Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2494HS Samsung
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SyncMaster 2494HS/2494HM LCD Monitor User Manual.
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.
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG- ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
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.
When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing. 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.
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.
• 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. • Keep your knees at greater than 90 degrees, and keep your heels firmly on the floor.
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.
Monitor and Simple-USB stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. List of Parts Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- t.
Note • USB cable is only provided when the stand type is HAS-USB or SIMPLE-USB. • Cable holding ring is only provided when the stand type is SIMPLE or SIMPLE-USB. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key 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 .
Rear Note The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. POWER S/W / POWER POWER S/W Switch the product on and off. POWER Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product.
AUDIO IN Connect the audio cable for your product to the audio port on the back of your computer. AUDIO OUT Headphone output terminal USB connection ter- minal (Option) UP (USB upstream port) Connect the UP port of the product and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 1. Insert the locking device into the Ken- sington slot on the Monitor and turn it in the locking direction . 2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object.
Monitor and HAS-USB stand Type 3 Monitor and Simple stand Type 4 Monitor and Simple-USB stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.
List of Parts D-Sub Cable Power Cord Option USB Cable Cable holding ring Cleaning Cloth Sold separately DVI Cable Stereo Cable HDMI Cable Headphones Note • USB cable is only provided when the stand type is HAS-USB or SIMPLE-USB. • Cable holding ring is only provided when the stand type is SIMPLE or SIMPLE-USB.
Front Note Touch them lightly with your fingers to use them. MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences.
Note If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. >> Click here to see an animation clip AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. >> Click here to see an animation clip Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the product on and off.
POWER S/W Switch the product on and off. POWER Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product. HDMI IN / DVI IN(HDCP) / RGB IN HDMI IN Connect the HDMI IN terminal at the back of your product to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable.
Note To use DOWN (Downstream Port), you have to connect the UP (Upstream Ca- ble ) to the PC. Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this product to connect the product's UP port and your computer's USB port.
Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Introduction.
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 D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable 1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI IN terminal of the monitor using the HDMI cable. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor and DVD (or the device connected to the digital output terminal).
Connecting USB (Option) Note You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to the DOWN port of the monitor without connecting them to the PC. The USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.
• You can play a file from a media device. (Examples of media devices: MP3, digital camera, etc.) • You can run, move, copy or delete the files on the storage device. (Examples of storage devices: external memory, memory card, memory reader, HDD-type MP3 player, etc.
HAS Stand / HAS USB Stand Stand Stopper Note When rotating the monitor screen, you should lift it to the maximum height of the stand and then lean the top backwards. Otherwise, the corners of the monitor screen may come into contact with the floor and become damaged.
Tilt angle HAS Stand / HAS USB Stand : Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of -5° forward to 25° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Simple stand/Simple-USB stand : Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of 0° forward to 23° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
• 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. • To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.
Note If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them. Connecting HDMI Note You can connect digital output devices to your monitor.
4. Selet HDMI using the SOURCE button. Note If you just connect using the DVI to HDMI cable without connecting to the sound source, you cannot hear sound.
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. • You can play a file from a media device.
Using the Stand Monitor Assembly (Simple stand/Simple-USB stand) HAS Stand / HAS USB Stand Stand Stopper Note When rotating the monitor screen, you should lift it to the maximum height of the stand and then lean the top backwards. Otherwise, the corners of the monitor screen may come into contact with the floor and become damaged.
Using ( ), You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 350° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable connecting to the monitor, the power cord of cable can be destroyed.
Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
• 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. • To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD- ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the oper- ating system you have.
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 1.
If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". 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.
9. 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.
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...".
7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
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. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.
4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. 6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". 7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button.
10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other re- quested hardware. Natural Color Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is.
Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the AutoRotation executable file on the CD. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next".
1. The "Display Driver" should be properly loaded for the MagicRotation to work properly. The installed "Display Driver" should be the latest driver supplied by the vendor. 2. If some applications like Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.
Uninstall The AutoRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows ® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove AutoRotation. 1. Go to [Task Tray] → [ Start] → [ Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu.
9. When the installation is complete, the Multiscreen executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. Multiscreen execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key.
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.
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.
Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences.
Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicBright Picture Mode Adjustin.
Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparen- cy Display Time Setup Reset Customized Key Off Timer Auto Source Image Size AV Mode HDMI Black Level Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .
You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. MENU → → , → → , → MENU MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching.
• Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. • Text For documents or works involving heavy text.
• Dynamic Select this mode to view a sharper image than in Standard mode. • Standard Select this mode when the surroundings are bright. This also provides a sharp image. • Movie Select this mode when the surroundings are dark. This will save power and reduce eye fatigue.
• Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. • Intelligent - Displays vivid natural color with clearness. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected.
Color Control Adjusts individual Red , Green , Blue color balance. MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. • 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. • Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white screen. • Sepia - This applies the Sepia color effect to a black and white screen.
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.
Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image.
H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display.
OSD 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.
H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → 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.
• 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjus.
Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time.
Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • Manual MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Size PC Mode You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor.
• 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 This does not operate when the resolution of your PC is set to Wide.
AV Mode This function allows the screen to be displayed at the optimal quality in accordance with the size of the screen when a 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080i, or 1080P video signal is input in HDMI/ DVI mode. Set to Off when connected to a PC, Set to On when connected to an AV device.
HDMI Black Level When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI black level.
MENU → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor.
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 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
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.
A: You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. A: Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
Q: Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? A: Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). Q: The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
Check the volume level. Q: Sound level is too low. A: Check the volume level. If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum, check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program. Check when MagicTune™ does not function properly.
If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter in the "Control Panel → System → Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 2494HS LCD Panel Size 23.6 " diagonal (59 cm) Display area 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2715 mm (H) x 0.2715 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 60 Hz Display Color 16.
Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight HAS stand/HAS-USB stand 572.8 x 363.4 x 67.5 mm / 22.6 x 14.3 x 2.7 inch (Without Stand) / 5.35 kg / 11.8 Ibs 572.8 x 420.
State Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off (Power-Switch off) Power Indicator On blinking Off Power Con- sumption 44 watts less than 1.5 watts (off-mode) less than 1 watt This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality.
General General Model Name SyncMaster 2494HM LCD Panel Size 24 " diagonal (61 cm) Display area 531.36 mm (H) x 298.89 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2768 mm (H) x 0.
Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 572.8 x 420.4 x 249.9 mm / 22.6 x 16.6 x 9.8 inch (With Stand) / 8.4 kg / 18.5 Ibs VESA Mounting Interface 200 x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperatu.
State Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off (Power button) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Con- sumption 44 watts less than 1.5 watts (Off-mode) less than 1 watt This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality.
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.
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.
• Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement.
Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Information.
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Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom sequentially is called the Non-Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image.
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