Samsung LS24B240KL-ZA User Manual
S24B240BL/S24B240KL/S27B240B/S27B240K
Monitor
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject 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
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
USING THE PRODUCT
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Product Operating Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . . 3-4
TROUBLESHOOTING
Monitor Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
MORE INFORMATION
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
1 Major Safety Precautions
1-1 Before You Start
Icons used in this manual
ICON NAME MEANING
Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
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 this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written
permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• An administration fee may be charged if either
• (a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
• (b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
• The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit
is carried out.
Major Safety Precautions 1-1
1-2 Custody and Maintenance
Securing the Installation Space
• Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature.
Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept.
The appearance may differ depending on the product.
When installing the product with a stand
About persistent 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 for
a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver.
1-2 Major Safety Precautions
1-3 Cleaning the Monitor
Cleaning the Monitor
• The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean the monitor according to
the following steps.
1. Power off the monitor and PC.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the monitor.
To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the plug and do not touch the
cable with wet hands.
3. Wipe the monitor using a soft, slightly damp cloth that has been squeezed .
• Do not use a cleaning agent that contains alcohol or solvents, or that is surface active.
Otherwise, the exterior may discolor or crack or the panel coating may come off.
• Do not spray water or cleaning agent directly onto the monitor.
Otherwise, the liquid may sink into the monitor and cause a fire, electric shock, or failure.
4. Clean the exterior of the monitor using a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water.
5. Connect the power cable to the monitor after you have finished cleaning.
6. Power on the monitor and PC.
Precautions for Storage
• Using an ultrasonic humidifier may cause white stains on a highly glossy product.
Be sure you contact the nearest service center (paid service) for cleaning the inside of the monitor.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
1-4 Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
ICON NAME MEANING
Warning
Caution
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or
even a fatality.
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or
property damage.
Meaning of Signs
Do not perform. Must be followed.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
The power plug must be unplugged from the
wall outlet.
Power Related
The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product.
Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug
or a loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
Make sure to connect the power cord to a
grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1
equipment only).
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
Keep the power cord and the product away
from a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
shock.
or injury.
or fire.
Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a single wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
overheating of the wall outlet.
Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid bending or twisting the power cord
excessively and avoid placing heavy objects
on the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire due to a damaged power cord.
If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it using a dry
cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
1-4 Major Safety Precautions
Caution
Avoid unplugging the power plug while the
product is operating.
• Otherwise, it may damage the product
due to electric shock.
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.
Installation Related
Warning
AVOID PLACING BURNING CANDLES,
MOSQUITO-REPELLENT OR CIGARETTES ON THE PRODUCT AND
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT NEAR A
HEATER.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated location such as inside a bookshelf or
closet.
Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not
use the power cord of another electric appliance.
• 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 unplug the power
plug to cut the power off completely.
You cannot cut the power off completely
using only the power button on the
product.
Ask an installation engineer or relevant
company to install the product onto the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in injury.
• Make sure to use the specified wall
mount.
Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from the
wall when installing the product for ventilation.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the
product away from children.
• If children place the plastic bags over
their heads, they may suffocate.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
Avoid installing the product in a location that
is unstable or exposed to excessive vibrations such as on an unstable or slanted
shelf.
• The product may fall and this may result
in damage to the product or injury.
• If you use the product in a location
exposed to excessive vibrations, it may
result in a problem with the product or
fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-4
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil,
smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it
within a vehicle.
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to direct sunlight and installing the
product near a heat source such as a fire or
heater.
Caution
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Avoid installing the product at an easily
reachable height where children may reach
it.
• If a child touches the product, the
product may fall and this may result in
injury.
• Since the front part is heavier, install the
product on a flat and stable surface.
Do not let the product drop while moving it.
• This may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
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 the product.
If the product is installed in a location where
the operating conditions vary considerably,
a serious quality problem may occur due to
the surrounding environment. In this case,
install the product only after consulting one
of our service engineers about the matter.
• This may shorten the product life cycle
or cause fire.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage
or deform the product. Do not install the
product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Do not place the product face down on the
floor.
• This may damage the panel of the
product.
When putting the product down, handle it
gently.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
• Places exposed to microscopic dust,
chemicals, too high or low temperature,
high humidity, such as airports or
stations where the product is
continuously used for a long time and so
on.
1-4 Major Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Warning
Since a high voltage runs through the product, 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.
If the product generates a strange noise, a
burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the
power cord. Contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric
shock.
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off
the product and remove the power cable.
Before moving the product, turn off the power
switch and disconnect the power cable and all
other connected cables.
• Otherwise, the power cord may be
damaged and a fire or electric shock may
result.
Avoid letting children to hang or climb onto
the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in the product
falling and this may result in injury or
death.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and
cookies on top of the product.
• If a child hangs over the product to grab
an object, the object or the product may
fall and this may result in injury or even
death.
Avoid dropping an object over the product
or cause impact to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or
fire.
Do not move the product by pulling the power
cord or any cable.
• Otherwise, the power cable may be
damaged and product failure, an electric
shock or fire may result.
Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the product
due to damage to the cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the
product or the power plug and ventilate
immediately.
• A spark may result in an explosion or
fire.
Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or
objects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-4
Caution
Take care not to block the vent by a table
cloth or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a
vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or
drugs, or a metal object over the product.
• If water or an alien substance enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug the
power cord and contact a service
center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
Avoid inserting metal objects such as a
chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (the vents,
ports, etc).
• If water or an alien substance enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug the
power cord and contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
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.
Set the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.
Do not place the adapter on top of another
adapter.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter
before using the adaptor.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Be careful that adaptor should not be in
contact with water and therefore not be wet.
• This may cause a malfunction, electric
shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the
waterside or outside particularly when it
rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor
should not be wet while cleaning floor
with water.
Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
When not using the product for a long time
such as leaving your home, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause dust
accumulation and result in fire caused
by overheating or short circuit or result in
an electric shock.
Avoid turning the product upside down or
move the product holding only the stand.
• This may cause the product to fall
resulting in damage to the product or
injury.
Keep power adaptor away from any other
heat source.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area.
Watching the product from too close a distance continuously may damage your eyesight.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5
minutes every hour) when viewing the product screen for long periods of time.
• This will alleviate any eye strain.
1-4 Major Safety Precautions
Since the display panel is hot after using it
for a long time, do not touch the product.
Keep small accessories away from the children.
Take care when adjusting the angle of the
product or the height of the stand.
• If your hand or finger is caught, you may
be injured.
• If the product is tilted excessively, the
product may fall and this may result in
injury.
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and
face the screen forwards.
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or
higher and maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
Major Safety Precautions 1-4
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 move the Product at a later stage.
Monitor
CONTENTS
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
User Manual DC-Adapter
(Not available in all locations)
Power Cord Stand Stand Connector
OPTION
D-Sub Cable DVI Cable headphone holder screws
The cables provided may vary depending on the product you purchase.
2-1 Installing the Product
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