Samsung SyncMaster P1950W User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster P1950W User Manual

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User Manual

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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster P1950W,P2050,P2250,P2350,P2050G,P2250G,P2350G LCD Monitor User Manual The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power Saving Function ........6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 5: Major Safety Precautions

    The ENERGY STAR logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies. As a partner of ENERGY STAR, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. admits that this product satisfies the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy saving.
  • Page 6: Custody And Maintenance

    Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product.
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or Warning even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or Caution property damage.
  • Page 8: Installation Related

    Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord.
  • Page 9: Cleaning Related

    Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. When installing the product on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. •...
  • Page 10: Usage Related

    Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off. Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitor- exclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it.
  • Page 11 Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
  • Page 12 Keep small accessories away from the children. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Maintain the correct posture when using this product. •...
  • Page 13: Installing The Product

    Installing the Product 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. Installation Manual Product Warranty Power Cord Cleaning Cloth Stand...
  • Page 14: Installing The Stand

    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 connected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
  • Page 15 Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Do not lift the product holding only the stand Installing the Product...
  • Page 16: Removing The Stand

    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 downwards.
  • Page 17: Installing The Stand For The Wall Mount

    Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 75 mm x 75 mm 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 surface to protect the panel and place the product down on the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards.
  • Page 18: Connecting With A Pc

    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 product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
  • Page 19 Digital> by pressing the button. Installing the Product...
  • Page 20: Kensington Lock

    Kensington Lock 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 may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
  • Page 21: Using The Product

    Using the product 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 resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution. •...
  • Page 22: Standard Signal Mode Table

    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 resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
  • Page 23 HORIZONTAL DISPLAY MODE FREQUENCY (KHZ) IBM, 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 24: 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 center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 25: Product Operating Buttons

    Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch one of the operating buttons lightly. The LED buttons appear. ICON MENU 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 Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person...
  • Page 26 ICON AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically This function is only available in analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off •...
  • Page 27: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)

    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS Brightness PICTURE Fine MagicColor COLOR Color Effect H-Position SIZE & POSI- TION Reset SETUP&RESET Off Timer On/Off Customized Key INFORMA- TION PICTURE MENU...
  • Page 28 MENU MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • <Custom> If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the <brightness> and <Contrast>...
  • Page 29: Size & Position

    MENU MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function off. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures.
  • Page 30 MENU H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in analog mode. V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. This function is only available in analog mode. Image Size PC signals •...
  • Page 31 MENU Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. LED On/Off Turns the Menu button LED on or off. • <Off>...
  • Page 32: Installing The Software

    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, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
  • Page 33: Magictune

    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 the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1.
  • Page 34 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
  • Page 35: Multiscreen

    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 software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 according to the procedures below.
  • Page 37: Before Requesting Service

    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? Is the “Check Signal Cable”...
  • Page 38 THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE Did you install the device driver for the product? Is the graphics card configured correctly? WHEN I CONNECT THE MONITOR, THE 'UNKNOWN MONITOR, PLUG&PLAY (VESA DDC) MONITOR FOUND' Did you install the device driver for the product? Check if all the Plug&Play (VESA DDC) functions are sup- ported referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
  • Page 39: Faq

    FAQ! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? How can I change the resolution? How can I use the power saving function? Troubleshooting PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! 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.) Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control...
  • Page 40: More Information

    More Information Specifications MODEL NAME P1950W Size 19 inch (48 cm) Panel Display area 408.24 mm (H) X 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm (H) X 0.2835 mm (V) Syn- Horizontal 30~81 kHz chroni- Vertical 56~75 Hz zation Display Color 16.7M Reso- Optimum reso-...
  • Page 41: Power Saving Function

    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 different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.
  • Page 42: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 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.
  • Page 43 0 801 1SAMSUNG (172678) http://www.samsung.com/pl 022 - 607 - 93 - 33 808 20 - SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/pt 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sk 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) http://www.samsung.com/es 075 - SAMSUNG (726 78 64) http://www.samsung.com/se 0848-SAMSUNG(7267864, CHF 0.08/ http://www.samsung.com/ch min) 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/uk...
  • Page 44 PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND TAIWAN VIETNAM SOUTH AFRICA TURKEY U.A.E ASIA PACIFIC 1800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ph 1800-3-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 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/za 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com/tr 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ae 8000-4726...
  • Page 45: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    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 its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 46 More Information...

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