Samsung Syncmaster 214t Quick Start Guide

 
 
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.
 
 
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
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? (When connecting D-sub cable)  
Check the signal cable...

If the display exceeds 85Hz, the 
display will work properly but the 
Not Optimum Mode, 
Recommended mode : 1600 X 
1200 60Hz 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 any key on the keyboard to 
activate the...

 
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 ME/2000/XP: 
Set the colors properly 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...

 
QuestionAnswer 
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 ME/XP/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 ME/XP/2000 : Set the function...

3.  
  Environment  
 
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality a\
nd other 
features of the monitor. 
1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and reloca\
te the woofer  to another room.  
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephone\
s that are 
within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.  
4.   
  Useful Tips 
 
!A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore\
, if there is trouble with 
the...

 
 
 General  
General
Model NameSyncMaster 214T
LCD Panel
Size21.3 Diagonal
Display area432mm (H) x 324mm (V)
Pixel Pitch0.270mm (H) x 0.270mm (V)
Typea-si TFT/SPVA
Synchronization
Horizontal30 ~ 81kHz
Vertical56 ~ 75Hz
Display Color
16.7M Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution1600 x 1200@60Hz
Maximum resolution1600 x 1200@60Hz (Analog) 
1600 x 1200@60Hz (Digital)
Input Signal, Terminated
Analog RGB, DVI Compliant Digital RGB, CVBS, S-Video 
Composite Sync,SOG, 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75O 
Separate H/V...

15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable, 1.8m 
DVI-D to DVI-D connector, detachable, 2.0m 
Power Consumption
Less than 63W(Analog/Digital) 
Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight 
469.0 x 228.5 x 466.2mm (18.5 x 9.0 x 18.4inc h) / 8.8kg (state of stand installed) 
VESA Mounting Interface
100mm x 100mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
OperatingTemperature: 32°F ~ 122°F (10°C ~ 50°C)  
Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
StorageTemperature: -4°F ~ 149°F (-20°C ~ 65°C)...

  
 
 
 
 
Preset Timing Modes  
If the signal transferred from the computer is the  same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the 
screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if  the signal differs, the screen may go blank while 
the power LED is on. Refer to the video ca rd manual and adjust the screen as follows.  
 
Table 1. Preset Timing Modes 
Display Mode
Horizontal 
Frequency  (kHz)Vertical 
Frequency  (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity  (H/V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
IBM,...

 
 
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