Samsung Syncmaster 214t Quick Start Guide

							 
MENU button [ ] 
 Opens the OSD menu.  
Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.  
Adjust buttons [ ]  These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu.  
Analog/Digital(PC) : 
MagicBright™ button  
[]  
 
 
 
 MagicBright™ is a new feature  providing the optimum viewing 
environment depending on the contents of the image you are 
watching. Currently four differen t modes are available: Custom, 
Entertain, Internet, and Text. Each mode has its own pre-
configured brightness value. You  can easily select one of four 
settings by simply pressing  MagicBright™ control buttons. 
1) Custom  
Although the values are carefu lly 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) Entertain  : High brightness 
For watching motion pictures su ch as a DVD or Video CD.
3) Internet  : Medium brightness 
For working with a mixture of images such as text and 
graphics.
4) Text  : Normal brightness 
For documentations or works involving heavy text.
>>Click here to see an animation clip  
Digital(DVD)/Video 
/S-Video :  
Mode button   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The Monitor has four automatic 
picture settings (Dynamic, 
Standard, Movie and Custom) t hat are preset at the factory. 
You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom. 
You can select Custom which automatically recalls your 
personalized picture settings. 
1) Dynamic  
Select this mode to view a sharper image than in Standard 
mode.
2) Standard  
Select this mode when the surroundings are bright. This also 
provides a sharp image.
3) Movie  Select this mode when the surroundings are dark.  
This will save power and reduce eye fatigue. 
4) Custom  
Select this mode when you want to adjust the image 
according to your preferences. 
>>Click here to see an animation clip  
 
 
Brightness button [ ]  
 
 ( Available in Analog Mode Only )   
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust 
brightness. 
>>Click here to see an animation clip
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 t he upper left of the screen 
displaying the current mode -- Analog, Digital, Video and S-
Video input signal.) 
Note : Changing the source is allowed only in external devices 
that are connected to the monitor at the time. 
AUTO button   
 
 
 
 
 
  (Available in Analog mode only)
 
When the  AUTO button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen 
appears as shown in the anima ted screen on the center. 
Auto adjustment allows the monito r to self-adjust to the incoming 
video signal. The values of fine,  coarse and position are adjusted 
automatically.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
PIP button   ( Available in Analog/Digital(PC) Mode Only )   
In Analog or Digital Mode, turns on Video screens in PIP Mode. 
Power button [ ] Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.
 
						

							 
 
  
Power Indicator   
  This will enable you to see t
he overall power status of the 
system. For more information, see the  PowerSaver section.
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 
leavin
g it unattended for long periods.
 
 
 
 Rear 
(The configuration at the back of the m onitor may vary from product to product.)   
 
 
 
 
POWER S/W  
: Switch the monitor on and off.  
POWER IN   
: Connect the power cord for y our monitor to the POWER IN  
on the back of the monitor. 
 
DVI IN (Source List : Digital)  :  
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port 
on the back of your monitor. 
 
						

							  
 
 
 
 
RGB IN (Source List : Analog)  :  
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin,  
RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
 
 
 
 
VIDEO (Source List : Video)  
: External device (video) input terminal  
S-VIDEO (Source List : S-Video)   
: External device (S-video) input terminal 
 
 
 
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, co ntact where you purchase it.
  Stand Height Adjustment 
1. Press the top side of the st and and then push the button at 
the rear bottom of the stand. 
2. You can adjust the stand  height using this button.  
 
When you are using a stand height as maximum , 
 
it will go down a little bit from spring elasticity. 
 
See  Connecting the Monitor  for further information re garding cable connections.
 
						

							 
Connecting the Monitor 
 
1.Connect the power cord for your monitor to  the POWER IN on the back of the monitor. 
Plug the power cord for the  monitor into a nearby outlet.
2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.  
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB  IN port on the back of your monitor. 
 
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. 
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN  port on the back of your monitor. 
 
2-3. Connected to a Macintosh. 
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh com puter using the D-sub connection cable.
2-4. In the case of an old model  Macintosh, you need to connect t he monitor using a special Mac 
adapter.
3. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your  monitor displays an image, installation is 
complete.
 
 
 
Connecting to Other devices 
This monitor allows the user to connect it to  such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR 
 
						

							 
 
 
or a camcorder without disconnecting the PC.  
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.  
This product does not have speakers. 
To listen to audio, connect the audi o cable to another audio device.  
 
1. Connecting AV Devices  
The monitor has AV connection terminals to  connect AV input devices like DVD, VCR or 
Camcorder. You may enjoy AV signals as  long as the monitor is turned on. 
1. Input devices such as DVD, VCR or Camc order are connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO 
terminal of the monitor usi ng the Video or S-Video cable. 
 
 
 
2. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcor der with a DVD disc or tape inserted. 
 
3. Select  Video or S-Video  using the  SOURCE button . 
 
Video, S-Video cable are optional. 
2. Connecting Digital DVD  
The monitor has DVI IN connection terminals to  connect DVI input devices digital DVD.  
 
						

							 
1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using 
the DVI cable. 
 
2. Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted.   
3. Select  Digital using the  SOURCE button . 
 
  
 
 Using the Stand  
   Removing the base 
  1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.  
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surf
ace with a cushion beneath it to protect the 
screen.  
3. Remove four screws(A) and then remove the Stand  from the LCD monitor. 
 
 
   Pivot Stand 
 
						

							  
   Attaching a Base 
 
   This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100m m VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
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 surf ace with a cushion beneath it to protect the 
screen.  
3. Remove four 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-t
ype base, wall mount hanger or other base. 
 
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 progr am 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)
 
  Windows ME 
 
						

							 
 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click  Windows ME Driver .  
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the  OK button. 
 
 
 
4. Click the  Install button in the  Warning window. 
 
 
 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed. 
 
    Windows XP/2000 
 
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click  Windows XP/2000 Driver   
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. 
 
 
 
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation dont 
damage your system.The certifie d driver will be posted on Samsung 
Monitor Homepage  
 
						

							 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.  http://www.samsun
g.com/
.
 
 
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) 
Windows XP|  Windows 2000|Windows Me|Windows NT  | Linux   
 
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 progr am 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)
 
  Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System  
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.  
2. Click  Start —>  Control Panel  then click the  Appearance and Themes  icon.  
 
     
 
3. Click  Display icon and choose the  Settings tab then click  Advanced... 
 
     
 
4. Click the  Properties button on the  Monitor tab and select  Driver tab.  
 
 
						

							     
 
5. Click  Update Driver..  and select Install from a list or..  then click Next button.  
 
     
 
6. Select  Dont search ,I will..  then click Next and then click  Have disk.  
 
     
 
7. Click the  Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and  choose your monitor model in the 
model list and click the  Next button.  
 
     
 
8. If you can see following  Message window, then click the  Continue Anyway button. Then 
click  OK button.