Samsung Syncmaster 245b Quick Start Guide

							 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
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SyncMaster  245B / 245BW
 
						

							 Notation
 
 
 
 
 
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the 
equipment.
 
 
 
ProhibitedImportant to read and understand at all times
Do not disassembleDisconnect the plug from the outlet 
Do not touchGround to prevent an electric shock
 
 
 Power
When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.  
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).  
 
 
 
						

							Do not use a damaged or loose plug.  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire.
 
 
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.  
 
An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l 
Equipment only.)
 
 
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.  
 
A bad connection may cause fire. 
 
 
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which 
could cause damage.  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.  
 
This may cause fire.
 
 
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.  
 
A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. 
 
 
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.  
 
If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth. 
Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric shock or 
fire. 
 
 
 
						

							To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the 
mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire.
 
 
 Installation
  Be sure to contact an authorized Service Centerwhen installing your set in a location 
with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical 
substances and where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as at 
airports, train stations etc.  
 
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
 
 
Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.  
 
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor. 
 
 
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.  
 
This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
 
 
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not 
protrude from the showcase or shelf.  
 
Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
 
 
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.  
 
Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall and 
cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
 
 
Do not place the product on the floor.  
 
Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it. 
 
 
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN 
FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.  
 
 
						

							Otherwise, this may cause fire. 
 
 
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.  
 
A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
 
 
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, 
closet, etc.  
 
Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
 
 
Put down the monitor carefully.  
 
Failing to do so may damage the monitor.
 
 
Do not place the monitor face down.  
 
This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. 
 
 
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.  
 
Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.  
Always use the mounting device specified in the owners manual. 
 
 
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 
cm/4 inches) for ventilation purposes.  
 
Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, 
resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance. 
 
 
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of childrens reach. 
 
The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it. 
 
 
 
						

							 Cleaning and Using 
  When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a 
slightly moistened, soft fabric. 
 
 
Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.  
 
This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. 
 
 
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using 
a dry cloth.  
 
A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
 
 
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.  
 
Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry 
cloth.  
 
Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air 
freshener, lubricant or detergent. 
 
 
 Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire.  
Refer to a qualified servicing company. 
 
 
						

							 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound 
or smell coming from the monitor - contact an authorized dealer or the Service 
Center. 
 
This may cause electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install 
inside a vehicle.  
 
This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.  
In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the monitor 
could be exposed to snow or rain. 
 
 
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug 
the power cord. Then contact the Service Center.  
 
The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
 
 
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a 
long period of time.  
 
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire. 
 
 
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.  
 
This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. 
 
 
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.  
 
This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable.
 
 
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.  
 
Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
 
 
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the 
monitor.  
 
This may a malfunction, an electric shock or fire.  
If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the 
Service Center. 
 
 
						

							 Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable 
substances.  
 
This may cause an explosion or fire. 
 
 
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.  
 
This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. 
 
 
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects 
such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc or etc.  
 
This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters the 
product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and 
contact the Service Center. 
 
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or 
blurriness may appear.  
 
Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing 
picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.
 
 
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.  
 
An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.  
 
24 inch Wide (61 cm) - 1920 x 1200 
 
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your 
eyesight. 
 
 
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the 
monitor. 
 
Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to 
vibrations.  
 
Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.  
Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the 
product or may cause the product to catch fire. 
 
 
						

							When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all 
cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are 
disconnected before moving the monitor.  
 
Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. 
 
 
Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.  
 
A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. 
 
 
When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product 
unplugged.  
 
Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded 
insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
 
Do not place your childrens favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the 
product.  
 
Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object.  
The product could fall, causing injury or even fatality. 
 
 
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while 
holding only the stand.  
 
This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal 
injury.
 
 
 
 
 
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
 
 Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
 
zKeep your back straight. 
 
zKeep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the 
monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have 
the monitor directly in front of you. 
 
zTilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor 
height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level. 
 
zAdjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the 
screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits. 
 
zKeep your arms level with the back of your hands. 
 
zKeep the angle of the elbow perpendicular. 
 
zKeep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your 
feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below 
the heart  
 
 
						

							 
  Correct Disposal of This Product  
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)  
 
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not 
be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To 
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled 
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it 
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.  
 
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this 
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they 
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.  
 
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and 
conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with 
other commercial wastes for disposal.