Samsung B2430H - Manual

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign...

1-3 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 sup-plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of ano...

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Cleaning Related Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle. • This may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to ...

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • Make sure that water does not enter the product. • Oth...

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Watching the product from too close a dis-tance continuously may damage your eye-sight. Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. It is important to g...

Installing the Product 2-1 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 cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy ...

2-2 Installing the Product 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. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connec...

2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces 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 product faces do...

Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 75 mm x 75 mm(3.0 x 3.0 inches) that complies with the VESA specifications. 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat...

2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 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 produc...

Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sound when only the HDMI cable is ...

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 The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolutio...

Using the product 3-3 3-3 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 cen...

3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch them lightly with your fingers to use them. ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lo...

3-5 Using the product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Picture Mode MagicAngle Coarse Fine HDMI Black Level COLOR MagicColor Red Gr...

Using the product 3-5 INFORMATION Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • <Off> - <On> Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. When <On> of <Off Timer On/Off> is selected,This function is available only. Custom...

4-1 Installing the Software 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,...

Installing the Software 4-2 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 ...

Installing the Software 4-3 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...

5-1 Troubleshooting 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 ...

Troubleshooting 5-2 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...

Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com-puter or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP : ...

6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications MODEL NAME B2230H LCD Panel Size 21.5 inches (54 cm) Display area 476.64 mm (H) x 268.11 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.24825 mm (H) x 0.24825 mm (V) Synchroniza-tion Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum r...

More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a differen...

6-3 More Information 6-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEX...

More Information 6-4 6-4 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 and...