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SyncMaster S24A350T
Monitor
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster S24A350T Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power Saving Function ........6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product ...
  • Page 3: Major Safety Precautions

    The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4: 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 5: Cleaning The Monitor

    Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning the Monitor • The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean the monitor according to the following steps. 1. Power off the monitor and PC. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the monitor. To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING 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 7 Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord supplied product is operating. by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock.
  • Page 8 Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. • This may damage the panel of the product. When installing the product on a console or When putting the product down, handle it shelf, make sure that the front of the product...
  • Page 9 Avoid moving the product by pulling the power When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the cord or antenna cable. product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to •...
  • Page 10 Be careful that adaptor should not be in contact Watching the product from too close a distance with water and therefore not be wet. continuously may damage your eyesight. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains or snows.
  • Page 11: 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. Monitor Contents Product Warranty Installation Manual User Manual Stand...
  • Page 12: 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 13 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 Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly.
  • Page 14: 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 15 (The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. 3. Cables can be fixed as shown. Installing the Product...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. Installing the Product...
  • Page 17: 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 for more information.
  • Page 18: 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 on the product and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum setting. ▲/▼...
  • Page 19: Standard Signal Mode Table

    Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. 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 20 Horizontal Frequency The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle and the reciprocal of the horizontal cycle is called the horizontal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz. Vertical Frequency A panel must display the same picture on the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Product Operating Buttons

    Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons • Press one of the buttons on the monitor. OSD guide will appear on the screen. • If you press a button on the front of the monitor, an OSD guide will display showing the function of the button before the menu for the pressed button appears.
  • Page 23 ICON DESCRIPTION Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/Digital/HDMI) is switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ ] button or the product is turned on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen.
  • Page 24: 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 Sub Menus Brightness Contrast Sharpness Coarse PICTURE Bright Fine Response Time HDMI Black Level Green Blue Color Tone COLOR Color Gamma SIZE &...
  • Page 25 Menu Description Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen • This menu is unavailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> Sharpness mode. • This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode. Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on.
  • Page 26 Menu Description Accelerates the response time of the panel faster than the original response time so that moving pic- tures appear sharper and more natural. • <Normal> • <Faster> • <Fastest> Response Time • It is recommended setting the <Normal> or <Faster> when not viewing a movie. •...
  • Page 27 Menu Description Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the < Color> function off. Color • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by <...
  • Page 28 Menu Description Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only available in Analog mode. H-Position • When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select <Screen Fit >to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels.
  • Page 29 Menu Description Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. • <Yes> - <No> Reset Select a language for the OSD. Language The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC.
  • Page 30 Menu Description The OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user. You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden. Display Time • <5 sec> - <10 sec> - <20 sec> - <200 sec> You can select the transparency of the OSD.
  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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? Check the connection status of the power cord.
  • Page 36 The display area suddenly moves to an edge or to the center. Please press the [AUTO] button to run the auto adjustment Did you change the graphics card or the driver? function. Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values Did you change the resolution and frequency appropriate to in the graphics card the product?
  • Page 37: Faq

    FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control → → → Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings → → Advanced Monitor, and then change the refresh rate under Monitor Settings.
  • Page 38: More Information

    Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. (USA only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website, www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect, or call (877) 278 - 0799 More Information...
  • Page 39: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard.
  • Page 40: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    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) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca http://www.samsung.com/ca_fr (French) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 41 From landline & mobile : (+40) 21 206 01 10 SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) http://www.samsung.com SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) http://www.samsung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) http://www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ch (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) http://www.samsung.com/ch_fr/...
  • Page 42 BELARUS 810-800-500-55-500 http://www.samsung.com MOLDOVA 00-800-500-55-500 http://www.samsung.com ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.samsung.com HONG KONG (852) 3698 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/ INDIA 1800 1100 11 http://www.samsung.com 3030 8282...
  • Page 43 8000-4726 http://www.samsung.com EGYPT 08000-726786 http://www.samsung.com JORDAN 800-22273 http://www.samsung.com MOROCCO 080 100 2255 http://www.samsung.com SAUDI ARABIA 9200-21230 http://www.samsung.com U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com AFRICA CAMEROON 7095- 0077 http://www.samsung.com COTE D’ IVOIRE 8000 0077 http://www.samsung.com GHANA 0800-10077 http://www.samsung.com 0302-200077 KENYA 0800 724 000 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 44: Correct Disposal Of This Product  (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

    Correct Disposal of This Product  (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (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.

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