Samsung SyncMaster 225UN User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
225UN

Packa
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e Contents
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.
Unpackin
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Without Stand
Monitor
With Stand
Monitor & Simple stand
Manual

Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color,
MagicTuneTM
Cable
Power Cord RGB-IN Cable USB Cable
Others
Cleaning Cloth
Will be applied to black and high gloss models only.
Y
our Monitor
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.
MagicBright™ button
[]
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, Sports
and Movie. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value.
You can easily select one of six 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) 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) Sports
For watching motion pictures such as a Sports.
6) Movie
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Volume button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item.
AUTO button [AUTO] Use this button for auto adjustment.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Power button [ ] Turns the monitor On/Off.
Power indicator This will enable you to see the overall power status of the system. For
more information, see the PowerSaver section.
Speaker You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the
monitor.
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.
Rea
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The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
POWER
zPOWER
: Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on
the back of the monitor.
RGB-IN /
RGB-IN
: Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB-IN port on
the back of your monitor.
: Connect the of the monitor and the USB of the
computer with the USB cable.
Kensington Lock
zThe 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.

/ MIC/
: Headphone output terminal
MIC
: Connect a microphone to the MIC terminal.
: Connect the of the USB monitor and a USB device
with the USB cable.
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

Connectin
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Cables
Connectin
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to a Compute
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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.
Using the RGB-IN (Analog) connector on the video card.
- Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB-IN port on the back of your monitor.
[ RGB-IN ]
Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the RGB-IN connection cable.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Connectin
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USB
Turn on your monitor and PC. If you connect the cable to the connector of your
monitor and the cable to the connector of your PC, the installation programs related
to microphone and camcorder are performed automatically.
You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive
by connecting them to the 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
Connect the port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
Connect the port of the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.
The use procedures are as the same as those for using an external device connecting to the PC.
zYou can connect and use a keyboard and mouse.
zYou can play a file from a media device.
(Examples of media devices: MP3, digital camera, etc.)
zYou 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.)
zYou can use other USB devices that can be connected to a computer.
To use port, you have to connect the to the PC.
Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's
port and your computer's USB port.
zDo not disconnect the USB cable while the installation is in progress.
The program may not be installed completely or may not work normally.
zWhen connecting a device to the 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.)

zThe company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by
using an unauthorized cable for the connection.
zSome products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a malfunction of
the device.
zIf the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the
service center of the device/computer.
Usin
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the Stand
This monitor supports various types of VESA-standard bases. You need to either fold or
remove the base in use to install a VESA base.
Tilt an
g
le
The monitor may be reclined -3 to 22 degrees
Attachin
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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 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.
zDo not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the inside of
the Monitor.
zFor wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications, the length of
the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
zDo not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.
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.
zSamsung 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.
zTo 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.
zContact 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.
zPlease use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

Check List
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems
yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact
your dealer.
Symptom Check List Solutions
No images on the
screen.
I cannot turn on
the monitor.
Is the power cord
connected
properly?
Check the power cord connection and supply.
Can you see
"Check Signal
Cable" on the
screen?
(Connected using the RGB-IN cable)
Check the signal cable connection.
If the power is on,
reboot the computer
to see the initial
screen(the login
screen), which can
be seen.
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 dealer.
Can you see "Not
Optimum Mode",
"Recommended
Mode 1680 x 1050
60 Hz" on the
screen?
You can see this message when the signal from the
video card exceeds the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the
monitor can handle properly.
If the display exceeds SXGA 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.)
There is no image
on the screen.
Is the power
indicator on the
monitor blinking at 1
second intervals?
The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and
restore the image on the screen.
If there is still no image, press the ' ' button.
Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the

monitor and restore the image on the screen.
I cannot see the
On Screen
Display.
Have you locked
the On Screen
Display (OSD)
Menu to prevent
changes?
Unlock the OSD by pressing the [ ] button for at least
5 seconds.
The screen shows
strange colors or
just black and
white.
Is the screen
displaying only one
color as if looking at
the screen through
a cellophane
paper?
Check the signal cable connection.
Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot.
Have the screen
colors become
strange after
running a program
or due to a crash
between
applications?
Reboot the computer.
Has the video card
been set properly?
Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
The screen
suddenly has
become
unbalanced.
Have you changed
the video card or
the driver?
Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.
Have you adjusted
the resolution or
frequency to the
monitor?
Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.
(Refer to thePreset Timing Modes).
The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals.
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
The screen is out
of focus or OSD
cannot be
adjusted.
Have you adjusted
the resolution or
frequency on the
monitor?
Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
LED is blinking but
no images on the
screen.
Is the frequency
properly adjusted
when checking the
Display Timing on
the menu?
Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video
card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.
(The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from
product to product.)
There are only 16
colors shown on
the screen. The
screen colors have
changed after
changing the video
card.
Have the Windows
colors been set
properly?
Windows XP :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Appearance
and Themes →Display →Settings.
Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Display →
Settings.
Has the video card
been set properly?
Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
There is a
message that
reads
"Unrecognized
monitor, Plug &
Play (VESA DDC)
monitor found".
Have you installed
the monitor driver?
Install the monitor driver according to the Driver
Installation Instructions.
See the video card
manual to see if the
Plug & Play (VESA
DDC) function can
be supported.
Install the monitor driver according to the Driver
Installation Instructions.
Check when
MagicTune™ does
not function
MagicTune™
feature is found only
on PC (VGA) with
* To check whether your PC is available for MagicTune™
feature, follow the steps below (When Windows is XP);

properly. Window OS that
supports Plug and
Play.
Control Panel →Performance and Maintenance →
System →Hardware →Device Manager →Monitors →
After deleting Plug and Play monitor, find 'Plug and Play
monitor' by searching new Hardware.
MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor.
Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When
you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our
website to check the compatible graphic card list
provided.
http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
MagicTune™
doesn't work
properly.
Have you changed
your PC or video
graphic card?
Did you install the
program?
Download the latest program. The program can be
downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
Reboot the computer after installing the program for the
first time. If a copy of the program is already installed,
remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the
program again. You need to reboot the computer for it to
operate normally after installing or removing the program.
Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC.
Check the followin
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items if there is trouble with the monitor.
Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)
If you installed a new video card or assembled the PC, please check if the adapter(video) driver and
the monitor driver are properly installed.
Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.
(Do not exceed 75 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove
the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel →System →Device Administrator" and then reboot the
computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.
Q &
A
Question Answer
How can I change the
frequency?
Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the
driver used.
(Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.)
How can I adjust the
resolution?
Windows XP :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Appearance and Themes →
Display →Settings.
Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Display →Settings.
Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
How can I set the Power
Saving function?
Windows XP :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Appearance and Themes →
Display →Screen Saver.
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
Windows ME/2000 :

Set the resolution at the Control Panel →Display →Screen Saver.
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
Refer to Windows/Computer Manual
How can I clean the outer
case/LCD Panel?
Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth,
using either a cleaning solution or plain water.
Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not
allow any water to go inside the monitor.
How can I completely
remove the “UC Monitor
Installation Program”?
To completely remove the USB Device installation program for the UC
monitor, Click ‘Add/Remove Programs’ in the ‘Control Panel’ and a list
of currently installed programs is displayed.
Select the driver (USB video device and USB audio device) installed
when your UC monitor was connected from the list and click on
‘Remove’.
Sel
f
-Test
Self-Test Feature Check | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.
Sel
f
-Test Feature Check
Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
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.
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.
Warnin
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Messa
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es
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 trouble with the
computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise,
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.