Samsung S22A650D, S24A650D, S24A850DW, S27A650D User Manual

User Manual

SyncMaster

S22A650D

S24A650D S27A650D

S24A850DW

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.

BN46-00081A-06

Copyright

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

Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual.

Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is

prohibited.

The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Before Using the Product

VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards 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.

Icons used in this manual

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images.

Symbols for safety precautions

Warning

Caution

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.

Before Using the Product

Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.

Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

Before Using the Product

Cleaning

Before Using the Product

Cleaning

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

Take the following steps when cleaning.

1. Power off the monitor and computer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the monitor.

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

3. Wipe the monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth.

 Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,

solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.

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

4. Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the exterior of the monitor.

5. Connect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product.

6. Power on the monitor and computer.

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10 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

Securing the Installation Space

 Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. A rise in the internal temperature may cause

a fire and damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product.

The exterior may differ depending on the product.

Precautions for storage

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

nearby.

Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86) if the inside of the monitor needs cleaning. (service fee will be charged).

Safety Precautions

Electricity and Safety

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images.

Before Using the Product

Warning

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

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not plug many products into the same power socket.

 Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

 Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

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

 An unstable connection may cause a fire.

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

 An electric shock or injury may result.

Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Do not weigh the power cord down with a heavy object.

 A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Before Using the Product

Caution

Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.

 The product may become damaged by an electric shock.

Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied by Samsung.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

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

 If any problem occurs in the product, unplug the power cable to completely

cut the power to the product.

Installation

Warning

Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button.

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

 An electric shock or fire may result.

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

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a bookshelf or wall closet.

 Otherwise, a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature.

Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children.

 Children may suffocate.

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

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal 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.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

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

 Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.

Caution

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

 The product may fall and injure children.

Take care not to drop the product when moving it.

 Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.

Do not set down the product on its front.

 The screen may become damaged.

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 break or cause a personal injury.

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

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SAMSUNG

Put down the product carefully.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine particles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport or train station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.

 Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86) before

installation if you want to install the product at such a place.

Operation

Warning

High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product on your own.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

 Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86) for repair.

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.

If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, remove the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page

86).

 An electric shock or fire may result.

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

 The product may fall, and your child may become injured or seriously

harmed.

If the product falls or the exterior is damaged, power off the product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86).

 Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.

Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.

 The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or

sweets resulting in a serious injury.

Before Using the Product

GAS

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

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

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.

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

 Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.

 During a lightning or thunderstorm, do not touch the power cord or antenna

cable.

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

 Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric

shock or fire may result.

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

 An explosion or fire may result.

Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

 Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.

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Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.

 If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86).

 Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

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

 If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 86).

 Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Caution

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

 If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,

activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver.

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).

 Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric

shock, or electric leakage.

Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

 Your eyesight may deteriorate.

Do not put DC power adapters together.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

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Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

 Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.

 Be careful not to get the DC power adapter wet when you wash the floor.

Do not put the DC power adapter near to any heating apparatus.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.

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

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

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.

 Eye fatigue will be relieved.

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

Store the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children.

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Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.

 Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.

 Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal

injury.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

 Product failure or personal injure may result.

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.

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BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents

2 Copyright

2 Icons used in this manual 2 Symbols for safety precautions

4 Cleaning

4 Cleaning 5 Securing the Installation Space 5 Precautions for storage

5 Safety Precautions

5 Electricity and Safety 7 Installation 9Operation

13 Correct posture to use the product

19 Removing the Packaging 20 Checking the Components

CONNECTING AND USING

A SOURCE DEVICE

21 Parts

21 Frontal Buttons 23 Reverse Side

25 Installation

25 Attaching the Stand 26 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 26 Rotating the Monitor 27 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand 28 Anti-theft Lock

29 "MagicRotation Auto"

30 Before Connecting

30 Pre-connection Checkpoints

Table Of Contents

31 Connecting and Using a PC

31 Connecting to a PC 33 Driver Installation 34 Setting Optimum Resolution 35 Changing the Resolution Using a PC

38 Connecting Headphones (for the SA850

Model Only)

39 Connecting the Product to a PC as a

USB HUB (for the SA850 Model Only)

39 Connecting a PC to the Product 39 Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB

40 Connecting the Power

SCREEN SETUP 41 MAGIC

41 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 42 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color

43 Brightness

43 Configuring Brightness

44 Contrast

44 Configuring Contrast

45 Sharpness

45 Configuring Sharpness

46 Coarse

46 Adjusting Coarse

47 Fine

47 Adjusting Fine

48 Response Time

48 Configuring Response Time

CONFIGURING TINT 49 Red

49 Configuring Red

Table Of Contents

50 Green

50 Configuring Green

51 Blue

51 Configuring Blue

52 Color Tone

52 Configuring the Color Tone Settings

53 Gamma

53 Configuring Gamma

RESIZING OR

RELOCATING THE

SCREEN

54 Image Size

54 Changing the Picture Size

55 H-Position & V-Position

55 Configuring H-Position or V-Position

56 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position

56 Configuring Menu H-Position or Menu V-

Position

SETUP AND RESET 57 ECO

57 Eco Motion Sensor 59 Eco Light Sensor 62 Eco Saving 63 Eco Icon Display

65 Menu Transparency

65 Changing Menu Transparency

66 Language

66 Changing the Language

67 PC/AV Mode

67 Configuring PC/AV Mode

68 Auto Source

68 Configuring Auto Source

Table Of Contents

69 Display Time

69 Configuring Display Time

70 Key Repeat Time

70 Configuring Key Repeat Time

71 Customized Key

71 Configuring Customized Key

72 Off Timer On/Off

72 Configuring Off Timer On/Off

73 Off Timer Setting

73 Configuring Off Timer Setting

INFORMATION MENU AND

OTHERS

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS 81 General

74 Reset

74 Initializing Settings (Reset)

75 INFORMATION

75 Displaying INFORMATION

75 Configuring Brightness in the Startup

Screen

76 Requirements Before Contacting

Samsung Customer Service Center

76 Testing the Product 76 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 76 Check the followings.

79 Q & A

83 PowerSaver

84 Standard Signal Mode Table

APPENDIX 86 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

Table Of Contents

92 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

93 Terminology

INDEX

Table Of Contents

Preparations

1.1 Checking the Contents

1.1.1 Removing the Packaging

1 Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with

a sharp instrument.

2 Remove the Styrofoam from the product.

3 Check the components and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag.

 The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.

 This image is for reference only.

4 Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.

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1.1.2 Checking the Components

 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.

 The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.

Components

Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card

Power cable DC power adapter Stand base

D-SUB cable DVI cable (optionally) DP cable (optionally)

USB 3.0 cable (supplied only

with the SA850 model)

Components may differ in different locations.

User Manual

(Not available in some

locations)

Items sold separately

The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer.

HDMI-DVI cable Stereo cable (SA850)

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SA650

SA850

ECO

1.2 Parts

1.2.1 Frontal Buttons

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

Icons Description

 Open or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the last

menu.

 OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD

control to prevent unintended changes to settings.

To lock the OSD control, press the MENU button [ ] for five

seconds.

To unlock the locked OSD control, press the MENU button [ ]

for more than five seconds.

If the OSD control is locked,

 Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION

can be viewed.

 The function that was configured as Customized Key before

locking the OSD control can be used by pressing the [ ] button.

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ECO

→

AUTO

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Icons Description

Configure Customized Key and press [ ]. The following options will be enabled.

ECO - MAGIC - Image Size

To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET

Customized Key and select the mode you want.

Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the OSD menu.

Adjust the screen brightness.

On SA850 models, Volume (VOL) can be adjusted if a cable is connected to the [DP IN] or [AUDIO IN] port.

Confirm a menu selection.

Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source (Analog/DisplayPort/Digital). If you power on the product or change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, a message that shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the screen.

Press the [ ] button to automatically adjust the screen settings.

AUTO

 Available only in Analog mode.

(Power Indicator)

 Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the

Auto Adjustment function.

Turn the screen on or off.

The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally.

 Refer to "9.2 PowerSaver"for details about the power-saving

function.

 To reduce power consumption, it is best to remove the power

cable when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time.

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DC 14V DP IN DVI IN RGB IN

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1.2.2 Reverse Side

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

SA650

SA850

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Port Description

Connects to the DC power adapter.

Connects to a PC via a DP cable.

Connects to a PC via a DVI cable.

Connects to a PC using the D-SUB cable.

Connects to the stereo cable

Connects to an audio output device such as headphones.

Connect to a USB device. Compatible with a USB cable version 3.0 or lower.

Connects to a PC via a USB cable.

This port can only connect to a PC.

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1.3 Installation

1.3.1 Attaching the Stand

Place a protective cloth or cushion on a flat surface. Next, place the product with the face down on top of the cloth or cushion.

Tightly fasten the screw to the bottom of the base.

Insert the stand base into the stand in the direction of the arrow.

After installing the stand, place the product upright.

Do not remove the fixing pin until you are finished attaching the stand.

You can remove the fixing pin and adjust the stand now.

- Caution

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

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

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1.3.2 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height

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

 To adjust the height, remove the fixing pin.

 The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted.

 Hold the top center of the product and adjust the height carefully.

1.3.3 Rotating the Monitor

You can rotate your monitor as shown below.

 Be sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the monitor.

 If you rotate the monitor without fully extending the stand, the corner of the monitor may hit the

floor and get damaged.

 Do not rotate the monitor counterclockwise. The monitor may get damaged.

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1.3.4 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

Before Installation

Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket.

Place a protective cloth or cushion on a flat surface. Next, place the product with the face down on top of the cloth or cushion.

Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

Unfasten the screw from the back of the product.

Lift and detach the stand.

Attach the wall-mount kit or desktop stand here

Bracket (sold separately)

Align the grooves and tightly fasten the screws on the bracket on the product with the corresponding

parts on the wall-mount kit or desktop stand you want to attach.

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Notes

 Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the

product.

 The length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may

vary depending on the specifications.

 Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards. Do not attach the wall-mount kit

or desktop stand using excessive force. The product may get damaged or fall and cause personal injury. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by using improper screws or attaching the wall-mount kit or desktop stand using excessive force.

 Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wall-

mount kit other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.

 To mount the product on a wall, ensure you purchase a wall-mount kit that can be installed 10cm

or farther away from the wall.

 Be sure to use a wall-mount kit that complies with the standards.

1.3.5 Anti-theft Lock

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

and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft

locking device for details. The lock device is sold separately.

To lock an anti-theft locking device:

1 Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object

such as a desk.

2 Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end. 3 Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of

the product.

4 Lock the locking device.

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

 Refer to the user guide 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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1.4 "MagicRotation Auto"

The "MagicRotation Auto" function detects the rotation of monitors that are fitted with a rotation sensor

and rotates the Windows screen accordingly.

[Software Installation]

1 Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation.

After installation, the on-screen display (OSD) menu will be displayed in the language of the operating system.

(This complies with the basic policies of Windows.)

[Caution]

1 Compatible only with Windows 7 (32 bits or 64 bits) 2 Compatible with a graphics card that complies with the DDC/CI and MS API standards

With a graphics card that does not comply with the aforementioned standards, the "MagicRotation

Auto" function may not be available.

3 To maximize the performance of the function, update the graphics card driver to the latest version. 4 Fourteen languages are available as installation languages.

5 If the orientation is set to a mode other than "Landscape" in the screen resolution menu on Windows

7, the "MagicRotation Auto" function may not work properly.

6 The OSD menu will be displayed if the monitor is rotated. When the monitor is rotated, the screen

reconfiguration process may be displayed or screen burn-in may appear, depending on the graphics card. This is performed by the Windows operating system and has nothing to do with the product.

7 If you do not want the screen to rotate automatically when the monitor is rotated, press the Windows

and L keys at the same time to lock the Windows operating system. If the operating system cannot be locked, it is due to the constraints of Windows API and has nothing to do with the product.

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