Samsung Syncmaster C23a750x User Manual

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1.2 Parts
1.2.1 Frontal Buttons
 zThe color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change 
without notice to improve quality.
zThis is a touch-type button. Tap the button lightly with a finger.
zThe printed board assembly (PBA) inside this product may heat the stand. A hot stand does not 
indicate a problem with the product.
 
 zIf the MENU button is not visible, lightly tap the area around the [ ] button. The MENU button will 
become visible.
zThe onscreen display menu only appears when the MENU button light is lit.
zThe lit MENU button light will automatically turn off after 10 seconds. 
 
						

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IconsDescription
zOpen or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the last 
menu.
zOSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD 
control to prevent unintended changes to settings.
To lock the OSD control, press the MENU button [ ] for five 
seconds. 
To unlock the locked OSD control, press the MENU button [ ] for 
more than five seconds.
 The Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted and  Information can be 
viewed even when the OSD control is locked.
 
Open the HUB settings screen (see " HUB" in "7.1 HUB").
To hide the  HUB screen, press the [ ] or [ ] button. 
  Turn the screen on or off. 
The power indicator will be lit when 
the product is operating normally.
 zRefer to "10.2 PowerSaver" for details about the power-saving 
function.
zTo reduce power consumption, it is best to remove the power 
cable when you will not be using the product for an extended 
period of time.
 
Confirm a menu selection.
Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will 
change the input source (Analog/HDMI /Wireless USB /USB ). If you power 
on the product or change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, 
a message that shows th e changed input source will appear at the top 
left corner of the screen. 
 zThis function is not available with any product that supports an 
Analog  interface only.
zIf the [ ] button blinks abnormally, there may be a problem in 
the operation of the fan inside the product. If the problem 
persists for more than 10 minutes, consult your nearest 
customer service center.
 
Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the 
OSD menu.
Move to the left or right menu or adjust the value for an option on the 
OSD menu.
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1.2.2 Reverse Side
 The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change 
without notice to improve quality.
 
PortDescription
Connects to a PC using the D-SUB cable.
Connects to a network using the LAN cable.
Connects to a PC via a USB cable.
 This port can only connect to a PC. 
Connects to the DC power adapter.
 
						

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1.2.3 Left Side View
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without notice to improve quality.
 
PortDescription
Connects to an audio output device such as headphones.
HDMI IN Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable.
 /  Connects to a source device via a USB cable. Compatible with a 
USB cable version 3.0 or lower.
 zThe USB 3.0 port is blue in color.
zIf 
1 Port  is selected for  USB Super Charging, only the 
[ ] port is enabled. 
 
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1.2.4 Right Side View
 The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change 
without notice to improve quality.
 
PortDescription
Connects to a source device via a USB cable. Compatible with a 
USB cable version 2.0 or lower. 
 The USB 2.0 port is black in color. 
 
						

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1.2.5 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
 The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change 
without notice to improve quality.
zThe monitor tilt and height can be adjusted.
zHold the top center of the product and adjust the tilt carefully.
 
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Using "Central Station"
You can use "Central Station" by connecting the product to a PC through the Wireless USB function or a USB 
cable. "Central Station" system allows the product to  function as a HUB so that you can connect a device 
directly to the product to control the device from the  product without having to connect the device to a PC.
2.1 About "Central Station"
"Central Station" is a HUB system developed independently by Sams ung and allows you to conveniently 
control a notebook PC that has a small screen and a limited number of input/output ports available.
Notebook or netbook computers offer portability but may prove inconvenient when used at the office or 
at home due to the limited number of functions available. Connecting a notebook PC to this product, 
which has the "Central Station" function, allows you to view the small notebook PC screen on a larger 
screen. With the HUB function, you can control multiple devices at the same time from the notebook PC, 
even if the notebook PC has a limited number of input/output ports. 
In particular, the high-tech Wireless USB feature allows you to connect a notebook PC to the product 
wirelessly and, from the product, enjoy various multimedia contents stored on the notebook PC.
You can also use triple monitors by configuring the display settings. 
2.2 Software Installation fo r Using "Central Station"
Install on your PC the software provided with the product.
To maximize the performance of your Central Station monitor, visit www.samsung.com and upgrade the 
driver periodically.
2.2.1 Installing "SAMSUNG Central Station Setup"
This software is needed to use the Central Station function. Software installation may be affected by the 
graphics card, motherboard, or network conditions of the PC.
1Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2Click the "SAMSUNG Central Statio n Setup" installation program.
 
3Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation.
 Select the country where you will use the product when installing the driver initially. Using the 
product in a country other than the selected country would be contrary to the law.
 
 If a software installation window does not appear  in the main screen, install using the "SAMSUNG 
Central Station Setup > CA750X_Central_St ation.exe" execution file on the CD-ROM.
 
 
						

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4After installing the integrated PC driver "Samsung Central Station Setup," customize the audio 
output port settings as required.
(Control Panel->Audio->Speaker->Speaker Setup)
 z"SAMSUNG Central Station Setup" software consis ts of "Samsung Wireless Central Station" and 
"Samsung Wireless Monitor". To delete the so ftware, go to Start Settings Control Panel 
and double-click Add or Remove Programs on the PC. Select "Samsung Wireless Central Station" 
and "Samsung Wireless Monitor" from the list and click Change/Remove.
 
2.3 Connecting the Product to a PC to Use "Central Station" 
Connect the product to a PC via Wireless USB and the USB cable.
Connecting the  product and PC via Wireless USB and the USB cable will allow you to hear audio when 
you plug headphones or speakers into [ ] on the product.
If a PC is connected, the product will automatically switch to the mode of the detected input source. If 
several source devices ar e connected to the product, the input source  will automatically change 
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according to this priority, from left to right: 
Analog mode > HDMI mode >  Wireless USB mode > USB  
mode.
If the product connects to a PC for the first time,  the optimum resolution (1920 x 1080) will be selected 
automatically and a me ssage will appear confirming that you want to set the  display to extended mode. 
The same resolution will be applied from the next time the product connects to the PC.
 When multiple display output ports on the PC are connected to the Central Station monitor, different 
signals may output depending on the system specifications of the PC.
 
2.3.1 Connecting to a  PC via Wireless USB
To use the Wireless USB function, the wireless-connection dongle provided (as a component) should be 
connected to the USB port on the PC. The wireless-connection dongle allows a wireless connection 
between the product and a PC. The dongle connected to a PC should point at the product to maximize 
signal reception.
 Wireless communication can be affected by the surrounding environmental conditions. Do not place an 
object, or obstacle, between the monitor and PC. The  object can affect the sensitivity of the signal 
transmission/reception.
 
zEnsure you install the Central Station monitor at the same height as the transmitter (dongle) on the 
PC.
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 The table can be an obstacle and degrade wireless performance if the Central Station monitor is 
not placed at the same height as the transmitter (dongle) on the PC, even if the monitor and 
transmitter face each other.
 
zThe sensitivity of the signal reception/transmission can affect the performance of video or game 
playback (choppy or slowed-down video).
zTo maximize the transmission/reception, attach the transmitter (dongle) to the closest USB port (on 
either side of the notebook PC) to the Central Station monitor.
zTo maximize the wireless communication performance, ensure your PC is within a range of 27.6 inch 
from the Central Station monitor.Ensure the PC and monitor are placed on the same table or at the 
same height. Otherwise, the signal transmission/reception can be degraded.
zUsing the Central Station monitor on a steel table will degrade wireless performance.
zDo not place any object that can obstruct the signal transmission in front of the product. Such 
objects may decrease signal reception.
zThis product cannot connect to multiple PCs wirelessly at the same time and vice versa.
Connecting to a PC via Wireless USB
1Install "Samsung Central Station Setup" on the PC, and attach the dongle to the USB port on the 
PC.
2Press [ ] to change the input source for the product to Wireless. 
3Double-click the "Wireless Connection Manager" icon created on the desktop. The following screen 
will appear.
Five levels of signal intensity are available.
All the five signal intensity indicator bars, including the green bar, will be lit when the strongest signal 
is received. The weakest signal intensity will turn on  the red bar only.
 The following Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard message may appear when the 
product attempts to connect to a PC via Wireless USB. If the message appears, proceed with 
installation following the instructions displayed.