Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XL2370 Samsung
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SyncMaster XL2370, P2570 LCD Monitor User Manual The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model..
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Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions .
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Major Safety Precautions 1-1 1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Problemshooting' secti on.
1-2 Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenanc e About persistent images • Displaying a still image for a l ong time may create a persistent image or stain on the scre en. If you do not use the product f or a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countri es.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning 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 sup- plied by our company.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Cleaning Related Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moistu re (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rai n drops) and in stalling it within a vehi cle. • This may result in electric shock or fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the produ ct parts. • Make sure that water does not en ter the product.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution When thunder or lighting occurs, u nplug the power cord and und er no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is danger- ous. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid dropping an object over th e product or cause impact to the product.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Do not place the adapt er on top of another adapter. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Keep power adapto r aw ay from any other heat source. • Otherwise , it may result in fi re.
Installing the Product 2-1 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following conte nts have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Monitor The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-gl ossy models only.
2-2 Installing the Product 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, plac e the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing down wards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Sta nd in the dire ction shown by the figure.
Installing the Product 2-2 - Caution Avoid lifting the product hol ding only the stand..
2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Removing the Stand Before removi ng the stand, place the product down on a fl at and stable surface so that the screen face s downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to prot ect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards.
Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Connecting with a PC The connecting pa rt may differ depen ding on the p roduct model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] por t of the product using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sou nd when only the HDMI cable is conne cted wi thout a speaker connected.
Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Connecting to an Amplifier 1. Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier usi ng an optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier.
2-7 Installing the Product 2-7 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locat ions.
Using the product 3-1 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Op timal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the p roduct, a message regardi ng the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resolution.
3-2 Using the product 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolu tion is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-3 3-3 Installing the Device Driver If you install th e device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. T he device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied dr ive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website (http://www.
3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION MENU Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
Using the product 3-4 AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically This function is only available in Anal og mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Pro perties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed.
3-5 Using the product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contras.
Using the product 3-5 MagicBright Provides preset picture sett ings optimized for various user envir onmen ts such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on.
3-5 Using the product COLOR Response Time Accelerates the response time of the LCD panel faster than the orig inal res ponse ti me so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. •< N o r m a l > • <Faster> •< F a s t e s t > It is recommended setting the Normal or Faster when not viewing a movie.
Using the product 3-5 (This is unavailable whe n MagicBright is set to <Dynamic Contrast> mode.) SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natu ral colors mo re clearly without changing the pictur e quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement tech nolog y developed by Samsung Electro nics.
3-5 Using the product SETUP&RESET MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the display area on th e screen horizontally. This function is on ly available in Analog mode. V-Position Moves the position of the di splay area on the screen vertically.
Using the product 3-5 INFORMATION Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected langua ge is only applied to the prod uct OSD. This sett ing do es not affect the other functions of the PC. LED On/Off T urns the Menu button LED on or off. • <Off> - Turns the Power bu tton LED lamp off.
4-1 Installing the Software 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adju sting the displayed colors on the product and matches th e colors on the product with the colors of th e printed pictures.
Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adj ustmen ts by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mo use and the keyb oard without using the opera tin g buttons of the product.
4-2 Installing the Software 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 h as been removed completely.
Installing the Software 4-3 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enable s 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.
5-1 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the pro duct is working pr operly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displa yed and the Power LED blin ks even if the product a nd the PC are properly conne cted, perform the self-diagnosis function according to th e procedures below.
Troubleshooting 5-2 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following befo re requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, plea se 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 conne ction status of the power cord.
5-2 Troubleshooting 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 produ ct? Windo ws ME/XP/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Con- trol Panel → Display → Settings.
Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change th e frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.
6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communicatio n equipment for re sidential u se) This device has been registered regardin g EMI for home use (Class B). It may be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.
More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving func tion that automatical ly tu rns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption.
6-3 More Information 6-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-78 64) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.
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More Information 6-4 6-4 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Unio n and other Euro pean countries with separate col lection systems) This marking on the product, accesso ries or literature in dicates that the product and its electronic accesso ries (e.
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