Samsung Syncmaster S20a300b User Manual

							1-4Major Safety Precautions
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product 
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 distance 
continuously may damage your eyesight.
Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the 
product.
• Otherwise, it may result  in electric shock or 
fire.It is important to give yo ur eyes some rest (5 
minutes every hour) when viewing the product 
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 children.
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 tilt ed excessively, the 
product may fall and this may result in 
injury.Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
• 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 ey es to the screen. Look down at the screen and 
face the screen forwards.
• Adjust the angle of the product so t hat 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 k eeping 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
Contents
Installation ManualProduct Warranty
(Not available in all locations)  User Manual
D-Sub Ca ble 
Stand Connector
DC-Adapter Stand
DVI Cable                                 Power Cord
 The cables provided may vary depending on the product you purchase. 
OPTION
 
						

							2-2Installing the Product
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. 
Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.
Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
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.
 
						

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 Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. 
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in 
the figure.
- Caution
Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
 
						

							2-3Installing the Product
2-3 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 t he [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
•  When the graphics card provides DVI 	Digital 
 output
•  Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable.
 The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models only. 
2. Connect the power adapter to [DC 12V/14V] on the rear of  the product. Connect the power cord to the adapter and wall 
socket.
 
						

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(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
 When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. 
 
						

							2-4Installing the Product
2-4 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 for more information.
 You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately. 
To lock the product, follow these steps: 
1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large,  stationary object such as a desk or chair.
2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable.
3. Insert the locking device into the  Kensington slot on the Monitor( ).
4. Lock the lock( ).
 • These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
•
You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center. 
 
						

							Using the product3-1
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.
 
▲/▼  : You can select a language with these buttons.
MENU : If you press this bu tton, the message disappears.
 
						

							3-2Using the product
3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng 
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 scree n 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.
S19A300N
Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on  the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/ V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.46970.08625.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.46970.08728.322 -/+
MAC, 640 x 480 35.00066.66730.240 -/-
MAC, 832 x 624 49.72674.55157.284 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.15656.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.87960.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.07772.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.87575.000 49.500 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36360.00465.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.47670.06975.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.02375.02978.750 +/+
VESA, 1366 x 768 47.71259.79085.500 +/+
 
						

							Using the product3-3
3-3 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng 
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 scree n 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.
S19A300B
Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on  the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/ V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.46970.08625.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.46970.08728.322 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
MAC, 640 x 480 35.00066.66730.240 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.15656.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.87960.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.07772.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.87575.000 49.500 +/+
MAC, 832 x 624 49.72674.55157.284 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36360.00465.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.47670.06975.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.02375.02978.750 +/+
VESA, 1366 x 768 47.71259.79085.500 +/+