Samsung P2480L User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
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- Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
SyncMaster P1980ER,P2480L 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 improve the performance. - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
SOFTWARE Natural Color 4-1 MagicTune 4-2 MultiScreen 4-3 MagicRotation 4-4 TROUBLESHOOTING Monitor Self-Diagnosis 5-1 Before Requesting Service 5-2 FAQ 5-3 MORE INFORMATION Specifications 6-1 Power Saving Function 6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section. Copyright Notice The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement. Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product. • Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp . 1ppm (parts per million) pixel. The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Icon Name Warning Caution Meaning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached. • When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the power plug to cut the power off completely. You cannot cut the power off completely using only - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. When installing the product on a console or shelf, make quality problem may occur due to the surrounding environment. In this case, install the product only after consulting one of our service - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
wipe the product with it. • If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent is available, dilute a the power off and unplug the power cord. Contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Avoid letting children to hang or - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
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. When not using the product for a long time such as leaving your home, unplug the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
will alleviate any eye strain. Keep small accessories away from the children. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. Since the display panel is hot after using it for a long time, do not touch the product. Take care when - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Monitor Contents Installation Manual Product Warranty (Not available in all locations) User Manual Power Cord D-Sub Cable Cleaning Cloth OPTIONAL PARTS DVI Cable The cleaning cloth is supplied with - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
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. 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. Do - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
After the installation of the base, stand the monitor up as shown in the figure. Now you can remove the stopper pin to adjust the stand. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. Installing the Product 2-2 - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
2-3 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount Before installation, disassemble the product according to the following steps. Lift up the monitor stand to the maximum angle with your left hand, and remove the back decoration cover with your right hand, as shown in the figure. Remove - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
, purchase a wall mount that provides at least 10 cm of space from the wall. • The company shall not be held liable for any problems caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified specifications. • Use the wall mount according to the international specifications. Installing the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
2-4 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 () output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
Switches the LCD Display On/Off. Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information. You must purchase the slot on the Monitor( ). 4. Lock the lock( ). • These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
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. ▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons. MENU : If you - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
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 , configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card. P1980ER Display Mode IBM, 720 x 400 MAC, 640 - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Display Mode IBM, 720 x 400 MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC, 1152 x 870 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x 800 VESA, 1280 x 960 VESA, 1280 x - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
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. 2. Click on "Windows Driver". 3. Complete the remaining installation steps according to the instructions - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
If the user presses the Customized Key [ ] after setting it, the configured function will be performed. • - - (P1980ER) • - - - (P2480L) You can set the function of the Customized Key by selecting - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
Icon AUTO Description Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically This function is only available in analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment function is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off Power - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Top Menus PICTURE Brightness Fine COLOR MagicColor Color Effect SIZE & POSI- H-Position TION SETUP&RESE T Reset Auto Source Contrast Sub Menus Sharpness Red Gamma - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
Menu MagicBright Coarse Fine Description 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. • If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • - Turns the MagicColor Select this menu to set the color temperature manually. If you do not like the preset color temperatures, you can manually adjust the colors of . This menu - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
> - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal. • A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported. • If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution, the aspect ratio does not change whether the is set to or - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
Source PC/AV Mode • - The monitor automatically selects an input signal. • - Users have to manually select an input signal. Supplied for the wide models the following. • - - (P1980ER) • - - - - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
Color What is Natural Color? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and the website below and install; http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.html 4-1 Installing the Software - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen. • The software may press the F5 key. Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MagicTune™) The - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
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. 4-2 Installing the Software - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. 4. Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen. • The software may not , press the F5 key. Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MultiScreen) The MultiScreen - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Samsung software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen. • application. In most cases this should fix the problem. 3. User Applications using OpenGL and DirectDraw ( Dual is not supported in Windows™ 98, ME, NT 4.0. 6. MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
32MB of free space on the hard disk drive Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. • For Windows™ NT 4.0, it is you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis In this case, if a blank screen is displayed again, make sure that there is no problem with the PC and the connection. The product is working properly. 5-1 Troubleshooting - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Off>. Set up the graphics card referring to the user manual. THE DISPLAY AREA SUDDENLY MOVES TO AN EDGE OR Set up the graphics card referring to the user manual. THE PICTURES ARE OUT-OF-FOCUS. Did - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
MONITOR, THE 'UNKNOWN MONITOR, PLUG&PLAY (VESA DDC) MONITOR FOUND' MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. Did you install the device driver for the product? Check if all the Plug&Play (VESA DDC) functions are supported referring to the User Manual , please request service for the computer. 5-2 Troubleshooting - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
Adjust reso- lution → Advanced settings → Monitor, and then change the refresh rate under Monitor Settings. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or the graphics card on the PC. (For more information, refer to the Windows user manual for the computer.) Troubleshooting 5-3 - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Model Name P1980ER P2480L LCD Panel Size 19 inches (48 cm) 23.6 inches (59 cm) Pixel Clock 140MHz (Analog, Digital) 170MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 - 240 V. Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country, - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when set up this feature. STATE Power Indicator Power Consumption NORMAL OPERATION On P1980ER : 21 W P2480L : 45 W POWER SAVING MODE Blinking Less than - Samsung P2480L | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
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6-4 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
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SyncMaster P1980ER,P2480L
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 improve the performance.