Samsung S23C550H User manual

BN46-00310A-06
User Manual
S22C550H
S23C550H
S24C550HL
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.

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BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
7 Copyright
7 Icons used in this manual
8 Cleaning
8 Cleaning
9 Securing the Installation Space
9 Precautions for storage
10 Safety Precautions
10 Symbols for safety precautions
11 Electricity and Safety
12 Installation and Safety
14 Operation
18 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents
19 Removing the Packaging
20 Checking the Components
21 Parts
21 Frontal Button
22 Direct Key guide
23 Function Key Guide
25 Reverse Side
26 Installation
26 Attaching the Stand
27 Removing the Stand
28 Adjusting the Product Tilt
29 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
30 Before Connecting
30 Pre-connection Checkpoints
30 Connecting the Power

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31 Connecting and Using a PC
31 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analog
Type)
32 Connection Using an HDMI Cable
32 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable
33 Connecting to Headphones
33 Tidying Up the Connected Cables
34 Changing the sound settings on Windows
35 Driver Installation
36 Setting Optimum Resolution
37 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
SCREEN SETUP 41 Brightness
41 Configuring Brightness
42 Contrast
42 Configuring Contrast
43 Sharpness
43 Configuring Sharpness
44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
44 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
46 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
46 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
47 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
47 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
48 Image Size
48 Changing the Image Size
50 HDMI Black Level
50 Configuring the HDMI Black Level Settings
51 H-Position & V-Position
51 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
52 Coarse
52 Adjusting Coarse

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53 Fine
53 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 54 Red
54 Configuring Red
55 Green
55 Configuring Green
56 Blue
56 Configuring Blue
57 Color Tone
57 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
58 Gamma
58 Configuring Gamma
COORDINATING OSD 59 Language
59 Changing the Language
60 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
60 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
61 Display Time
61 Configuring Display Time
62 Transparency
62 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 63 Reset
63 Initializing Settings (Reset)
64 Eco Saving
64 Configuring Eco Saving
65 Off Timer
65 Configuring Off Timer

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66 Turn Off After
66 Configuring Turn Off After
67 PC/AV Mode
67 Configuring PC/AV Mode
68 Key Repeat Time
68 Configuring Key Repeat Time
69 Source Detection
69 Configuring Source Detection
70 Power LED On
70 Configuring Power LED On
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
71 INFORMATION
71 Displaying INFORMATION
72 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen
73 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
74 MagicTune
74 What is "MagicTune"?
74 Installing the Software
75 Removing the Software
76 MultiScreen
76 Installing the Software
77 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
78 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
78 Testing the Product
78 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
78 Check the following.
81 Q & A

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SPECIFICATIONS 83 General
85 PowerSaver
86 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 88 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
94 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
94 Not a product defect
94 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
94 Others
96 Correct Disposal
96 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
97 Terminology
INDEX

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
2013 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.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Icons used in this manual
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.
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may
differ from what is shown in the images.
©

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Cleaning
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 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.
zDo not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
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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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Securing the Installation Space
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.
The exterior may differ depending on the product.
Precautions for storage
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 88) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (service fee will be charged).
3.93
inches
(10 cm)
3.93
inches
(10 cm)
3.93 inches(10 cm)
3.93 inches(10 cm)
3.93 inches(10 cm)

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Safety Precautions
Symbols for safety precautions
Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
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.