SyncMaster P1980ER,P2480L LCD 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.
Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing the Stand . . . . . .
1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual ICON NAME MEANING Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled. Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function. Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section.
1-2 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. • Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. This may result in scratches or damage to the product. • Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the product.
1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Icon Name Meaning Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or property damage. Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Must be followed. Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle. Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight and installing the product near a heat source such as a fire or heater. • • This may result in electric shock or fire. This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the product at an easily reachable height where children may reach it.
Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • • Make sure that water does not enter the product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is dangerous. • • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause impact to the product. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5 minutes every hour) when viewing the product screen for long periods of time. • Since the display panel is hot after using it for a long time, do not touch the product. This will alleviate any eye strain. Keep small accessories away from the children. Take care when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured.
2 Installing the Product 2-1 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 Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord (Not available in all locations) D-Sub Cable Cleaning Cloth OPTIONAL PARTS DVI Cable The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
2-2 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. Do not remove the stopper pin before installing the base. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
After the installation of the base, stand the monitor up as shown in the figure. Now you can remove the stopper pin to adjust the stand. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly.
2-3 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount Before installation, disassemble the product according to the following steps. Lift up the monitor stand to the maximum angle with your left hand, and remove the back decoration cover with your right hand, as shown in the figure. Remove the screw on the point "A". Remove the part in the direction shown in the figure. This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm(3.9 x 3.9 inches)/200 mm x 100 mm(7.9 x 3.
1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product down on the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. 3. Separate the stand. 4. Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk-top stand, wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw.
2-4 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 () output • • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable. When the graphics card provides DVI () output • Connect the [DVI IN ] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the DVI cable.
Switches the LCD Display On/Off. Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. When both the DVI () and D-Sub () cables are connected, you can select the input signal (Analog/Digital ) by pressing the [ Installing the Product ] button.
2-5 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. You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately. To lock the product, follow these steps: 1.
3 Using the product 3-1 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. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution.
3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. 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. If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically.
Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) 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 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.
3-3 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. 2. Click on "Windows Driver". 3.
3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Icon Description Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person On: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated.
Icon Description Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically AUTO This function is only available in analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment function is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally. For more information on the power-saving function, refer to the power saving function in More Information.
3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Top Menus PICTURE Sub Menus Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Coarse MagicColor Red Green Blue Color Tone Color Effect Gamma H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position Reset Menu Transparency Language Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Auto Source PC/AV Mode Display Time Customized Key Fine COLOR SIZE & POSITION SETUP&RESE T
Menu Description Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. MagicBright • If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the and directly using this mode. • This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for editing a document.
Menu Description Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. MagicColor Red Green Blue • - Turns the MagicColor function off. • - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures. • - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
Menu Description Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in analog mode. H-Position When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. This function is only available in analog mode. V-Position When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust vertical position in 0-6 levels.
Menu Description 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. Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • - Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. Off Timer Setting Auto Source When of is selected,This function is available only. • - The monitor automatically selects an input signal.
4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color 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). The Natural Color is provided online. You can download it from the website below and install; http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.
4-2 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. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MagicTune setup program.
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. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
4-3 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. 3. When the Installation Wizard appears, click [Next]. 4.
4-4 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. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MagicRotation setup program.
• 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 32MB of free space on the hard disk drive Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. • For Windows™ NT 4.0, it is recommended to install Internet Explorer 5.0 and above with Active Desktop component. • For more information, refer to the website.
5 Troubleshooting 5-1 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. 1. Turn the product and the PC off. 2. Separate the signal cable from the product . 3. Turn the product on. 4. If the product is working properly, the message appears.
5-2 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. Is the message displayed on the screen? Check the cable connecting the PC and the product.
THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows XP : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Display → Settings. Windows Vista : Change the color settings by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Personalization → Display settings.
5-3 FAQ FAQ! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? 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.
6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Model Name LCD Panel Synchronization P2480L Size 19 inches (48 cm) 23.6 inches (59 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.06 mm (V) 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) 0.2715 mm (H) x 0.2715 mm (V) Horizontal 30~81 kHz Vertical 56~75 Hz Display Color Resolution P1980ER 16.
6-2 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. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
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6-4 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.
