Samsung S24b300h User Manual

							3-20Using the product
AngleThis feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position.
When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the 
appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen 
directly from the front.
 Set to  when viewing directly in front of the screen. 
•    - Select when viewing from the front position.
•    - Select when viewing from a slightly lower position.
•    - Select when viewing from the lower position.
•    -Select when viewing from the upper position.
•    - Select when viewing from the left or right position.
•  - Select when two or more persons view among  , ,  position at the same 
time.
•   -When  is selected, settings for  is applied by default. 
Users can set suitable picture quality as needed.
 
• This menu is unavailable when < Bright> is set to  or  
mode.
• This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set.
 
CoarseRemoves vertical noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
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. 
FineRemoves horizontal noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
If you cannot remove the noise completely with the  function, adjust the  and then 
use the  function again.
 This function is only available in Analog mode. 
HDMI Black LevelWhen watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI, image quality deterio-
ration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.) may occur depending on the con-
nected external device.
• 
• 
 This function is active only when the external device is connected via . The  function may not be compatible with all external devices.
 
MenuDescription
 
						

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 COLOR
MenuDescription
ColorExpresses 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 < Color> with the original pictures.
•  - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
•  - Improves the chroma of pictures except for areas corresponding to skin color.
 This menu is unavailable when < Angle> is set. 
RedYou can adjust the red color value of pictures according to your preference. This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to  mode or  mode. 
GreenYou can adjust the green color value of pictures according to your preference. This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to  mode or  mode. 
BlueYou can adjust the blue color value of pictures according to your preference. This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to  mode or  mode. 
Color ToneYou can set the color temperature according to your preference.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to very cool.
• 
- Sets the color temperature of the screen to cool.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to the standard color temperature. 
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to warm.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to very warm.
• - Select this menu to set the color temperature manually. 
If you do not like the preset color temperatures, you can manually adjust the value of RGB.
When the external input is connected through HDMI and  is set to , has four color temperature settings (, ,  and ).
 
• This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set to  mode or  mode.
• This menu is unavailable when < Angle> is set.
 
GammaUsing this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness.
•  -  -  
This menu is unavailable when < Angle> is set. 
 
						

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(This is unavailable when < Bright> is set to  and  mode.) 
 SIZE & POSITION
MenuDescription
H-PositionMoves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally.
 • This function is only available in Analog mode.
• When a 720P or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust horizontal 
position in 0-6 levels.
 
V-PositionMoves the position of the display area on the screen vertically.
 • This function is only available in Analog mode.
• When a 720P or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust vertical 
position in 0-6 levels. 
 
Image Size
 Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. 
PC signals 
•  - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
•  - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal.
 • A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported.
• If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution, the aspect ratio does not change whether the 
 is set to  or .
 
AV signals 
•  - Displays pictures at the 4:3 aspect ratio. 
•  - Displays pictures at the 16:9 aspect ratio. 
•  - If a 720P or 1080P signal is input in HDMI/DVI input mode, the picture is displayed 
as is without truncation.
 This can only be set when the external input is connected through HDMI/DVI and  is set to .
 
Menu H-Position You can adjust the horizontal position of the OSD.
Menu V-Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD.
 
						

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 SETUP&RESET
MenuDescription
ResetUse this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults.
• - 
LanguageSelect a language for the OSD.
 The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other 
functions of the PC.
 
Eco SavingThis function provides user a low power mode which is realized by lowering the current of the display 
panel.
• 
When  is selected, the power consumption is about 75% of default setting.
• 
When  is selected, the power consumption is about 50% of default setting.
• 
When  is selected, the function is turned Off .
 
This menu is unavailable when < Bright> is set to  mode. 
Off Timer On/OffYou can turn the Off Timer on or off.
•  - 
Off Timer SettingTurns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. When  of  is selected,This function is available only.  
PC/AV ModeSet to PC when connected to a PC.
Set to AV when connected to an AV device.
 • This function does not support Analog mode.
• Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10.
• If the monitor (when set to DVI or HDMI) is in power saving mode or is displaying the 
message , press the MENU button to display the On Screen Display 
(OSD). You can select  or .
 
 
						

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 INFORMATION
Key Repeat TimeControls the repeat delay of a button.
You can set to ,  or . If  is selected, the button only 
responds once.
Customized KeyYou can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following.
• < Angle> -
< Bright> -  - 
Auto Source•  - The monitor automatically selects an input signal.
•  - Users have to manually select an input signal. Not applicable to analog (D-SUB)-or-digital (DVI)-dedicated models. 
Display TimeThe OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user.
You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden.
•  -  -  - 
Menu TransparencyYou can select the transparency of the OSD.
•  - 
MenuDescription
INFORMATIONShows the frequency and resolution set on the PC.  For models with an Analog interface only,  is not shown in the 
.
 
MenuDescription
 
						

							Installing the Software4-1
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.html 
 
						

							4-2Installing the Software
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. 
 If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the 
MagicTune setup file on the CD-ROM.
 
3.Select the installation language and click [Next].
4.Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
 • The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
•The  MagicTune icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
•If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key.
 
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MagicTune™)
The installation of MagicTune™may be affected by the graphics card, motherboard and the networking environment. 
System Requirements
OS
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP Home Edition
•Windows XP Professional
•Windows Vista 32Bit
•Windows 7 32Bit
 For MagicTune™, Windows 2000 or later is recommended.  
Hardware
•At least 32MB of memory 
•At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 
 For more information, refer to the website. 
Removing the Software
You can only remove MagicTune™through [Add or Remove Programs ] in Windows.
To remove MagicTune™, complete the following steps.
1.Click [Start] select [Settings], and select [Control Panel] from the menu.
For Windows XP, click [Start], and select [Control Panel] from the menu. 
2.Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 
 
						

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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. 
 
 
						

							4-3Installing the Software
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.Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
 • The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
•The MultiScreen icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
•If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key.
 
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MultiScreen)
The MultiScreen installation may be affected by the graphics card, motherboard and the networking environment. 
Operating System
OS
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP Home Edition
•Windows XP Professional
•Windows Vista 32Bit
•Windows 7 32Bit
 For MultiScreen, the operating systems Windows 2000 or later is recommended.  
Hardware
•At least 32MB of memory 
•At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 
Removing the Software 
Click [Start], select [Settings]/[Control Panel], and then double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. 
Select MultiScreen from the program list and click the [Add/Delete] button. 
 
						

							Troubleshooting5-1
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.
In this case, if a blank screen is displayed again, make sure that there is no problem with the PC and the connection. The 
product is working properly.