Samsung P2250G, P2350G, P2050, P2350, P1950W User Manual 2

SyncMaster P1950W,P2050,P2250,P2350,P2050G,P2250G,P2350G

LCD Monitor

User Manual

The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.

Table Of Contents

MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

INSTALLING THE PRODUCT

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

USING THE PRODUCT

Setting the Optimal Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-1
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-2
Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-3
Product Operating Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . .	3-5

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

Natural Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-1
MagicTune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-2
MultiScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

Monitor Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-1
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-2
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-3

MORE INFORMATION

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6-1
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6-2
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6-3
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only . . . . . . .	6-4

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 © 2009 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.

The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks 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.

The ENERGY STAR logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.

As a partner of ENERGY STAR, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. admits that this product satisfies the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy saving.

Major Safety Precautions

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1-2 Custody and Maintenance

External Surface and Screen Maintenance

Clean the product with a soft dry cloth.

•Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product.

•Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object.

This may result in scratches or damage to the product.

•Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the product.

If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product.

•A white stain may be generated on the surface of the highglossy model due to the inherent characteristics of the material, if a supersonic humidifier is used.

The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.

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.

•Due to technological constraints of the LCD Panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear either brighter or darker than normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel.

The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical Resolution x 3

Example) If the maximum resolution is 1680 x 1050, the number of sub-pixels is 1680 x 1050 x 3 = 5,292,000.

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1-3 Safety Precautions

Icons used for safety precautions

ICON	NAME	MEANING
	Warning	Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or
		even a fatality.
	Caution	Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or
		property damage.

Meaning of Signs

Do not perform.

Do not disassemble.

Must be followed.

The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet.

Do not touch.

Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.

Power Related

The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.

Warning

Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.

Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power supply with wet hands.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.

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 or injury.

Keep the power cord and the product away from a heater.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock 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.

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1-3

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, mosquitorepellent 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.

•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.

Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle.

•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.

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.

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.

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.

•This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire.

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Caution

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.

•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.

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.

Cleaning Related

Since using a surfactant, which contains a large amount of alcohol, solvent or other strong chemicals, may result in the discoloration or cracking of the product exterior or the panel surface coming off, be sure to use the recommended cleansing agent only.

You can purchase the recommended cleansing agent from a service center.

Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.

When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts.

•Make sure that water does not enter the product.

•Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product.

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Caution

Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product.

•This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off.

Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitorexclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it.

•If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent is available, dilute a cleansing agent with water at a ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the product.

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.

When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is dangerous.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.

When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean the product with a soft dry cloth.

•Avoid using chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquitorepellent, fragrance, lubrication or cleansing agent when cleaning the product.

This may result in the exterior being deformed or the print being removed.

Since the exterior of the product is easily scratched, be sure to use a proper cleansing cloth. Use the cleansing cloth with a small amount of water. However, if the cloth is contaminated by alien substances, it may result in scratches to the exterior; therefore shake off any alien substances from the cloth before using it.

When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts.

•Make sure that water does not enter the product.

•Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product.

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.

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Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.

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.

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.

Caution

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.

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.

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.

•During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable.

Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or objects near the product.

•This may result in an explosion 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.

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.

Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the product.

•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.

Since the display panel is hot after using it for a long time, do not touch the product.

Major Safety Precautions

1-3

Keep small accessories away from the children.

Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.

•Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury.

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.

•Maintain the correct posture when using this product.

•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.

1-3	Major Safety Precautions

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

Installation Manual	Product Warranty	User Manual	D-Sub Cable
Power Cord	Cleaning Cloth	Cable Arrangement Link	Stand Connector

Stand

OPTIONAL PARTS

DVI Cable

The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.

Installing the Product

2-1

2-2 Installing the Stand

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

Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.

Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.

Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.

Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards.

2-2	Installing the Product