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Samsung SyncMaster 2043SN User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster 2043SN
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LCD Monitor
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Samsung SyncMaster 2043SN Specifications

General IconGeneral
Pixel pitch0.2768 x 0.2768 mm
Aspect ratio16:9
Display diagonal20 \
Separate H/V syncYes
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels
Vertical scan range50 - 75 Hz
Horizontal scan range31 - 80 kHz
Viewing angle, vertical160 °
Contrast ratio (dynamic)15000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal170 °
Display brightness (typical)250 cd/m²
Special featuresMagicBright3, Color Effect, MagicWizard S/W, MagicTune S/W, Windows Vista Basic, Multiscreen S/W
Power requirementsInternal
Panel mounting interface75 x 75 mm
Power consumption (standby)1 W
Power consumption (typical)25 W
Market positioning-
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth (with stand)217.5 mm
Height (with stand)392.4 mm
Depth (without stand)71.3 mm
Width (without stand)479 mm
Height (without stand)306 mm
Weight (without stand)4500 g

Summary

Safety Instructions

Notational

Explains the use of notes and important information for safety.

Warning / Caution

Highlights potential dangers and warnings to prevent injury or damage.

Notational Conventions

Defines symbols and their meanings for safety instructions.

Power

Instructions and warnings related to the power supply and usage.

Installation

Guidelines and precautions for installing the monitor safely.

Clean

Instructions for cleaning the monitor safely and effectively.

Others

Additional safety precautions and guidelines for various situations.

Troubleshooting

Environment

Factors affecting monitor quality related to its surroundings.

Useful Tips

General advice for optimizing monitor performance and troubleshooting.

Judging the monitor's working condition

How to determine if the monitor is functioning correctly.

Check List

A list of checks to perform before seeking assistance.

No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor.

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with no display or power.

The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

Troubleshooting steps for color display issues or monochrome output.

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Solutions for screen unbalancing or image distortion.

The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted.

Steps to fix focus issues or problems with the On-Screen Display.

LED is blinking but no images on the screen.

Diagnosing issues when the LED blinks but no image appears.

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the monitor package.

Unpacking

Visual guide to the different monitor stand types.

Type 1

Description of the monitor with a simple stand.

Type 2

Description of the monitor with a HAS stand.

Manuals

Lists the included manuals and documentation.

Cables

Identifies various cables included with the monitor.

Your Monitor

Details about the monitor's features and design.

Initial Settings

Steps for initial setup and language selection.

Front

Overview of the monitor's front panel controls and indicators.

MENU button [MENU/ ]

Function of the MENU button for OSD navigation.

Customized Key[ ]

How to customize button assignments for user preferences.

Adjust buttons [ ]

Explanation of buttons used for menu item adjustments.

Brightness button [ ]

How to adjust brightness directly using a dedicated button.

button

Functionality of the button for selecting video signals.

Enter button [ ]

How to activate highlighted menu items.

AUTO button

Use of the AUTO button for automatic picture adjustment.

Power button [ ]

Function of the power button for turning the monitor on/off.

Power Indicator

Explanation of the power indicator light status.

Volume button[ ]

How to adjust volume using the monitor controls.

Headphone sound output terminal[ ]

Location and function of the headphone jack.

Speaker

Information about audio output and speaker functionality.

Rear

Description of the monitor's rear panel connections.

POWER port

Location and function of the power connection port.

DVI IN

Instructions for connecting to the DVI input.

RGB IN

Instructions for connecting to the RGB input.

USB connection terminal (Option)

Information about the optional USB connection port.

Kensington Lock

Explanation of the Kensington lock feature for security.

Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

Step-by-step guide on how to use the Kensington lock.

Connections

Connecting Cables

Guidance on connecting various cables for monitor setup.

Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

How to connect the monitor using a D-sub (Analog) cable.

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.

How to connect the monitor using a DVI (Digital) cable.

Connecting USB

Information on connecting USB devices to the monitor.

UP(USB upstream port)

How to connect the upstream USB port.

DOWN(USB downstream port)

How to connect downstream USB ports to devices.

AUDIO IN port

Details on connecting audio input devices.

Using the Software

Monitor Driver

Instructions for installing the monitor driver software.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)

Step-by-step guide for automatic driver installation.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)

Manual installation steps for the monitor driver.

Update Driver...

Process for updating the driver through the device manager.

Browse my computer for driver software

Steps to manually locate and install driver software.

Have Disk...

How to install drivers from a disk or specific folder.

Select the model that matches your monitor

Choosing the correct monitor model from a list for driver installation.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Specific driver installation steps for Windows XP.

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System

Driver installation procedures for Windows 2000.

How to install

General manual installation steps for drivers.

Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System

Steps for manual driver installation on Windows NT.

Monitor driver installation is completed.

Confirmation of successful driver installation.

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System

Driver installation for Windows Millennium Edition.

Natural Color

Natural Color Software Program

Introduction to Samsung's Natural Color software for color accuracy.

MagicTune™

Information about MagicTune software for monitor settings.

Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing MagicTune software.

Installation Problems

Potential issues during MagicTune installation and troubleshooting.

System Requirements

OS and hardware requirements for MagicTune software.

Uninstall

Procedures for removing MagicTune software.

MagicRotation

Details on the MagicRotation software for screen orientation.

Installation

Steps to install the MagicRotation software.

Installation Problems

Troubleshooting common installation issues for MagicRotation.

System Requirements

OS and hardware requirements for MagicRotation software.

Service Packs

Recommendations for system service packs.

Uninstall

Instructions on how to uninstall MagicRotation software.

MultiScreen

Information about the MultiScreen software.

Installation

Steps to install the MultiScreen software.

Adjusting the Monitor

Direct Functions

Explains direct control functions for monitor adjustment.

AUTO

How to use the AUTO button for automatic picture adjustment.

OSD Lock & Unlock

Functionality for locking and unlocking the On-Screen Display.

Customized key

How to customize key assignments for user preferences.

Brightness

How to adjust the monitor's brightness settings.

SOURCE

Selecting the video signal source for the monitor.

OSD Function

Overview of the On-Screen Display functions and menus.

Picture

Adjustments for picture settings like brightness and contrast.

COLOR

Settings related to color balance, effect, and tone.

SIZE & POSITION

Adjusting the screen size and position.

H-Position

Adjusting the horizontal position of the display.

V-Position

Adjusting the vertical position of the display.

Image Size

Changing the displayed screen size for PC and AV signals.

Menu H-Position

Adjusting the horizontal position of the OSD menu.

SETUP&RESET

Options for resetting settings and adjusting display transparency.

Reset

Restores product settings to factory defaults.

Menu Transparency

Controls the transparency of the OSD menu background.

Language

Selects the display language for menus.

Off Timer On/Off

Enables or disables the Off Timer function.

Off Timer Setting

Sets the automatic monitor turn-off time.

Auto Source

Automatically selects the signal source.

Specifications

General

General specifications including model name, size, and display area.

Synchronization

Horizontal and vertical synchronization specifications.

Resolution

Optimal and maximum display resolutions.

Input Signal, Terminated

Details on supported input signals.

Maximum Pixel Clock

The maximum pixel clock frequency supported.

Power Supply

Specifications for the monitor's power supply.

Signal Cable

Information about the included signal cable.

Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand)

Physical dimensions and weight without the stand.

Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand)

Physical dimensions and weight with the HAS stand.

VESA Mounting Interface

Specifications for VESA mounting compatibility.

Environmental considerations

Operating and storage environmental requirements.

Plug and Play Capability

Information on the monitor's Plug & Play compatibility.

Dot Acceptable

Explanation of acceptable pixel variations.

PowerSaver

PowerSaver

Explanation of the monitor's power saving system.

State

Table detailing power states and consumption.

Preset Timing Modes

Horizontal Frequency

Definition and unit of horizontal scanning frequency.

Vertical Frequency

Definition and unit of vertical scanning frequency.

Information

For Better Display

Tips for optimizing computer resolution and screen settings for best picture quality.

PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free)

Guidance on correct usage to protect LCD products from image retention.

Warranty

Details on what the warranty covers and does not cover regarding image retention.

What is Image retention ?

Explanation of the phenomenon of image retention in LCD panels.

Ex)

Examples of suggested display patterns and color changes to prevent retention.

Suggestions for specific applications

Recommendations for specific use cases like airports and stock markets.

Ex)

Further examples of character display changes to prevent image retention.

Ex)

Diagram illustrating pixel fault class and structure of LCD panels.

Appendix

Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

Contact information and websites for Samsung customer care worldwide.

Terms

Definitions of technical terms like Dot Pitch, Vertical Frequency, and Horizontal Frequency.

Correct Disposal

Guidelines for the proper disposal of electronic waste according to regulations.

Authority

Information regarding copyright, liability, and trademark notices.

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