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S24B240BL/S24B240KL/S27B240B/S27B240K
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: User Manual

    S24B240BL/S24B240KL/S27B240B/S27B240K 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 ........5-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE ......5-3 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) .
  • Page 3: Major Safety Precautions

    Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. 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.
  • Page 4: Custody And Maintenance

    Custody and Maintenance Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature. Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept.
  • 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: Installation Related

    Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord sup- product is operating. plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appli- • Otherwise, it may damage the product ance.
  • Page 8 Avoid installing the product in a location Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, exposed to direct sunlight and installing the smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it product near a heat source such as a fire or within a vehicle.
  • Page 9: Usage Related

    Usage Related Warning Since a high voltage runs through the prod- Before moving the product, turn off the power uct, never disassemble, repair or modify the switch and disconnect the power cable and all product yourself. other connected cables. • Otherwise, the power cord may be •...
  • Page 10 Take care not to block the vent by a table Avoid inserting metal objects such as a cloth or curtain. chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflamma- ble objects into the product (the vents, • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to ports, etc).
  • Page 11 Since the display panel is hot after using it Keep small accessories away from the chil- for a long time, do not touch the product. dren. Take care when adjusting the angle of the Avoid placing a heavy object over the prod- product or the height of the stand.
  • Page 12: 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 Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User Manual DC-Adapter...
  • Page 13: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, put the product down on a flat and stable surface (table, etc.) with the screen facing down. Lay a soft blanket on the table for protection. Next, place the product with the screen fac- ing down onto the blanket.
  • Page 14 Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed. Put the headphone holder in the place shown by figure and then turn the connecting screws fully so that it is completely fixed. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the monitor Connecting with a PC • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. • Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed. • Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. •...
  • Page 16 (The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. • Cables can be fixed as shown. 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

    PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank screen may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card. For the optimal resolution, refer to the Specifications. S24B240BL/S24B240KL HORIZONTAL VERTICAL...
  • Page 19 S27B240B/S27B240K HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SYNC POLARITY (H/ DISPLAY MODE PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ) FREQUENCY (KHZ) FREQUENCY (HZ) IBM, 720 X 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000...
  • Page 20: Installing The Device Driver

    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 21: Product Operating Buttons

    Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION 1. Press this button to display the On Screen Display (OSD). 2. When in the menu, press this button to move down to the option below, or adjust values in the OSD. This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person.
  • Page 22: 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 Gamma Auto Adjustment Bright PC/AV Mode Image Size Language Source Exit Monitor functions may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. MENU DESCRIPTION Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document,...
  • Page 23 MENU DESCRIPTION Controls the contrast of the pictures displayed on the screen Contrast This menu is unavailable when < Bright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. Using this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness. •...
  • Page 24 MENU DESCRIPTION Using this menu, you can change the input signal (Analog/DVI). If the monitor is in power saving mode or is displaying the message <Check Signal Cable>, Source press “ ” to display the OSD.In this OSD press “ ”...
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 THE PICTURES ARE OUT-OF-FOCUS. Did you change the resolution and the frequency appropriate Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values to the product? in the graphics cardrefer to the (Standard Signal Mode Table) THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD.
  • Page 28: Faq

    FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. → Windows XP : Go to Control Panel Appearance and → → → → Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor, and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor Settings. →...
  • Page 29: More Information

    More Information Specifications MODEL NAME S24B240BL/S24B240KL S27B240B/S27B240K Panel Size 23.6 inches (59 cm) 27 inches (68 cm) Display area 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) 597.89 mm (H) x 336.31 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2715 mm (H) x 0.2715 mm (V) 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V)
  • Page 30 (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 31: Power Saving Function

    Power Indicator Blinking Power Consumption 30 watts Typical 0.3 watts Typical 0.3 watts (S24B240BL/S24B240KL) Power Consumption 40 watts Typical 0.4 watts Typical 0.4 watts (S27B240B/S27B240K) If there is no power cut-off switch, the power consumption is "0" only when the power cord is disconnected.
  • Page 32: Contact Samsung World Wide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 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 (English) http://www.samsung.com/ca_fr (French) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com LATIN AMERICA...
  • Page 33 (French) BOSNIA 05 133 1999 http://www.samsung.com BULGARIA 07001 33 11 , normal tariff http://www.samsung.com CROATIA 062 SAMSUNG (062 726 7864) http://www.samsung.com CYPRUS 8009 4000 only from landline http://www.samsung.com (+30) 210 6897691 from mobile and land line CZECH 800 - SAMSUNG (800-726786) http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 34 TOLL FREE No. 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 (German) (7267864, CHF 0.08/min)
  • Page 35 1800 266 8282 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com 021-5699-7777 JAPAN 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com 1-800-10-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  PHILIPPINES http://www.samsung.com for PLDT 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  for Digitel 1-800-8-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  for Globe 02-5805777 SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 36 MIDDLE EAST OMAN 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ae (English) http://www.samsung.com/ae_ar (Arabic) SAUDI ARABIA 9200-21230 http://www.samsung.com/ae (English) http://www.samsung.com/ae_ar (Arabic) TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com AFRICA ANGOLA 91-726-7864 http://www.samsung.com BOTSWANA 0800-726-000 http://www.samsung.com CAMEROON 7095- 0077 http://www.samsung.com COTE D’ IVOIRE 8000 0077 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 37: Responsibility For The Pay Service (Cost To Customers)

    • use of supplies or separatly sold product unspecified by Samsung. • repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • remodeling or repairing the product by customer. •...
  • Page 38: 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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