Samsung 214T - SyncMaster - 21.3" LCD Monitor User manual

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SyncMaster 214T

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 Grounding to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for 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.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
zA bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon
them, which could cause damage.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a
location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and
chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously
such as an airport, train station or etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
zThis 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.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal
injury.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace 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.
zSomeone, specifically children could trip over it.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes
away from the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause a fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
zA 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.
zAny increase in internal temperature may cause fire.
Set down the monitor carefully.
zThe monitor could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.
zThe TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstallation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways 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 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of
the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.
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 on the monitor.
zThis 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.
zA dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using
a soft, dry cloth.
zDo 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.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the
interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove cover (or back).
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
zRefer 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 service center.
zThis 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.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zEspecially 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.
zThe 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.
zFailure 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.
zThis 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.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zIf 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.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis 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.
zIt 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 Service Center.
If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image
or blurriness may appear.
zChange 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.
zInappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
21 inch (54cm) - 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz
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.
zDropping 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
connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the
monitor.
zFailure to disconnect a cable may damage it and lead to fire or an
electric shock.
Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage it by
hanging onto it.
zA falling product could cause physical damage even death.
When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the
product unplugged
zOtherwise, 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.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The
product could fall, causing physical damage or even death.

HAS Stand : Height Adjustable & Pivot Stand (214T : 100mm)
PIP/PBP : Uses MagicTune to adjust PIP for the best viewing position
Adopts MagicColor Pro to make adjustments of a variety of colors at an expert level
Color Weakness : Enables those with color weakness to view the screen as easily as those
with normal vision.
Auto Rotation applied (Implemented by MagicRotation)
SyncMaster 214T
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
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Unpacking
Monito
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Manual

Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color, MagicTune™,
Ma
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icRotation software
Cable
D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable
Sold se
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S-
V
ideo Cable
V
ideo Cable
Set-Bracket Screws
(
4EA
)
Front

MENU button [ ]
Opens the OSD menu.
Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
Adjust buttons [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu.
Analog/Digital(PC) :
MagicBright™ button
[]
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Currently four different modes are available: Custom,
Entertain, Internet, and Text. Each mode has its own pre-
configured brightness value. You can easily select one of four
settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control buttons.
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) Entertain : High brightness
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.
3) Internet : Medium brightness
For working with a mixture of images such as text and
graphics.
4) Text : Normal brightness
For documentations or works involving heavy text.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Digital(DVD)/Video
/S-Video :
Mode button
The Monitor 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.
1) Dynamic
Select this mode to view a sharper image than in "Standard"
mode.
2) Standard
Select this mode when the surroundings are bright. This also

provides a sharp image.
3) Movie
Select this mode when the surroundings are dark.
This will save power and reduce eye fatigue.
4) Custom
Select this mode when you want to adjust the image
according to your preferences.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Brightness button [ ] ( Available in Analog Mode Only )
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust
brightness.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Enter button [ ] /
SOURCE button
Activates a highlighted menu item. /
Push the 'SOURCE', 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, Digital, Video and S-
Video input signal.)
Note : Changing the source is allowed only in external devices
that are connected to the monitor at the time.
AUTO button
(Available in Analog mode only)
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
video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted
automatically.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
PIP button ( Available in Analog/Digital(PC) Mode Only )
In Analog or Digital Mode, turns on Video screens in PIP Mode.
Power button [ ] Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.
Power Indicator
This will enable you to see the overall power status of the
system. For more information, see the PowerSaver section.
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.
Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

POWER S/W
: Switch the monitor on and off.
POWER IN
: Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER IN
on the back of the monitor.
DVI IN (Source List : Digital) :
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port
on the back of your monitor.
RGB IN (Source List : Analog) :
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin,
RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
VIDEO (Source List : Video)

: External device (video) input terminal
S-VIDEO (Source List : S-Video)
: External device (S-video) input terminal
Kensington Lock
: 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 using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
Stand Height Adjustment
1. Press the top side of the stand and then push the button at
the rear bottom of the stand.
2. Press the top side of the stand and then push the button at
the rear bottom of the stand. You can adjust the stand height
using this button.
When you are using a stand height as maximum ,
it will go down a little bit from spring elasticity.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Connecting the Monitor
1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER IN on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor.
2-3. Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
2-4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac
adapter.
3. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is
complete.
Cable Fix Ring
When connecting the cable is
finished, fix the cables to the

Cable Fix Ring.
Connecting to Other devices
This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR
or a camcorder without disconnecting the PC.
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
1. Connecting AV Devices
The monitor has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVD, VCR or
Camcorder. You may enjoy AV signals as long as the monitor is turned on.
1. Input devices such as DVD, VCR or Camcorder are connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO
terminal of the monitor using the Video or S-Video cable.
2. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
3. Select Video or S-Video using the SOURCE button.
Video, S-Video cable are optional.
2. Connecting Digital DVD
The monitor has DVI IN connection terminals to connect DVI input devices digital DVD.

1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using
the DVI cable.
2. Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted.
3. Select Digital using the SOURCE button.
Usin
g
the Stand
Pivot Stand

Using (a), you can rotate the screen within a range of 0 ~ 90 degrees.
Using (b), you can use the screen lengthwise.
Press the top side of the stand and then push the button at the rear bottom of
the stand.
You can adjust the stand height using this button.
When you are using a stand height as maximum, it will go down a little bit from
spring elasticity.
If you rotate the screen without lifting it to its maximum height, the screen
may be damaged because the edge of the screen would hit the floor.
Tilt angle
Using (c), you can adjust the height.
You can adjust the tilt within a range of 0 ~ 25 degrees.
Using (d), you can horizontally rotate it within a range of -45 ~ 45 degrees.
Removin
g
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 four screws(A) 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.

A. Monitor
B. 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 four 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 10cm 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.
Installin
g
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
here.
zInternet 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)
Windows ME
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click "Windows ME Driver".
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Windows XP/2000
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver"
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 "Continue Anyway" button.
Then click "OK" button.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't
damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung
Monitor Homepage
http://www.samsung.com/.