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Install drivers SyncMaster 206BW / 226BW[...]
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Notation Failure t o follow di rections not ed by this symb ol could resu lt in bodily harm or dama ge to the equipment . Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug f rom the outl et Do not to uch Ground to pr event an elec tric shock Powe r When not used f or extended perio d of time, set your c[...]
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Do not pul l the plug out by the wi re nor touc h the plug wi th wet ha nd s. This may cause electric shoc k or fire. Use only a prop erly grounded pl ug and receptac le. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipme nt damage. Insert the power plug firmly so that it do es not come loo se. A bad connec tion may cause fire. Do not exce ssiv[...]
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Installation Be sure to conta ct an authoriz ed Service Center , when installing your monitor in a locati on with heav y dust, high o r low tempera tures, high humidit y, and exposed to chemical substances a nd where it oper ates for 24 ho urs such as at ai rports, tr ain stations etc. Failure to do so may cause s erious da mage to your m onitor. P[...]
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Do not instal l the product in places with poor ventilati on, for insta nce, a book shelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the inte rn al temp era ture ma y ca use fire . Put down the mon itor carefully. Failing to do so may dama ge the monito r. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage th e TFT-LCD surface. The inst allation of th e bracke[...]
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Use the recom mended deterge nt with a smooth cloth. If the connector betw een the plug and the pin i s dusty or d irty, clean it properl y using a dry cloth. A dirty connector may caus e electric shock or fire. Make sure to un plug the pow er cord before cl eaning the p roduct. Otherwise, this may cau se electric shock or fire. Unplug the power co[...]
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This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the pr oduct away f rom places e xposed to oil , smoke or moist ure; do not in stall inside a ve hicle. This may cause a malfunctio n, electric shoc k or fire. In particul a r, avoid op erating the m onitor near wat er or outdoors w here the monit or could be ex posed to sn ow or rain. If the monitor is d[...]
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This may cause an explosion or fi re. Never insert an ything meta llic into th e monitor open ings. This may cause electric shock, fire or inju ry. Do not insert metal objects such as chopst icks, wire and too ls or inflammab le objects such as paper o r matches into the vent, headphon e port or AV ports o r etc. This may cause electric shock or fi[...]
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Failure to dis connect cables m ay damage it an d cause fire or e lectric shock. Place the pro duct out of c hildren's re ach, as they co uld damage b y hanging o nto it. A falling product may cause injury to the p erson or even fatality. When not using the product fo r an extended period of ti me, keep the prod uct unplugged. Otherwise, this [...]
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This marking shown on t he product or i ts literature, in dicates that it should not be dispose d with other hou sehold wastes a t the end of it s working life. To prevent possible harm to the envi ronment or hu man health fro m uncontrolled waste dispos al, pleas e separate this from other t ypes of wastes a nd recycle it responsibl y to promote t[...]
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PRODUCT INFORMATION (I mage Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retentio n when switching from one imag e to an other especially after displaying a statio nary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate corre ct usag e of LC D products in order to protect them from Image retention. Warrant y Warranty does not cover an y dam[...]
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Ex) The best way to prote ct your monitor from Image retentio n i s to set your PC or S y stem to o p erate a Screen Saver p ro g ram when y ou are not usin g it. Image retention may not o ccur when a LCD panel is opera ted under normal conditio ns. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changi ng video patterns. Whe n th e LC D panel is ope[...]
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Features RTA Monitor 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 t he panel operates at a hi gher response speed than its original speed. RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA func tion so that the panel operate[...]
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Monitor & Simple stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Sold separately Y our Monito r[...]
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Front MENU button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu an d exits from the menu. MagicBright™ button [] MagicBright™ is a new featur e 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 Mo vie, Dynamic Contrast. Each mode h[...]
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Dynamic Contrast is to automatica lly 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 Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu. E[...]
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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 m onitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) con nector on the video card. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D- sub port on the back of your monitor. [[...]
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Monitor and Bottom 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) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surf ace with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. Remove three screws and then remov[...]
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Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating syst em for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly differ ent from one operating syst em to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the In ternet [...]
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This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be pos ted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows ME | Windows NT | Linux Microsoft ® Win[...]
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Select "Don't search ,I will." then clic k "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choos e A:(D:Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. If you can see following "Message" window, then c lick the "Continue Any[...]
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Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Fou nd" on your monitor, follow these steps. How to install Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choos[...]
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Select "Show all devices" and choose the monito r that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box. Microsoft ® Windows ® NT Operating System Click "Start," "Settings[...]
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Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to acti vate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is press ed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on th[...]
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Menu Description AUTO 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 Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and pos ition are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automat[...]
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MENU Menu Description OSD Locked & Unlock This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the menu button for more than [...]
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Menu Description MagicBright™ Push the MagicBright™ button to ci rcle through available preconfigured modes. - seven different modes (Custom/Te xt/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.[...]
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SOURCE Menu Description SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset RTA Informati[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop Brightness You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast You can use the on-screen m enus to change the[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without di sturbing image quality. Off Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor a[...]
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MENU → , → → → , → MENU Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal positi on of[...]
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MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Display Time The menu will be automatically tu rned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. - 5 sec, 10 sec, 2[...]
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Information Menu Description Information Shows a video source, displa y mode on the OSD screen. MENU → ,[...]
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Check List Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do ne ed 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 p[...]
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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 'SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the m[...]
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monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". 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 the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cabl es are proper[...]
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Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips Your monitor provides a self test feature that allo ws you to check whether y our monitor is functioning properly. Self-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 mon[...]
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If there is no image on the scr een 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 t he screen or if the screen goes wh ite, this means the monitor is in working condition. In this ca[...]
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Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 206BW LCD Panel Size 20 " Wide Diagonal (51 cm) Display area 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 X 1050@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 X 1050@60 Hz[...]
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Design and specifications are subj ect to change without prior notice. Class B Equipment (Information Communicat ion equipment for residential use) This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directi ves for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential areas. (Class B equipment emits less electr omagnet[...]
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a co mputer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]
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of the Horizontal Cycle is called t he Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz[...]
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Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 226BW LCD Panel Size 22 " Wide Diagonal (56 cm) Display area 473.8 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 X 1050@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 X 1050@60 Hz [...]
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Design and specifications are subj ect to change without prior notice. Class B Equipment (Information Communicat ion equipment for residential use) This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directi ves for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential areas. (Class B equipment emits less electr omagnet[...]
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a co mputer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]
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of the Horizontal Cycle is called t he Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz[...]
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Contact SAMSUNG WO RLDWIDE If you have any questions or comm ents relati ng to Sa msung products, ple ase contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726786 4) http://www.samsung.co m CANADA 1-800-SAMSU NG (7267864) http://w ww.samsung.co m/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUN G (7267864) http ://www.samsung.co m/mx Latin Ameri[...]
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BELGIUM 02 201 2418 http://www.samsung. com/be CZECH REPUBLI C 844 000 844 http://www.sa msung.com/ cz DENMARK 38 322 887 http://www.samsung. com/dk FINLAND 09 693 79 5 54 http://www.samsung. com/fi FRANCE 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/min ) http://www.samsung. com/fr GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,12/Min) http ://www.samsung.de HUNGARY 06 40 98 5 985 ht[...]
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VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsun g.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAM SUNG) http://www.samsung.com/ za U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7 267864) http://www.samsung. com/mea Terms Dot Pitch The image o n a monitor is composed of red, green a nd blue dots . The closer the do ts, the higher the resolution. The distance b etween tw[...]
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Resolution : 16 80 X 1050 Vertical f requency (ref resh rate) : 60 Hz TFT LCD panel manufactured b y using adva nced semi conductor tec hnology with p recision of 1ppm (one million th) above is used for this produc t. Bu t the pixels o f RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be brigh t sometimes or some of black pixels coul d be seen. This is no[...]