Samsung S24A450MW - Manuals

Major Safety Precautions 1-2 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the pro...

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 1-4 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions mar...

1-4 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of anot...

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Caution Usage Related Warning 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 ...

Major Safety Precautions 1-4 Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Be careful that adaptor should not be in contact with water and therefore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains...

2-1 Installing the Product 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 The cables provided may vary depending on the product ...

Installing the Product 2-2 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. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the produc...

Installing the Product 2-3 2-3 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm / 100 mm x 200 mm(3.9 x 3.9 inches / 3.9 x 7.9 inches) that complies with the VESA specifications. HAS stand 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall o...

2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 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 pr...

2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 Fixing cables Cables can be fixed as shown.

Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Speaker You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the monitor. Applicable to the models that have speakers only.

2-7 Installing the Product 2-7 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 informa...

Installing the Product 2-8 2-8 Connecting USB Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only. You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to the DOWN port of the monitor without connecting them to the PC. The USB port of t...

Using the product 3-1 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. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resol...

3-2 Using the product 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the pa...

3-10 Using the product 3-10 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-11 3-11 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-12 3-12 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-13 3-13 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-14 3-14 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-15 3-15 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-16 3-16 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the ...

Using the product 3-17 3-17 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 c...

3-18 Using the product 3-18 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons • Press one of the buttons on the monitor. OSD Guide will appear on the screen. • If you press a button on the front of the monitor, an OSD Guide will display showing the function of the button before the menu for the pr...

3-19 Using the product 3-19 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Monitor functions may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. PICTURE Top Menus Sub Menus PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Bright...

Using the product 3-19 COLOR (This is unavailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> and <Cinema> mode.) Menu Description Color Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology devel...

3-19 Using the product INFORMATION Customized Key You can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following. • < Angle> - < Bright> - <Eco Saving> - <Image Size> Auto Source • <Auto> - The monitor automatically selects an input signal. • <Manual> - Us...

Installing the Software 4-1 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? 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,...

4-2 Installing the Software 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 ...

4-3 Installing the Software 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the softwar...

Installing the Software 4-4 4-4 MagicRotation What is MagicRotation? The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user...

Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function ...

5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A blank screen appears / I cannot turn the product on Is the power cord connected properly? Ch...

5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings → Advanced → ...

More Information 6-1 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipment for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for home use (Class B). It can be used in all areas. (Clas...

6-2 More Information 6-2 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation whe...

More Information 6-10 6-10 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

6-12 More Information 6-12 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

6-14 More Information 6-14 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

6-16 More Information 6-16 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-18 6-18 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-20 6-20 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-22 6-22 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-24 6-24 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-26 6-26 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

6-28 More Information 6-28 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

More Information 6-30 6-30 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation w...

6-31 More Information 6-31 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com U.S...

6-32 More Information 6-32 Correct Disposal of This Product  (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product...