Samsung Syncmaster P2250 User Manual

							SyncMaster P1950W,P2050,P2250,P2350,P2050G,P2250G,P2350G
LCD Monitor
User Manual
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the 
model.
 
						

							Table Of Contents
MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before You Start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-1
Custody and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-2
Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
Package Contents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1
Installing the Stand   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-2
Removing the Stand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3
Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4
Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-5
Kensington Lock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-6
USING THE PRODUCT
Setting the Optimal Resolution    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-1
Standard Signal Mode Table  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-2
Installing the Device Driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3
Product Operating Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display)   . . . .  3-5
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Natural Color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-1
MagicTune  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-2
MultiScreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Monitor Self-Diagnosis   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-1
Before Requesting Service   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-2
FAQ   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-3
MORE INFORMATION
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-1
Power Saving Function   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-2
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-3
Correct Disposal of This Product  
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only  . . . . . . .  6-4
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-1
1 Major Safety Precautions
1-1 Before You Start
Icons used in this manual
Using this Manual
• Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.
• If a problem occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Copyright Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
 
Copyright © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written 
permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
 
The ENERGY STAR logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 
All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
As a partner of ENERGY STAR, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. admits that this product satisfies the ENERGY STAR 
specifications for energy saving.
ICONNAMEMEANING
Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
 
						

							1-2Major Safety Precautions
1-2 Custody and Maintenance
External Surface and Screen Maintenance
About persistent images
• 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, set the power-saving mode or screen saver.
• Due to technological constraints of the LCD Panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear either 
brighter or darker than normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel.
The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size:  The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical 
Resolution x 3
Example) If the maximum resolution is 1680 x 1050, the number of sub-pixels is 1680 x 1050 x 3 = 5,292,000. Clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such 
as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a 
problem with the product.
• Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp 
object.
This may result in scratches or damage to the product.
• Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the 
product.
If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or 
a problem with the product.
• A white stain may be generated on the surface of the high-
glossy model due to the inherent characteristics of the material, 
if a supersonic humidifier is used.
 The appearance and the color may differ depending on the 
model.
 
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
1-3 Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
Meaning of Signs
Power Related
 The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. 
 Warning
ICONNAMEMEANING
WarningFailing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or 
even a fatality.
CautionFailing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or 
property damage.
Do not perform.Must be followed. 
Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the 
wall outlet. 
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock. 
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a 
loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire.Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to 
a single wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to 
overheating of the wall outlet.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power 
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a 
grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1 
equipment only). 
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
injury.Avoid bending or twisting the power cord 
excessively and avoid placing heavy objects on 
the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire due to a damaged power cord.
Keep the power cord and the product away 
from a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire.If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet 
are covered in dust, clean it using a dry cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
 Caution
Installation Related 
 Warning
Avoid unplugging the power plug while the 
product is operating.
• Otherwise, it may damage the product due 
to electric shock.Make sure to use only the power cord supplied 
by our company. In addition, do not use the 
power cord of another electric appliance. 
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire. 
When unplugging the power plug from the wall 
outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not 
by the cord. 
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can 
be easily reached. 
• When a problem occurs with the product, 
you must unplug the power plug to cut the 
power off completely. You cannot cut the 
power off completely using only the power 
button on the product. 
Avoid placing burning candles,  mosquito-
repellent or cigarettes on the product and 
installing the product near a heater. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Ask an installation engineer or relevant 
company to install the product onto the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in injury. 
• Make sure to use the specified wall mount.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated 
location such as inside a bookshelf or closet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to 
internal over-heating.Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from the wall 
when installing the product for ventilation.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to 
internal over-heating.
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the product 
away from children.
•  If children place the plastic bags over their 
heads, they may suffocate.Avoid installing the product in a location that is 
unstable or exposed to excessive vibrations 
such as on an unstable or slanted shelf.
• The product may fall and this may result in 
damage to the product or injury.
• If you use the product in a location exposed 
to excessive vibrations, it may result in a 
problem with the product or fire.
Avoid installing the product in a location 
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke 
or water (rain drops) and installing it within a 
vehicle. 
• This may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid installing the product in a location 
exposed to direct sunlight and installing the 
product near a heat source such as a fire or 
heater.
• This may shorten the product life cycle or 
cause fire.
Avoid installing the product at an easily 
reachable height where children may reach it.
• If a child touches the product, the product 
may fall and this may result in injury. 
• Since the front part is heavier, install the 
product on a flat and stable surface. 
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
 Caution
Cleaning Related
Do not let the product drop while moving it. 
• This may result in a problem with the 
product or injury. Do not place the product face down on the 
floor.
• This may damage the panel of the product.
When installing the product on a console or 
shelf, make sure that the front of the product 
does not protrude out of the console or shelf.
• Otherwise, this may cause the product to 
fall off and result in a malfunction or injury.
• Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable 
to the size of the product.When putting the product down, handle it 
gently. 
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem with 
the product or injury. 
If the product is installed in a location where the 
operating conditions vary considerably, a 
serious quality problem may occur due to the 
surrounding environment. In this case, install 
the product only after consulting one of our 
service engineers about the matter.
• Places exposed to microscopic dust, 
chemicals, too high or low temperature, 
high humidity, such as airports or stations 
where the product is continuously used for 
a long time and so on.
Since using a surfactant, which contains a large amount of alcohol, solvent or other strong chemicals, may result 
in the discoloration or cracking of the product exterior or the panel surface coming off, be sure to use the recom-
mended cleansing agent only.
You can purchase the recommended cleansing agent from a service center.
Before cleaning the product, unplug the power 
cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire.When cleaning the product, do not spray water 
directly over the product parts. 
• Make sure that water does not enter the 
product. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric 
shock or a problem with the product. 
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
 Caution
Usage Related
 Warning
Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto 
the product.
• This may result in discoloration or cracking 
of the exterior of the product or the panel 
coming off.When cleaning the product, disconnect the 
power cord and clean the product with a soft 
dry cloth.
• Avoid using chemicals such as wax, 
benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito-
repellent, fragrance, lubrication or cleansing 
agent when cleaning the product.
This may result in the exterior being 
deformed or the print being removed.
Use a soft, damp cloth with a monitor-
exclusive cleansing agent and wipe the 
product with it.
• If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent is 
available, dilute a cleansing agent with 
water at a ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the 
product.Since the exterior of the product is easily 
scratched, be sure to use a proper cleansing 
cloth. Use the cleansing cloth with a small 
amount of water. However, if the cloth is 
contaminated by alien substances, it may result 
in scratches to the exterior; therefore shake off 
any alien substances from the cloth before 
using it.
Since a high voltage runs through the product, 
never disassemble, repair or modify the product 
yourself.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric 
shock.
•  If the product needs to be fixed, contact 
a service center.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water 
directly over the product parts. 
• Make sure that water does not enter the 
product. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric 
shock or a problem with the product. 
If the product generates a strange noise, a 
burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power 
plug immediately and contact a service cen-
ter.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire. 
Avoid letting children to hang or climb onto the 
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in the product 
falling and this may result in injury or death.
If you drop the product or the case is dam-
aged, turn the power off and unplug the 
power cord. Contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric 
shock.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and cookies 
on top of the product.
• If a child hangs over the product to grab an 
object, the object or the product may fall 
and this may result in injury or even death.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the 
power cord and under no circumstance touch 
the antenna cable as this is dangerous.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire.Avoid dropping an object over the product or 
cause impact to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or 
fire.