Samsung 225BW User Manual

SyncMaster 225BW

Install driver Install programs

Notational

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to 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 DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

A bad connection may cause fire.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.

z This may cause fire.

Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.

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.

z If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry

cloth. Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an

electric shock or fire.

Installation

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc.

Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor.

Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or human body.

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal

injury.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

z Place the product on an even, stable surface, as the product may fall

and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Do not place the product on the floor.

Someone, specifically children could trip over it.

Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from the product.

z Otherwise, this may cause a fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

A melted coating may lead to electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire.

Set down the monitor carefully.

The monitor could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.

The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

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.

Clean

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.

The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with

it.

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 on the monitor.

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 with a dry cloth.

z A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

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.

Others

Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,

insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.

Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the

interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.

Do not remove cover (or back).

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and

contact an authorized dealer or the service center.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.

z This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.

Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it

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 an electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.

Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

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.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to

the cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.

This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.

z 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.

This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

z This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.

z It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water

flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.

If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

z Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture

when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model.

z Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

22 inch (55,9 cm) - 1680 X 1050

Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage.

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal

injury. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire.

When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connecting to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.

Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric

shock.

Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.

z A falling product could cause physical damage even death.

When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the product unplugged.

Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or

degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire.

Do not place children’s favorite objects (or anything else that may be tempting) on the product.

Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The

product could fall, causing physical damage or even death.

Good Postures When Using the Monitor

Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.

Keep your back straight.

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. Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor

height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level. Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on

the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits. Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.

Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.

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. If you need repairs, contact a Samsung Service Center.

Unpacking

Type 1

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Type 2

Manual

Monitor & Sliding Stand

Monitor & Speaker(option)

& Slidin

Stand

)

Quick Setup Guide

(Not available in all

Warranty Card

locations)

User's Guide,

Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Cable

Front

D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option

eaker package(option

Speaker

MENU button [ ]

Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.

MagicBright™ []

MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently six different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of six 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 to 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 works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

For working with a mixture of images such as texts 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.

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button []

Adjust buttons [ ]

Enter button [ ] / Source button

AUTO button

Power button [ ]/ Power indicator

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.

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

Adjust items in the menu.

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.

Use this button for auto adjustment.

Use this button for turning 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.)

POWER IN

DVI IN

RGB IN

ON [ | ] / OFF [O]

Kensington Lock

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. Switch the monitor on and off.

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately. )

For usin

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

Connecting the Monitor

2-1.

2-2.

2-3.

2-4.

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.

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.

[ RGB IN ]

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

[ DVI IN ]

Connected to a Macintosh. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.

In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adapter (Option).

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is completed.

Connecting a Speaker

When connecting a speaker, be careful that the grooves of the monitor and the speaker

( ) are aligned with each other. Adjust the aligned positions until you hear a ‘click’. If a speaker is connected correctly, you can hear a ‘click’.If a speaker is connected without you hearing a ‘click’, the holding part may become damaged.

Connect the power line connected to the speaker to the black terminal of the monitor. This speaker is not connected to an external power source. It is connected to a monitor for the required power.

Connect the light green cable of the cables provided when purchasing the speaker to the audio output terminal at the back of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the light green terminal at the back of the speaker.

Connect the red cable of the cables provided when the speaker was purchased to the audio output terminal at the back of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the red terminal at the back of the speaker.

By turning part ( ) in the direction shown in the figure below, the speaker turns on and the volume increases.

Connect a headphone to the black terminal at the right of the speaker.

For removal, push and lift up part ( ) towards the inside and remove it. Failing to do so may damage the unit.

Connect a microphone to the red terminal at the right of the speaker.

Using the Stand

Sliding Stand

Stand Stopper

Swivel stand

Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.

Tilt an

Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.

Removing the base

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 two screws ( ) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.

Attaching a Base

This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Monitor

Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)

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 two screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.

4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.

To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.

Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)

When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.

Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below.

Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)

http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

"Windows."

3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the

"OK"

button.

4. If you can see following message window, then click the

Then click the

button. (Microsoft

"OK"

Windows® XP/2000 Operating System)

This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation dosen't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage

http://www.samsung.com/.

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

"Continue Anyway"

button.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)

Windows XP | Windows 2000 |Windows Me |Windows NT | Linux

Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below.

Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)

http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver.

2. Click "

Start,

" click "

Control Panel,

" and then click the "

Appearance and Themes

" Icon.

3. Click "

4. Click the "

Display

" icon and choose the "

Properties

" button on the "

Settings

Monitor

" tab then click "

" tab and select "

Advanced.

Driver

" tab.

5. Click "

6. Select "

Update Driver.

Don't search ,I will

" and select "

Install from a list or.

" then click "

" and then click "

Have disk

" button.

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