Samsung SyncMaster S23B550V User manual

User Manual
S23B550V
S27B550V
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.
BN46-00193A-11

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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
7 Copyright
7 Icons used in this manual
7 Symbols for safety precautions
8 Cleaning
8 Cleaning
9 Securing the Installation Space
9 Precautions for storage
10 Safety Precautions
10 Electricity and Safety
11 Installation and Safety
13 Operation and Safety
17 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents
18 Removing the Packaging
19 Checking the Components
20 Parts
20 Frontal Buttons
22 Reverse Side
23 Installation
23 Attaching the Stand
24 Adjusting the Product Tilt
25 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
27 Anti-theft Lock
USING "MHL(MOBILE
HIGH-DEFINITION LINK)"
28 "MHL" (Mobile High-Definition Link)
29 Using "MHL"
31 Disabling "MHL"
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
32 Before Connecting
32 Pre-connection Checkpoints
32 Connecting the Power

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33 Connecting and Using a PC
33 Connecting to a PC
35 Connecting to Headphones or Speakers
37 Driver Installation
38 Setting Optimum Resolution
39 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
SCREEN SETUP 43 Brightness
43 Configuring Brightness
44 Contrast
44 Configuring Contrast
45 Sharpness
45 Configuring Sharpness
46 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
46 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
48 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
48 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
49 Coarse
49 Adjusting Coarse
50 Fine
50 Adjusting Fine
51 Response Time
51 Configuring Response Time
52 HDMI Black Level
52 Configuring the HDMI Black Level Settings
CONFIGURING TINT 53 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
53 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
54 Red
54 Configuring Red

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55 Green
55 Configuring Green
56 Blue
56 Configuring Blue
57 Color Tone
57 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
58 Gamma
58 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
59 H-Position & V-Position
59 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
60 Image Size
60 Changing the Image Size
61 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
61 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
SETUP AND RESET 62 Reset
62 Initializing Settings (Reset)
63 Language
63 Changing the Language
64 Eco Saving
64 Configuring Eco Saving
65 Off Timer On/Off
65 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
66 Off Timer Setting
66 Configuring Off Timer Setting
67 PC/AV Mode
67 Configuring PC/AV Mode
68 Key Repeat Time
68 Configuring Key Repeat Time

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69 Auto Source
69 Configuring Auto Source
70 Display Time
70 Configuring Display Time
71 Menu Transparency
71 Changing Menu Transparency
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
72 INFORMATION
72 Displaying INFORMATION
73 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen
73 Volume
74 Sound Mode
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
75 Magic Tune
75 What is MagicTune?
75 Installing the Software
76 Removing the Software
77 MultiScreen
77 Installing the Software
78 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
79 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
79 Testing the Product
79 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
79 Check the following.
82 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 84 General
86 PowerSaver
87 Standard Signal Mode Table

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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
98 Correct Disposal
98 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
99 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.
2011 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
Symbols for safety precautions
zAn 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)
zThe 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.
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
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.
zDo not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
zDo 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. (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
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.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket.
zOtherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
zOtherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
zAn unstable connection may cause a fire.
Ensure you connect the power plug to a grounded power socket. (type 1
insulated devices only).
zAn 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.
zA damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket
with a dry cloth.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
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