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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 2494LW/2494SW 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 dam- age. 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 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Put down the monitor carefully. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
  • Page 5 When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth. •...
  • Page 6 If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. •...
  • Page 7 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. • Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage the product.
  • Page 8 When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately. • If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire. If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display panel becomes hot.

  • 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 Monitor and Simple stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables...

  • Page 10: Your Monitor

    Note • Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. 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.
  • Page 11 Introduction Front Note Touch them lightly with your fingers to use them. MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key [ You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences.
  • Page 12 Note If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. Power button [ Use this button for turning the product on and off. Power Indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your ad- justments are saved.
  • Page 13 DVI IN(HDCP) / RGB IN Kensington Lock Note See Connecting Cablesfor further information regarding cable connections. DVI IN(HDCP) Connect the DVI cable to the (HDCP) port on the back of your product. RGB IN RGB IN terminal at the back of Connect the your product to your computer.

  • Page 14: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the 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 15: Attaching A Base

    Using the Stand Monitor Assembly 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. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.
  • Page 16 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 17: 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/ 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 18: 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 19 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 20 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...
  • Page 21 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 22 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "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.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25: Natural Color

    & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

  • Page 26: Installation Problems

    Installation Problems The installation of MultiScreen can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment. System Requirements • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows Hardware •...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO (Available in Analog mode only, so “AUTO” icon of OSD is gray in Digital mode.) 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.

  • Page 28: Osd Function

    To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ customized key for a function, click the name of each function. (MagicBright - MagicColor - Color Effect - Image Size) Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
  • Page 29 INFOR- MATION Picture Menu Description Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness ac- cording to personal preference. The larger the number, the brighter the screen. The smaller the number, the darker the screen.
  • Page 30 Menu Description If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. • Text For documents or works involving heavy text. • Internet For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics. •...
  • Page 31 Color Menu Description 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 32: Size & Position

    Menu Description • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences. Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) •...
  • Page 33 Menu Description You can move the position of the screen downwards and up- wards by pressing the (Available in Analog mode only) Note When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select “Screen Fit “to adjust vertical position in 0-6 levels. Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor.

  • Page 34: Setup And Reset

    SETUP&RESET Menu Description Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • Menu Transpar- Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. ency • Off : The menus are displayed in the normal way (non-trans- parently). • On : The menus are displayed transparently. Language You can select the language used to display the menus.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Set to "AV" when connected to an AV device. If not set to "AV", the screen may not be displayed normally. (Unavailable in Analog mode) Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Useful Tips

    Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc.

  • Page 38: The Screen Suddenly Has Become Unbalanced

    Can you see "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920x 1080 60 Hz" on the screen? You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1920x 1080 60 Hz"...

  • Page 39: The Screen Is Out Of Focus Or Osd Cannot Be Adjusted

    Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

  • Page 40: Check When Magictune™ Does Not Function Properly

    MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor. 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 MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program.
  • Page 41 Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjusts the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight Simple stand SyncMaster 2494LW 23.6 " diagonal (59 cm) 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) 0.2715 mm (H) x 0.2715 mm (V)
  • Page 43 VESA Mounting Interface 200 x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interac- tion of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.

  • Page 44: Preset Timing Modes

    This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre-...
  • Page 45 LCD Panel Pixel Pitch 0.2768 mm (H) x 0.2768 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 60 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920x1080@60 Hz (RB) Maximum resolution 1920x1080@60 Hz (RB) Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Inter face) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync, Composite...
  • Page 46 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power button) EPA/ENERGY 2000 less than 1 watt ®...
  • Page 47 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 VESA, 1280 x 800 49.702 VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 VESA,1440 x 900 55.935 VESA,1600 x 1200...

  • Page 48: 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 49 During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display.
  • Page 50 • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • 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.
  • Page 51 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 52 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 ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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  • Page 54 400-810-5858 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG:3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com/in 1800 110011 1-800-3000-8282 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com/id 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com/jp 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com/my 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 http://www.samsung.com/nz 786) 1-800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 02-5805777 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sg 1800-29-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th 02-689-3232 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn...

  • Page 55: Correct Disposal

    Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The fre- quency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 56 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. 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 ma- terial.

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