Samsung F24T65* User guide

User Manual

F24T65*

The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

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(b) You bring the unit to a repair centre, but it is found that the product has no defect (i.e., where the user manual has not been read).

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Table of contents

Before Using the Product

Safety Precautions 4

Electricity and Safety 4 Installation 5 Operation 6

Cleaning 7

Correct posture to use the product 8

Preparations

Installation 9

Attaching the Stand 9 Removing the Stand 10 Precautions for moving the product 10 Checking the space around the product 11 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 11 Rotating the Product 12 Anti-theft Lock 12 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) 13

Control Panel 14

Connecting and Using a Source Device

Read below before connecting the product. 16

Ports 17

Connecting and Using a PC 18

Connection Using the DVI Cable 18 Connection Using the HDMI Cable 18 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 18 Connection Using an DP Cable 18 Connecting to Headphones or Speakers 19 Connecting the Power 19 Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB 19

Tidying Up the Connected Cables 20

Setting Optimum Resolution 21

Picture 22

OnScreen Display 26

System 27

Support 29

Installing the Software

Easy Setting Box 30

Restrictions and Problems with the Installation 30 System Requirements 30

Driver Installation 30

Direct Key Guide 15

Table of contents

Troubleshooting Guide

Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre 31

Product diagnosis (Screen issue) 31 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 31 Check the following. 31

Q & A 33

Specifications

General 34

Standard Signal Mode Table 35

Appendix

Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) 37

Not a product defect 37 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 37 Others 37

FreeSync 38

WEEE 39

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 39

Chapter 01

Before Using the Product

Safety Precautions

Warning

Caution

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that this product has included important literature concerning operation and maintenance.

Class II product: This symbol indicates that a safety connection to electrical earth (ground) is not required. If this symbol is not present on a product with a mains lead, the product MUST have a reliable connection to protective earth (ground).

A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

AC voltage: Rated voltage marked with this symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage: Rated voltage marked with this symbol is DC voltage.

Caution. Consult instructions for use: This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information.

Electricity and Safety

Warning

• Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.

• Do not use multiple products with a single power socket.

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.

• Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices only).

• Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Be careful not to leave the power cord under a heavy object.

• Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.

• Clean any dust around the pins of the power plug or the power socket with a dry cloth.

Caution

• Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.

• Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with other products.

• Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.

‒ The power cord must be disconnected to cut off power to the product when an issue occurs.

• Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.

Installation

Warning

• DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.

• Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.

‒ Children may suffocate.

• Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface, etc.)

‒ The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.

‒ Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product or cause a fire.

• Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture (water drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.

• Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove.

‒ The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.

• Do not install the product within the reach of young children.

‒ The product may fall and injure children.

• Edible oil (such as soybean oil) may damage or distort the product. Keep the product away from oil pollution. And do not install or use the product in the kitchen or near the kitchen stove.

Caution

• Do not drop the product while moving.

• Do not set down the product on its front.

• When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the bottom edge of the front of the product is not protruding.

‒ The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.

‒ Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.

• Set down the product gently.

‒ Product failure or personal injury may result.

• Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine dust, chemical substances, extreme temperatures or a significant presence of moisture, or a place where the product will operate continuously for an extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.

‒ Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install the product at such a

place.

• Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards.

Operation

Warning

• There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself.

‒ Contact Samsung Customer Service Centre for repairs.

• To move the product, first disconnect all the cables from it, including the power cable.

• If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke, disconnect the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.

• Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.

‒ Children may become injured or seriously harmed.

• If the product is dropped or the outer case is damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.

‒ Continued use can result in a fire or electric shock.

• Do not leave heavy objects or items that children like (toys, sweets, etc.) on top of the product.

‒ The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toys or sweets resulting in a

serious injury.

• During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power cable.

• Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

• Do not insert metallic objects (chopsticks, coins, hairpins, etc) or objects that burn easily (paper, matches, etc) into the product (via the vent or input/output ports, etc).

‒ Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign

substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.

• Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic objects on top of the product.

‒ Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign

substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.

• Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.

• If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate the area immediately.

• Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.

• Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the product.

• Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

‒ An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.

Caution

• Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.

‒ Set the screen to power-saving mode or moving-picture screen saver when not using the

product for an extended period of time.

• Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc).

‒ Dust accumulation combined with heat can cause a fire, electric shock or electric leakage.

• Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

‒ Your eyesight may deteriorate.

• Do not hold the product upside-down or move it by holding the stand.

‒ The product may fall and become damaged or cause an injury.

• Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate your eyesight.

• Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.

• Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes or look at distance objects for every 1 hour of product use.

• Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended period of time as it will become hot.

• Store small accessories out of the reach of children.

• Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.

‒ Your hand or finger may get stuck and injured.

‒ Tilting the product at an excessive angle may cause the product to fall and an injury may result.

• Do not place heavy objects on the product.

‒ Product failure or personal injury may result.

• When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.

‒ Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.

Cleaning

High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used nearby.

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Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to clean the inside of the product (Service fee will be charged.)

Do not press the product screen with hands or other objects. There is a risk of damaging the screen.

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Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.

Take the following steps when cleaning.

Power off the product and PC.

Disconnect the power cord from the product.

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Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Wipe the product with a clean, soft and dry cloth.

Wet a soft cloth in water, wing it out well, and then use the cloth to wipe the exterior of the product clean.

‒ Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the product.

‒ Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.

Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.

Power on the product and PC.

Correct posture to use the product

Use the product in the correct posture as follows:

• Straighten your back.

• Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly downward at the screen.

• Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.

• Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.

• Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of your hands.

• Keep your elbows at about a right angle.

• Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or more, your heels attached to the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.

• Do the Eye excercises or blink frequently, then eye fatigue will be relieved.

Chapter 02

Preparations

Installation

Attaching the Stand

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Put the stand base onto the stand neck as the direction shown in the figure. Tightly fasten the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand base.

Place the stand neck on the display, as shown in the figure. Stand assembly is complete.

Place the protective Styrofoam (cushion) included in the package on the floor and place the product facing down on the Styrofoam, as shown in the image. If Styrofoam is unavailable, use a thick sitting mat.

Removing the Stand

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Before removing the stand from the product, place the product on a flat and stable surface with the screen facing down.

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Precautions for moving the product

Place the product on a clean and flat floor as shown in the figure. Push the key upward and hold. Turn the stand neck of the display counterclockwise for 10°.

Unfasten the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand base, and then remove the stand neck from the stand base by pulling it in the arrow direction, as shown in the figure.

Lift the stand neck in the arrow direction to detach it from the display.

• Hold the lower corners or edges of the product when moving it.

• Do not hold the product upside down only by the stand.

• Do not directly apply pressure on the screen.

• Do not hold the screen when moving the product.

• Do not press down on the product. There is a risk of damaging the product.

Checking the space around the product

Make sure to have enough space for ventilation when placing the product. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product. Maintain enough space around the product as shown in the diagram when installing the product.

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The exterior may differ depending on the product.

Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height

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The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

-2.0° (±2.0°) ~ 92.0° (±2.0°)

10 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

-30.0° (±2.0°) ~ +30.0° (±2.0°)

10 cm

-2.0° (±2.0°) ~ +22.0° (±2.0°) 0 ~ 135.0 mm (±5.0 mm)

• The product tilt and height can be adjusted.

• Hold the top centre of the product and adjust the height carefully.

• The rotation and height adjustment has a certain tolerance. Stay within the tolerances when rotating or adjusting the height of the product.

Rotating the Product

Anti-theft Lock

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The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

You can rotate your product as shown below.

1 2 3

• Be sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the product.

• If you rotate the product without fully extending the stand, the corner of the product may hit the floor and get damaged.

• Do not rotate the product counterclockwise. The product may get damaged.

• When rotating the product, be careful not to damage the product by hitting the object or stand.

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An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places.

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The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the manuals provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.

To lock an anti-theft locking device:

Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.

Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.

Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.

Lock the locking device.

‒ An anti-theft locking device can be purchased separately.

‒ Refer to the manuals provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.

‒ Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.

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