Control Panel
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality

Icons & Description
Direct Key guide
― The shortcut button screen (OSD menu) shown below is displayed only when the monitor screen is turned on, the computer resolution changes, or the input source changes.
― The function buttons page shows if Eye Saver Mode is enabled.


― Analog mode option

― HDMI / DisplayPort mode option

Function Key Guide
― To enter the main menu or to use other items, press the JOG button to display the Function Key Guide. You can exit by pressing the JOG button again.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT: Move to the item you want. The description for each item will appear when the focus changes. PRESS(ENTER): The selected item will be applied.
Icons & Description
to change the input signal by moving the JOG button in the Function Key Guide screen. A message will appear on the top left corner of the screen if the input signal has been changed.
by moving the JOG button in the function key guide screen. The OSD (On Screen Display) of your Monitor’s feature appears. OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD control to prevent unintended changes to settings. Enable/Disable: To lock/unlock the OSD control, press the LEFT button for 10 seconds when the main menu displayed.
by moving the JOG button in the function key guide screen. Press to enable or disable Eye Saver Mode. The items below are not available if the Eye Saver Mode function is enable.
Eco Saving Plus
to turn the Monitor off by moving the JOG button in the function key guide screen.― Actual models because of functional variation, Function key guide options will be different.
When the monitor displays nothing (i.e. Power saving mode or Non-signal mode), 2 direct keys for control source and power could be used as below.

When the monitor displays the Main menu the JOG Button could be used as below.

Changing Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness settings
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast or Sharpness by moving the JOG button up or down, if no OSD menu is displayed.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
― The default brightness can vary depending on the region.
Brightness
Bright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode.Contrast
Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.Sharpness
Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.
Upscale is in Mode1 or Mode2 mode.Changing the Volume setting
You can adjust Volume by moving the JOG button left or right, if no OSD menu is displayed. This function is only available in HDMI / DisplayPort mode.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
― If the audio quality of a connected input device is poor, the Auto Mute function on the product may mute the sound or cause choppy audio when applying the headphones or speakers. Set the input volume for the input device to at least 20% and control the volume using the volume control (JOG button LEFT/RIGHT) on the product.
― What is Auto Mute? The function mutes the audio to improve sound effect when there is sound noise or when the input signal is weak, usually due to a problem with the volume of an input device.
― To activate the Mute function, access the Volume control screen, then use the JOG button to move the focus down. To deactivate the Mute function, access the Volume control screen, then increase or decrease the Volume.
Reverse Side
― The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.


Adjusting the Product Tilt
― The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality

Anti-theft Lock
An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places.
― The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
To lock an anti-theft locking device:

Precautions for moving the monitor

Do not directly apply pressure on the screen.
Do not hold the screen when moving the monitor.

Hold the lower part of the monitor when moving it.
Installing the Wall Mount (Not for C27F397FH*/ C32F397FW* models)

Installing the Wall Mount Kit
The wall mount kit allows you to mount the product on the wall. Purchase a compatible wall-mount kit to use with the product. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. We recommend you contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket.
Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) (Not for C27F397FH*/ C32F397FW* models)
― Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. Before attaching the wall mount to surfaces other than plaster board, please contact your nearest dealer for additional information. If you install the product on a slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Samsung wall mount kits contain a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided.

Before connecting a source device, read the user manual provided with it. The number and locations of ports on source devices may differ from device to device.
― Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable. Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product.
― Check the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect.
Connecting and Using a PC
Select a connection method suitable for your PC.
― Connecting parts may differ in different products.
― Provided ports may vary depending on the product.
Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analog Type)

Connection Using the HDMI or HDMI-DVI Cable

Connection Using an DP Cable

A DP cable shorter under 1.5m in length is recommended. Using a cable longer than 1.5m can affect the picture quality.
Connecting to Headphones

― The sound could only be heard when using the HDMI to HDMI or DP cable.
Connecting the Power
Optional

Optional


Use the product in the correct posture as follows:
― You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers.
― To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com.
An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase. Select a language on the product and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum setting.
― If the optimum resolution is not selected, the message will appear up to three times for a specified time even when the product is turned off and on again.
― The optimum resolution can also be selected in Control Panel on your PC.
This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used.
― This menu is not available when Eco Saving Plus is enabled.
― This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled.
― This menu is not available when Eye Saver Mode is enabled.
You can customize the brightness to suit your preferences.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
In PC mode
In AV mode
When the external input is connected through HDMI/DP and PC/AV Mode is set to AV, Bright has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Custom) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom. You can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
You can adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the picture appear brighter.
Bright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode.Adjust the contrast between the objects and background. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will increase the contrast to make the object appear clearer.
Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer.
Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.
Upscale is in Mode1 or Mode2 mode.Adjust the tint of the screen.
― This menu is not available when
Bright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.
― This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled.
― This menu is not available when Eye Saver Mode is enabled.
Change the picture size.
― This option is not available when FreeSync is enabled.
In PC mode
In AV mode
The function may not be supported depending on the ports provided with the product.
― Changing the screen size is available when the following conditions are satisfied.
― A digital output device is connected using the HDMI/DP cable.
― The input signal is 480p, 576p, 720p, or 1080p and monitor can display normally (Not every model can support all of these signals.).
― This can only be set when the external input is connected through HDMI/DP and PC/AV Mode is set to AV.
― This menu is available in Analog mode only.
― This menu is only available when Picture Size is set to Screen Fit in AV Mode. When a 480P or 576P or 720P or 1080P signal is input in AV mode and the monitor can display normally, select Screen Fit to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels.
A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details.
Set the transparency for the menu windows.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Adjust the menu position.
Set the menu language.
― A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display.
― It will not be applied to other functions on your PC.
Set the on-screen display (OSD) menu to automatically disappear if the menu is not used for a specified period of time. Display Time can be used to specify the time after which you want the OSD menu to disappear.
A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details.
FreeSync technology is solution that eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latency. This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience. FreeSync is only available in HDMI or DisplayPort mode.
When enable FreeSync function, please use maximum screen refresh rate for optimal freesync effect. The refresh rate setting method please refer to Q & A How can I change the frequency?
― When using the FreeSync function, use the HDMI/DP cable provided by the monitor manufacturer.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
If the FreeSync function is enabled, the following may occur:
― If you encounter any issues when using the function, contact the Samsung Service Center
The models in the Graphic Cards list supports FreeSync
FreeSync can only be used with specific AMD graphics card models. Refer to the following list for supported graphics cards: Make sure to install the latest official graphics drivers from AMD that support FreeSync.
― For additional AMD graphics card models that support the FreeSync feature, visit the official AMD website.
― Select FreeSync Off if you are using a graphics card from a different manufacturer.
How do you enable FreeSync?

Reduce energy consumption compared to consumption at the maximum brightness level.
― This option is not available when
Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode.
― This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled.
― This menu is not available when Eye Saver Mode is enabled.
Off Timer: Turn on Off Timer mode.
Turn Off After: The off timer can be set within a range of 1 to 23 hours. The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours.
― This option is only available when Off Timer is set to On.
― For products for the market in some regions, the Off Timer is set to automatically activate 4 hours after the product powers on. This is done in accordance with power supply regulations. If you do not want the timer to activate, go to MENU System and set Off Timer to Off.
Set PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie.
― This function does not support Analog mode.
― Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10.
― If the monitor is in HDMI/DisplayPort mode and the screen says Check Signal Cable or power saving mode activates, press the JOG button to display the function-button screen and then select the
icon. You can select PC or AV.
Select either Auto or Manual as the method to recognize input signal.
Key Repeat Time
Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed. Acceleration, 1 sec, or 2 sec can be selected. If No Repeat is selected, a command responds only once when a button is pressed.
Configure the settings to enable or disable the power LED located at the lower part of the product.
Reset All
Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings.
View the current input source, frequency and resolution.

― The displayed image may differ depending on the model.

Easy Setting Box enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. To install the latest version of Easy Setting Box, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com.
― The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
― The Easy Setting Box icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
― If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation
The Easy Setting Box installation may be affected by the Graphics Card, Motherboard and the Networking Environment.
System Requirements

Testing the Product
Check if your product is operating normally by using the product test function. If the screen is turned off and the power indicator blinks even though the product is properly connected to a PC, perform a self-diagnosis test.
― If the screen remains blank, check the PC system, video controller and cable.
Checking the Resolution and Frequency
For a mode that exceeds the supported resolution(refer to Standard Signal Mode Table), the message Not Optimum Mode will appear for a short time.
― The displayed resolution may vary, depending on the computer system settings and cables.
Check the following.
Installation issue (PC mode)
Screen issue
Sound issue
Source device issue

― Plug-and-Play
This monitor can be installed and used with any Plug-and-Play compatible systems. Two-way data exchange between the monitor and PC system optimizes the monitor settings. Monitor installation takes place automatically. However, you can customize the installation settings if desired.
― Panel Dots (Pixels) Due to the nature of the manufacturing of this product, approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel. This does not affect product performance.
― The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
― This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
― For detailed device specifications, visit the Samsung Electronics website.


Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle. The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency. Horizontal frequency is measured in kHz.
― Vertical Frequency Repeating the same picture dozens of times per second allows you to view natural pictures. The repeat frequency is called "vertical frequency" or "refresh rate" and is indicated in Hz.
― This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel. Using a resolution other than the specified resolution may degrade the picture quality. To avoid this, it is recommended that you select the optimum resolution specified for your product.
― Check the frequency when you exchange a CDT monitor (connected to a PC) for an LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor does not support 85 Hz, change the vertical frequency to 60 Hz using the CDT monitor before you exchange it with the LCD monitor.
― When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases.
Not a product defect
Cleaning of the product, Adjustment, Explanation, Re-installation and etc.
Product damage caused by customer's mishandling or wrong repair If a product damage is caused by;
Others
― If customer requests a service in case the product has no defect, service fee may be charged. So please read User Manual first.
Series: C22F390FH* , C22F392FH* , C24F390FH*, C24F392FH* , C24F394FH* , C24F396FH*, C24F399FH*
Additionally, the document applies to other Samsung models: C22F390FH*, C22F392FH*, C24F390FH*, C24F392FH*, C24F394FH*, C24F396FH*, C24F399FH*, C27F390FH*, C27F391FH*, C27F396FH*, C27F397FH*, C27F398FW*, C32F391FW*, C32F395FW*, C32F397FW*