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.

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Before Using the Product
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.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket.
Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
An unstable connection may cause a fire.
Ensure you connect the power plug to a grounded power socket. (type 1
insulated devices only).
An 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.
A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket
with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
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Before Using the Product
Caution
Installation and Safety
Warning
Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.
The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied
by Samsung.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
If any problem occurs in the product, unplug the power cable to completely
cut the power to the product.
Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button.
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP
OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a
bookshelf or wall closet.
Otherwise, a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature.
Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached
by children.
Children may suffocate.
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Before Using the Product
Caution
Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,
sloped surface, etc.).
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product
or cause a fire.
Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture (water
drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a
stove.
Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
The product may fall and injure children.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do not install
the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Take care not to drop the product when moving it.
Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.
Do not set down the product on its front.
The screen may become damaged.
When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the bottom
edge of the front of the product is not protruding.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
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Before Using the Product
Operation and Safety
Warning
Put down the product carefully.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine dust,
chemical substances, extreme temperatures or a significant presence of
moisture, or a place where the product will operate continuously for an extended
period of time) may seriously affect its performance.
Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 77) before
installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the product on your own.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 77) for repair.
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cable and all other connected cables.
Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged and a fire or electric shock may
result.
If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, remove the
power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page
77).
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
The product may fall, and your child may become injured or seriously
harmed.
If the product falls or the exterior is damaged, power off the product, remove the
power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 77).
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.
The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or
sweets resulting in a serious injury.
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SAMSUNG
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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power
cable.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Otherwise, the cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric shock
or fire may result.
If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate
the area immediately.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Otherwise, the cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric shock
or fire may result.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the
product.
An explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.
Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable
object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.
If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the
product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page 77).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic
objects on top of the product.
If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the
product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page 77).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
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GAS
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Caution
Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time
may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,
activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver.
Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the
product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc.).
Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric
shock, or electric leakage.
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
Otherwise,Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate
your eyesight.
Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
Eye fatigue will be relieved.
Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended
period of time as it will become hot.
Store the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children.
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Correct posture to use the product
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.
Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal
injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
Product failure or personal injure may result.
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Use the product in the correct posture as follows.
Straighten your back.
Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly
downward at the screen.
Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.
Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.
Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of
your hands.
Keep your elbows at about a right angle.
Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or
more, your heels attached to the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.

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1 Preparations
1 Preparations
1.1 Checking the Contents
1.1.1 Checking the Components
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.
The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.
Components
Components may vary depending on the country.
Quick setup guide Warranty card
(Not available in some locations) User manual (optional)
Power cable D-SUB cable (optional) DVI cable (optional)
Stand base

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Preparations
1
1 Preparations
1.2 Parts
1.2.1 Frontal Buttons
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
Icons Description
Open or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the
parent menu.
OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD
control to prevent unintended changes to settings.
Enable: To lock the OSD control, press the [ ] button for 10
seconds.
Disable: To unlock the locked OSD control, press the [ ] button
for more than 10 seconds.
If the OSD control is locked,
Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION
can be viewed.
The Customized Key function can be used by pressing the [ ]
button. (The Customized Key is available even when the OSD
control is locked.)
Configure Customized Key and press [ ]. The following options will
be enabled.
Bright - Eco Saving - Image Size
To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET
Customized Key and select the mode you want.
Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the
OSD menu.
Key Guide
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
BRIGHT
AUTO
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
BRIGHT
AUTO
MENU
M
ENU
M
ENU
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
→

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Preparations
1
1 Preparations
Use this button to control the brightness and contrast of the screen.
Confirm a menu selection.
Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will
change the input source (Analog / DVI). If you power on the product or
change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, a message that
shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the
screen.
Press the [ ] button to automatically adjust the screen settings.
Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the
Auto Adjustment function.
This function is only available in Analog mode.
Turn the screen on or off.
Key Guide
When a control button on the product is pressed, the Key Guide will be
displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the
function of the button pressed.)
To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the
corresponding button again.
The Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model.
Refer to the actual product.
Icons Description
AUTO
AUTO