Samsung Syncmaster F2380 User Manual

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
 Caution
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 inflamma-
ble 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.
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a 
vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or 
drugs, or a metal object over the product.
• 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.
Displaying a still image for a long time may 
create a persistent image or stain on the 
screen.
• If you do not use the product for a long 
time, use the power-saving mode or set 
the screensaver to the moving picture 
mode.When not using the product for a long time 
such as leaving your home, unplug the 
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause dust 
accumulation and result in fire caused 
by overheating or short circuit or result in 
an electric shock.
Set the appropriate resolution and fre-
quency for the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.Avoid turning the product upside down or 
move the product holding only the stand.
• This may cause the product to fall 
resulting in damage to the product or 
injury.
Watching the product from too close a dis-
tance continuously may damage your eye-
sight.Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the 
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock 
or fire.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5 
minutes every hour) when viewing the prod-
uct screen for long periods of time.
• This will alleviate any eye strain.Since the display panel is hot after using it 
for a long time, do not touch the product.
Keep small accessories away from the chil-
dren.Take care when adjusting the angle of the 
product or the height of the stand.
• 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.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the prod-
uct.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem 
with the product or injury.
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product 
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and 
face the screen forwards.
• Maintain the correct posture when using this product. 
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or 
higher and maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.
 
						

							Installing the Product2-1
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
2-2 Installing the Stand
 Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. 
Contents
Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual DVI Cable(option)
Power Cord D-Sub Cable 
 
						

							2-2Installing the Product
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the 
cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards.
 Do not remove
the stopper pin before installing the base. 
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Insert the stand base into the stand connection part in the direction shown in the figure.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
 
						

							Installing the Product2-3
 Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. 
2-3 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount
 Before installation, disassemble the product according to the following steps. 
After the installation of the base, stand the monitor up as shown in the figure. Now you 
can remove the stopper pin to adjust the stand.
- Caution
Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
 
						

							2-3Installing the Product
This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm(200 mm x 100 mm) that complies with the VESA specifications.
1.Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2.Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product down on the cloth so that the front of 
the product faces downwards.
3.Separate the stand.
4.Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk-top stand, 
wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw.
Lift up the monitor stand to the maximum angle with your left hand, and remove the back 
decoration cover with your right hand, as shown in the figure.
Remove the screw on the point A.
Remove the part in the direction shown in the figure.
A. Stand Mount
B. Stand (Optional)
 
						

							Installing the Product2-4
 • If you use a screw that is longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product may be damaged.
• For wall mounts that are not compatible with the standard VESA specifications, the length of the screw may differ depending 
on the corresponding specifications.
• Do not use screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and do not assemble them using excessive 
force.
This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling.
The company shall not be held liable for any damage or injury.
• The company shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using a stand that is not compatible 
with the specified specifications or due to an installation not performed by an authorized installation engineer. 
• When installing the product using a wall mount, purchase a wall mount that provides at least 10 cm of space from the wall.
• The company shall not be held liable for any problems caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified 
specifications.
• Use the wall mount according to the international specifications.
 
2-4 Connecting with a PC
 The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. 
1.Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
•  When the graphics card provides D-Sub (analog) output
•  Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
•  When the graphics card provides DVI (digital) output
•  Connect the [DVI IN 1/DVI IN 2] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the DVI cable..
2.Connect one end of the power cord to the POWER port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 
220V or 110V wall outlet.
 
						

							2-5Installing the Product
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF 
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
 When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it.
When all the DVI (digital) and D-Sub (analog) cables are connected, you can select the input signal (Analog/Digital 1/Digital 
2) by pressing the   /SOURCE button.
 
2-5 Kensington Lock
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. You have to purchase an additional locking device.
 
						

							Installing the Product2-5
Locking the product
1.Insert the locking part of the locking device into the hole of the Kensington lock of the product and turn it in the locking 
direction. 
2.Connect the Kensington lock cable.
3.Tie the Kensington lock cable to a desk or heavy object.
 You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center. 
 
						

							3-1Using the product
3 Using the product
3-1 Setting the Optimal Resolution 
If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen.
Select a language and the optimal resolution.
 • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution.
• To set the resolution to the optimal resolution
• When the PC is turned off, connect the product and the PC and turn the power on.
• Right-click over the Desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu.
• In the Settings tab, set the resolution to the optimal resolution.
 
3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table
 The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent 
characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor.
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. However, if the signal from 
the PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank screen may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. 
Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
 
F2080▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons.
MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears.