Samsung SyncMaster 226UX User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
226UX

Model
Features
RTA Monito
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RTA (Response Time Accelerator)
A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more
natural video display.
RTA On Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than
its original speed.
RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed.
Packa
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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.
Un
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Without Stand
Monitor
With Stand
SyncMaster 226UX

Monitor & Simple stand
Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software
Cable
Power Cord D-sub Cable USB Cable
Others
Cleaning Cloth
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Sold se
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DVI Cable
This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model.

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Front
MENU button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu.
MagicBright™ button
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MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom,
Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast. Each
mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily
select one of seven 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.

7) Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted
visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.
Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
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 or USB input signal.)
If the monitor is used as a USB monitor (when connected via USB
cable), select USB mode by clicking the Enter icon.
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.
Power indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once
as the monitor saves your adjustments.
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.
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The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of
the monitor.
DVI IN (HDCP) port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN (HDCP) port on the back of your
monitor.
RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your
monitor.
USB connection terminal 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.
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.
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 purchased it.
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

Model
Connectin
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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 appropriate connection 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 (HDCP) port on the back of your Monitor.
[DVI IN (HDCP)]
Connected to a Macintosh.
-Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
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USB
SyncMaster 226UX

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 2.5W
(Max., each port)
2.5W
(Max., each port)
2.5W
(Max., each port)
Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
Connect the DOWN 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 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.
zWhen 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.)

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.
USB monitor
You can use this product as a monitor simply by connecting the power cable and the USB cable
to
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Minimum hardware re
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uirements
1. When connecting one (1) or two (2) USB monitors
Minimum hardware requirements: 1.2 GHz CPU / 512 MB memory
Display: One monitor can support DVD quality resolution in full screen mode.
( It may not support a sufficient frame speed during playback.)
2. When connecting three (3) USB monitors
Minimum hardware requirements: 1.8 GHz CPU / 1GB memory
Display: One monitor can support DVD quality resolution in full screen mode.
( It may not support a sufficient frame speed during playback.)
3. Monitor connection: Multiple screens of 6 monitors
Minimum hardware requirements: 1.6 GHz Dual core CPU / 1 GB memory
Display: One monitor can support DVD quality resolution in full screen mode.
( It may not support a sufficient frame speed during playback.)
When connectin
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You can connect up to four (4) USB monitors serially.
When connectin
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You can connect up to six (6) USB monitors in parallel.
When connecting external devices to the USB monitor, you can only connect up to four (4) devices.
Installation
(
Auto & Manual
)
Installing Your USB Monitor
zMake sure to connect the USB cable and begin the installation after your PC has booted.
zThe auto installation will take about one minute. If you turn off your monitor or remove the USB
cable while the installation is in progress, it may cause a problem with your PC and Windows OS.
zThe optimal resolution for this USB monitor is 1680 x 1050.

If you connect your USB monitor to your PC, it recognizes the monitor and the "Found New
Hardware" wizard is displayed, as shown in the figure below.
Click "I Accept".
The installation is started automatically and the installation progress window is displayed, as shown
in the figure below.
- Manual
Installation
If the USB driver is not installed automatically, insert the provided USB Monitor
Install CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. ‘Double-click My Computer on the
Windows Desktop and click on User Manual (I:). The volume name of the removable
storage disk (for example, E:, F:, G: ) may be different depending on your computer
environment.
Right-click it and select 'Open' from the displayed menu. Double-click the 'Setup' file
and an installation progress window is displayed, as shown in the figure below. The
remaining steps are the same as for the automatic installation.
Click "Next".
Select "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and click "Next".