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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 2343NW/2343NWX 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 DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • 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.
  • Page 5 Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 7 Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately.
  • Page 9 • Adjust the angle so that light is not reflected on the screen. • Place your arms perpendicular to your sides and allow your arms to be level with the back of the hand. • Keep your elbow at 90 degrees. •...

  • Page 10: 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 Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Type 2 Monitor &...
  • Page 11 Type4 Monitor & USB HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- Cables D-Sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Cable holding ring (Simple Sold separately USB Cable Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Warranty Card User's Guide tions)

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    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. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
  • Page 13 You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >>...

  • Page 14: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Simple Stand POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor.
  • Page 15 Introduction Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the RGB IN(Analog) connector on the video card. •...
  • Page 17 Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. Note To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC. Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port and your computer's USB port.

  • Page 18: Has Stand

    The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection. Some products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a malfunction of the device. If the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the service center of the device/computer.

  • Page 19: Attaching A Base

    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 20: 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/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows".

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 28: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    & 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 29: How To Delete The Natural Color Software Program

    How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™...
  • Page 30 • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™.
  • Page 31 Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicRotation installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicRotation executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".

  • Page 32: Service Packs

    DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). Dual is not supported in Windows MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 bits per pixel (Bit depth/Color Quality). If you are changing your Graphic Card it is recommended that you uninstall the Magi- cRotation Software before doing so.
  • Page 33 Click "Yes" to begin the uninstall process. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. After uninstall restart the system to complete the uninstallation. Note Visit the MagicRotation website for technical support for MagicRotation, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. ®...
  • Page 34 System Requirements • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows Perform the following steps remove Multiscreen.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO 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. The values of Fine, Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD ad- justment lock function.

  • Page 37: Customized Key

    Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ customized key for a function, click the name of each function.

  • Page 38: Osd Function

    Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- Image Coarse Language Setup Reset Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) ) button to adjust brightness. Magic- Bright Color Effect Gamma...
  • Page 39 Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal prefer- ence. MENU → → MENU → → Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
  • Page 40 MENU → → MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Cus- tom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value.
  • Page 41 Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) 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.

  • Page 42: Color Tone

    Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your prefer- ences.

  • Page 43: Color Control

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) →...
  • Page 44 • • • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 45 Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. MENU → → Fine → MENU → →...
  • Page 46 Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → → Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU →...
  • Page 47 H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → → V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → → → MENU → → → → MENU → → →...
  • Page 48 Adjusting the Monitor Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → → MENU → → →...
  • Page 49 H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → → MENU → → →...

  • Page 50: Display Time

    Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → → Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. →...
  • Page 51 • • 5 sec MENU → → Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → → • 10 sec 20 sec → MENU → → → → MENU → → • 200 sec...

  • Page 52: Image Size

    Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → → Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • • Auto → → → →MENU Wide )is pressed.
  • Page 53 • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. •...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Useful Tips

    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. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.

  • Page 56: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 2048 x 1152 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.) There is no image on the screen.

  • Page 57: Led Is Blinking But No Images On The Screen

    Hardware. 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...

  • Page 58: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.sam- sung.com/monitor/magictune Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the pro- gram is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again.
  • Page 59 * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual).

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 61 VESA Mounting Interface 100.0 mm x 100.0 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 62: 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 63 General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 157MHz Power Supply...
  • Page 64 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 544.6 x 323.1 x 67.0 mm / 21.4 x 12.7 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 544.6 x 408.8 x 250.0 mm / 21.4 x 16.1 x 9.8 inch (With Stand), 7.3 kg / 16.1 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100.0 mm x 100.0 mm Environmental considerations...
  • Page 65 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 66 Specifications Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Hor- izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the...

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69 • 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 70 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 71 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 ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA Honduras JAMAICA Nicaragua PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 72 CZECH REPUBLIC 800-726-786(800-SAM- SUNG) DENMARK 70 70 19 70 EIRE 0818 717 100 FINLAND 030-6227 515 FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG(€ 0.15/Min) 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0.15/Min) GERMANY 01805 (726-7864) (€ 0.14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900-SAMSUNG(726-7864 €...
  • Page 73 010-6475 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) 1800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) 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 &...

  • Page 74: Correct Disposal

    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.
  • Page 75 Appendix ® (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective...

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