Samsung SYNCMASTER P2050N User manual

SyncMaster P2050N,P2250N,P2350N
LCD Monitor
User Manual

1. Major Safety Precautions
1-1. Before You Start
Icons used in this manual
Icon Name Meaning
Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
Using this Manual
• Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.
• If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Problemshooting' section.
Copyright Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Copyright © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung
Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
The ENERGY STAR logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
As a partner of ENERGY STAR, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. admits that this product satisfies the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy
saving.
1-2. Custody and Maintenance
External Surface and Screen Maintenance
Clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
•Donotcleantheproductwithaninflammablesubstancesuchasbenzene
or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the
product.
• Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object.
This may result in scratches or damage to the product.
• Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the product.
If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a
problem with the product.
•A white stain may be generated on the surface of the high-glossy model
due to the inherent characteristics of the material, if a supersonic hu-
midifier is used.

The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
About persistent images
•Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. If you do not use the product for a long time, set the
power-saving mode or screen saver.
•Due to technological constraints of the LCD Panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear either brighter or darker than
normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel.
The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical Resolution x 3
Example) If the maximum resolution is 1680 x 1050, the number of sub-pixels is 1680 x 1050 x 3 = 5,292,000.
1-3. Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
Icon Name Meaning
Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality.
Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or property
damage.
Meaning of Signs
Do not perform. Must be followed.
Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the wall out-
let.
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
Power Related
The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a
loose power outlet.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a
single wall outlet.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire due to overheat-
ing of the wall outlet.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power supply
with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.
Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded
wall outlet (for insulation class 1 equipment only).
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or in-
jury.
Avoid bending or twisting the power cord exces-
sively and avoid placing heavy objects on the cord.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire
due to a damaged power cord.

Keep the power cord and the product away from a
heater.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are
covered in dust, clean it using a dry cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Caution
Avoidunpluggingthe power plugwhiletheproduct
is operating.
•Otherwise, it may damage the product due to
electric shock.
Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by
ourcompany.In addition, donotuse the powercord
of another electric appliance.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
When unplugging the power plug from the wall
outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by
the cord.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be
easily reached.
•When a problem occurs with the product, you
mustunplug the power plug to cut thepower off
completely. You cannot cut the power off com-
pletelyusing onlythepower buttonon theprod-
uct.
Installation Related
Warning
Avoid placing burning candles, mosquito-repellent
or cigarettes on the product and installing the prod-
uct near a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Askan installation engineeror relevant companyto
install the product onto the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in injury.
• Make sure to use the specified wall mount.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated
location such as inside a bookshelf or closet.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal
over-heating.
Keepadistanceofatleast10cmfromthewallwhen
installing the product for ventilation.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal
over-heating.
Keepthe plasticbagsused topack theproduct away
from children.
•If children place the plastic bags over their
heads, they may suffocate.
Avoid installing the product in a location that is un-
stable or exposed to excessive vibrations such as on
an unstable or slanted shelf.
•The product may fall and this may result in
damage to the product or injury.
•If you use the product in a location exposed to
excessive vibrations, it may result in a problem
with the product or fire.
Avoid installing the product in a location exposed
to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain
drops) and installing it within a vehicle.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Avoid installing the product in a location exposed
to direct sunlight and installing the product near a
heat source such as a fire or heater.
•This may shorten the product life cycle or cause
fire.
Avoid installing the product at an easily reachable
height where children may reach it.
• If a child touches the product, the product may
fall and this may result in injury.
•Since the front part is heavier, install the prod-
uct on a flat and stable surface.

Caution
Do not let the product drop while moving it.
•This may result in a problem with the product
or injury.
Do not place the product face down on the floor.
• This may damage the panel of the product.
When installing the product on a console or shelf,
make sure that the front of the product does not
protrude out of the console or shelf.
•Otherwise,this maycause theproduct tofall off
and result in a malfunction or injury.
•Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable to
the size of the product.
When putting the product down, handle it gently.
•Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
If the product is installed in a location where the
operating conditions vary considerably, a serious
quality problem may occur due to the surrounding
environment. In this case, install the product only
after consulting one of our service engineers about
the matter.
•Places exposed to microscopic dust, chemicals,
too high or low temperature, high humidity,
such as airports or stations where the product is
continuously used for a long time and so on.
Cleaning Related
Since using a surfactant, which contains a large amount of alcohol, solvent or other strong chemicals, may result in the discoloration
or cracking of the product exterior or the panel surface coming off, be sure to use the recommended cleansing agent only.
You can purchase the recommended cleansing agent from a service center.
Before cleaning the product, unplug the power
cord.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water di-
rectly over the product parts.
•Makesure thatwater doesnot enterthe product.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock
or a problem with the product.
Caution
Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the
product.
•This may result in discoloration or cracking of
the exterior of the product or the panel coming
off.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the power
cord and clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
•Avoid using chemicals such as wax, benzene,
alcohol, thinner, mosquito-repellent, fragrance,
lubrication or cleansing agent when cleaning
the product.
This may result in the exterior being deformed
or the print being removed.
Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitor-exclusive
cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it.
•If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent is
available, dilute a cleansing agent with water at
a ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the product.
Since the exterior of the product is easily scratched,
be sure to use a proper cleansing cloth. Use the
cleansing cloth with a small amount of water. How-
ever, if the cloth is contaminated by alien substan-
ces, it may result in scratches to the exterior;
therefore shake off any alien substances from the
cloth before using it.

Usage Related
Warning
Sinceahighvoltagerunsthroughtheproduct,never
disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself.
•Otherwise,itmay result infireor electric shock.
•If the product needs to be fixed, contact a serv-
ice center.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water di-
rectly over the product parts.
•Makesure thatwater doesnot enterthe product.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock
or a problem with the product.
If the product generates a strange noise, a burning
smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immedi-
ately and contact a service center.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
Avoid letting children to hang or climb onto the
product.
•Otherwise, it may result in the product falling
and this may result in injury or death.
If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn
the power off and unplug the power cord. Contact
a service center.
•Otherwise,itmay result infireor electric shock.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and cookies on
top of the product.
•If a child hangs over the product to grab an ob-
ject, the object or the product may fall and this
may result in injury or even death.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power
cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna
cable as this is dangerous.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause
impact to the product.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
Avoid moving the product by pulling the power
cord or antenna cable.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire
or a problem with the product due to damage to
the cable.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the product
or the power plug and ventilate immediately.
• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
•Duringa thunderor lightingstorm, donot touch
the power cord or antenna cable.
Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding
only the power cord or signal cable.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire
or a problem with the product due to damage to
the cable.
Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or ob-
jects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or fire.
Take care not to block the vent by a table cloth or
curtain.
•Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal
overheating.
Avoid inserting metal objects such as a chopsticks,
coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the
product (the vents, ports, etc).
•Ifwateroranalien substanceenterstheproduct,
turn the power off, unplug the power cord and
contact a service center.
•Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the
product, electric shock or fire.
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase,
flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal
object over the product.
•Ifwateroranalien substanceenterstheproduct,
turn the power off, unplug the power cord and
contact a service center.
•Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the
product, electric shock or fire.

Caution
Displaying a still image for a long time may create
a persistent image or stain on the screen.
•If you do not use the product for a long time,
use the power-saving mode or set the screensa-
ver to the moving picture mode.
When not using the product for a long time such as
leaving your home, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.
•Otherwise, it may cause dust accumulation and
result in fire caused by overheating or short cir-
cuit or result in an electric shock.
Set the appropriate resolution and frequency for the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.
Avoidturning the product upside downor move the
product holding only the stand.
•This may cause the product to fall resulting in
damage to the product or injury.
Watching the product from too close a distance
continuously may damage your eyesight. Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the prod- uct.
•Otherwise,itmay result inelectricshock or fire.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5 mi-
nutes every hour) when viewing the product screen
for long periods of time.
• This will alleviate any eye strain.
Sincethedisplay panel ishotafter using itfora long
time, do not touch the product.
Keep small accessories away from the children. Take care when adjusting the angle of the product
or the height of the stand.
•If your hand or finger is caught, you may be
injured.
•If the product is tilted excessively, the product
may fall and this may result in injury.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
•Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
•Keep a distance of 45~50 cm from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and face the screen
forwards.
• Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
•Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or higher and
maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.

2. Installing the Product
2-1. Package Contents
• Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included.
• Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage.
Monitor
Contents
Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual D-Sub Cable
Power Cord Cleaning Cloth Cable Arrangement Link Stand Connector
Stand
The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
2-2. Installing the Stand
Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards.
Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.

Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that
the front of the product is facing downwards.
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.
- Caution
Do not lift the product holding only the stand

2-3. Removing the Stand
Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the
front of the product faces downwards.
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand to separate it.
Take the Stand Connector out of the Stand by pulling it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.
2-4. Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount
This product provides a stand mount of 75 mm x 75 mm that complies with the VESA specifications.

A. Stand Mount
B. Stand (Optional)
1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product down on the cloth so that the front of the product faces
downwards.
3. Separate the stand.
4. Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk-top stand, wall mount stand or
another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw.
•If you use a screw that is longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product may be damaged.
•Forwall mountsthat are not compatible withthe standardVESA specifications,the length of the screw may differdepending onthe corresponding
specifications.
• Do not use screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and do not assemble them using excessive force.
This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling.
The company shall not be held liable for any damage or injury.
•The company shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified
specifications or due to an installation not performed by an authorized installation engineer.
• When installing the product using a wall mount, purchase a wall mount that provides at least 10 cm of space from the wall.
• The company shall not be held liable for any problems caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified specifications.
• Use the wall mount according to the international specifications.
2-5. Connecting with a PC
The connecting part may differ depending on the product model.
1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
• When the graphics card provides D-Sub (analog) output
• Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the POWER port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 220V or 110V wall
outlet.

(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it.
2-6. Kensington Lock
Kensington Lock
A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and
usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with
the locking device. You have to purchase an additional locking device.
Locking the product
1. Insert the locking part of the locking device into the hole of the Kensington lock of the product and turn it in the locking direction.
2. Connect the Kensington lock cable.
3. Tie the Kensington lock cable to a desk or heavy object.
You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center.

3. Using the product
3-1. Setting the Optimal Resolution
If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen.
Select a language and the optimal resolution.
: You can select a language with these buttons.
: If you press this button, the message disappears.
• The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution.
•To set the resolution to the optimal resolution
• When the PC is turned off, connect the product and the PC and turn the power on.
• Right-click over the Desktop and select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu.
• In the 'Settings' tab, set the resolution to the optimal resolution.
3-2. Standard Signal Mode Table
The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel,
unlike for a CDT monitor.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the
optimal resolution of the product.
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the signal from the PC is not one
of the following signal modes, a blank screen may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. Therefore, configure it as follows referring
to the User Manual of the graphics card.
P2050N
Resolution Horizontal Frequency
(kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Clock Frequency (MHz) Polarity(Horizontal/Ver- tical) (H/V)
IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 83.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+
P2250N / P2350N
Resolution Horizontal Frequency
(kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Clock Frequency (MHz) Polarity(Horizontal/Ver- tical) (H/V)
IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 83.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 X 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+

Resolution Horizontal Frequency
(kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Clock Frequency (MHz) Polarity(Horizontal/Ver- tical) (H/V)
VESA, 1280 X 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 +/+
VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 -/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 66.587 59.934 138.500 +/-
Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle and the reciprocal
of the horizontal cycle is called the horizontal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This frequency is called the vertical
frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
3-3. Installing the Device Driver
If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-
ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://
www.samsung.com/), and download the driver.
1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click on "Windows Driver".
3. Select the model of your product from the model list.
4. Complete the remaining installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
5. Checkifthe appropriateresolutionand screenrefreshrate aredisplayedin theControlPanel settings.Formore information,referto thedocument
about the Windows operating system.
3-4. Product Operating Buttons
Product Operating Buttons
Icon Description

MENU Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu
* OSD Adjustment Lock
This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being
changed by another person
On: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is
activated.
Off: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds again, the OSD Adjustment Lock function
is disabled.
Even if the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated, users can adjust the brightness and contrast and
can set up the adjustment function assigned to the [ ].
Use these buttons to navigate the menu or to adjust a value in the OSD.
Users can set the Customized Key to one of the following functions. If the user presses the Customized
Key[ ] after setting it, the configured function will be performed
<MagicBright> - <MagicColor> - <Color Effect> - <Image Size>
You can set the function of the Customized Key by selecting "SETUP&RESET -> Customized Key" in
the OSD.
Use these buttons to navigate the menu or to adjust a value in the OSD.
Use this button to select a function
AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically
This function is only available in analog mode.
If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment function is per-
formed.
Press this button to turn the product on or off
•The buttons on the right of the product are touch-type buttons.
• Touch the buttons lightly with your finger.
Power LED
This LED is turned on when the product works normally.
Formore informationon thepower-saving function, refer to thepower savingfunction inMore Information.
When not using the product for a long time, unplugging the power cord is recommended to minimize power
consumption.
3-5. Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display)
The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure
Top Menus Sub Menus
PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Coarse
Fine
COLOR MagicColor Red Green Blue Color Tone
Color Effect Gamma
SIZE & POSI-
TION H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position
SETUP&RESET Reset Menu Transparency Language Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting
Display Time Customized Key
INFORMATION

3-5-1. PICTURE
Menu Description
Brightness Controls the screen brightness.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.
Contrast Controls the contrast of the pictures displayed on the screen
This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen
This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the
Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on.
• <Custom>
If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the <brightness> and <Contrast> directly
using this mode.
• <Text>
This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for editing a document.
• <Internet>
This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for surfing the Internet (text + picture).
• <Game>
This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for playing games that include lots of graphics and that require
a fast screen refresh rate.
• <Sport>
This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for watching sports games that include lots of movement.
• <Movie>
This mode provides brightness and sharpness settings similar to those of a TV for the best entertainment envi-
ronment (movie, DVD, etc.).
• <Dynamic Contrast>
Controls the picture contrast automatically so that bright and dark pictures are balanced overall.
Coarse Removes vertical noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
The location of the screen may be changed after the adjustment. In this case, move the screen so that the screen is
displayed at the center of the display panel using the <H-Position> menu.
This function is only available in analog mode.
Fine Removes horizontal noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
If you cannot remove the noise completely with the <Fine> function, adjust the <Coarse> and then use the <Fine>
function again.
This function is only available in analog mode.

3-5-2. COLOR
Menu Description
MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality
improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics.
• <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function off.
• <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures.
• <Full> - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
• <Intelligent> - Improves the chroma of pictures except for areas corresponding to skin color.
Red You can adjust the red color value of pictures according to your preference.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
Green You can adjust the green color value of pictures according to your preference.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
Blue You can adjust the blue color value of pictures according to your preference.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
Color Tone You can set the color temperature according to your preference.
• <Cool> - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a cooler color.
• <Normal> - Sets the color temperature of the screen to the standard color temperature.
• <Warm> - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a warmer color.
• <Custom> - Select this menu to set the color temperature manually.
If you do not like the preset color temperatures, you can manually adjust the colors of <Color Effect>.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
Color Effect You can change the overall atmosphere by changing the color of pictures.
This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
• <Off> - Turns the color effect function off.
• <Grayscale> -Displays pictures in black and white.
• <Green> - Displays pictures in green mono color.
• <Aqua> - Displays pictures in aqua mono color.
• <Sepia> - Displays pictures in sepia mono color.
Gamma Using this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness.
(This is unavailable when MagicBright is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.)

3-5-3. SIZE & POSITION
Menu Description
H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally.
This function is only available in analog mode.
V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically.
This function is only available in analog mode.
Image Size • <Auto> - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
• <Wide> - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal.
• A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported.
•If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution, the aspect ratio does not change whether the <Image Size> is set
to <Auto> or <Wide>.
Menu H-Position You can adjust the horizontal position of the OSD.
Menu V-Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD.
3-5-4. SETUP&RESET
Menu Description
Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults.
• <No> - <Yes>
Menu Transparency You can select the transparency of the OSD.
• <Off> - <On>
Language Select a language for the OSD.
The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC.
Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off.
• <Off> - <On>
Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached.
Display Time The OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user.
You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden.
• <5 sec> - <10 sec> - <20 sec> - <200 sec>

Customized Key You can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following.
•<MagicBright> - <MagicColor> - <Color Effect> - <Image Size>
3-5-5. INFORMATION
Menu Description
INFORMATION Shows the frequency and resolution set on the PC.

4. Installing the Software
4-1. Natural Color
What is Natural Color ?
One of the problems with users using a PC is that the colors they see on the product are different from the colors of printed pictures or the colors of
the source images input through a scanner or digital camera. Natural Color is a color management system developed by Samsung Electronics to
resolve this problem. This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the
colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
Installing Natural Color
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Select Install Natural Color on the start screen.
3. Select the installation language.
4. Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
Removing Natural Color
1. Click [Start], select [Settings]/[Control Panel] and then double-click, [Add or Remove Programs].
2. Select Natural Color from the program list and click the [Add/Delete] button.
4-2. MagicTune
What is MagicTune ?
MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-
understand guidelines.
Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product.