Eizo Flexscan S2411w Users Manual

							
9Chapter 1  Features and Overview
Information
●  To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
Language
●  To set a language to be displayed [Language]
To make useful settings/adjustments
Power-save Settings
●  To set monitor power-saving [VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM]
Set the off timer
●  To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer]  ……………………………………… see page 17
Change the screen size
●  To change screen size [Screen Size]   ……………………………………… see page 19
●  To adjust brightness of non-display area [Border Intensity]  …………………… see page 19
Power Indicator Setting
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is  displayed [Power Indicator]  ……… see page 20
Beeper setting
●  To set the beeper [Beep]  …………… see page 20
Adjustment Menu Settings
●  To update menu settings [Menu Size/ Menu Position/Menu Off Timer/
Translucent]  ………………………… see page 21
Resume the factory default settings
●  To reset all settings [Reset]  ……… see page 23
Connect two PCs
●  To set priority of PC to be displayed  [Input Priority]  ……………………… see page 25
Basic operation of Adjustment menu
[Displaying Adjustment menu and selecting function]
(1) Touch 
. The Main menu appears.
(2)  Select a function with 
  /  /  / , and touch . The Sub menu appears.
(3)  Select a function with 
  /  /  / , and touch . The adjustment/setting menu appears.
(4)  Adjust the selected item with 
  /  /  / , and touch . The setting is saved.
[Exiting Adjustment menu]
(1)  Choose  from the Sub menu and touch 
. The Main menu appears.
(2)  Choose  from the Main menu and touch 
. The Adjustment menu quits.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu can also be exited by touching  twice quickly.
•   or  can also be selected by touching the 
 switch twice in the Main menu or Sub menu.
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EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  To display EIZO logo  [EIZO Logo Appearing Function]  …see page 20
Locking Adjustment
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  ………………………………………see page 21
Connecting Signal Cables
●  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor  ………………………………………see page 24
●  Connecting Peripheral USB Devices  ………………………………………see page 25
 Adjustment menu (Refer to below for operation)
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2-1 Utility Disk
An “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” (CD-ROM) is supplied with the monitor\
. The following table shows the disk contents and 
the overview of the application software programs.
● Disk Contents
•  Disk contents and software overview
  The disk includes a monitor information file, application software progr\
ams for adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to 
“Readme.txt” or the “Readme” file on the disk for software s\
tartup procedures or file access procedures.
Item Overview For Windows For Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “Readme”  fi le
○○
Color Pro fi les (ICC Pro fi les) Color pro fi les○○
Screen Adjustment Program Available for easy adjustments of the 
monitor screen following adjustment 
patterns and procedures on the 
screen.
○○
UniColor Pro An application software to simulate the views experienced by some colorblind 
people. (A PC must be connected to 
the monitor with the supplied USB 
cable.) Refer to the description later.
○○
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for 
Windows)A utility software program to control 
monitor adjustments from a PC using 
its mouse and keyboard.
(A PC must be connected to the 
monitor with the supplied USB cable.) 
Refer to the description later.
○−
WindowMovie Checker Software WindowMovie is a function of 
ScreenManager Pro for LCD.
For more information, refer to the 
User’s Manual of ScreenManager Pro 
for LCD on the disk.
User’s Manual of this monitor (PDF  fi le)
UniColor Pro User’s Manual (PDF  fi le)
Color Universal Design Handbook (PDF  fi le)
●  To use UniColor Pro
For the installation and use of UniColor Pro, refer to the UniColor Pro \
User’s Manual on the disk.
● To use ScreenManager Pro for LCD
For the installation and use of ScreenManager Pro for LCD, refer to its \
User’s Manual on the disk.
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
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2-2 Screen Adjustment
Digital Input
When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on \
the 
preset data of the monitor.
Analog Input
The monitor screen adjustment is used to suppress fl ickering of the screen or 
adjust screen position and screen size correctly according to the PC to \
be used.
To use the monitor comfortably, adjust the screen when the monitor is set up for 
the  fi rst time or when the settings of the PC in use are updated.
[Adjustment Procedure]
1 Touch .
A message “Your setting will be lost, if you touch again now” appears for 
fi  ve seconds.
2 Touch  again while the message is displayed.
The Auto Adjustment function begins (showing a running status icon) to 
adjust clock, phase, display position, and resolution automatically.
   
If satisfactory adjustment cannot be obtained with the  button, 
perform the adjustment following the procedure below. When the 
screen is displayed correctly, go to step 5 “Range Adjustment”.
●  Advanced Adjustment
3  Run the Screen Adjustment Program.
Load the EIZO LCD Utility Disk on the PC, and start the Screen 
Adjustment Program compatible with the PC in use.
After the program starts up, perform the adjustment in step 4 following \
the 
instructions of the program.
Attention
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
NOTE
•  For how to start the Screen Adjustment Program, refer to 
“Readme.txt” or the “Readme”  fi le. 
When you are using a Windows PC, 
you can run the program directly from 
the start menu of the disk.
•  If no adjustment program is available  for your PC, display a checkerboard 
pattern on the screen (see below) and 
go to the following steps.
NOTE
•  Auto adjustment is available using the 
. If satisfactory adjustment 
cannot be obtained with this button, 
perform advanced adjustments using 
the Adjustment menu. Use “Screen 
Adjustment Program” on the supplied 
EIZO LCD Utility Disk.
Attention
•  This function works correctly when  an image is fully displayed over the 
Windows or Macintosh display area. 
It does not work properly when an 
image is displayed only on a part of 
the screen (DOS prompt window, for 
example) or when a black background 
(wallpaper, etc.) is in use.
•  This function does not work correctly  with some graphics boards.
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NOTE
•  When vertical bars appear on the screen after adjustment, go back to 
“To eliminate vertical bars [Clock].” 
(Clock  → Phase  → Position)
Attention
•  Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
NOTE
•  Touch the control button slowly so as not to miss the adjustment point.
• When blurring,  fl ickering or bars 
appear on the screen after adjustment, 
proceed to [Phase] to remove 
fl  ickering or blurring.4  Perform advanced adjustments for the following using the 
 menu of the Adjustment menu.
●  To eliminate vertical bars [Clock](1)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the clock with  or , and touch .
The adjustment is completed.
● To remove  fl ickering or blurring [Phase]
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the phase with  or , and touch .
The adjustment is completed. 
●  To correct screen position [Position] Since the number of pixels and the pixel positions are  fi xed on 
the LCD monitor, only one position is provided to display images 
correctly. The position adjustment is made to shift an image to the 
correct position.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the position with   /  /  /  to display the image 
properly in the display area of the monitor.
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●  To adjust extra or cut image [Resolution]This adjustment is available to equalize the resolution shown on the 
Setting menu and the resolution of input signal.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the vertical resolution with  or , and then horizontal 
resolution with 
 or , and touch .
The adjustment is completed.
Extra image is displayed due to excessive dots.
A part of image is cut due to short dots.
5  Adjust the signal output range
●  To adjust color gradation automatically [Range Adjustment] Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the 
signal output level.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
A message “Your setting will be lost it you touch AUTO switch” appears.
(2) Touch  while the message is displayed.
The output range is adjusted automatically.
When using the “Screen Adjustment Program”, the program is  fi nished.
6  Change the smoothing setting.
●  To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing]
When a low-resolution image is displayed in the “Full” or “Enla\
rged” 
mode, the characters or lines of the displayed image may be blurred.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and touch 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select a suitable level from 1 to 5 (where 1 = soft and 5 = sharp) 
with 
 or , and touch .
The smoothing adjustment is completed.
Attention
•  Smoothing setting may not be required depending on the display resolution.
(You cannot choose the smoothing 
icon.)
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2-3 Color Adjustment
Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode]
This function allows you to select the best display mode for monitor bri\
ghtness, 
etc.
● FineContrast Mode
An appropriate display mode is selectable out of six modes.
Mode Purpose
Custom Available for making desired setting.
sRGB Suitable for color matching with sRGB compatible 
peripherals.
External Switches to this External mode when you start up the 
UniColor Pro and perform the simulation. 
Text Suitable for displaying texts for word processing or 
spreadsheets.
Picture Suitable for displaying images such as photos or picture 
images.
Movie Suitable for playing back animated images.
FineContrast menu Example) Custom
Displays current mode.
Displays current settings of brightness, color 
temperature, and gamma.
 ● To select FineContrast mode
(1) Touch  or .
The FineContrast menu appears at the lower left of the screen.
(2)  Choose a desired mode with  and , and touch .
The adjustment is completed.
● To update color setting of FineContrast mode
, , and  can be set or adjusted.
(1)  Choose a desired function from the FineContrast menu with 
 or .
(2)  Adjust the selected function with 
 or , and touch .
The adjustment is completed.
Attention
•  Color temperature values and gamma  values are  fi xed in some modes. 
Set them as shown in “To select an 
appropriate mode for images” on page 
15.
NOTE
•  The  menu of the Adjustment  menu allows advanced color 
adjustments for each mode. Refer to 
“To select an appropriate mode for 
images” on page 15.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the FineContrast menu cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
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Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu]
Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for eac\
h 
FineContrast mode.
● To select an appropriate mode for images
✓ : Adjustment available     
−: Invalid for adjustment
Icon Function FineContrast mode
Custom sRGB External Text Picture Movie
Brightness*✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓
Temperature*✓ −−
✓✓✓
Gamma*✓−−
✓−−
Saturation✓−−
✓✓✓
Hue✓−−
✓✓✓
Gain✓− − −−−
6 Colors✓− − −−−
Enhancer
Contrast  Enhancer✓−−−
✓✓
Outline    Enhancer✓−−−
✓✓
Reset✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓
*  These items can also be set or adjusted with the FineContrast menu.
Menu Description Adjustment range
BrightnessTo adjust the full screen 
brightness as desired 0 to 100%
NOTE
•  You can also adjust the brightness by touching  or  
button while the adjustment menu is not displayed.
• Touch 
 after adjustment. 
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
Temperature
To select a color 
temperature 4000K to 10000K in units of 500K 
(including 9300K).
NOTE
•  Setting the value to “Off” presents the natural color 
temperature of the panel.
•  The values shown in the Kelvin (K) are available only as  reference.
Gamma
To set a gamma value 1.4 to 3.0, Fixed
NOTE
•  Digital signal input is recommended for gamma value setting.  Set a gamma value to 1.8 - 2.2 for analog signal input.
•  Only when selecting  in the  fi ne contrast mode, 
“Fixed” is available.
Saturation
To adjust color saturation –100 to 100 Setting the minimum (–100) turns 
the image to a monochrome 
screen.
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast menu cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  Adjustable functions vary depending  on the type of FineContrast mode.
Attention
•  Perform [Range Adjustment] before starting color adjustment for analog 
input signals.
Refer to “To adjust color gradation 
automatically” on page 13.
•  The FineContrast mode cannot be  changed during color adjustment. Set 
the FineContrast mode in advance 
with 
 / .
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting the 
color adjustment.
•  Choose “Reset” in the  menu  to revert to the default settings (factory 
settings) of hue of the color mode 
selected.
•  The same image may be seen in  different colors on multiple monitors 
due to their monitor-speci fi c 
characteristics. Make  fi ne color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
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Menu Description Adjustment rangeHue
To produce a desired skin 
color, etc. –100 to 100
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
Gain
To adjust red, green, and 
blue to a desired color tone 
respectively 0 to 100%
Adjust the respective brightness of 
red/green/blue to make a desired 
color tone. Display an image with 
white or gray background for 
adjustment.
NOTE
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
•  When using the  setting, the  setting is 
set to “Off.”
6 Colors
To adjust  and 
 in Red, 
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, 
and Magenta respectively Hue: –100 to 100
Saturation: –100 to 100
Enhancer 
ContrastEnhancer       (Refer to page 33)
This can change the feeling 
of contrast the image. On/Off
OutlineEnhancer         
(Refer to page 33)
This emphasize the outline 
of the image and shade it 
off. -3 to 3
NOTE
•  “ContrastEnhancer” and “OutlineEnhancer” are suitable 
function for the playback of moving image or photograph 
indication.
Reset
To reset the color settings of the selected FineContrast mode to 
the default settings
●  To set/adjust color
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and touch .
(2)  Select a desired function from the  menu, and touch 
.
The selected function menu appears.
(3)  Adjust the selected item with   /  /  / , and touch .
The adjustment is completed.
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2-4  Off Timer/Power Saving Settings
● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer]
This function allows the monitor to automatically turn off after a speci fi ed time 
has passed. This function serves to reduce afterimages caused when the monitor 
screen is left on for a long time period without use. Use this function \
when an 
image is displayed throughout the day.
[Off Timer System]
Timer Monitor Power Indicator
ON time (1H - 23H) Operating Blue
Last 15 min. in “ON time” Advance Notice*
1Flashing blue
“ON time” expired Power Off Off
*1 When  is touched during the advance notice period, the monitor continues to o\
perate for 
additional 90 minutes. Extension of operation time can be set without li\
mitation.
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and touch 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Enable” with  or .
(4)  Set a monitor ON time (1 to 23 hours) with 
 or , and touch .
The Off Timer setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
(1) Touch 
.
Attention
•  The Off Timer functions even in the  power saving mode, but the advance 
notice is disabled. The monitor power 
is turned off without advance notice.
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● To set monitor power-saving [VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM]
■ Analog input
This monitor complies with the VESA DPMS standard.
[Power Saving System]
PC Monitor Power 
Indicator
Operating Operating Blue
Power 
saving STAND-BY 
SUSPENDED 
OFF Power saving Orange
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Select “VESA DPMS” with  or , and touch .
The power saving setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
•  Operate the mouse or keyboard to resume the normal screen.
■ Digital input 
This monitor complies with the DVI DMPM standard.
[Power Saving System]
The monitor enters the power saving mode in  fi ve seconds in connection with 
the PC setting.
PC Monitor Power Indicator
Operating Operating Blue
Power saving Power saving Orange
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and touch 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Select “DVI DMPM” with  or , and touch .
The power saving setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
•  Operate the mouse or keyboard to resume the normal screen.
Attention
•  Unplugging the power cord 
completely shuts off power supply to 
the monitor.
•  USB compliant devices connected  to the monitor work even if the 
monitor is in the power saving mode. 
Therefore, power consumption of the 
monitor varies with connected devices 
even in the power saving mode. 
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