Samsung TC241W User Manual

BN46-00303A-03

User manual

TC191W TC241W

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.

Table Of Contents

BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

7Copyright

8Icons used in this manual 8Symbols for safety precautions

9Cleaning

9Cleaning 10 Securing the Installation Space 10 Precautions for storage

11 Safety Precautions

11 Electricity and Safety 12 Installation and Safety 14 Operation and Safety

18 Correct posture to use the product

PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents

19 Removing the Packaging 20 Checking the Components

22 Parts

22 Frontal Buttons 24 Rear View 25 Side View

26 Installation

26 Attaching the Stand 27 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 27 Rotating the Monitor 28 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand 30 Anti-theft Lock

USING "WINDOWS

EMBEDDED STANDARD 7"

31 What is "Windows Embedded Standard

7" Client?

33 Connection to Use "Windows Embedded

Standard 7"

33 LAN Connection 33 Connecting USB Devices

Table Of Contents

34 Using "Windows Embedded Standard 7"

34 Logon 34 "Windows Embedded Standard 7" Desktop 35 Programs 42 Configuring Utilities 43 Recover the System

CONNECTING AND USING

A SOURCE DEVICE

45 Before Connecting

45 Pre-connection Checkpoints

46 Connecting and Using a PC

46 Connecting to a PC 47 Driver Installation 48 Setting Optimum Resolution 49 Changing the Resolution Using a PC

52 Connecting to a Video Device

52 Connecting to a Dual Monitor 52 Connecting a SERIAL cable 53 Connecting a Microphone 53 Connecting to Headphones 53 Connecting the Power

SCREEN SETUP 54 Brightness

54 Configuring Brightness

55 Contrast

55 Configuring Contrast

56 Sharpness

56 Configuring Sharpness

57 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

57 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

58 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle

58 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle

59 Coarse

59 Adjusting Coarse

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60 Fine

60 Adjusting Fine

CONFIGURING TINT 61 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color

61 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color

62 Red

62 Configuring Red

63 Green

63 Configuring Green

64 Blue

64 Configuring Blue

65 Color Tone

65 Configuring the Color Tone Settings

66 Gamma

66 Configuring Gamma

RESIZING OR

RELOCATING THE

SCREEN

67 H-Position & V-Position

67 Configuring H-Position & V-Position

68 Image Size (TC241W model only)

68 Changing the Image Size

69 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position

69 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-

Position

SETUP AND RESET 70 Reset

70 Initializing Settings (Reset)

71 Language

71 Changing the Language

72 Eco Saving

72 Configuring Eco Saving

Table Of Contents

73 Clock

73 Configuring Clock

74 Off Timer

74 Configuring Off Timer

75 On Timer

75 Configuring On Timer

76 On Timer Source

76 Configuring On Timer Source

77 On Timer Volume

77 Configuring On Timer Volume

78 Customized Key

78 Configuring Customized Key

79 Display Time

79 Configuring Display Time

80 Menu Transparency

80 Changing Menu Transparency

INFORMATION MENU AND

OTHERS

81 INFORMATION

81 Displaying INFORMATION

81 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen

INSTALLING THE

SOFTWARE

82 Natural Color

82 What is Natural Color?

83 MultiScreen

83 Installing the Software 84 Removing the Software

Table Of Contents

85 MagicRMS Pro

85 About MagicRMS Pro 85 Components 86 MagicRMS Pro Server 86 MagicRMS Pro Database 86 MagicRMS Pro Console 86 PXE 86 MagicRMS Pro Agent

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

87 Requirements Before Contacting

Samsung Customer Service Center

87 Testing the Product 87 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 87 Check the following.

90 Q & A

SPECIFICATIONS 92 General

94 PowerSaver

95 Standard Signal Mode Table

APPENDIX 98 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

104 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost

to Customers)

104 Not a product defect 104 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 104 Others

105 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

105 Correct disposal of batteries in this

product

106 Terminology

INDEX

Before Using the Product

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.

z 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 center and there is no defect in the product

(i.e, where you have failed to read this user manual).

z The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is

carried out.

Before Using the Product

Icons used in this manual

Symbols for safety precautions

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

Warning

A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Caution

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

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 cable 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.

z Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,

solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.

z 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 cable to the product after cleaning the product.

6. Power on the monitor and computer.

Before Using the Product

Securing the Installation Space

z 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 (page98) if the inside of the monitor needs

cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)

10 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

Before Using the Product

Safety Precautions

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 cable 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 cable with wet hands.

z Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

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

z An unstable connection may cause a fire.

Ensure you connect the power cable to a grounded power socket. (type 1 insulated devices only).

z An electric shock or injury may result.

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

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

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

z An electric shock or fire may result.

If the power cable pins or power outlet is covered with a foreign substance (dust, etc.), wipe it off using a dry cloth.

z Otherwise, a fire may result.

Before Using the Product

Caution

Installation and Safety

Warning

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

z The product may become damaged by an electric shock.

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

z An electric shock or fire may result.

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

z 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 switch.

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

z 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.

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.

z Children may suffocate.

Before Using the Product

Caution

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

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

z 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.

z An electric shock or fire may result.

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

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

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

z The product may fall and injure children.

Take care not to drop the product when moving it.

z Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.

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.

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

Before Using the Product

Operation and Safety

Warning

Put down the product carefully.

z 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.

z Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page98) before

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

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

z An electric shock or fire may result.

z Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page98) for repair.

Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable and all other connected cables.

z 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 cable immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page98).

z An 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 cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page98).

z Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.

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.

SAMSUNG

Before Using the Product

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

z An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

z An electric shock or fire may result.

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

z 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 cable. Also, ventilate the area immediately.

z Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.

z During a lightning or thunderstorm, do not touch the power cable or antenna

cable.

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

z 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.

z An explosion or fire may result.

Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

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

GAS

Before Using the Product

Caution

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.

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

product, remove the power cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service

Center (page98).

z 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.

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

product, remove the power cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service

Center (page98).

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

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

z 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 cable from the power socket if you do not plan on using the product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc.).

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

shock, or electric leakage.

Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

z 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.

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.

100

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Before Using the Product

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

z 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.

Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.

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

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

injury.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

z Product failure or personal injure may result.

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

z Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.

Before Using the Product

Correct posture to use the product

Use the product in the correct posture as follows:

z Straighten your back.

z 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.

z Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.

z Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of

your hands.

z Keep your elbows at about a right angle.

z 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.

1 Preparations

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.

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

z 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.

Preparations

1 Preparations

1.1.2 Checking the Components

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

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

Components

Components may vary depending on the country.

Quick setup guide Warranty card

(Not available in some

locations)

User manual

Power cable Stand base

Preparations

1 Preparations

Items sold separately

The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer.

LAN cable D-SUB cable USB cable

RS-232C cable Stereo cable DVI cable

Mouse (USB) Keyboard Headphone

MIC

Preparations

1 Preparations

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 parent menu.

z Key Lock

This function locks the buttons on the front of the product to prevent

the current settings from being changed by others.

Lock: Press and hold the [ ] button for 5 seconds. The key

lock mode will be enabled.

Unlock: Press and hold the [ ] button for 5 seconds when the

key lock is enabled. The key lock mode will be disabled.

When the key lock mode is enabled, all the buttons on the front

of the product are disabled.

To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET Customized

Key and select the mode you want.

For details, refer to "7.9 Customized Key".

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

VOL

→

Preparations

1 Preparations

Push the button to adjust the volume.

When the OSD guide is displayed, the [ ] button activates the function assigned to Volume.

Confirm a menu selection.

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

z Available only in Analog mode.

z Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the

Auto Adjustment function.

Use this button for turning the Display on and off.

Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the product to shut down.

z The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating

normally.

z Refer to "11.2 PowerSaver" for details about the power-saving

function.

z 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.

OSD Guide

If you press a button on the front of the monitor, an OSD Guide will display showing the function of the button before the menu for the pressed button appears.

To go to the menu, press the button on the front of the monitor again.

OSD Guide may vary according to functions and models. Please refer to actual product.

Icons Description

AUTO

Press one of the buttons on the monitor, OSD Guide will appear on the screen. (This does not apply to the power button.)

Preparations

1 Preparations

1.2.2 Rear 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

Connects to the power cable.

Connects to a Monitor device using the %7* cable.

Connect to a device that supports an RS-232C connection (interface).

Connect to a network using the LAN cable.

Connect to a USB device.

Speaker

POWER IN

LANSERIALDVI OUT



POWER IN

DVI OUT

SERIAL

LAN

Preparations

1 Preparations

1.2.3 Side View

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

without notice to improve quality.

Pots Description

Connect to an audio output device such as headphones.

Connect to a microphone.

Receives sound from a PC via an audio cable.

Connect to a USB device.

Connects to a PC device using the D-SUB cable.

RGB IN MICAUDIO IN

MIC

AUDIO IN

RGB IN

Preparations

1 Preparations

1.3 Installation

1.3.1 Attaching the Stand

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

without notice to improve quality.

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.

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

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

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

After installing the stand, place the product upright.

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

- Caution

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

Preparations

1 Preparations

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.

z To adjust the height, remove the fixing pin.

z The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted.

z 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.

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

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

floor and get damaged.

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

-3°(±2°) ~ 25°(±2°)

Preparations

1 Preparations

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.

Unfasten the screw from the back of the product.

Lift and detach the stand.

Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

Attach the wall-mount kit or desktop stand here

Bracket (sold separately)

Preparations

1 Preparations

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.

Notes

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

product.

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

vary depending on the specifications.

z 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.

z 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.

z 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.

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

Preparations

1 Preparations

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.

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

z Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.

z Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.

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