Samsung CFG7 Series Manual de usuario

USER MANUAL

C*FG7*

Gaming Monitor

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.

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

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‒(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 center 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.

Table of contents

Before Using the Product

Securing the Installation Space 4

Precautions for storage 4

Safety Precautions 4

Symbols 4

Cleaning 5

Electricity and Safety 5

Installation 6

Operation 7

Preparations

Parts 10

Control Panel 10

Function Key Guide 11

Game Setting Key 12

Changing Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness

settings 13

Changing the Volume setting 13

Reverse Side 14

Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 15

Rotating the Monitor Screen 16

Anti-theft Lock 18

Precautions for moving the monitor 18

Installation 19

Assembling the Stand base (C*FG70* model only) 19

Assembling the Stand base (C*FG73* model only) 20

Removing the Stand (ForAttaching the BRACKET

WALL) (C*FG70* model only) 21

Removing the Stand (ForAttaching the BRACKET

WALL) (C*FG73* model only) 22

Attaching the BRACKET WALL 23

Attaching the Stand (C*FG70* model only) 24

Attaching the Stand (C*FG73* model only) 25

Connecting and Using a Source Device

Pre-connection Checkpoints 26

Connecting and Using a PC 26

Connection Using the HDMI Cable 26

Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 26

Connection Using an DP Cable 27

Connecting to Headphones 27

Connecting the Power

(C24FG70FQ* / C24FG73FQ* model only) 27

Connecting the Power

(C27FG70FQ* / C27FG73FQ* model only) 28

Tidying Up the Connected Cables

(C*FG70* model only) 28

Tidying Up the Connected Cables

(C*FG73* model only) 29

Correct posture to use the product 30

Driver Installation 30

Setting Optimum Resolution 30

Game

Picture Mode 31

Refresh Rate 32

Black Equalizer 32

Response Time 32

FreeSync 33

Low Input Lag 34

Screen Size 34

Save Settings 35

Screen Setup

Picture Mode 36

Brightness 37

Contrast 37

Sharpness 37

Color 37

HDMI Black Level 38

Eye Saver Mode 38

Screen Adjustment 38

Table of contents

Adjusting OSD (On Screen

Display) settings

Language 39

Display Time 39

Setup and Reset

Arena Lighting (C*FG70* model only) 40

Volume 41

Eco Saving Plus 41

Off Timer 41

PC/AV Mode 41

DisplayPort Ver. 41

Source Detection 42

Key Repeat Time 42

Power LED On 42

Reset All 42

Information 42

Installing the Software

Easy Setting Box 43

Restrictions and Problems with the Installation 43

System Requirements 43

Troubleshooting Guide

Requirements Before Contacting Samsung

Customer Service Center 44

Testing the Product 44

Checking the Resolution and Frequency 44

Check the following. 44

Q & A 46

Specifications

General 47

Standard Signal Mode Table 48

Appendix

Responsibility for the Pay Service

(Cost to Customers) 50

Not a product defect 50

A Product damage caused by customer's fault 50

Others 50

Securing the Installation Space

Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and

damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greaterwhen installing the

product.

―The exterior may differ depending on the product.

10 cm (3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

10 cm (3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

10 cm (3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

10 cm (3.93 Inches)

10 cm

(3.93 Inches)

Precautions for storage

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

nearby.

―Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to clean the inside of the product (Service

fee will be charged.)

Safety Precautions

Caution RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

Caution : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. (OR BACK)

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside.

It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of

this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation

and maintenance has been included with this product.

Symbols

Warning A serious orfatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Caution Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are

not followed.

Before Using the Product

Chapter 01

Cleaning

―Take the following steps when cleaning.

1 Power off the product and computer.

2 Disconnect the power cord from the product.

―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 monitorwith 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 product.

5 Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.

6 Power on the product and computer.

Electricity and Safety

Warning

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

•Do not use multiple products with a single power socket.

•Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

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

•Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices only).

•Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Be careful not to leave the power cord under a heavy

object.

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

•Clean any dust around the pins of the power plug or the power socket with a dry cloth.

Caution

•Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.

•Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with

other products.

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

‒The power cord must be disconnected to cut off powerto the product when an issue occurs.

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

Warning

•DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT

INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.

•Do not install the product in poorly ventilated spaces such as a bookcase or closet.

•Install the product at least 10cm away from the wall to allow ventilation.

•Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.

‒Children may suffocate.

•Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface, etc.)

‒The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an 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.

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

‒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.

•Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do not install the product in a

kitchen or near a kitchen counter.

Caution

•Do not drop the product while moving.

•Do not set down the product on its front.

•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 become damaged and/or cause an injury.

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

•Set down the product gently.

‒Product failure or personal injury may result.

•Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine dust, chemical substances,

extreme temperatures or a significant presence of moisture, or a place where the product will

operate continuously for an extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.

‒Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to install the product at such a

place.

Installation

Warning

•There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself.

‒Contact Samsung CustomerService Centerfor repairs.

•To move the product, first disconnect all the cables from it, including the power cable.

•If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke, disconnect the power cord

immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center.

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

‒Children may become injured or seriously harmed.

•If the product is dropped or the outer case is damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the power

cord. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center.

‒Continued use can result in a fire or electric shock.

•Do not leave heavy objects or items that children like (toys, sweets, etc.) on top of the product.

‒The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toys or sweets resulting in a

serious injury.

•During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power cable.

•Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

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

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

immediately.

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

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

•Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

‒An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.

•Do not insert metallic objects (chopsticks, coins, hairpins, etc) or objects that burn easily (paper,

matches, etc) into the product (via the vent or input/output ports, etc).

‒Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign

substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center.

•Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic objects on top of the

product.

‒Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign

substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center.

Operation

Caution

•Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage

burn-in or defective pixels.

‒Activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver if you will not be using the product

for an extended period of time.

•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).

‒Dust accumulation combined with heat can cause a fire, electric shock or electric leakage.

•Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

‒Your eyesight may deteriorate.

•Do not put AC/DC adapters together.

•Remove the plastic bag from the AC/DC adapter before you use it.

•Do not let water enter the AC/DC adapterdevice or get the device wet.

‒An electric shock orfire may result.

‒Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.

‒Be careful not to get the AC/DC adapter wet when you wash the floor.

•Do not put the AC/DC adapter near to any heating apparatus.

‒Otherwise, a fire may result.

•Keep the AC/DC adapter in a well-ventilated area.

•If you place the AC/DC power adapter so that it is hanging with the cord input facing upwards, water

or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

Make sure to rest the AC/DC power adapter flat on a table or the floor.

•Insert the power plug into the AC/DC adapter until a click sound is heard.

•Do not insert only the power plug into the power outlet.

•Do not use an AC/DC adapter other than the provided one.