User Manual
SyncMaster
S27A850D
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.
BN46-00082A-09
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
2011 Samsung Electronics
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.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
zAn 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).
zThe amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is carried out.
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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.
z Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
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zDo 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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zEnsure 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.
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High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
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Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (81page) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (service fee will be charged).
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The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
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Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket. z An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket. z Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. z Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose. z An unstable connection may cause a fire.
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Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices only).
zAn 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.
zA damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
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DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
z Otherwise, a fire may result.
Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a bookshelf or wall closet.
z 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.
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Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface, etc.).
zThe product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
zUsing 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.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove.
zOtherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
zThe product may fall and injure children.
Caution
Take care not to drop the product when moving it.
z Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.
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Do not set down the product on its front. z 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.
z The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
zInstall the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
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Put down the product carefully.
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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.
zBe sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (81page) before installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
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High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product on your own.
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Before you move the product, be sure to turn off the power switch and remove all the cables connected to the product, including the power cord and the antenna cable.
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zOtherwise, 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
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zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
z 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 (81page).
z Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
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Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.
z The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or sweets resulting in a serious injury.
During a lightning or thunderstorm, remove the power cord and do not touch the antenna cable.
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GAS
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
zOtherwise, 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.
zSparks can cause an explosion or fire.
zDuring 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.
zOtherwise, 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.
zAn explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
zOtherwise, 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
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object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.
z 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 (81page).
zProduct 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.
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Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
zIf 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).
zOtherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric shock, or electric leakage.
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
zYour eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not put DC power adapters together.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
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Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet. z An electric shock or fire may result.
z Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.
zBe 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. z Otherwise, a fire may result.
Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.
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Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand. z The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product. z An electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use. z Eye fatigue will be relieved.
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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.
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Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
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Use the product in the correct posture as follows:
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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
CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE
2Copyright
3Icons used in this manual
3Symbols for safety precautions
4Cleaning
4Cleaning
5Securing the Installation Space
5Precautions for storage
6Safety Precautions
6Electricity and Safety
7Installation
9Operation
13 Correct posture to use the product
18 Checking the Contents
18Removing the Packaging
19Checking the Components
20 Parts
20 Frontal Buttons
22 Reverse Side
23 Installation
23Attaching the Stand
24Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
24Rotating the Monitor Screen
25Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
26Anti-theft Lock
27"MagicRotation Auto"
28Before Connecting
28 Pre-connection Checkpoints
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Table Of Contents
SCREEN SETUP
CONFIGURING TINT
29 Connecting and Using a PC
29Connecting to a PC
30Driver Installation
31Setting Optimum Resolution
32Changing the Resolution Using a PC
35Connecting Headphones
36Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB
36 Connecting a PC to the Product
36 Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB
37Connecting the Power
38MAGIC
38SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
39SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
40 Brightness
40 Configuring Brightness
41 Contrast
41 Configuring Contrast
42 Sharpness
42 Configuring Sharpness
43 Response Time
43 Configuring Response Time
44 Red
44 Configuring Red
45 Green
45 Configuring Green
46 Blue
46 Configuring Blue
47 Color Tone
47 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
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Table Of Contents
RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN
SETUP AND RESET
48 Gamma
48 Configuring Gamma
49 PBP
49Mode
50Contrast
51 Image Size
51 Changing the Picture Size
52 H-Position & V-Position
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53 ECO
53 Eco Motion Sensor
55 Eco Light Sensor
58Eco Saving
59Eco Icon Display
61 Menu Transparency
61 Changing Menu Transparency
62 Language
62 Changing the Language
63 PC/AV Mode
63 Configuring PC/AV Mode
64 Auto Source
64 Configuring Auto Source
65 Display Time
65 Configuring Display Time
66 Key Repeat Time
66 Configuring Key Repeat Time
67 Customized Key
67 Configuring Customized Key
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Table Of Contents
INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX
68 Off Timer On/Off
68 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
69 Off Timer Setting
69 Configuring Off Timer Setting
70 Reset
70 Initializing Settings (Reset)
71 INFORMATION
71 Displaying INFORMATION
71Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen
72Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center
72 Testing the Product
72 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
72 Check the followings.
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77General
78PowerSaver
79Standard Signal Mode Table
81 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
86Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
87Terminology
INDEX
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1Open 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.
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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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z Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.
zThe appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.
Components
Quick Setup Guide |
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Power cable |
DC power adapter |
USB 3.0 cable |
Dual-link DVI cable |
DP cable (optionally) |
Stand base |
Components may differ in different locations.
Items sold separately
The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer.
HDMI-DVI cable |
Stereo cable |
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zOpen or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the last
menu.
zOSD 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,
zBrightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION can be viewed.
zThe function that was configured as Customized Key before locking the OSD control can be used by pressing the [ ] button.
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Configure Customized Key and press [ ]. The following options will be enabled.
zECO - MAGIC - Image Size
To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET
Customized Key and select the mode you want.
Adjust the screen brightness.
Volume 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 (Digital1/Digital2/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.
Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the
OSD menu.
Separate the screen in half and display output from two different source devices simultaneously on the left and right sides of the screen.
Turn the screen on or off.
The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally.
Power Indicator
z Refer to "9.2 PowerSaver"for details about the power-saving function.
zTo 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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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.
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Do not hold the product upside down only by the stand.
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.
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
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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.
You can rotate your monitor as shown below.
z Be sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the monitor.
zIf you rotate the monitor without fully extending the stand, the corner of the monitor may hit the floor and get damaged.
zDo not rotate the monitor counterclockwise. The monitor may get damaged.
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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.
Unfasten the screw from the back of the product.
Lift and detach the stand.
Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
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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
zUsing a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the product.
zThe length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may vary depending on the specifications.
zDo 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.
zSamsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wallmount kit other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.
zTo mount the product on a wall, ensure you purchase a wall-mount kit that can be installed 10cm or farther away from the wall.
zBe sure to use a wall-mount kit that complies with the standards.
1.3.5Anti-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.
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Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.
Lock the locking device.
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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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The "MagicRotation Auto" function detects the rotation of monitors that are fitted with a rotation sensor and rotates the Windows screen accordingly.
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Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive.
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]
1Compatible only with Windows 7 (32 bits or 64 bits)
2Compatible 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.
3To maximize the performance of the function, update the graphics card driver to the latest version.
4Fourteen languages are available as installation languages.
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5If 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.
6The 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.
7If 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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