S24B240BL/S24B240KL/S27B240B/S27B240K 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 Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature. Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept. The appearance may differ depending on 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. 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. Avoid installing the product at an easily reachable height where children may reach it.
Usage Related Warning Since a high voltage runs through the product, never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable and all other connected cables. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock. • • If the product needs to be fixed, contact a service center. If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service center.
Take care not to block the vent by a table cloth or curtain. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal overheating. Avoid inserting metal objects such as a chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (the vents, ports, etc). • If water or an alien substance enters the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire.
Since the display panel is hot after using it for a long time, do not touch the product. Keep small accessories away from the children. Take care when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. • If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured. • • If the product is tilted excessively, the product may fall and this may result in injury. Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury.
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 Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User Manual DC-Adapter (Not available in all locations) Power Cord Stand Stand Connector OPTION D-Sub Cable DVI Cable headphone holder screws The cables provided may vary depending on the product you purchase.
2-2 Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, put the product down on a flat and stable surface (table, etc.) with the screen facing down. Lay a soft blanket on the table for protection. Next, place the product with the screen facing down onto the blanket. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. Install the Stand Connector into the Stand by rotating as shown in 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. Put the headphone holder in the place shown by figure and then turn the connecting screws 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 Never lift the product by holding only the stand.
2-3 Connecting the monitor Connecting with a PC • • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. • Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed. 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.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. • 2-3 Cables can be fixed as shown.
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 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.
S27B240B/S27B240K 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.
3-2 Installing the Device Driver If the device driver is installed, you can set the resolution and frequency to the optimal configuration 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.
3-3 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION 1. Press this button to display the On Screen Display (OSD). 2. When in the menu, press this button to move down to the option below, or adjust values in the OSD. 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 this button down for 10 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated.
3-4 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Bright Brightness Contrast Gamma Auto Adjustment PC/AV Mode Image Size Language Source Exit Monitor functions may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. MENU 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.
MENU DESCRIPTION Controls the contrast of the pictures displayed on the screen Contrast This menu is unavailable when < mode. Bright> is set to or Using this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness. • - - Gamma This menu is unavailable when < mode. Bright> is set to or You can adjust the screen settings automatically. Auto Adjustment This function is only available in Analog mode.
MENU DESCRIPTION Using this menu, you can change the input signal (Analog/DVI). Source If the monitor is in power saving mode or is displaying the message , press “ ” to display the OSD.In this OSD press “ ” and “ ” to change the input signal (Analog/DVI). You can exit the OSD. Shows the frequency and resolution set on the PC.
4 Troubleshooting 4-1 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.
4-2 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? (Connected using the D-sub cable) Check the cable connecting the PC and the product.
THE PICTURES ARE OUT-OF-FOCUS. Did you change the resolution and the frequency appropriate to the product? Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values in the graphics cardrefer to the (Standard Signal Mode Table) 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.
4-3 FAQ FAQ! How can I change the frequency? PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! Set the frequency on your graphics card. Windows XP : Go to Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Go to Control Panel → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor Settings.
5 More Information 5-1 Specifications MODEL NAME Panel Synchronization S27B240B/S27B240K Size 23.6 inches (59 cm) 27 inches (68 cm) Display area 521.28 mm (H) x 293.22 mm (V) 597.89 mm (H) x 336.31 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2715 mm (H) x 0.2715 mm (V) 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color Resolution S24B240BL/S24B240KL 16.
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5-2 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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5-4 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases. Not a product defect Cleaning of the product, Adjustment, Explanation, Re-installation and etc. • If a service technician gives instructions on how to use product or simply adjusts options without disassembling product.
5-5 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (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.
