Samsung SyncMaster 2494SW User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
2494LW/2494SW

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
Monitor and Simple stand
Note
MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable(option)
Others
Cable holding ring Cleaning Cloth

Note
• Cleaning Cloth 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.
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Front
Note
Touch them lightly with your fingers to use them.
MENU button [MENU]
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the
OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
Customized Key []
You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to
your preferences.
Note
You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup >
Customized Key.
Brightness button [ ]
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ]
These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu.
[ ]Button / [ ] Enter button
Activates a highlighted menu item.
Push the ' / ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When
the / button is pressed to change the input mode, a message ap-
pears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog
or digital input signal.)
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Note
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic
card's DVI port using the DVI cable.
AUTO button
Use this button for auto adjustment.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the product on and off.
Power Indicator
This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your ad-
justments are saved.
Note
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding
power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF
when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Rear
Note
The configuration at the back of the product may vary from product to product.
POWER S/W / POWER
POWER S/W
Switch the product on and off.
POWER
Connect the power cord for your monitor to
the POWER port on the back of the product.
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DVI IN(HDCP) / RGB IN
DVI IN(HDCP)
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN
(HDCP) port on the back of your product.
RGB IN
Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of
your product to your computer.
Kensington Lock
Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to
physically fix the system when using it in a
public place. The locking device has to be
purchased separately. The appearance and
locking method may differ from the illustra-
tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use. The locking device has
to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be
different depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the Monitor and turn
it in the locking direction .
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a
heavy stationary object.
Note
See Connecting Cablesfor further information regarding cable connections.
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Connections
Connecting Cables
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER port on the back
of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
Use a connection appropriate for your computer.
Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
• Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your
monitor.
[RGB IN]
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
• Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN(HDCP) Port on the back of your
Monitor.
[DVI IN(HDCP)]
Connected to a Macintosh.
• Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub con-
nection cable.
Note
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.

Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Simple Stand
Monitor
Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.
3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
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4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure
it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
• Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may dam-
age the inside of the Monitor.
•For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifica-
tions, the length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw
specifications.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or
cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
• Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-
VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow
the product installation instructions.
• To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting
kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall
surface.
• Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Sam-
sung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a
base other than those specified.
• Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.
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Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is
functioning properly.
Self-Test Feature Check
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below.
This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or
damaged.
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer
and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video
controller and computer system;
your monitor is functioning properly.
Warning Messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the
screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate
that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.
Environment
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of
the monitor.
If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to
another room.