Samsung S20D300NH User manual

User manual
S20D300NH
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.
BN46-00382F-01

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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
6 Copyright
6 Icons used in this manual
7 Cleaning
8 Securing the Installation Space
8 Precautions for storage
9 Safety Precautions
9 Symbols for safety precautions
10 Electricity and Safety
11 Installation and Safety
13 Operation
17 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents
18 Checking the Components
19 Parts
19 Frontal Button
21 Reverse Side
22 Installation
22 Attaching the Stand
23 Removing the Stand
24 Adjusting the Product Tilt
25 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
26 Before Connecting
26 Pre-connection Checkpoints
26 Connecting and Using a PC
26 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable
27 Connecting the Power
28 Driver Installation
29 Setting Optimum Resolution
SCREEN SETUP 30 Brightness
30 Configuring Brightness

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31 Contrast
31 Configuring Contrast
32 Sharpness
32 Configuring Sharpness
33 Game Mode
33 Configuring Game Mode
34 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
34 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
35 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
35 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
36 Image Size
36 Changing the Image Size
37 H-Position & V-Position
37 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
38 Coarse
38 Adjusting Coarse
39 Fine
39 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 40 Red
40 Configuring Red
41 Green
41 Configuring Green
42 Blue
42 Configuring Blue
43 Color Tone
43 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
44 Gamma
44 Configuring Gamma

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COORDINATING OSD 45 Language
45 Configuring Language
46 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
46 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
47 Display Time
47 Configuring Display Time
48 Transparency
48 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 49 Reset
49 Initializing Settings (Reset)
50 Eco Saving
50 Configuring Eco Saving
51 Off Timer
51 Configuring Off Timer
52 Turn Off After
52 Configuring Turn Off After
53 Key Repeat Time
53 Configuring Key Repeat Time
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
54 INFORMATION
54 Displaying INFORMATION
55 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
56 Easy Setting Box
56 Installing the Software
57 Removing the Software

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
58 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
58 Testing the Product
58 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
58 Check the following.
61 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 63 General
64 PowerSaver
65 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 67 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
73 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
73 Not a product defect
73 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
73 Others
74 Correct Disposal
74 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
75 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.
2014 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
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)
The 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
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.
Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
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 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
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 (page 67) 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.

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
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 cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket.
Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
An unstable connection may cause a fire.
Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices
only).
An electric shock or injury may result.
Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Do not weigh the power cord
down with a heavy object.
A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket
with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
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