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S24B240BL/S24B240KL/S27B240B/S27B240K Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve...
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Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual ICON NAME MEANING Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled. Note Indicates a hint ...
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1-2 Custody and 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 ...
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1-3 Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning the Monitor The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean the monitor according to the following steps. 1. Po...
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1-4 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or Warning even a fatality. Failing t...
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Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord sup- product is operating. plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appli...
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Avoid installing the product in a location Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, exposed to direct sunlight and installing the smoke or water (rain drops) ...
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Usage Related Warning Since a high voltage runs through the prod- Before moving the product, turn off the power uct, never disassemble, repair or modify the switch and disconnect the power cable and a...
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Take care not to block the vent by a table Avoid inserting metal objects such as a cloth or curtain. chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflamma- ble objects into the product (the vents, Otherwise, it ...
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Since the display panel is hot after using it Keep small accessories away from the chil- for a long time, do not touch the product. dren. Take care when adjusting the angle of the Avoid placing a heav...
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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 st...
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2-2 Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, put the product down on a flat and stable surface (table, etc.) with the screen facing down. Lay a soft blanket on the table for protection. Nex...
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Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed. Put the headphone holder in the place shown by figure and then turn the connecting screws fully so that it is...
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2-3 Connecting the monitor Connecting with a PC The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed. Connect the product t...
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(The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. Cables can be fixed as shown. 2-3 Installing the Product
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2-4 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...
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Using the product 3-1 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...
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HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SYNC POLARITY (H/ DISPLAY MODE PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ) FREQUENCY (KHZ) FREQUENCY (HZ) V) IBM, 720 X 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74....
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3-2 Installing the Device Driver If the device driver is installed, you can set the resolution and frequency to the optimal configuration for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM s...
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3-3 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION 1. Press this button to display the On Screen Display (OSD). 2. When in the menu, press this button to move down to the option ...
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3-4 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Bright Brightness Contrast Gamma Auto Adjustment PC/AV M...
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MENU DESCRIPTION Controls the contrast of the pictures displayed on the screen Contrast This menu is unavailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. Using t...
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MENU DESCRIPTION Using this menu, you can change the input signal (Analog/DVI). If the monitor is in power saving mode or is displaying the message <Check Signal Cable>, Source press “ ” to disp...
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Troubleshooting 4-1 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 produ...
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4-2 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...
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THE PICTURES ARE OUT-OF-FOCUS. Did you change the resolution and the frequency appropriate Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values to the product? in the graphics cardrefer to t...
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4-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. Windows XP : Go to Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings → Advanced...
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More Information 5-1 Specifications MODEL NAME S24B240BL/S24B240KL S27B240B/S27B240K Panel Size 23.6 inches (59 cm) 27 inches (68 cm) Display area 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) 597.89 mm (H) x 336.31 ...
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(USA ONLY) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website, www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect, or call (877) 278 - 0799 5-1 More Info...
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5-2 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a c...
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5-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 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://...
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LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA 00-1800-5077267 http://www.samsung.com/latin (Spanish) http://www.samsung.com/latin_en (English) PANAMA 800-7267 http://www.samsung.com/latin (Spanish) http://www.samsung.co...
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EUROPE LATVIA 8000-7267 http://www.samsung.com LITHUANIA 8-800-77777 http://www.samsung.com LUXEMBURG 261 03 710 http://www.samsung.com MONTENEGRO 020 405 888 http://www.samsung.com NETHERLANDS 0900-S...
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ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.samsung.com HONG KONG (852) 3698 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk (Chinese) http://www.samsung.com/hk_en (Engl...
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MIDDLE EAST OMAN 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ae (English) http://www.samsung.com/ae_ar (Arabic) SAUDI ARABIA 9200-21230 http://www.samsung.com/ae (English) http://www.samsung.com/...
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5-4 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases. Not a...
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5-5 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the ...