Samsung SyncMaster S24B150BL User manual

User manual
SyncMaster
S19B150B
S24B150BL
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.
BN46-00192E-01

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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
24 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND
USING A SOURCE
DEVICE
25 Before Connecting
25 Pre-connection Checkpoints
25 Connecting the Power
26 Connecting and Using a PC
26 Connecting to a PC
27 Driver Installation
28 Setting Optimum Resolution
29 Changing the Resolution Using a PC

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SCREEN SETUP 32 Brightness
32 Configuring Brightness
33 Contrast
33 Configuring Contrast
34 Sharpness
34 Configuring Sharpness
35 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
35 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
36 Coarse
36 Adjusting Coarse
37 Fine
37 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING
TINT
38 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
38 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
39 Red
39 Configuring Red
40 Green
40 Configuring Green
41 Blue
41 Configuring Blue
42 Color Tone
42 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
43 Gamma
43 Configuring Gamma

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RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
44 H-Position & V-Position
44 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
45 Image Size
45 Changing the Image Size
46 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
46 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
SETUP AND
RESET
47 Reset
47 Initializing Settings (Reset)
48 Language
48 Changing the Language
49 Eco Saving
49 Configuring Eco Saving
50 Off Timer On/Off
50 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
51 Off Timer Setting
51 Configuring Off Timer Setting
52 PC/AV Mode
52 Configuring PC/AV Mode
53 Key Repeat Time
53 Configuring Key Repeat Time
54 Customized Key
54 Configuring Customized Key
55 Auto Source
55 Configuring Auto Source
56 Display Time
56 Configuring Display Time

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57 Menu Transparency
57 Changing Menu Transparency
INFORMATION
MENU AND
OTHERS
58 INFORMATION
58 Displaying INFORMATION
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
59 Magic Tune
59 What is MagicTune?
59 Installing the Software
60 Removing the Software
61 MultiScreen
61 Installing the Software
62 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
63 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
63 Testing the Product
63 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
63 Check the following.
65 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 67 General
69 PowerSaver
70 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 73 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

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78 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
78 Not a product defect
78 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
78 Others
79 Correct Disposal
79 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
80 Terminology

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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.
The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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 center 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
zEnsure 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 73) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)
10 cm
(3.93
inches)
10 cm
(3.93
inches)
10 cm(3.93 inches)
10 cm(3.93 inches)
10 cm(3.93 inches)

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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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