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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 2443BW/2443BWX LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
  • Page 4 DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod- uct as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet.
  • Page 5 Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eyesight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately. •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Type 2 Monitor &...
  • Page 10 Type4 Monitor & HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- Cables D-Sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Sold separately USB Cable Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Introduction Warranty Card User's Guide tions) Power Cord...

  • Page 11: Menu Button [Menu/ ]

    Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
  • Page 12 You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref- erences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus- tomized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >>...
  • Page 13 Introduction Simple Stand HAS Stand POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 14 Introduction • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 15: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. •...
  • Page 16 High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consumption 2.5 W (Max., each port) Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. Note To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC. Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's and your computer's USB port.

  • Page 17: Has Stand

    Note When connecting a device to the cable appropriate to the device. (For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of the corresponding product.) The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection.

  • Page 18: Attaching A Base

    Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 19: Using The Software

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

  • Page 20: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 21 Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 22 Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using the Software...
  • Page 23 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 24 "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Using the Software...
  • Page 25 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
  • Page 26 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 27: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 28: Installation Problems

    Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".
  • Page 29 Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of ® the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. Go to [Task Tray] → [Start] → [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows Click the "Add or Remove Programs"...
  • Page 30 Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. Click "Install". The "Setup Status" window appears. Click "Finish". Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10.

  • Page 31: Service Packs

    • Windows ME • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ Hardware • 128 MB Memory above (recommended) • 25 MB Hard disk space above Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. ®...
  • Page 32 Using the Software...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of Fine, Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 34 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.

  • Page 35: Customized Key

    Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.
  • Page 36 Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor ) button to adjust brightness.

  • Page 37: Osd Function

    OSD Function Picture Brightness Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Language Setup Reset Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. MENU → →...
  • Page 38 Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → → → → MENU MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 39 Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply pressing Customized Key control button. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste.
  • Page 40 MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. • Off - Returns to the original mode. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.

  • Page 41: Color Tone

    Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.

  • Page 42: Color Control

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 43 • • • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 44 Adjusting the Monitor Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → → →...
  • Page 45 Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 46 ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → V-Position Adjusting the Monitor → → → → MENU →...
  • Page 47 Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 48 H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → Adjusting the Monitor → →...

  • Page 49: Display Time

    Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → → Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 50 • 5 sec • MENU → → Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → → Adjusting the Monitor 10 sec • 20 sec → → → → MENU → → → MENU • 200 sec...

  • Page 51: Auto Source

    Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → → Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto → MENU → Image Size →...
  • Page 52 You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor.
  • Page 53 • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note •...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 55: Check List

    noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz"...

  • Page 56: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears.

  • Page 57: Check When Magictune™ Does Not Function Properly

    The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

  • Page 58: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/mon- itor/magictune Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the program is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again.
  • Page 59 * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Man- ual).

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Inter face) 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 61 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 556.2 x 432.2 x 250.0 mm / 21.9 x 17.0 x 9.8 inch (With Stand), 7.7 kg / 17.0 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability...

  • Page 62: Preset Timing Modes

    This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre- Frequency...
  • Page 63 General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 164MHz Power Supply...
  • Page 64 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 556.2 x 432.2 x 250.0 mm / 21.9 x 17.0 x 9.8 inch (With Stand), 7.7 kg / 17.0lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100mm X 100mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug &...
  • Page 65 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre- Frequency...
  • Page 66 Specifications user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz...

  • Page 67: For Better Display

    Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. •...
  • Page 68 when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode •...
  • Page 69 • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
  • Page 70 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...

  • Page 71: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 72 GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG(726-7864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) SPAIN 902 10 11 30 SWEDEN...
  • Page 73 Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix Asia Pacific 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East & Africa 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 8000-4726 The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots.

  • Page 74: Correct Disposal

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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