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SyncMaster S22A450DW/S24A450DW
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

    SyncMaster S22A450DW/S24A450DW 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 Warning Caution Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Do not disassemble. Do not touch. Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product. Warning Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet.
  • Page 7: 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 8: Usage 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 9 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 10 Be careful that adaptor should not be in contact with water and therefore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor should not be wet while cleaning floor with water.
  • 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. Installation Manual (Not available in all locations) Power Cord DP Cable The cables provided may vary depending on the product you purchase.
  • 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. 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 is facing downwards.
  • Page 13 Push the adapter forward and then rotate following the arrow to get it out. Hold the base and thumbs press the stand body then pull out the base following the arrow. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly.
  • Page 14: Installing The Stand For The Wall Mount

    Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm / 100 mm x 200 mm (3.9 inches x 3.9 inches / 3.9 inches x 7.9 inches) that complies with the VESA specifications. 1.
  • Page 15: 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 16 Switches the Power On/Off. 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 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 and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution. •...
  • Page 19: Standard Signal Mode Table

    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. S22A450DW HORIZONTAL...
  • Page 20 HORIZONTAL DISPLAY MODE FREQUENCY (KHZ) IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600...
  • 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 Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen. AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed.
  • 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 Brightness PICTURE Coarse COLOR Color Gamma SIZE & POSI- H-Position TION Reset SETUP&RESET PC/AV Mode Menu Transpar- ency INFORMA- TION Monitor functions may vary according to models.
  • Page 25 Menu Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen • This menu is unavailable when < Sharpness mode. • This menu is unavailable when < Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, Bright surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on.
  • Page 26 Menu This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. Angle When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
  • Page 27 COLOR Menu Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital Color picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the < • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by <...
  • Page 28: Size & Position

    (This is unavailable when < SIZE & POSITION Menu 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 SETUP&RESET Menu 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 Set to PC when connected to a PC. Set to AV when connected to an AV device. • This function does not support Analog mode. PC/AV Mode • Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. •...
  • 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 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. •...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Magicrotation

    MagicRotation What is MagicRotation? The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity. Installing the Software 1.
  • Page 36: Removing The Software

    • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista 32Bit • Windows 7 32Bit For MagicRotation, Windows 2000 or later is recommended. Hardware • At least 128MB of memory(recommended) • At least 25MB of free space on the hard disk drive Service Packs •...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 The display area suddenly moves to an edge or to the center. Did you change the resolution and frequency appropriate to the product? Is the graphics card configured correctly? Did you change the resolution and the frequency appropriate to the product? The color is displayed in 16 bit (16 colors).
  • Page 40: Faq

    FAQ! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? How can I change the resolution? How can I use the power saving function? PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control →...
  • Page 41: More Information

    This device is registered for EMC requirements for home use (Class B). It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) More Information S22A450DW 22.0 inches (55 cm) 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V)
  • Page 42 (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 43: Power Saving Function

    Use the software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. STATE Power Indicator Power Consumption (S22A450DW) Power Consumption (S24A450DW) If there is no power cut-off switch, the power consumption is "0" only when the power cord is disconnected.
  • Page 44: 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 BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA DOMINICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA...
  • Page 45 From landline & mobile : (+40) 21 206 01 10 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864)
  • Page 46 0-800-05-555 088-55-55-555 8-10-800-500-55-500(GSM: 7799) 8-10-800-500-55-500 00-800-500-55-500 8-10-800-500-55-500 0-800-502-000 810-800-500-55-500 00-800-500-55-500 ASIA PACIFIC 1300 362 603 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) 400-810-5858 (852) 3698 4698 1800 1100 11 3030 8282 1800 3000 8282 1800 266 8282 0800-112-8888 021-5699-7777 0120-327-527 1800-88-9999 1-800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) for...
  • Page 47 SOUTH AFRICA TANZANIA UGANDA More Information MIDDLE EAST 021-8255 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 183-2255 8000-4726 08000-726786 800-22273 080 100 2255 9200-21230 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) AFRICA 7095- 0077 8000 0077 0800-10077 0302-200077 0800 724 000 0800-726-7864 800-00-0077 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 0685 88 99 00 0800 300 300 http://www.samsung.com http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 48: 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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