Samsung SyncMaster TC220W User manual

User manual
SyncMaster
TC220W
TC220N
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.
BN46-00315A-00

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Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
© 201 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.
The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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.
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Icons used in this manual
Symbols for safety precautions
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may
differ from what is shown in the images.
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
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 cable 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 cable to the product after cleaning the product.
6. Power on the monitor and computer.
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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
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
nearby.
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page93) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)
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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 cable 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 cable with wet hands.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power cable all the way in so it is not loose.
An unstable connection may cause a fire.
Ensure you connect the power cable to a grounded power socket. (type 1
insulated devices only).
An electric shock or injury may result.
Do not bend or pull the power cable with force. Do not weigh the power cable
down with a heavy object.
A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cable or product near heat sources.
An electric shock or fire may result.
If the power cable pins or power outlet is covered with a foreign substance (dust,
etc.), wipe it off using a dry cloth.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
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Caution
Installation and Safety
Warning
Do not unplug the power cable when the product is in use.
The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
Do not use the power cable for products other than authorized products supplied
by Samsung.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Keep the power socket where the power cable 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 switch.
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cable from the power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,INSEC T REPELLAN TS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP
OF TH E PR ODUCT.DO NOT I NSTALL THE PRO DUCT NEAR HEAT SO URC
ES.
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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Caution
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.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
The product may fall and injure children.
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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Operation and Safety
Warning
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 (page93) before
installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
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 (page93) for repair.
Before you move the product, be sure to turn off the power switch and remove all
the cables connected to the product, including the power cable and the antenna
cable.
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 cable immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center
(page93).
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 cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page93).
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
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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.
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 cable 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 cable. Also, ventilate
the area immediately.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cable 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.
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Caution
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 cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page93).
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 cable, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page93).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
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 cable 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.
Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not put DC power adapters together.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
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Do not let water enter the DC power adapter or get the adapter wet.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.
Be careful not to get the DC power adapter wet when you wash the floor.
Do not put the DC power adapter near to any heating apparatus.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.
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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Correct posture to use 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.
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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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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
2 Copyright
3 Icons used in this manual
3 Symbols for safety precautions
4 Cleaning
4 Cleaning
5 Securing the Installation Space
5 Precautions for storage
6 Safety Precautions
6 Electricity and Safety
7 Installation and Safety
9 Operation and Safety
13 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents
19 Removing the Packaging
20 Checking the Components
21 Parts
21 Frontal Buttons
23 Side View
24 Installation
24 Attaching the Stand
25 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
25 Rotating the Monitor
26 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
27 Anti-theft Lock
USING "WINDOWS
EMBEDDED STANDARD 7"
(TC220W MODEL ONLY)
28 What is "Windows Embedded Standard
7" Client?
29 Connection to Use "Windows Embedded
Standard 7"
29 LAN Connection
29 Connecting USB Devices

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30 Using "Windows Embedded Standard 7"
30 Logon
30 "Windows Embedded Standard 7" Desktop
31 Programs
38 Configuring Utilities
39 Recover the System
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
41 Before Connecting
41 Pre-connection Checkpoints
42 Connecting and Using a PC
42 Connecting to a PC
43 Driver Installation
44 Setting Optimum Resolution
45 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
48 Connecting to a Video Device
48 Connecting an External Monitor
49 Connecting to Headphones
49 Connecting a Microphone
50 Connecting the Power
SCREEN SETUP 51 Brightness
51 Configuring Brightness
52 Contrast
52 Configuring Contrast
53 Sharpness
53 Configuring Sharpness
54 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
54 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
55 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
55 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
56 Coarse
56 Adjusting Coarse

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57 Fine
57 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 58 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
58 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
59 Red
59 Configuring Red
60 Green
60 Configuring Green
61 Blue
61 Configuring Blue
62 Color Tone
62 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
63 Gamma
63 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
64 H-Position & V-Position
64 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
65 Image Size
65 Changing the Image Size
66 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
66 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
SETUP AND RESET 67 Reset
67 Initializing Settings (Reset)
68 Language
68 Changing the Language
69 Eco Saving
69 Configuring Eco Saving

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70 Clock
70 Configuring Clock
71 Off Timer
71 Configuring Off Timer
72 On Timer
72 Configuring On Timer
73 On Timer Source
73 Configuring On Timer Source
74 On Timer Volume
74 Configuring On Timer Volume
75 Customized Key
75 Configuring Customized Key
76 Display Time
76 Configuring Display Time
77 Menu Transparency
77 Changing Menu Transparency
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
78 INFORMATION
78 Displaying INFORMATION
78 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
79 Natural Color
79 What is Natural Color?
80 MultiScreen
80 Installing the Software
81 Removing the Software
82 MagicRMS Pro (TC220W model only)
82 About MagicRMS Pro

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
83 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
83 Testing the Product
83 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
83 Check the following.
86 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 88 General
90 PowerSaver
91 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 93 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
99 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
99 Correct disposal of batteries in this
product
100 Terminology
INDEX

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1 Preparations
1 Preparations
1.1 Checking the Contents
1.1.1 Removing the Packaging
1Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with
a sharp instrument.
2Remove the styrofoam from the product.
3Check the components and remove the styrofoam and plastic bag.
The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.
This image is for reference only.
4Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.

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Preparations
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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
Components may vary depending on the country.
Items sold separately
The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer.
Quick setup guide Warranty card
(Not available in all locations)
User manual
Power cable DC power adapter Stand base
LAN cable D-SUB cable USB cable
RS-232C cable Stereo cable Mouse (USB)
Keyboard Headphone