Samsung C23A550U User manual

User Manual

C23A550U / C27A550U

The color and the appearance may differ depending on

product, and the specifications are subject to change

without prior notice to improve the performance.

BN46-00038E-01

Before Using the Product

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

2011 Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual.

Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is

prohibited.

The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

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An administration fee may be charged if either

(a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product

(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual)

(b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product

(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).

The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit

is carried out.

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may

differ from what is shown in the images.

Warning

A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Caution

Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are

not followed.

Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.

Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

Before Using the Product

Cleaning

Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.

Take the following steps when cleaning.

1. Power off the monitor and computer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the monitor.

Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet

hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

3. Wipe the monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth.

Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,

solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.

Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.

4. Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the

exterior of the monitor.

5. Connect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product.

6. Power on the monitor and computer.

Before Using the Product

Securing the Installation Space

Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper

ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the

internal temperature.

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

Precautions for storage

High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used

nearby.

Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81) if the inside of the monitor needs

cleaning. (service fee will be charged).

Safety Precautions

Electricity and Safety

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the

images.

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Warning

Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not plug many products into the same power socket.

Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.

An unstable connection may cause a fire.

Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices

only).

An electric shock or injury may result.

Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Do not weigh the power cord

down with a heavy object.

A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket

with a dry cloth.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

Before Using the Product

Caution

Installation

Warning

Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.

The product may become damaged by an electric shock.

Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied

by Samsung.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.

If any problem occurs in the product, unplug the power cable to completely

cut the power to the product.

Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button.

Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.

An electric shock or fire may result.

DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP

OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a

bookshelf or wall closet.

Otherwise, a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature.

Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached

by children.

Children may suffocate.

Before Using the Product

Caution

Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,

sloped surface, etc.).

The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product

or cause a fire.

Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture (water

drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a

stove.

Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.

Do not install the product within the reach of young children.

The product may fall and injure children.

Take care not to drop the product when moving it.

Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.

Do not set down the product on its front.

The screen may become damaged.

When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the bottom

edge of the front of the product is not protruding.

The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.

Before Using the Product

Operation

Warning

Put down the product carefully.

The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine

particles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport or train

station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of

time) may seriously affect its performance.

Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81) before

installation if you want to install the product at such a place.

High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or

modify the product on your own.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81) for repair.

Before you move the product, be sure to turn off the power switch and remove all

the cables connected to the product, including the power cord and the antenna

cable.

Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged and a fire or electric shock may

result.

If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, remove the

power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page

81).

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.

The product may fall, and your child may become injured or seriously

harmed.

If the product falls or the exterior is damaged, power off the product, remove the

power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81).

Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.

SAMSUNG

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Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.

The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or

sweets resulting in a serious injury.

During a lightning or thunderstorm, remove the power cord and do not touch the

antenna cable.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.

Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric

shock or fire may result.

If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate

the area immediately.

Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.

During a lightning or thunderstorm, do not touch the power cord or antenna

cable.

Do not lift or move the product by the power cord or any cable.

Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric

shock or fire may result.

Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the

product.

An explosion or fire may result.

Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.

GAS

Before Using the Product

Caution

Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable

object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.

If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service

Center (page 81).

Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic

objects on top of the product.

If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service

Center (page 81).

Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time

may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.

If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,

activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver.

Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the

product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc).

Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric

shock, or electric leakage.

Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

Your eyesight may deteriorate.

Do not put DC power adapters together.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

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