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SyncMaster S22A450UW/S24A450UW
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 S22A450UW/S24A450UW 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 (Waste Electrical &...
  • 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: Installation Related

    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: Usage Related

    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 DC-Adapter...
  • 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(3.9 x 3.9 inches) that complies with the VESA specifications. HAS stand Stand Mount Stand (Optional) 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2.
  • 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. Installing the Product...
  • Page 17: Fixing Cables

    Fixing cables Cables can be fixed as shown. Installing the Product...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Connecting Usb

    Connecting USB Applicable to the stand models that have USB ports only. You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to DOWN port of the monitor without connecting them to the PC. USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0.
  • Page 20 USB port. 2. Connect the DOWN port of the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable. 3. The use procedures are as the same as those for using an external device connecting to the PC. • You can connect and use a keyboard and mouse. •...
  • Page 21: 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. ▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons. MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears.
  • Page 22: 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 23 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 VESA, 640 x 480...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 ICON DESCRIPTION Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/Digital) 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 27: 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 PICTURE Bright Angle Coarse Fine Green Blue Color Tone COLOR Color Gamma H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position SIZE &...
  • Page 28 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 29 Menu Description This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. 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 30 COLOR 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. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by <...
  • Page 31: Menu Description

    SIZE & POSITION 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 32 SETUP&RESET 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 33 Menu Description Controls the repeat delay of a button. Key Repeat Time You can set to <Acceleration>, <1 sec> or <2 sec>. If <No Repeat> is selected, the button only responds once. You can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following. Customized Key •...
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 2. Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 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.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42 The display area suddenly moves to an edge or to the center. 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? refer to the (Standard Signal Mode Table) Is the graphics card configured correctly? Set up the graphics card referring to the user manual.
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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.) (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 45: 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 46: 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 CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 47 021.206.01.10 – din orice reţea, tarif normal SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) http://www.samsung.com SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (0800-726 786) http://www.samsung.com/sk SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) http://www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/ http://www.samsung.com/ch min) http://www.samsung.com/ch_fr (French)
  • Page 48 0-800-502-000 http://www.samsung.com/ua http://www.samsung.com/ua_ru BELARUS 810-800-500-55-500 MOLDOVA 00-800-500-55-500 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 http://www.samsung.com/hk (852) 3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/ INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 3000 8282 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 49 AFRICA NIGERIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com More Information...
  • Page 50: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (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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