Samsung 204BM User Manual
Install drivers Install programs
SyncMaster 204BM
Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to
the equipment.
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).
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Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
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This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
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This may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
(Class l Equipment only.)
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
z A bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon
them, which could cause damage.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
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This may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.
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surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
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If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry
cloth.
z Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric
shock or fire.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out
from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily
operable.
Installation
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This may cause electric shock or fire.
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in
a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed
to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports,
train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of
dust.
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Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
z This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the
base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
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Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall
and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
z Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN
FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
z Otherwise, this may cause fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
z A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a
bookshelf, closet, etc.
z Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.
z Failing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
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This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
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Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
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Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall
(more than 10 cm/4 inches ) for ventilation purposes.
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Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the
product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
z The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with
it.
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with
a slightly moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.
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This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it
properly using a dry cloth.
z A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
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Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using
a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for
interior cleaning once a year.
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Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the
interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
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This may cause electric shock or fire.
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Refer to a qualified servicing company.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any
unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately
and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture;
do not install inside a vehicle.
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This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
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In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where
the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off
and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center .
z The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is
not used for a long period of time.
z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
z This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
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This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.
z This may cause malfunction, electric shock or fire.
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If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or
inflammable substances.
z This may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
z This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or
inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone
port or AV ports or etc.
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This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water
enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector
from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.
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Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a
changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of
time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the
model.
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An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
20 inch (51 cm) 1600 X 1200
Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones.
z Excessively loud volume level may damage hearing.
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
damage to your eyesight.
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of
using the monitor
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Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location
prone to vibrations.
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Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may
shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire.
When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord.
Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the
monitor.
z Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric
shock.
Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by
hanging onto it.
z A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.
When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the
product unplugged.
z Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest
on the product.
z Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The
product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside
down while holding only the stand.
z This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause
personal injury.
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
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Keep your back straight.
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Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and
the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it,
and have the monitor directly in front of you.
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Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor
height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.
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Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on
the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your
armpits.
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Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.
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Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
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Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let
your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it
is below the heart.
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Unpacking
Without Stand
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealerto buy optional items.
With Stand
Manual
Monito
HAS Stand
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Cable
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Quick Setup Guide
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
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Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color, MagicTune™,
MagicRotation software
udio Cable
Front
DVI Cable Set-Bracket Screws (4 EA
MENU button [ ]
MagicBright button
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Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return
to the previous menu.
MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Currently seven different modes are available:
Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic
Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness
value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply
pressing MagicBright control button.
1) Custom
Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers,
the pre-configured values may not be comfortable for your
eyes depending on your taste.
If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using
the OSD menu.
2) Text
For documentations or work involving a lot of text.
3) Internet
For working with a mixture of images such as text and
graphics.
4) Game
For watching motion pictures such as a game.
5) Sport
For watching motion pictures such as a sport.
6) Movie
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.
7) Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of
inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Volume button[ ]
Adjust buttons
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust
volume.
Adjust items in the menu.
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Enter button [ ] /
Source button
AUTO button
Power button [ ] /
Power indicator
Headphone
connection terminal [
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See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when
leaving it unattended for long periods.
Activates a highlighted menu item. /
Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
(When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a
message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the
current mode -- Analog or Digital input signal.)
Note : If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your
monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.
When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen
appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto
adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming
Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are
adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only)
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. /
This light glows Blue during normal operation, and blinks Blue
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
HAS Stand
1. POWER ON/OFF Switch
Use this button for turn the monitor on and off
2. POWER port
receptacle.
: Power cord, plugs into monitor and wall
:
DVI IN port
back of your monitor. (SOURCE: Digital)
: Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the
RGB IN port
the back of your monitor. (SOURCE: Analog)
Kensington Lock
physically fix the system to something when using it in a public
place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.)
For using a locking device, contact the place of purchase.
:Connect the signal cable to the RGB IN port on
: The Kensington lock is a device used to
Stand Stopper
monitor up and down.
: Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the
Cable Fix Ring:
When connecting the cable is finished
fix the cables to the Cable Fix Ring.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
AUDIO IN:
Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on
the back of your computer.
Connecting the Monitor
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
Use appropriate connection for your computer.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.
[ DVI IN ]
Cable Fix Ring
When connecting the cable is finished fix the cables to the
Cable Fix Ring.
[ RGB IN ]
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor.
Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
(A)
Using the Stand
Removing the base
HAS Stand
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.
3. Remove screws
Swivel stand
and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.
Tilt angle
Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 350° to set the
monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.
When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable
connecting to the monitor, the power cord of cable can be destroyed.
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of -5°(±1.0) forward to 17°
(±1.0) backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Pivot Stand / HAS Stand
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