Samsung SyncMaster F2080M User Manual

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SyncMaster F2080M,F2380M

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 impro ve the performance.

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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster F2080M,F2380M 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 impro ve the performance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power Saving Function ........6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 3: Major Safety Precautions

    The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. 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.
  • Page 4: Custody And Maintenance

    Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even Warning a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or Caution property damage.
  • Page 6: Installation Related

    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. Installation Related Warning Avoid placing burning candles, mosquito- repellent or cigarettes on the product and installing the product near a heater.
  • Page 7: Cleaning Related

    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.
  • Page 8: Usage Related

    Usage Related Warning 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.
  • Page 9 Caution 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.
  • Page 10: Installing The Product

    Installing the Product 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. Installation Manual Power Cord Monitor CONTENTS Product Warranty...
  • Page 11: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. 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.
  • Page 12 - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. Installing the Product...
  • Page 13: Installing The Stand For The Wall Mount

    Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount Before installation, disassemble the product according to the following steps. This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm(200 mm x 100 mm) that complies with the VESA specifications. Stand Mount Stand (Optional) 1.
  • Page 14 4. Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk-top stand, wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw. •...
  • Page 15: Connecting With A Pc

    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.
  • Page 16 Switches the LCD Display On/Off. When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. When both the DVI (digital) and D-Sub (analog) cables are connected, you can select the input signal (Analog/Digital ) by pressing the /SOURCE button.
  • Page 17: Kensington Lock

    Kensington Lock 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.
  • Page 18: Connecting An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. Installing the Product...
  • Page 19: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Installing the Product...
  • Page 20: Using The Product

    Using the product 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. •...
  • Page 21: Standard Signal Mode Table

    Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
  • Page 22 F2380M HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION FREQUENCY (KHZ) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600...
  • Page 23: Installing The Device Driver

    If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24: Product Operating Buttons

    Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON MENU/ Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person On: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated.
  • Page 25 ICON AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment func- tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally.
  • Page 26: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)

    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS Brightness PICTURE Coarse MagicColor COLOR Color Effect H-Position SIZE & POSI- TION Reset SETUP&RESE Auto Source INFORMA- TION PICTURE <PC signals> MENU Brightness Controls the screen brightness.
  • Page 27 MENU MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • <Custom> If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the <brightness> and <Contrast>...
  • Page 28 MENU Response Time Accelerates the response time of the LCD panel faster than the original response time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. • <Normal> • <Faster> • <Fastest> It is recommended setting the Normal or Faster when not viewing a movie. HDMI Black Level When watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI, image quality deterio- ration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.) may occur depending on the con-...
  • Page 29: Size & Position

    MENU MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function off. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures.
  • Page 30 MENU H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in analog mode. When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select “Screen Fit ”to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically.
  • Page 31 MENU Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. •...
  • Page 32: Installing The Software

    What is Natural Color? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
  • Page 33: Magictune

    MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1.
  • Page 34 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
  • Page 35: Multiscreen

    MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below.
  • Page 37: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Is the “Check Sinal Cable”...
  • Page 38 THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE Did you install the device driver for the product? Is the graphics card configured correctly? WHEN I CONNECT THE MONITOR, THE 'UNKNOWN MONITOR, PLUG&PLAY (VESA DDC) MONITOR FOUND' Did you install the device driver for the product? Check if all the Plug&Play (VESA DDC) functions are sup- ported referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
  • Page 39: Faq

    FAQ! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? How can I change the resolution? How can I use the power saving function? Troubleshooting PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.) Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control...
  • Page 40: More Information

    More Information Specifications MODEL NAME LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchroniza- Horizontal tion Vertical Display Color Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated Maximum Pixel Clock Power Supply Signal Cable Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight (Simple stand) Environmen- Operating tal consider- ations...
  • Page 41: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.
  • Page 42: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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  • Page 44 MALAYSIA NEW ZEALAND PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE THAILAND TAIWAN VIETNAM SOUTH AFRICA TURKEY U.A.E ASIA PACIFIC 1800-88-9999 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) 1-800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 02-5805777 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1800-29-3232 02-689-3232 0800-329-999 1 800 588 889 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 444 77 11...
  • Page 45: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

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