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Samsung SyncMaster 245B, 245BW Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 245B / 245BW Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. This may cause electric shock or fire. Installation Be sure to contact with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5 Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully.
  • Page 6 Cleaning and Using When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
  • Page 7 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - contact an authorized dealer or Center. This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.
  • Page 8 Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc or etc.
  • Page 9 When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor. Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.
  • Page 10 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 shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
  • Page 11 PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 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 13 Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Without Stand With Stand Manual contact your dealer. to buy optional items. Monitor Monitor & Sliding Stand...

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color, locations) MagicTune™ Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable Others Cleaning Cloth This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Speaker package(option) Speaker Your Monitor...
  • Page 15 Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. MENU button [ MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 16 Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / Source button Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI IN(HDCP) port using the DVI cable.
  • Page 17 AUDIO POWER Kensington Lock Stand Stopper Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. RGB IN : Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer. Connect the speaker power line connected to the speaker to the AUDIO POWER terminal of the monitor The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cables

    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 appropriate connection for your computer. Using the RGB (Analog) connector on the video card. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 19 When connecting a speaker, be careful that the grooves of the monitor and the speaker . ( )are aligned with each other. Adjust the aligned positions until you hear a ‘click’. If a speaker is connected correctly, you can hear a ‘click’.If a speaker is connected without you hearing a ‘click’, the holding part may become damaged.

  • Page 20: Using The Stand

    By turning part ( + , - ) in the direction shown in the figure below, the speaker turns on and the volume increases. Connect the power line connected to the speaker to the black terminal of the monitor. This speaker is not connected to an external power source. It is connected to a monitor for the required power.
  • Page 21 Tilt angle Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of 3° forward to 25° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant Mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
  • Page 22 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 23: Monitor Driver

    Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows :http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 24 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/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Microsoft®...
  • Page 25 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 "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 26 Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display"...
  • Page 27 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 28 "OK" button. 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 the "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 29 How to install Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel." Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor." Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties"...

  • Page 30: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 31 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™...

  • Page 32: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
  • Page 33 Menu 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. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO...
  • Page 34 When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD Menu 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. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 35 Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Description Description...
  • Page 36 SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color MagicColor Coarse Image Language Setup Auto Source Information Picture : Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast. Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine...
  • Page 37 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness MENU → → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast MENU → → Color : Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast. Menu Description →...
  • Page 38 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. Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears MagicColor on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 39 Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → → Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness MENU → → Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
  • Page 40 Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency MENU → → 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 Display Time turned off.
  • Page 41 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...

  • Page 42: Check List

    Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 43 indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked On Screen the On Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or displaying only one just black and color as if looking at...
  • Page 44 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 45 How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages 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.
  • Page 46 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 245B LCD Panel Size 24" Wide Diagonal (61 cm) Display area 518.48 mm (H) x 320.0 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.270 mm (H) x 0.270 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution...
  • Page 48 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable (not supplied) Signal Connectors 15pin 3-row D-sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-D connector Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 560.0 X 368.5 X 83.0 mm / 22.0 x 14.5 x 3.3 inch (Without Stand) 560.0 X 444.5 X 250.0 mm / 22.0 x 17.5 x 9.8 inch (With Stand) / 8.4 Kg / 18.5 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 200 mm x 100 mm...

  • Page 49: Preset Timing Modes

    79.976 1024 VESA, 1920 x 74.038 1200 Less than 2 Watts Less than 1 watt ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 66.667 30.240 74.551 57.284...
  • Page 50 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user.
  • Page 51 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) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE...
  • Page 52 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) 01805-SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ GERMANY 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ NETHERLANDS 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 0 801 801 881 POLAND 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128...
  • Page 53 THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) TURKEY 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.A.E 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 54: For Better Display

    Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
  • Page 55 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...

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