Samsung 27" SA850 LED Monitor User manual

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.
BN46-00082C-01

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BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
7 Copyright
8 Icons used in this manual
8 Symbols for safety precautions
9 Cleaning
9 Cleaning
10 Securing the Installation Space
10 Precautions for storage
11 Safety Precautions
11 Electricity and Safety
12 Installation
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 Buttons
23 Reverse Side
24 Installation
24 Attaching the Stand
25 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
25 Rotating the Monitor Screen
26 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
27 Anti-theft Lock
28 "MagicRotation Auto"
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
29 Before Connecting
29 Pre-connection Checkpoints

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30 Connecting and Using a PC
30 Connecting to a PC
31 Driver Installation
32 Setting Optimum Resolution
33 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
36 Connecting Headphones
37 Connecting the Product to a PC as a
USB HUB
37 Connecting a PC to the Product
37 Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB
38 Connecting the Power
SCREEN SETUP 39 MAGIC
39 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
40 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
41 Brightness
41 Configuring Brightness
42 Contrast
42 Configuring Contrast
43 Sharpness
43 Configuring Sharpness
44 Response Time
44 Configuring Response Time
CONFIGURING TINT 45 Red
45 Configuring Red
46 Green
46 Configuring Green
47 Blue
47 Configuring Blue
48 Color Tone
48 Configuring the Color Tone Settings

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49 Gamma
49 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
50 PBP
50 Mode
51 Contrast
52 Image Size
52 Changing the Picture Size
53 H-Position & V-Position
53 Configuring H-Position or V-Position
SETUP AND RESET 54 ECO
54 Eco Motion Sensor
56 Eco Light Sensor
59 Eco Saving
60 Eco Icon Display
62 Menu Transparency
62 Changing Menu Transparency
63 Language
63 Changing the Language
64 PC/AV Mode
64 Configuring PC/AV Mode
65 Auto Source
65 Configuring Auto Source
66 Display Time
66 Configuring Display Time
67 Key Repeat Time
67 Configuring Key Repeat Time
68 Customized Key
68 Configuring Customized Key

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69 Off Timer On/Off
69 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
70 Off Timer Setting
70 Configuring Off Timer Setting
71 Reset
71 Initializing Settings (Reset)
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
72 INFORMATION
72 Displaying INFORMATION
72 Configuring Brightness in the Startup
Screen
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
73 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
73 Testing the Product
73 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
73 Check the followings.
76 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 78 General
79 PowerSaver
80 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 82 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
88 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
88 Not a product defect
88 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
88 Others
90 Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)

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91 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.
ⓒ 2012 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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Before Using the Product
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.

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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
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
nearby.
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (82page) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (service fee will be charged).
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