User manual
S19C200NY
S19C200N
S19C200NW
S19C200BW
S19C200BR
S19C200NR
S20C200B
S22C200NY
S22C200N
S22C200B
S22C200BW
S22C210B
S23C200B
S24C200BL
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.
BN46-00293A-09
Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
PREPARATIONS 17 Checking the Contents
7 Copyright
7 Icons used in this manual
7 Symbols for safety precautions
8 Cleaning
8 Cleaning
9 Securing the Installation Space
9 Precautions for storage
10 Safety Precautions
10 Electricity and Safety
11 Installation and Safety
13 Operation and Safety
16 Correct posture to use the product
17 Removing the Packaging
18 Checking the Components
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
19 Parts
19 Frontal Buttons
21 Reverse Side
22 Installation
22 Attaching the Stand
23 Adjusting the Product Tilt
24 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
25 Anti-theft Lock
26 Before Connecting
26 Pre-connection Checkpoints
26 Connecting the Power
27 Connecting and Using a PC
27 Connecting to a PC
28 Driver Installation
29 Setting Optimum Resolution
30 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
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SCREEN SETUP
34 Brightness
34 Configuring Brightness
35 Contrast
35 Configuring Contrast
36 Sharpness
36 Configuring Sharpness
37 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
37 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
38 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
38 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
39 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
39 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
40 Image Size
40 Changing the Image Size
42 H-Position & V-Position
42 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
43 Coarse
43 Adjusting Coarse
44 Fine
44 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 45 Red
45 Configuring Red
46 Green
46 Configuring Green
47 Blue
47 Configuring Blue
48 Color Tone
48 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
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49 Gamma
49 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
50 Language
50 Changing the Language
51 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
51 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
52 Display Time
52 Configuring Display Time
53 Transparency
53 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 54 Reset
54 Initializing Settings (Reset)
55 Eco Saving
55 Configuring Eco Saving
56 Off Timer
56 Configuring Off Timer
57 Turn Off After
57 Configuring Turn Off After
58 PC/AV Mode
58 Configuring PC/AV Mode
59 Key Repeat Time
59 Configuring Key Repeat Time
60 Source Detection
60 Configuring Source Detection
61 Customized Key
61 Configuring Customized Key
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INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
62 INFORMATION
62 Displaying INFORMATION
63 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen
64 Magic Tune
64 What is MagicTune?
64 Installing the Software
65 Removing the Software
66 MultiScreen
66 Installing the Software
67 Removing the Software
68 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
68 Testing the Product
68 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
68 Check the following.
70 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 72 General
84 PowerSaver
86 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 100 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
106 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
106 Not a product defect
106 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
106 Others
107 Correct Disposal
107 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
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108 Terminology
INDEX
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Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
© 2012 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.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Before Using the Product
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 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.
Icons used in this manual
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may
differ from what is shown in the images.
Symbols for safety precautions
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.
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Cleaning
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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 screen using 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.
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Before Using the Product
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)
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 greater when
installing the product.
The exterior may differ depending on the product.
Precautions for storage
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 100) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)
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Before Using the Product
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Safety Precautions
Electricity and Safety
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
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.
Ensure you 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.
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Before Using the Product
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Caution
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.
Installation and Safety
Warning
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.
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Before Using the Product
!
!
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.
Caution
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.
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.
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Before Using the Product
!
SAMSUNG
!
!
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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 100) before
installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
Operation and Safety
Warning
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 100) for repair.
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cable and all other connected cables.
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
100).
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 100).
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
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.
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Before Using the Product
!
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GAS
!
100
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power
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 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.
Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Otherwise, the 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.
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 100).
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 100).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
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Before Using the Product
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Caution
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.
Otherwise,Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate
your eyesight.
Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
Eye fatigue will be relieved.
Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended
period of time as it will become hot.
Store the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children.
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Before Using the Product
!
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.
Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal
injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
Product failure or personal injure may result.
Correct posture to use the product
Use the product in the correct posture as follows.
Straighten your back.
Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly
downward at the screen.
Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.
Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.
Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of
your hands.
Keep your elbows at about a right angle.
Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or
more, your heels attached to the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.
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Preparations
1
1.1 Checking the Contents
1.1.1 Removing the Packaging
1 Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with
a sharp instrument.
2 Remove the styrofoam from the product.
3 Check the components and remove the styrofoam and plastic bag.
4 Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.
This image is for reference only.
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1
Preparations
1.1.2 Checking the Components
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.
The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.
Components
Quick setup guide
Power cable D-SUB cable (optional) DVI cable (optional)
Stand Stand Connector
Components may vary depending on the country.
(Not available in some locations)
Warranty card
User manual
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Preparations
Key Guide
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
ANGLE
AUTO
MENU
M
M
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
SAMSUNG
MAGIC
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1.2 Parts
1.2.1 Frontal Buttons
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
Icons Description
Open or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the
parent menu.
OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD
control to prevent unintended changes to settings.
Enable: To lock the OSD control, press the [ ] button for 10
seconds.
Disable: To unlock the locked OSD control, press the [ ] button
for more than 10 seconds.
If the OSD control is locked,
Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted, and INFORMATION
can be viewed.
The Customized Key function can be used by pressing the [ ]
button. (The Customized Key is available even when the OSD
control is locked.)
Configure Customized Key and press [ ]. The following options will
be enabled.
- Bright - Eco Saving - Image Size
Angle
To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET
Customized Key
Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the
OSD menu.
and select the mode you want.
ENU
ENU
→
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1
AUTO
AUTO
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Icons Description
Use this button to control the brightness and contrast of the screen.
Confirm a menu selection.
Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will
change the input source (Analog/DVI). If you power on the product or
change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, a message that
shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the
screen.
This function is not available for products with an Analog interface
only.
Press the [ ] button to automatically adjust the screen settings.
Changing the resolution in Display Properties will activate the
Auto Adjustment function.
Key Guide
This function is only available in Analog mode.
Turn the screen on or off.
When a control button on the product is pressed, the Key Guide will be
displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the
function of the button pressed.)
To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the
corresponding button again.
The Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model.
Refer to the actual product.
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1
DVI IN RGB IN
POWER IN
RGB INDVI IN
POWER IN
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1.2.2 Reverse Side
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
Port Ports
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER IN port on
the back of the product.
Connect to a PC using the DVI cable.
The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated
models only.
Connect to a PC using the D-SUB cable.
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1.3 Installation
1.3.1 Attaching the Stand
Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen
is facing downwards.
Insert the Stand Connector into
the Stand in the direction shown
by the figure.
Place a soft cloth over the table
to protect the product and place
the product onto the cloth so
that the front of the product is
facing downwards.
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
Check if the Stand Connector is
firmly connected.
Hold the main body of the
product with your hand as
shown by the figure.
Push the assembled stand into
the main body in the direction of
the arrow as shown in the figure.
Turn the connecting screw at the
bottom of the stand fully so that it
is completely fixed.
- Caution
Do not hold the product upside
down only by the stand.
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1
-1° (±2°) ~ 20° (±2°)
Preparations
1.3.2 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.
You can adjust the tilt of your monitor.
Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully.
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1
2
3
B
4
A
B
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1.3.3 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
Before Installation
Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket.
Place a protective cloth or cushion on a flat
surface. Next, place the product with the face
down on top of the cloth or cushion.
Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
1
Hold the main body of the product with your hand
as shown by the figure.
Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as
shown in the figure to separate it.
A
Attach the wall-mount kit or desktop stand here
Bracket (sold separately)
Align the grooves and tightly fasten the screws on the bracket on the product with the corresponding
parts on the wall-mount kit or desktop stand you want to attach.
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1
RGB INDVI IN
POWER IN
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Notes
Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the
product.
The length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may
vary depending on the specifications.
Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards. Do not attach the wall-mount kit
or desktop stand using excessive force. The product may get damaged or fall and cause personal
injury. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by using improper screws
or attaching the wall-mount kit or desktop stand using excessive force.
Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wall-
mount kit other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.
To mount the product on a wall, ensure you purchase a wall-mount kit that can be installed 10cm
or farther away from the wall.
Be sure to use a wall-mount kit that complies with the standards.
1.3.4 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. The lock device is sold separately.
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
To lock an anti-theft locking device:
1 Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.
2 Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.
3 Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.
4 Lock the locking device.
An anti-theft locking device can be purchased separately.
Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
RGB INDVI IN
POWER IN
POWER IN
2
2.1 Before Connecting
2.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints
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 until all connections are completed.
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.
2.2 Connecting the Power
To use the product, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER IN] port on the
product.(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
RGB IN
DVI IN
2
2.3 Connecting and Using a PC
2.3.1 Connecting to a PC
Select a connection method suitable for your PC.
Connecting parts may differ in different products.
Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analog Type)
Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you connect a source
device first before connecting the power cable.
1
Connect the D-SUB cable to the [RGB IN] port on the back of the product and the RGB port on the PC.
2 Press [ ] to change the input source to Analog.
Connection Using the DVI Cable
This function is not available for products with an Analog interface only.
Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you connect a source
device first before connecting the power cable.
1 Connect the DVI cable to the [DVI IN] port on the back of the product and the DVI port on the PC.
2 Press [ ] to change the input source to DVI.
The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models only.
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
2.3.2 Driver Installation
You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding
drivers.
An installation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product.
If the file provided is faulty, visit the Samsung homepage (http://www.samsung.com) and
download the file.
1 Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Click "Windows Driver".
3 Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation.
4 Select your product model from the list of models.
5 Go to Display Properties and check that the resolution and refresh rate are appropriate.
Refer to your Windows OS manual for further details.
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2
EXIT
AUTO
The optimal resolution for this
monitor is as follows:
**** x **** **Hz
Use the above settings to set
the resolution on your PC.
English
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
2.3.3 Setting Optimum Resolution
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.
1 Press [ ] to move to the language you want and press [ ].
2 To hide the information message, press [ ].
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.
ENU
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2
12
3
**** ****
**********
Connecting and Using a Source Device
2.3.4 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture
quality.
The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected.
Changing the Resolution on Windows XP
Go to Control Panel Display Settings and change the resolution.
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