Samsung S24A40 Series User Manual

Samsung S24A40 Series User Manual

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S24A40*
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are
subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
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(a) An engineer is called out at your request, but it is found that the product has no defect (i.e.,
where the user manual has not been read).
(b) You bring the unit to a repair centre, but it is found that the product has no defect (i.e., where the
user manual has not been read).
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  • Page 1 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality. © Samsung Samsung owns the copyright for this manual. Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung is prohibited. Trademarks other than that of Samsung are owned by their respective owners.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before Using the Product Connecting and Using a Source Device Menu Safety Precautions Read below before connecting the product. Picture Electricity and Safety Ports OnScreen Display Installation Operation System Connecting and Using a PC Connection Using the DP Cable Cleaning Support Connection Using an HDMI Cable...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Troubleshooting Guide Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre Product diagnosis (Screen issue) Checking the Resolution and Frequency Check the following. Q & A Specifications General Standard Signal Mode Table Appendix Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to...
  • Page 4: Before Using The Product

    DC voltage: Rated voltage marked • Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with literature concerning operation and with this symbol is DC voltage. other products.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove. ‒ Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install the product at such a ‒ The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.
  • Page 6: Operation

    ‒ Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign Warning substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. • There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product •...
  • Page 7: Cleaning

    ― Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to clean the inside of the product • Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the product for an (Service fee will be charged.)
  • Page 8: Correct Posture To Use The Product

    Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct posture as follows: • Straighten your back. • Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly downward at the screen. •...
  • Page 9: Preparations

    Chapter 02 Preparations Installation Attaching the Stand ― Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. ― Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.
  • Page 10: Precautions For Moving The Product

    Precautions for moving the product Checking the space around the product Make sure to have enough space for ventilation when placing the product. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product. Maintain enough space around the product as shown in the diagram when installing the product.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Product Tilt And Height

    Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height Rotating the Product ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
  • Page 12: Anti-Theft Lock

    Anti-theft Lock You can rotate your product as shown below. ― An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places. ― The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the manuals provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
  • Page 13: Wall Mount Kit Specifications (Vesa)

    If you install the product on a slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Samsung wall mount kits contain a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control Panel Parts Description JOG Button Multi directional button that helps navigate. This LED is power status indicator. ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without ― You can select the power LED operation to be enabled or disabled on Power LED notice to improve quality.
  • Page 15: Direct Key Guide

    Direct Key Guide ― On the Direct Key Guide screen, the following menu options appear when the product screen is switched on or the input source is changed. ― When the product not displays the OSD menu, the JOG Button could be used as below. Brightness Volume Features...
  • Page 16: Connecting And Using A Source Device

    Chapter 03 Connecting and Using a Source Device Read below before connecting the product. Before connecting the product, check the shapes of both ports of the supplied signal cables and the shapes and locations of the ports on the product and external device. Before connecting the product, make sure you remove the power cables from both the product and the external device to prevent damage to the product due to a short circuit or over current.
  • Page 17: Ports

    Ports Port Description Connects to a PC using a DP cable. ― The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The colour and shape of parts may HDMI Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable. differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Refer to D-SUB Connects to a source device using an D-SUB cable.
  • Page 18: Connecting And Using A Pc

    ― When connecting an HDMI cable, use the cable that came with the components of the product. If you use an HDMI cable other than provided by Samsung, the image quality may be degraded. ―The audio function is not supported if the source device is connected using the D-SUB cable.
  • Page 19: Connecting To Headphones Or Earphones

    Connecting to headphones or earphones Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB Using the product as a hub, connect and use various source devices with the product at a time. Connecting the Power ― To detect and start a USB device faster, connect the USB device to the port on the product.
  • Page 20: Connecting To Webcam

    Connecting to Webcam Setting Windows Hello - When you want to use the monitor built-in webcam and microphone, press down on the webcam In Windows® 10: module and then release. The webcam module will pop up. After application is launched, camera Click Windows start menu, click Settings.
  • Page 21 Click Sign-in options. You must set up a Password and PIN before you can enroll in Windows Hello. Once you’ve done that, the options to set up Windows Hello will unlock. Click Set up under Windows Hello, enter to Windows Hello setup. The following message is displayed, click Get started.
  • Page 22 Keep looking directly at your screen and position yourself so that your face is in the center of the frame that appears on screen. The webcam will then register your face. When the following message is displayed, click Close to exit Windows Hello setup.
  • Page 23: Tidying Up The Connected Cables

    Tidying Up the Connected Cables Tilt the display, as shown in the figure. Rotate the product to the highest vertical position. Connect the corresponding cables. Rotate the product to the horizontal Pull the right side of the HOLDER-STAND CABLE Put both cables in the cable holder on the position.
  • Page 24: Setting Optimum Resolution

    Setting Optimum Resolution Setting up the monitor webcam as default setting An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase. When using a notebook with built-in webcam to connect this monitor, in the device manager interface, Select a language on information message and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum you can find the notebook built-in webcam and the monitor webcam.
  • Page 25 If you want to set up the monitor webcam as default setting, you need disable the notebook built-in Click Details > Property and select Hardware Ids. webcam. To identify the notebook built-in webcam and disable it, please follow below instructions: Right-click Integrated IR Camera, and click Properties to open the Integrated IR Camera Properties.
  • Page 26 The Value will show the detail hardware ids of this Integrated IR Camera. The hardware ids of the Right click the PC/Notebook webcam which has different hardware ids , and then click Disable. notebook built-in webcam and the monitor webcam are different. The monitor webcam hardware ids will show as below: The following message is displayed:...
  • Page 27: Setting Up The Monitor Speaker As Default

    Setting up the monitor speaker as default Click Yes. The notebook webcam is now disabled and the monitor webcam will be used as the default setting. Restart the notebook. setting When your computer connects multiple speakers, if you want to set up the monitor speaker as default setting, please follow below instructions: Right-click Volume in the Windows task bar notification area.
  • Page 28 If only the HDMI or DP cable is connected from your monitor to the computer, only one speaker named Click LS24A40xV and then click Set Default, the monitor speaker will be used as the default setting. LS24A40xV from the monitor will show in the Sound setting interface. Click OK to exit the Sound setting.
  • Page 29 If the USB cable and the HDMI or DP cable are connected from monitor to the computer, two speakers named LS24A40xV and Speakers (LS24A40xV) respectively from the monitor will show in the Sound setting interface. The difference between LS24A40xV and Speakers (LS24A40xV) is only different signal source.
  • Page 30: Menu

    ― The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Picture Description SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used. ― This menu is not available when Eco Saving Plus is enabled.
  • Page 31 Description mode When the external input is connected through HDMI, DP and PC/AV Mode is set to AV, Picture Mode has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Custom) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom.
  • Page 32 Description Sharpness Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer. ― This option is not available when Picture Mode is in Cinema Dynamic Contrast mode. ― This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled.
  • Page 33 Description Game Mode Configure the product screen settings for game mode. Use this feature when playing games on a PC or when a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™ is connected. ― This menu is not available when Eye Saver Mode is enabled.
  • Page 34: Onscreen Display

    OnScreen Display Description Transparency Set the transparency for the menu windows. Position • H-Position: Move the menu position to the left or right. • V-Position: Move the menu position up or down. Language Set the menu language. ― A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display. Display Time Set how long the menu window will remain on screen for when it is not in use.
  • Page 35: System

    System Description Self Diagnosis Perform this test when you experience a problem with your monitor's picture. ― Never turn off the power nor change the input source during self diagnosis. If possible, try not to interrupt testing. Volume Change the Volume setting.
  • Page 36 Description Off Timer Plus Off Timer • Timer: Turn on Off Timer mode. • Turn Off After: The off timer can be set within a range of 1 to 23 hours. The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours.
  • Page 37: Support

    Software Update Update software using an update file on a USB device. Save the update file (in .bin format) that you downloaded from the Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com/sec) to a USB device. Connect the USB device to the port on the monitor.
  • Page 38: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Easy Setting Box Driver Installation To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung website (http://www. samsung.com). ― You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check the following. Customer Service Centre Installation issue ― Before calling Samsung Customer Service Centre, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. The screen keeps switching on and off. Check the cable connection between the product and PC, and ensure the connectors are locked.
  • Page 40 The message Check the cable connection and the settings of the source device. appears. There is no image on the screen and the power LED blinks every 0.5 to 1 second. Check that the cable is properly connected to the product. The product is operating in power-saving mode.
  • Page 41 Source device issue A beeping sound is heard when my PC is booting. If a beeping sound is heard when your PC is booting, have your PC serviced. Webcam issue There is no camera video. Check the camera device is turn on. Re-check the condition of the connected USB cable.
  • Page 42: Q & A

    Q & A ― Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. • Windows 7: Go to Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Display → Screen Resolution → Advanced settings → Monitor, and adjust Screen Refresh Rate under Monitor settings. •...
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Due to the nature of the manufacturing of this product, approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel. This does not affect product performance. ― The specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. ― For detailed device specifications, visit the Samsung website. ― Flicker Free...
  • Page 44: Standard Signal Mode Table

    Standard Signal Mode Table Model Name S24A40* Synchronization (PANEL Spec) Horizontal Frequency 56 ~ 84.5 kHz Vertical Frequency 48 ~ 75 Hz Resolution Optimum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 75Hz (HDMI/DP) 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (D-SUB) If a signal that belongs to the following standard signal modes is transmitted from your PC, the screen will automatically be adjusted.
  • Page 45 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Resolution (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (H/V) VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 VESA, 1600 x 900 60.000 60.000 108.000 VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.500...
  • Page 46: Appendix

    • Use of supplies or separately sold product unspecified by Samsung. • Repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Not a product defect Electronics Co., Ltd. •...
  • Page 47: Freesync

    ― If you encounter any issues when using the function, contact the Samsung Service Center. This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience.

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