Samsung 2263DX - SyncMaster - 22" LCD Monitor User manual

SyncMaster 2263DX
LCD Monitor
User Manual

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
Without stand With stand USB Monitor
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord USB Cable
USB Cable
Sold separately
DVI Cable HDMI Cable Headphones

Others
Cleaning Cloth
Note
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Your Monitor
Initial Settings
Select the language using the up or down key.
The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again.
It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching
the maximum count.
Note
The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.
Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.
Front
Introduction

MENU button [MENU/ ]
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu
or return to the previous menu.
Customized Key
You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref-
erences.
Note
You can configure the Customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus-
tomized Key.
Volume button
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Adjust buttons [ ]
Adjust items in the menu.
SOURCE button / Enter button [ ]
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 or digital input
signal.)
/ Activates a highlighted menu item.
Note
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's
DVI port using the DVI cable.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
AUTO button
Use this button for auto adjustment.
(Available in Analog mode only)
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Power button [ ] / Power indicator
Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.
/ This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the
monitor saves your adjustments.
Camera
Using this camera, you can view and send video for video chatting.
Mic
Using this microphone, you can view and send audio for video chatting.
Speaker
You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the monitor.
Introduction

- You can only hear sound from this monitor model if it is connected to a PC via
a USB cable.
Use this button to decrease the screen brightness for the 7" USB monitor. The LED
blinks when the screen brightness is decreased to the minimum or when a screen
brightness adjustment is completed.
Use this button to increase the screen brightness for the 7" USB monitor. The LED
blinks when the screen brightness is increased to the maximum or when a screen
brightness adjustment is completed.
Power button [ ] / Power indicator
Press the Power button to turn the 7" USB monitor on or off. The Power indicator
is displayed in blue when operating normally.
• Please activate the afterimage prevention function before using the 7" USB
auxiliary monitor.
• Activating the function
Turn off the USB monitor and hold down the Power button for five (5) seconds.
The monitor is turned on again and the afterimage prevention program is ac-
tivated while the LED blinks twice.
• Deactivating the function
Turn off the USB monitor and hold down the Power button for five (5) seconds.
The monitor is turned on again and the afterimage prevention program is de-
activated while the LED blinks once.
• What is the afterimage prevention function?
If you use the USB auxiliary monitor with the same image remaining on the
screen for a long period of time, an afterimage may develop on the panel. The
afterimage prevention function reduces afterimages on the panel by turning
the USB auxiliary monitor on and off automatically for a short time (about 0.1
seconds) every thirty (30) minutes.
Rear
Note
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
Introduction

POWER
POWER
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER port on the back of the monitor.
HDMI / DVI IN / RGB IN
HDMI
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your
monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital out-
put device using a HDMI cable.
DVI IN
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port on the
back of your monitor.
RGB IN
Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your
monitor to your computer.
USB connection termi-
nal (Option)
Introduction

UP (USB upstream port)
Connect the UP port of the monitor and the
USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
DOWN (USB downstream port)
Connect the DOWN port of the USB monitor
and a USB device with the USB cable.
Note
To use DOWN (Downstream Port), you have
to connect the UP (Upstream Cable ) to the
PC.
Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this
monitor to connect the monitor's UP port
and your computer's USB port.
Note
For the procedures on connecting the 7" USB
monitor, refer to Connecting the USB Monitor.
Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi-
cally fix the system when using it in a public
place. The locking device has to be purchased
separately. The appearance and locking method
may differ from the illustration depending on the
manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with
the Kensington Lock for proper use. The locking
device has to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be dif-
ferent depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington
slot on the Monitor ( ) and turn it in the
locking direction ( ).
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy
stationary object.
/ MIC
Introduction

Headphone output terminal
MIC
Connect a microphone to the MIC terminal.
Cable holding ring
Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in
the figure.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Introduction

Connections
Connecting Cables
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 a connection appropriate for your computer.
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 IN 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.
Note
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Connecting HDMI
Note
You can connect digital output devices to your monitor.
You can enjoy better screen and sound quality.

Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI terminal of the monitor using the
HDMI cable. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor
and DVD (or the device connected to the digital output terminal).
Select HDMI using the SOURCE button.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
1. Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the monitor
using a DVI to HDMI cable.
2. To listen to sound via an external device, refer to the information in its user manual on how to
connect the device.
3. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor and DVD (or
the device connected to the digital output terminal).
4. Selet HDMI using the SOURCE button.
Connections

Note
If you just connect using the DVI to HDMI cable without connecting to the sound source, you cannot
hear sound.
Connecting USB
Note
You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by
connecting them to the DOWN port of the monitor without connecting them to the PC.
The USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0.
High speed Full speed Low speed
Data Rate 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 1.5 Mbps
Power Consumption 2.5 W
(Max., each port)
2.5 W
(Max., each port)
2.5 W
(Max., each port)
1. Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
Note
To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC.
Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port
and your computer's USB port.
2. Connect the DOWN port of the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.
3. The use procedures are as the same as those for using an external device connecting to the PC.
• You can connect and use a keyboard and mouse.
Connections

• You can play a file from a media device.
(Examples of media devices: MP3, digital camera, etc.)
• You can run, move, copy or delete the files on the storage device.
(Examples of storage devices: external memory, memory card, memory reader, HDD-type
MP3 player, etc.)
• You can use other USB devices that can be connected to a computer.
Note
When connecting a device to the DOWN port of the monitor, connect the device using a
cable appropriate to the device.
(For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of the corresponding
product.)
The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an
unauthorized cable for the connection.
Some products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a malfunction of the device.
If the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the service center of
the device/computer.
Connecting the USB Monitor
• System Requirements
CPU : 1.73GHz or Later
OS : Windows XP Service Pack2 or later. However, Windows Vista 64bit is not supported.
RAM : 512 MB RAM or more
USB : 1.1 or higher (USB 2.0 recommended)
1. Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
2. Connect the terminal ( ) of the USB monitor and the USB terminal ( ) of the primary
monitor using a USB cable.
Connections

Note
For more information on the driver installation and usage of the USB monitor, refer to Restrictions on
the 7”USB Monitor .
Installing and Using the USB Monitor
1. Engage and fix the USB monitor into the groove of the armrest holder.
2. You can adjust the location of the USB monitor.
Note
You can also adjust the length of the armrest holder after adjusting the location of the USB monitor.
1. Do not tilt the stand too far backwards when the USB auxiliary monitor is lifted up, as shown in
the figure. This may change the center of gravity of the product resulting in the product falling
causing product damage or personal injury.
2. When adjusting the angle of the USB auxiliary monitor stand, do not use too much force. This
may cause the stand to break.
Connections

3. Make sure to use the 7” USB monitor after properly adjusting the angle of its stand.
This may cause the center of gravity of the product to change, leading causing the product to fall
resulting in damage or a malfunction.
4. When moving a 7” USB monitor, take care not to knock the monitor against something.
The monitor may become scratched.
5. When disassembling the 7” USB monitor, remove it by holding the part and pushing it in the
direction of the arrow.
Connecting Headphone
Note
You may connect your headphones to the monitor.
Connections

1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
Connecting MIC
Note
You may connect your microphone to the monitor.
1. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC port on the monitor.
Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
Simple Stand
Monitor and Bottom
Connections

Swivel stand
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.
Tilt angle
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of -5° forward to 12° backward for the most
comfortable viewing angle.
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Connections

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 four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4. Turn the armrest holder upwards or downwards. Remove the screws on the armrest holder and
remove it.
5. 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.
• Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the
inside of the Monitor.
• For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications,
the length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifica-
tions.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the
product to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
• Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA
or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product
installation instructions.
• 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.
Connections

Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.
Self-Test Feature Check
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below.
This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the
monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller
and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
Warning Messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes
blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out
of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.
Environment
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.
If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.
Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one
meter) of the monitor.
Useful Tips
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with
the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become

noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then
contact the Service Center or your dealer.
Judging the monitor's working condition
If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050
60 Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered
on.
If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in
working condition.
In this case, check the computer for trouble.
Check List
Note
Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob-
lems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or
contact your dealer.
No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor.
Q: Is the power cord connected properly?
A: Check the power cord connection and supply.
Q: Can you see "Check Signal Cable" on the screen?
A: (Connected using the D-sub cable)
Check the signal cable connection.
(Connected using the DVI cable)
If you still see an error message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to
see if the monitor status is set to analog.
If you still see an (error) message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check
to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press ‘SOURCE/ ’ button to have the monitor
double-check the input signal source.
Q: If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be
seen.
A: If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the
safe mode for Windows ME/XP/2000) and then change the frequency of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes)
If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact the Service Center or your deal-
er.
Q: Can you see "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz" on the screen?
A: You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution
and frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
A: Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
Troubleshooting

A: If the display exceeds WSXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode
1680 x 1050 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work
properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz" message
appears for one minute and then disappears.
Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period.
(The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.)
Q: There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second
intervals?
A: The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
A: Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
A: If there is still no image, press the 'SOURCE/ ' button. Then press any key on the keyboard
again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
Q: Connected using the DVI cable?
A: You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or dis-
connect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic
cards do not send out video signals. Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system.
I cannot see the On Screen Display.
Q: Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes?
A: Unlock the OSD by pressing the [MENU/ ] button for at least 5 seconds.
The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.
Q: Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?
A: Check the signal cable connection.
A: Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot.
Q: Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between ap-
plications?
A: Reboot the computer.
Q: Has the video card been set properly?
A: Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.
Q: Have you changed the video card or the driver?
A: Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.
Q: Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor?
A: Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
Troubleshooting