Samsung SYNCMASTER 305T PLUS, SYNCMASTER 305T+, SM 305T User Manual

SyncMaster305T/305TPLUS

Notational

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to
the equipment.

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock

Power

When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.

The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

(Class l Equipment only.)

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

z A bad connection may cause fire.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon
them, which could cause damage.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.

z This may cause fire.

Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.

z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.

Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.

z If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry

cloth.

z Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an

electric shock or fire.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out
from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily

Installation

operable.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a

location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and
exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as
at airports, train stations etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.

Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of
dust.

z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.

z

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the
base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person

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carrying it.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

z Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall

and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Do not place the product on the floor.

z Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.

TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN
FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

z Otherwise, this may cause fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

z A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a
bookshelf, closet, etc.

z Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire.

Put down the monitor carefully.

z Failing to do so may damage the monitor.

Do not place the monitor face down.

This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.

z

The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

z Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

z

When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall
(more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.

z Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of

the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.

Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.

z The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with

it.

Clean

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with
a slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.

z This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it
properly using a dry cloth.

A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.

z

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

z Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Others

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using
a soft, dry cloth.

z Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,

insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for
interior cleaning once a year.

z Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the

interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.

Do not remove the cover (or back).

z This may cause electric shock or fire.
z Refer to a qualified servicing company.

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any

unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately
and contact an authorized dealer or Service Center.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture;
do not install inside a vehicle.

This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

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z In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where

the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.

If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off
and unplug the power cord. Then contact a Service Center.

z The monitor may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is
not used for a long period of time.

z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.

z This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to

the cable.

Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.

z This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to

the cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.

z This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
z If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and

contact a Service Center .

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or
inflammable substances.

z This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

z This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.

wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the
vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.

z This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water

enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector
from the wall outlet and contact a Service Center.

When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.

z Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a

changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of
time.

Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the
model.

z An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

30 inch Wide (75 cm) - 2560 x 1600

Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
damage to your eyesight.

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of
using the monitor.

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location
prone to vibrations.

z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person

carrying it.

z Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the

lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire.

When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord.
Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the
monitor.

z Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or an electric

shock.

Make sure there are more than two people when moving the product.

z Dropping the product may cause a malfunction or injury to the person

carrying it.

Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by
hanging onto it.

z A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the
product unplugged.

z Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or

degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.

Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest
on the product.

z Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The

product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.

When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside
down while holding only the stand.

z This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause

personal injury.

Good Postures When Using the Monitor

Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.

z Keep your back straight.
z Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and

the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it,
and have the monitor directly in front of you.
Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor

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height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.

z Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on

the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your
armpits.
Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.

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z Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
z Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let

your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it
is below the heart.