LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
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Package Contents
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Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
Unpackin
Without Stand
With Stand
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Monitor
Monitor & Sliding Stand
Manual
Quick Setup Guide
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Cable
Power Cord D-sub Cable
Sold separatel
DVI Cable
Others
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color,
MagicTune™
Cleaning Cloth
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Speaker package(option)
Speaker
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Front
MENU button [ ]
MagicBright™ button
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Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu.
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: Custom,
Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast. Each
mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily
select one of seven settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control
button.
1) Custom
Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the
pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes
depending on your taste.
If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the
OSD menu.
2) Text
For documentations or works involving heavy text.
3) Internet
For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics.
4) Game
For watching motion pictures such as a game.
5) Sport
For watching motion pictures such as a sport.
6) Movie
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.
7) Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted
visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.
Enter button [ ] /
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Source button
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.
Power indicator
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or
when leaving it unattended for long periods.
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Activates a highlighted menu item. /
Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
(When the button is pressed to change the input mode, a message
appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -analog or digital input signal.)
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the
graphic card's DVI IN(HDCP) port using the DVI cable.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
>> Click here to see an animation clip
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once
as the monitor saves your adjustments.
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
POWER S/W / POWER
DVI IN(HDCP) / RGB IN
POWER S/W
: Switches the monitor On/Off.
POWER
: Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on
the back of the monitor.
DVI IN(HDCP)
: Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN(HDCP) port
on the back of your monitor.
RGB IN
: Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your monitor to
your computer.
AUDIO POWER
Kensington Lock
Stand Stopper
Connect the speaker power line connected to the speaker to
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the AUDIO POWER terminal of the monitor
The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the
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system when using it in a public place.
(The locking device has to be purchased separately.)
For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and
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down.
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Connecting Cables
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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 appropriate connection for your computer.
Using the RGB (Analog) connector on the video card.
- Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
- Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN(HDCP) port on the back of your monitor.
Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the RGB connection cable.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Connecting a Speake
[ RGB IN ]
[ DVI IN(HDCP) ]
When connecting a speaker, be careful that the grooves of the monitor and the speaker .
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( )are aligned with each other.
djust the aligned positions until you hear a ‘click’. If a speaker is connected correctly,
you can hear a ‘click’.If a speaker is connected without you hearing a ‘click’, the holding
part may become damaged.
If you need to separate, please pull ( ) a little and push to the right.
MIC / SPK
Connect a headphone to the black terminal at the right of the speaker.
Connect the red cable of the cables provided when the speaker was purchased to the audio
output terminal at the back of the computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the red terminal at the back of the speaker.
Connect the light green cable of the cables provided when purchasing the speaker to the
audio output terminal at the back of the computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the light green terminal at the back of the speaker.
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Connect a microphone to the red terminal at the right of the speaker.
By turning part ( + , - ) in the direction shown in the figure below, the speaker turns on and the
volume increases.
Connect the power line connected to the speaker to the black terminal of the monitor.
This speaker is not connected to an external power source. It is connected to a monitor for the
required power.
Using the Stand
Sliding stand
Swivel stand
Stand Stopper
Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 350° to set the monitor
lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.
When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable connecting to
the monitor, the power cord of cable can be destroyed.
Tilt angle
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of 3° forward to 25° backward for
the most comfortable viewing angle.
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant Mounting interface pad.
Monitor
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. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4. Align the mounting interface Pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and
secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other
base.
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inside of the Monitor.
For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications, the
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length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw
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specifications.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the
product to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or
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non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product
installation instructions.
To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that
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allows you to mount the monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface.
Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung
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Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than
those specified.
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Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.
Check List
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see
if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance,
please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
Symptom Check List Solutions
No images on the
screen.
I cannot turn on
the monitor.
Is the power cord
connected
properly?
Can you see
"Check signal
cable" on the
screen?
If the power is on,
reboot the computer
to see the initial
screen(the login
screen), which can
be seen.
Can you see "Not
Optimum Mode",
"Recommended
Mode 1920 x 1200
60 Hz" on the
screen?
Check the power cord connection and supply.
(Connected using the D-sub cable)
Check the signal cable connection.
(Connected using the DVI cable)
If you still see an error message on the screen when the
monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor
status is set to analog.
Press ' ' button to have the monitor double-check the
input signal source.
If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the
computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for
Windows ME/XP/2000) and then change the frequency of
the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes)
If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear,
contact the Service Center or your dealer.
You can see this message when the signal from the
video card exceeds the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the
monitor can handle properly.
If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum
Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz"
message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the
display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode",
"Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 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.)
There is no image
on the screen.
Is the power
The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and
indicator on the
monitor blinking at 1
second intervals?
restore the image on the screen.
If there is still no image, press the ' ' button.
Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the
monitor and restore the image on the screen.
I cannot see the
On Screen
Display.
The screen shows
strange colors or
just black and
white.
Connected using
the DVI cable?
Have you locked
the On Screen
Display (OSD)
Menu to prevent
changes?
Is the screen
displaying only one
color as if looking at
the screen through
a cellophane
paper?
Have the screen
colors become
strange after
running a program
or due to a crash
between
applications?
Has the video card
been set properly?
You may get a blank screen if you boot the system
before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect and then
reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as
certain types of graphic cards do not send out video
signals.
Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system.
Unlock the OSD by pressing the [ ] button for at least
5 seconds.
Check the signal cable connection.
Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot.
Reboot the computer.
Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
The screen
suddenly has
become
unbalanced.
The screen is out
of focus or OSD
cannot be
adjusted.
LED is blinking but
no images on the
screen.
There are only 16
colors shown on
the screen. The
screen colors have
changed after
changing the video
card.
Have you changed
Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.
the video card or
the driver?
Have you adjusted
the resolution or
Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
frequency to the
monitor?
The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals.
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
Have you adjusted
the resolution or
Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
frequency on the
monitor?
Is the frequency
properly adjusted
when checking the
Display Timing on
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.)
the menu?
Have the Windows
colors been set
properly?
Windows XP :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Appearance
and Themes → Display → Settings.
Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display →
Settings.
There is a
message that
Has the video card
been set properly?
Have you installed
the monitor driver?
Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
Install the monitor driver according to the Driver
Installation Instructions.
reads
"Unrecognized
monitor, Plug &
Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found".
See the video card
manual to see if the
Plug & Play (VESA
DDC) function can
be supported.
Install the monitor driver according to the Driver
Installation Instructions.
Check when
MagicTune™ does
not function
properly.
MagicTune™
doesn't work
properly.
Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC.
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)
If you installed a new video card or assembled the PC, please check if the adapter(video) driver and
the monitor driver are properly installed.
Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove
the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel → System → Device Administrator" and then reboot the
computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
MagicTune™
feature is found only
on PC (VGA) with
Window OS that
supports Plug and
Play.
Have you changed
your PC or video
graphic card?
Did you install the
program?
If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.
* To check whether your PC is available for MagicTune™
feature, follow the steps below (When Windows is XP);
Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance →
System → Hardware → Device Manager → Monitors →
After deleting Plug and Play monitor, find 'Plug and Play
monitor' by searching new Hardware.
MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor.
Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When
you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our
website to check the compatible graphic card list
provided.
http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
Download the latest program. The program can be
downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
Reboot the computer after installing the program for the
first time. If a copy of the program is already installed,
remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the
program again. You need to reboot the computer for it to
operate normally after installing or removing the program.
Q & A
Question Answer
How can I change the frequency? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the
How can I adjust the resolution? Windows XP :
video card.
Note that video card support can vary, depending on
the version of the driver used.
(Refer to the computer or the video card manual for
details.)
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →
Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings.
Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display →
Settings.
Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP :
How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →
Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen
Saver.
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display →
Screen Saver.
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
Refer to Windows/Computer Manual
monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning
solution or plain water.
Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor
scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside
the monitor.
Self-Test
Self-Test Feature Check | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.
Self-Test Feature Check
Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
Turn on the monitor.
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below.
This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the
monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller
and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
Warning Messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen
goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is
out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.
Environment
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the
monitor.
If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another
room.
Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet
(one meter) of the monitor.
Useful Tips
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the
computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise,
Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact
the Service Center or your dealer.
Judging the monitor's working condition
If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60
Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.
If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor
is in working condition.
In this case, check the computer for trouble.
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