Samsung S24C450D User manual

User Manual
S22C450D
S23C450D
S24C450D
S24C450DL
S27C450D
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.
BN46-00294D-05

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Table Of Contents
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
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
21 Parts
21 Frontal Buttons
23 Reverse Side
24 Right Side View
25 Installation
25 Attaching the cradle
26 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
26 Rotating the Monitor
27 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
28 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
29 Before Connecting
29 Pre-connection Checkpoints
29 Connecting the Power

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30 Connecting and Using a PC
30 Connecting to a PC
34 Driver Installation
35 Setting Optimum Resolution
36 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
SCREEN SETUP 40 Brightness
40 Configuring Brightness
41 Contrast
41 Configuring Contrast
42 Sharpness
42 Configuring Sharpness
43 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
43 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
44 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
45 Image Size
45 Changing the Image Size
46 H-Position & V-Position
46 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
47 Coarse
47 Adjusting Coarse
48 Fine
48 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 49 Red
49 Configuring Red
50 Green
50 Configuring Green
51 Blue
51 Configuring Blue

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52 Color Tone
52 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
53 Gamma
53 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
54 Language
54 Configuring Language
55 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
55 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
56 Display Time
56 Configuring Display Time
57 Transparency
57 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 58 Reset
58 Initializing Settings (Reset)
59 Eco Saving
59 Configuring Eco Saving
60 Off Timer
60 Configuring Off Timer
61 Turn Off After
61 Configuring Turn Off After
62 PC/AV Mode
62 Configuring PC/AV Mode
63 Key Repeat Time
63 Configuring Key Repeat Time
64 Source Detection
64 Configuring Source Detection
65 Customized Key
65 Configuring Customized Key

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INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
66 INFORMATION
66 Displaying INFORMATION
67 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
68 MagicTune
68 What is "MagicTune"?
68 Installing the Software
69 Removing the Software
70 MultiScreen
70 Installing the Software
71 Removing the Software
72 MagicRotation
72 Installing the Software
74 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
75 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
75 Testing the Product
75 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
75 Check the following.
77 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 79 General
83 PowerSaver
84 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 90 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
96 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
96 Not a product defect
96 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
96 Others

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97 Correct Disposal
97 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
98 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.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT 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 centre 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
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 screen using 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 90) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (A 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
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.