Samsung SyncMaster 2043NW User manual

SyncMaster 2043NW/2043NWX
LCD Monitor
User Manual
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Safety Instructions
Notational
Note
Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and
harm to the user.
Warning / Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm
or damage to the equipment.
Notational Conventions
Prohibited Important to read and under-
stand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the
outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric
shock
Power
When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or
countries).
Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions
Do not use damaged or loose plug.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
• An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
(Class 1 Equipment only.)
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
• A bad connection may cause fire.
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Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects
upon them, which could cause damage.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
• This may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.
• A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the mon-
itor.
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
• If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry
cloth.
• Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an
electric shock or fire.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled
out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily op-
erable.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in
a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed
to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports,
train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum
of dust.
• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the
base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
• Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
• Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may
fall and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
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Do not place the product on the floor.
• Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR
OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL
TIMES.
• Otherwise, this may cause fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
• A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance,
a bookshelf, closet, etc.
• Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.
• Failing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
• This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
• Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
• Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall
(more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.
• Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of
the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
• The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play
with it.
If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any object or
part of your body on the stand when lowering it.
• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe
with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.
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Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.
• This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean
it properly using a dry cloth.
• A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
• Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product
using a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
• Refer to a qualified servicing company.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is
any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it imme-
diately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture;
do not install inside a vehicle.
• This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
• In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors
where the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor
off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center.
• The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it
is not used for a long period of time.
• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
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Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
• This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
• This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
• Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal ob-
jects on the monitor.
• This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
• If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflam-
mable substances.
• This may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
• This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or in-
flammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port
or AV ports or etc.
• This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water
enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector
from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.
• Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a
changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period
of time.
Adjusts the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the
model.
• An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
damage to your eyesight.
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To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour
of using the monitor.
Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location
prone to vibrations.
• Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may
shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch
fire.
When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make
sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to
other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
• Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric
shock.
Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by
hanging onto it.
• A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.
When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the
product unplugged.
• Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt
or degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of in-
terest on the product.
• Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The
product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside
down while holding only the stand.
• This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause
personal injury.
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
• Keep your back straight.
• Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes
and the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly
above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you.
• Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~ 20 degrees. Adjust the
monitor height so that the top of the monitor is slightly
below eye level.
• Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected
light on the screen. Try to maintain your arms perpen-
dicular to your armpits.
• Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.
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• Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
• Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do
not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm
position so that it is below the heart.
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Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
Type 1
Monitor & Simple stand
Note
MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.
Type2
Monitor & HAS stand
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
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Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
Others
Cleaning Cloth
Note
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Your Monitor
Initial Settings
Select the language using the up or down key.
The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again.
It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching
the maximum count.
Note
The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.
Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.
Introduction
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