Samsung Syncmaster S23a350n User Manual

							Major Safety Precautions1-4
 Caution
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 holding 
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 inflammable 
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 frequency 
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.
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. 
 
						

							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 your 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 tilted 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 eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and 
face the screen forwards.
• 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
 The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only. 
Contents
Installation ManualProduct Warranty
(Not available in all locations) User Manual D-Sub Cable 
Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand Stand Connector
OPTIONAL PARTS
HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable  Cleaning Cloth
 
						

							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.
 
						

							Installing the Product2-2
 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 the [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. 
 
						

							Installing the Product2-3
•Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-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.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
 When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. 
3.Cables can be fixed as shown.
 
						

							2-4Installing the Product
2-4 Connecting a HDMI cable
Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only.
 
 
						

							Installing the Product2-5
2-5 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. 
 
						

							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.
 
▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons.
MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears.