Samsung Syncmaster S24a850dw User Manual

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2.2 Connecting and Using a PC
2.2.1 Connecting to a PC
Select a connection method suitable for your PC.
 Connecting parts may differ in different products. 
Connection using the D-SUB cable (analogue type)
1Connect the D-SUB cable to the [RGB IN] port on the back of the product and the RGB port on the 
PC.
2Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket, and turn on the power switch 
on the PC.
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 Audio is not available if the PC and product are connected via the [DVI] port.
Refer to "2.3 Connecting Headphones (for the SA850 Model Only)" for details on how to enable 
sound.
 
Connection Using the HDMI-DVI Cable
1Connect the DVI cable to the [DVI IN] port on the back of the product and the HDMI port on the PC.
2Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket, and turn on the power switch 
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2.2.2 Driver Installation
 You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding 
drivers for this product.
An installation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product.
If the file provided is faulty, visit the Samsung homepage (http://www.samsung.com/sec) and 
download the file.
 
1Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive.
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2.2.3 Setting Optimum Resolution
An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the 
first time after purchase.
Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value.
1Press [ ] to move to the language you want and press the [ ].
2To hide the information message, press [ ].
 If the optimum resolution is not selected, the message will appear up to three times...

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2.2.4 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
 Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture 
quality.
The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected. 
 Changing the Resolution on Windows XP
Go to Control Panel   Display  Settings  and change the resolution.
 

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Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista
Go to 
Control Panel   Personalization  Display Settings  and change the resolution. 

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 Changing the Resolution on Windows 7
Go to 
Control Panel   Display  Screen Resolution  and change the resolution. 

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2.3 Connecting Headphones (for the SA850 Model Only)
1Connect the stereo cable to the [AUDIO IN] port on the back of the product and the AUDIO OUT 
port on the PC.
 If the stereo cable is connected, the Volume (VOL) can be adjusted using the [ ] buttons on the 
front of the product.
 
2Connect an audio output device such as headphones or speakers to [ ] on the product.
AUDIO IN
 

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2.4 Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB (for the SA850 Model Only)
2.4.1 Connecting a PC  to the Product
 The product can function as a HUB by connecting to  a PC via a USB cable. You can connect a source 
device directly to the product and control the device from the product, without having to connect the 
device to the PC.
 
To use the product as a USB HUB, connect the product to a PC using a USB cable.
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2.5 Connecting the Power
 When using the adapter without fixing it to the back of the monitor, the adapter jack can easily get 
disconnected or the cable may break. Be sure to securely fix the adapter in the groo\
ve.
 
Put the DC power adapter in the groove, with the switch 
facing upward.
- Push the adapter until you hear a “click.”
Connect the power cable to the DC power adapter. Next, 
connect the DC power adapter to the...