Samsung XL24 User Manual

LCD MONITOR

SyncMaster XL24

quick start guide

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Unpacking

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Manual

Cable

Without Stand

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

(Not available in all

locations)

With Stand

Monitor & Sliding Stand

User's Guide,

Monitor Driver,

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icRotation software

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Power Cord DVI Cable

Others

Calibrater

For more information on the use of the

calibrater, see Natural Color Expert Help.

USB Cable

A-B Type cable

Hood

Front

MODE button
(= Color Mode)

Contrast button[ ]

Brightness button
[]

Adjust buttons [ ]

Press this button to select a Color Mode. Continuing to press the
button, will repeatedly display the setting modes. With the control
buttons at the front of the monitor, you can easily implement
different color information matching your environment.

1) Custom

engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to
your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the
brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu.

2) sRGB

3) AdobeRGB

the screen.

4) Emulation

system profile or a previously created color information and
display it on the screen.
Caution: The Emulation information presented when pressing the
Emulation button at the front of your monitor is saved as the
Emulation information of the Color Mode for your product. Once
saved, your monitor will be presented with this saved information
whenever Emulation is selected.

5) Calibration

characteristics of your monitor and allows you to save its color
information as an icc profile. This will tell your monitor what color
space it should use and how it should accept and present colors.
Displays your custom color information obtained by using Natural
Color Expert and the Calibrator.
Caution: The Calibration information is presented when pressing
the Calibration button at the front of your monitor. Note that only
one piece of Calibration information, i.e. the one saved last, is
kept on your monitor.

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Adjust the contrast for the screen.

Adjust the brightness for the screen.

Adjust items in the menu.

- Although the values are carefully chosen by our

- Displays the sRGB color information on the screen.

- Displays the Adobe RGB color information on

- With Natural Color Expert, you can change the

- The Calibration functionality analyzes the color

The Contrast and Brightness functions only operate in
Custom mode.

Enter button [ ] /
SOURCE button

AUTO button

MENU button [ ]

Power button [ ] /
Power indicator

See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when
leaving it unattended for long periods.

Activates a highlighted menu item. /
Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.

(When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a
message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the
current mode -- analog or digital input signal.)

Use this button for auto adjustment.

Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to
the previous menu.

Use this button for turning the monitor on and off. /
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

DVI

Connect the

DVI cable.

1. DVI-D (digital only)

terminal. Therefore, only connect the DVI terminal of your PC to this
terminal.

2. DVI-I (for both digital and analog)

the DVI and RGB terminals of your PC to this terminal.

Stand Stopper

Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and down.

terminal of your monitor to your computer using a

DVI

: Only digital signals can be input to this

: You can connect any one of

POWER

1. POWER S/W

: Switches the monitor On/Off.

2. POWER

: Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
back of the monitor.

POWER

on the

Kensington Lock

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system

when using dit in a public place.
(The locking device has to be purchased separately.)

For using a locking device, contact where you purchased it.

USB connection terminal

DOWN (USB downstream port):

Connect the

DOWN

port of

the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.

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To use DOWN (Downstream Port), you have
to connect the UP (Upstream Cable ) to the
PC.

USB connection terminal

UP (USB upstream port):

Connect the

port of the monitor

UP

and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.

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Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with
this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port
and your computer's USB port.

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Connecting the Monitor

Connecting the Monitor

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.

Use a connection appropriate for your computer.

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is
completed.

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

[ DVI-D ]

Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the DVI connection cable.

[ DVI-I ]

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Changing the Stand and Installing the Hoods

Sliding Stand

Stand Stopper

Swivel stand

Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor
lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.

Tilt an

le

Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing
angle.

Removing the base

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.

2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.

3. Remove two screws ( ) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.

Attaching a Base

This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

. Monitor

A

. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)

B

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.

2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.

3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.

4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and secure it
with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.

z Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the inside

of the Monitor.

z For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications, the length

of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.

z Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.

Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the
product to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.

z Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-

specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation
instructions.

z To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows

you to mount the monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface.

z Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung

Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than
those specified.

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Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

Installation Using the Hood

1) What is the Hood?

It is a device that can be attached to the top, right and left of the monitor to screen sunlight,
preventing any color distortion. You can change the colors of the entire screen according to your
preferences.

Insert the hooking parts ( ) of both hoods starting from the top and moving downwards into the

grooves ( ) near the left and right edges at the back of the monitor.

Fit the top part of the monitor into the top of the grooves of both hoods.

Check List

Symptom Check List Solutions

Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy
any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the

Information section or contact your dealer.

No images on the
screen. I cannot turn
on the monitor.

Is the power cord connected
properly?

Can you see
on the screen?

If the power is on, reboot the
computer to see the initial screen
(the login screen), which can be
seen.

Can you see

Mode", "Recommended Mode
1920 x 1200 60 Hz"

"Check Signal Cable"

"Not Optimum

on the screen?

Check the power cord connection
and supply.

(Connected using the DVI cable)

If you still see an (error) message
on the screen when the monitor is
connected properly, check to see if
the monitor status is set to analog.

Press '
monitor double-check the input
signal source.

If the initial screen (the login screen)
appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for
Windows ME/XP/2000) and then
change the frequency of the video
card.
(Refer to Preset Timing Modes)

Note: If the initial screen (the login
screen) does not appear, contact

the Service Center or your dealer.

You can see this message when the
signal from the video card exceeds
the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can
handle properly.

Adjust the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can
handle properly.

If the display exceeds UXGA or 75
Hz, a

"Recommended Mode 1920 x
1200 60 Hz"

If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the

' button to have the

"Not Optimum Mode",

message is displayed.

display will work properly but the

"Not Optimum Mode",
"Recommended Mode 1920 x
1200 60 Hz"

one minute and then disappears.
Please change to the recommended
mode during this one-minute period.

(The message is displayed again if
the system is rebooted.)

message appears for

I cannot see the On
Screen Display.

The screen shows
strange colors or just
black and white.

There is no image on the screen.
Is the power indicator on the monitor
blinking at 1 second intervals?

Connected using the DVI cable? You may get a blank screen if you

Have you locked the On Screen
Display (OSD) Menu to prevent
changes?

Is the screen displaying only one
color as if looking at the screen
through a cellophane paper?

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

press a key on the keyboard to
activate the monitor and restore the
image on the screen.

If there is still no image,

press the '
Then press any key on the keyboard
again to activate the monitor and
restore the image on the screen.

boot the system before you connect
the DVI cable, or disconnect and
then reconnect the DVI cable while
the system is running as certain
types of graphic cards do not send
out video signals.
Connect the DVI cable and then
reboot the system.

Unlock the OSD by pressing the
MENU button for at least 5 seconds.

Check the signal cable
connection.Make sure the video
card is fully inserted in it's slot.

' button.

The screen suddenly
has become
unbalanced.

The screen is out of
focus or OSD cannot
be adjusted.

LED is blinking but no
images on the screen.

Have the screen colors become
strange after running a program or
due to a crash between
applications?

Has the video card been set
properly?

Have you changed the video card or
the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or
frequency to the monitor?

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals.
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

Have you adjusted the resolution or
frequency on the monitor?

Is the frequency properly adjusted
when checking the Display Timing
on the menu?

Reboot the computer.

Set the video card by referring to the
video card manual.

Adjust screen image position and
size using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency
at the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

Adjust the resolution and frequency
of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

Adjust the frequency properly by
referring to the video card manual
and the Preset Timing Modes.

(The maximum frequency per
resolution may differ from product to
product.)

There are only 16
colors shown on the
screen.

Have the Windows colors been set
properly?

Windows ME/2000/XP:
Set the colors properly at the

Control Panel → Display →

The screen colors
have changed after
changing the video
card.

Has the video card been set
properly?

Settings

Set the video card by referring to the
video card manual.

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There is a message
that reads
"Unrecognized
monitor, Plug & Play
(VESA DDC) monitor
found".

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.

1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.

2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.)

3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter
(video) driver and the monitor driver.

4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)

5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode,
remove the Display Adapter in the "
reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.

If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

Have you installed the monitor
driver?

See the video card manual to see if
the Plug & Play (VESA DDC)
function can be supported.

Control Panel→System→Device Administrator

Install the monitor driver according
to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Install the monitor driver according
to the Driver Installation Instructions.

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Q & A

Question

How can I change the
frequency?

How can I adjust the resolution? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution in the Control Panel →

How can I set the Power Saving
function?

How can I clean the outer
case/LCD Panel?

The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version
of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card
manual for details.)

Display → Settings.

* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.

Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of
the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to the Windows /
Computer Manual).

Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft
cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.

Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let
any water enter the monitor.

Answer

Self-Test Feature Check

Self-Test Feature Check | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is
functioning properly.

Self-Test Feature Check

1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below.

This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or
damaged.

4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the

monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video
controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

Warning Messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the
screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate
that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.

Environment

The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other
features of the monitor.

1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer
to another room.

2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are
within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

Useful Tips

z A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem

with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor
coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of
the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.

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Judging the monitor's working condition

If there is no image on the screen or a

1200 60 Hz"

message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is

"Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x

still powered on.

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If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the
monitor is in working condition.

{ In this case, check the computer for trouble.