SyncMaster S22A300N/S23A300N 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 Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . .
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 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. 3. Wipe the monitor using a soft, slightly damp cloth that has been squeezed .
1-4 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. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
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. • Otherwise, this may cause the product to fall off and result in a malfunction or injury. • Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable to the size of the product. Do not place the product face down on the floor.
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 cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquitorepellent, fragrance, lubrication or cleansing agent when cleaning the product. This may result in the exterior being deformed or the print being removed.
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. When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • A spark may result in an explosion or fire. • During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
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. Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the product. • Watching the product from too close a distance continuously may damage your eyesight. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
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 Power Cord Product Warranty (Not available in all locations) User Manual DC-Adapter Stand Connector Stand OPTION D-Sub Cable The cables provided may vary depending on the product you purchase.
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. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly.
2-3 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. 2. Connect the power adapter to [DC 12V/14V] on the rear of the product. Connect the power cord to the adapter and wall socket. (The input voltage is switched automatically.
2-4 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 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. 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 • 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. • To go to the menu, press the button on the front of the monitor again. • When pressing a button, please press the bottom of a "●" displayed below its button label.
ICON AUTO DESCRIPTION Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically 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 • The buttons on the right of the product are touch-type buttons. • Touch the buttons lightly with your finger. Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally.
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 Coarse Fine Sharpness Bright Angle Red Green Blue Color Tone H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position Reset Language Eco Saving Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Key Repeat Time Customized Key Display Time Menu Transparency COLOR Color Gamma SIZE & POSITION SETUP&RESET INFORMATION M
Menu Bright Description Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on. • 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 and surfing the Internet (text + picture).
Menu Description Removes vertical noise lines (line pattern) from the screen. Coarse The location of the screen may be changed after the adjustment. In this case, move the screen so that the screen is displayed at the center of the display panel using the menu. This function is only available in Analog mode. Removes horizontal noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
Menu Color Description Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • - Turns the < Color> function off. • - You can compare the pictures processed by < • - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color. • - Improves the chroma of pictures except for areas corresponding to skin color.
SIZE & POSITION Menu Description Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. H-Position • This function is only available in Analog mode. Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. V-Position • This function is only available in Analog mode. Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. PC signals Image Size • - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
Menu Reset Description Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. • - 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. This function provides user a low power mode which is realized by lowering the current of the display panel. Eco Saving • <75%> When <75%> is selected, the power consumption is about 75% of default setting.
Menu INFORMATION Using the product Description Shows the frequency and resolution set on the PC.
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.
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.
The color is displayed in 16 bit (16 colors). The color has been changed after changing the graphics card. 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. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows Vista : Change the color settings by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Personalization → Display settings.
5-3 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. Windows ME/2000 : Change the frequency by selecting Control Panel → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and then change the refresh rate under Monitor Settings.
6 More Information 6-1 Specifications S22A300N MODEL NAME Panel Synchronization Size 21.5 inches (54 cm) Display area 476.64 mm(H) X 268.11 mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.24825 mm (H) x 0.24825 mm (V) Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color Resolution S22A300N 16.7 M Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080@60Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080@60Hz RGB Analog Input Signal, Terminated 0.7 Vp-p ± 5% separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0V, V low ≤ 0.
MODEL NAME Panel Synchronization Size 23 inches (58 cm) Display area 509.76mm(H) X 286.74mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm (H) x 0.2655 mm (V) Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color Resolution S23A300N 16.7 M Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz RGB Analog Input Signal, Terminated 0.7 Vp-p ± 5% separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0V, V low ≤ 0.
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.
