Samsung S24C650XW, S24C650MW Operating Instructions

User Manual

S24C650BW S24C650MW S24C650DW S24C650XW S27C650X

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.

BN46-00301F-02

BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents

7 Copyright

7 Icons used in this manual

8 Cleaning

9 Securing the Installation Space

9 Precautions for storage

10 Safety Precautions

10 Symbols

11 Electricity and Safety 12 Installation and Safety

14 Operation and Safety

17 Correct posture to use the product

18 Removing the Packaging 19 Checking the Components

CONNECTING AND USING

A SOURCE DEVICE

20 Parts

20 Frontal Buttons

24 Reverse Side (S24C650BW)

25 Reverse Side (S24C650MW) 26 Reverse Side (S24C650DW)

27 Reverse Side (S24C650XW / S27C650X)

28 Right Side View

29 Installation

29 Attaching the Stand

30 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 30 Rotating the Monitor

31 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

33 Anti-theft Lock

34 Before Connecting

34 Pre-connection Checkpoints

Table Of Contents

35 Connecting and Using a PC

35 Connecting to a PC

39 Connecting the Power

41 Driver Installation 42 Setting Optimum Resolution

43 Changing the Resolution Using a PC

SCREEN SETUP 47 Brightness

47 Configuring Brightness

48 Contrast

48 Configuring Contrast

49 Sharpness

49 Configuring Sharpness

50 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

50 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

51 Image Size

51 Changing the Image Size

53 Response Time

53 Configuring Response Time

54 H-Position & V-Position

54 Configuring H-Position & V-Position

55 Coarse

55 Adjusting Coarse

56 Fine

56 Adjusting Fine

CONFIGURING TINT 57 Red

57 Configuring Red

58 Green

58 Configuring Green

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59 Blue

59 Configuring Blue

60 Color Tone

60 Configuring the Color Tone Settings

61 Gamma

61 Configuring Gamma

RESIZING OR

RELOCATING THE

SCREEN

62 Language

62 Changing the Language

63 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position

63 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-

Position

64 Display Time

64 Configuring Display Time

65 Transparency

65 Changing Transparency

SETUP AND RESET 66 Reset

66 Initializing Settings (Reset)

67 Eco Saving

67 Configuring Eco Saving

68 Off Timer

68 Configuring Off Timer

69 Turn Off After

69 Configuring Turn Off After

70 PC/AV Mode

70 Configuring PC/AV Mode

71 Key Repeat Time

71 Configuring Key Repeat Time

72 Source Detection

72 Configuring Source Detection

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73 Customized Key

73 Configuring Customized Key

INFORMATION MENU AND

OTHERS

INSTALLING THE

SOFTWARE

74 INFORMATION

74 Displaying INFORMATION

75 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in

the Initial Screen

75 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen

76 Magic Tune

76 What is MagicTune? 76 Installing the Software

77 Removing the Software

78 MultiScreen

78 Installing the Software

79 Removing the Software

80 MagicRotation

80 Installing the Software 82 Removing the Software

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS 88 General (S24C650BW / S24C650MW)

83 Requirements Before Contacting

Samsung Customer Service Center

83 Testing the Product

83 Checking the Resolution and Frequency

83 Check the following.

86 Q & A

90 General (S24C650DW / S24C650XW)

92 General (S27C650X)

94 PowerSaver

95 Standard Signal Mode Table

Table Of Contents

APPENDIX

INDEX

97 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

103 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost

to Customers)

103 Not a product defect

103 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 103 Others

104 Correct Disposal

104 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

105 Terminology

Table Of Contents

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.

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

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

Before Using the Product

Icons used in this manual

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

Before Using the Product

Cleaning

Before Using the Product

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 screen using 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.

Before Using the Product

10 cm

Securing the Installation Space

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

Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 97) if the inside of the monitor needs

cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)

Before Using the Product

Safety Precautions

Caution : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. (OR BACK)

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.

Caution

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Symbols

Warning

Caution

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

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.

Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.

Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

Before Using the Product

Electricity and Safety

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

images.

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.

Ensure you 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.

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.

Installation and Safety

Warning

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

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.

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.

Before Using the Product

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 97) before

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

Operation and Safety

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 97) 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

97).

 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 97).

 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

100

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 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.

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

 Otherwise, the 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.

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 97).

 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 97).

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

Before Using the Product

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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.

 Otherwise,Your eyesight may deteriorate.

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

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

 Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

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

This image is for reference only.

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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

Power cable D-SUB cable (optional) DVI cable (optional)

DP cable (optional) Stereo Cable (optional) USB cable (optional)

Stand

Components may vary depending on the country.

(Not available in some locations)

(Applicable to the stand models

that have USB ports only.)

Warranty card

Stand

User manual

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SAMSUNG

MAGIC BRIGHT

VOL

AUTO

SAMSUNG

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BRIGHT

VOLL

SAMSUNG

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Key Guide

AUTO

SAMSUNG

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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.

S24C650BW / S24C650MW

Icons Description

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

parent menu.

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

control to prevent unintended changes to settings. Enable: To lock the OSD control, press the [ ] button for 10

ENU

seconds. Disable: To unlock the locked OSD control, press the [ ] button for more than 10 seconds.

If the OSD control is locked,

 Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION

can be viewed.

 The Customized Key function can be used by pressing the [ ]

button. (The Customized Key is available even when the OSD control is locked.)

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

be enabled.

Bright - Eco Saving - Image Size

 To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET

Customized Key and select the mode you want.

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AUTO

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Icons Description

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

Use this button to control the brightness and contrast of the screen.

 When OSD is not on the screen,push the button to adjust the

Volume in Analog / DVI mode if a stereo cable is connected to

the [IN] port.

 Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Confirm a menu selection.

Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source (Analog / DVI). 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.

Key Guide

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

 Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the

Auto Adjustment function.

 This function is only available in Analog mode.

Turn the screen on or off.

When a control button on the product is pressed, the Key Guide will be displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the function of the button pressed.)

To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the corresponding button again.

The Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model. Refer to the actual product.

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MAGIC BRIGHT

VOL

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SAMSUNG

MAGIC

BRIGHT

VOLL

SAMSUNG

MAGIC

BRIGHT

AUTO

Key Guide

AUTO

SAMSUNG

MAGIC

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S24C650DW / S24C650XW / S27C650X

Icons Description

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

parent menu.

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

control to prevent unintended changes to settings. Enable: To lock the OSD control, press the [ ] button for 10 seconds. Disable: To unlock the locked OSD control, press the [ ] button for more than 10 seconds.

If the OSD control is locked,

 Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION

can be viewed.

 The Customized Key function can be used by pressing the [ ]

button. (The Customized Key is available even when the OSD control is locked.)

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

be enabled.

Bright - Eco Saving - 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.

ENU

→

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AUTO

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Icons Description

Use this button to control the brightness and contrast of the screen.

 When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust the

Volume in Analog / DVI mode if a stereo cable is connected to

the [IN] port.

 When OSD is not on the screen,push the button to adjust the

Volume in DisplayPort mode.

 Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Confirm a menu selection.

Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source (Analog / DVI / DisplayPort). 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.

Key Guide

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

 Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the

Auto Adjustment function.

 This function is only available in Analog mode.

Turn the screen on or off.

When a control button on the product is pressed, the Key Guide will be displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the function of the button pressed.)

To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the corresponding button again.

The Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model. Refer to the actual product.

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DVI IN

POWER IN

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

POWER IN

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

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1.2.2 Reverse Side (S24C650BW)

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the [POWER IN] port on the back of the product.

Connect to a PC using the D-SUB cable.

Connect to a PC using the DVI cable.

The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models

only.

Connect the [ ] port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer

with the USB cable.

Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only.

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DVI IN

POWER IN

AUDIO IN/OUT

OUT

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI INAUDIO IN/OUT

OUT

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

OUT

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1.2.3 Reverse Side (S24C650MW)

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the [POWER IN] port on the back of the product.

Connect to a PC using the D-SUB cable.

Connect to a PC using the DVI cable.

The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models

only.

Connect to an audio output device such as headphones.

Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Connect to an audio-input source using an audio cable.

Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Connect the [ ] port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer

with the USB cable.

Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only.

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DVI IN

POWER IN

DP IN

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

POWER IN

DP IN

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

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1.2.4 Reverse Side (S24C650DW)

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the [POWER IN] port on the back of the product.

Connect to a PC using the D-SUB cable.

Connect to a PC using the DVI cable.

The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models

only.

Connects to a PC using a DP cable.

The [DP IN] terminal is supplied for the DP-dedicated models only.

Connect the [ ] port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer

with the USB cable.

Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only.

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DVI IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

POWER IN

DP IN

AUDIO IN/OUT

OUT

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

DP IN

AUDIO IN/OUT

OUT

RGB IN

POWER IN

DVI IN

OUT

Preparations

1.2.5 Reverse Side (S24C650XW / S27C650X)

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the [POWER IN] port on the back of the product.

Connect to a PC using the D-SUB cable.

Connect to a PC using the DVI cable.

The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models

only.

Connects to a PC using a DP cable.

The [DP IN] terminal is supplied for the DP-dedicated models only.

Connect to an audio output device such as headphones.

Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Connect to an audio-input source using an audio cable.

Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

Connect the [ ] port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer

with the USB cable.

Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only.

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1.2.6 Right Side View

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect to a USB device.

Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only.

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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.

Fasten the screw tightly (using a screwdriver or coin) into the bottom of the stand base.

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

After installing the stand, place the product upright.

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

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

- Caution

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

 Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly.

 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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0(±5mm) ~ 130mm(±5mm)

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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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