Samsung SyncMaster S24B420BW User manual

User Manual
S24B420BW
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.
BN46-00232C-01

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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
7 Copyright
7 Icons used in this manual
8 Cleaning
9 Securing the Installation Space
9 Precautions for storage
10 Safety Precautions
10 Symbols
11 Electricity and Safety
12 Installation and Safety
14 Operation and Safety
17 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents
18 Checking the Components
19 Parts
19 Frontal Buttons
21 Reverse Side
22 Installation
22 Attaching the Stand
23 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
23 Rotating the Monitor
24 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
26 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
27 Before Connecting
27 Pre-connection Checkpoints
27 Connecting and Using a PC
27 Connecting to a PC
28 Connecting the Power
29 Driver Installation
30 Setting Optimum Resolution

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SCREEN SETUP 31 Brightness
31 Configuring Brightness
32 Contrast
32 Configuring Contrast
33 Sharpness
33 Configuring Sharpness
34 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
34 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
35 Image Size
35 Changing the Image Size
37 Response Time
37 Configuring Response Time
38 H-Position & V-Position
38 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
39 Coarse
39 Adjusting Coarse
40 Fine
40 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 41 Red
41 Configuring Red
42 Green
42 Configuring Green
43 Blue
43 Configuring Blue
44 Color Tone
44 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
45 Gamma
45 Configuring Gamma

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RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
46 Language
46 Changing the Language
47 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
47 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
48 Display Time
48 Configuring Display Time
49 Transparency
49 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 50 Reset
50 Initializing Settings (Reset)
51 Eco Saving
51 Configuring Eco Saving
52 Off Timer
52 Configuring Off Timer
53 Turn Off After
53 Configuring Turn Off After
54 PC/AV Mode
54 Configuring PC/AV Mode
55 Key Repeat Time
55 Configuring Key Repeat Time
56 Source Detection
56 Configuring Source Detection
57 Customized Key
57 Configuring Customized Key
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
58 INFORMATION
58 Displaying INFORMATION
59 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen

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INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
60 Magic Tune
60 What is MagicTune?
60 Installing the Software
61 Removing the Software
62 MultiScreen
62 Installing the Software
63 Removing the Software
64 MagicRotation
64 Installing the Software
66 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
67 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
67 Testing the Product
67 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
67 Check the following.
70 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 72 General
74 PowerSaver
75 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 77 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
83 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
83 Not a product defect
83 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
83 Others
84 Correct Disposal
84 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
85 Terminology

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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.
© 2014 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
An 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).
The 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.

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
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.
Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
Do 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 77) 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
Symbols
Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. (OR BACK)
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside.
It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance
has been included with this product.
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.