for home use (C lass B). It may be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) MODEL NAME F2080M F2380M LCD Panel Size 20.0 [...]

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    More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving f unction that automatically tu rns the screen off when th e product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the produc t enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to ind icate that the produc t is in p[...]

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    6-3 More Informat ion 6-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Sams ung products, please contact t he SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7 864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7 864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.sam[...]

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    More Information 6-3 HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7 864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) h ttp://www.samsung.com/it LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 http://www.samsung.com/lu NETHERLANDS 0900 - SAMSUNG (0900-7267864) (€ 0 , 10/Min) http://www.samsung.com/nl NORWAY 3 - SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/no POLAND 0 801 1SAMSUNG (1[...]

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    6-3 More Informat ion MALAYSIA 1 800-88-9999 http ://www.samsung.com/my NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com/nz PHILIPPINES 1-800 -10-SAMSUNG(726-7 864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG(726 -7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726 -7864) 02-5805777 http://www.samsung.com/ph SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) http://www.samsung.com/sg THAILAND 1800-29-323[...]

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    More Information 6-4 6-4 Correct Disposal of This Product (Was te Electrical & El ectronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separat e collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electro nic accessories (e.g. charger, hea[...]