Samsung Syncmaster 204bm Quick Start Guide

							 
 Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
 
(Not available in all locations) Users Guide, Monitor Driver, 
Natural Color, MagicTune™, 
Ma
gicRotation software 
   
 
    
 Cable
  
D-Sub Cable  Power Cord Audio Cable 
 
 
   
 Sold separately
 
DVI Cable Set-Bracket Screws (4 EA) 
 
 
 Front 
 
						

							 
 
 
MENU button [ ] 
 Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return 
to the previous 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 for 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 work involving a lot of text.
3) Internet  
For working with a mixture of images such as text 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  
Volume button[ ] 
 When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust 
volume.
Adjust buttons   Adjust items in the menu. 
 
						

							 
 
  
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Enter button [ ] /  
Source button Activates a highlighted menu item. /  
Push the  , 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.) 
Note : If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your 
monitor to the graphic cards DVI port using the DVI cable.
AUTO button 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 position are 
adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only)  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Power button [ ] / 
Power indicatorUse this button for turn the monitor on and off. / 
This light glows Blue during normal operation, and blinks Blue 
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
Headphone 
connection terminal [
] 
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.
 
 
 
 Rear 
 
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)   
  
HAS Stand
 
1. POWER ON/OFF Switch  :  
Use this button for turn the monitor on and off  
2. POWER port  : Power cord, plugs into monitor and wall 
receptacle.  
 
						

							  
 
 
 
 
DVI IN port  : Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the 
back of your monitor. (SOURCE: Digital)
 
 
 
RGB IN port  :Connect the signal cable to the RGB IN port on 
the back of your monitor. (SOURCE: Analog)
 
 
 
Kensington Lock  : The Kensington lock is a device used to 
physically fix the system to something when using it in a public 
place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) 
For using a locking device, contact the place of purchase.  
 
 
Stand Stopper : Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the 
monitor up and down.  
 
 
						

							 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
Cable Fix Ring: 
When connecting the cable is finished 
fix the cables to the Cable Fix Ring. 
 
  
 
 
AUDIO IN: 
Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on 
the back of your computer. 
See  Connecting the Monitor  for further information regarding cable connections.
 
						

							 
 
 
 
Connecting the Monitor  
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 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.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
  
Cable Fix Ring 
When connecting the cable is finished fix the cables to the 
Cable Fix Ring.
 
						

							 
 
 
 
 
Using the Stand  
 
   Removing the base 
HAS Stand
 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 screws 
(A) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.  
 
 
 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 anlgle within a range of -5°(±1.0) forward to 17°
(±1.0) backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.
 
 
Pivot Stand / HAS Stand
 
						

							A.Stand Stopper 
 
 
 
The Auto Rotation may not be supported depend on the monitor model. 
 
If you rotate the screen without lifting it to its maximum height, the screen may be 
damaged because the edge of the screen would hit the floor. 
 
 
   Attaching a Base 
    This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mmVESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
HAS Stand
A. Monitor  
 
B. 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 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 10 cm 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.  
 
 
 Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 
 
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM 
included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating 
system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you 
have. 
 
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown 
here. 
 
zInternet web site :  http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click 
Windows  
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the 
OK button. 
 
 
 
4. If you can see following message window, then click the 
Continue Anyway button. 
Then click 
OK button. (Microsoft
® Windows® XP Operating System)