Samsung Syncmaster P2770h User Manual

							SyncMaster P2770H
LCD Monitor
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the 
product, and the specifications are subject to change 
without prior notice to improve the performance.
 
						

							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
Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4
Connecting an HDMI cable   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-5
Connecting to an Amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-6
Kensington Lock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-7
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 
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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.
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The ENERGY STAR
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All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
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 1920 x 1080, the number of sub-pixels is 1920 x 1080 x 3 = 6,220,800. 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 appli-
ances 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 out-
let 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 sup-
plied by our company. In addition, do not 
use the power cord of another electric appli-
ance. 
• 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-venti-
lated 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 ventila-
tion.
• 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 vibra-
tions 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.
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
 Caution
Cleaning Related
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. 
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.
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
 Caution
Usage Related
 Warning
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. 
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 cleans-
ing 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 prod-
uct, 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.
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
 Caution
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the 
power cord and under no circumstance 
touch the antenna cable as this is danger-
ous.
• 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.
Avoid moving the product by pulling the 
power cord or antenna cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric 
shock, fire or a problem with the product 
due to damage to the cable.When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the 
product or the power plug and ventilate 
immediately.
• A spark may result in an explosion or 
fire.
• During a thunder or lighting storm, do 
not touch the power cord or antenna 
cable.
Avoid lifting up or move the product by hold-
ing only the power cord or signal cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric 
shock, fire or a problem with the product 
due to damage to the cable.Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or 
objects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or fire.
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.
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product 
Do not place the adapter on top of another 
adapter.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Keep power adaptor away from any other 
heat source. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter 
before using the adaptor.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Always keep power adaptor in well-venti-
lated area. 
Be careful that adaptor should not be in 
contact with water and therefore not be wet. 
• This may cause a malfunction, electric 
shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the 
waterside or outside particularly when it 
rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor 
should not be wet while cleaning floor 
with water.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.
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.