Samsung Syncmaster 225bw Quick Start Guide

							D-sub Cable  Power Cord  DVI Cable (option)
 
 
 
 Front 
 
 
 
MENU button [ ] 
 Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to 
the previous menu.  
MagicBright™  
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 MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing 
environment depending on the contents of the image you are 
watching. Currently six different modes are available: Custom, 
Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own 
pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of six 
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 to 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 works involving heavy text.
3) Internet 
  For working with a mixture of images such as texts 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.
>>Click here to see an animation clip 
Brightness button When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust 
 
						

							 
 
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brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ]Adjust items in the menu.
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 buttonUse this button for auto adjustment.
Power button [ ]/  
Power indicator Use this button for turning the monitor on and off. / 
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue 
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
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.)  
  
 
POWER INConnect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back 
of the monitor.
DVI INConnect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. 
RGB INConnect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your 
monitor. 
ON [ | ] / OFF [O] 
 Switch the monitor on and off.  
Kensington LockThe 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 usin
g a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
 
						

							    
 
 
 Connecting the Monitor 
1. 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.
2-1. 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 ]  
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. 
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 
 
[ DVI IN ]  
2-3. Connected to a Macintosh. 
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
2-4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac 
adapter (Option).
3. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is 
completed.
 
 
 
						

							 
 Using the Stand 
 
   Sliding Stand
 Stand Stopper
 
 
 
   Swivel stand 
          
Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor 
lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. 
 
 
   Tilt an
gle 
 
						

							  
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing 
angle. 
 
 
   Removing the base 
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 two screws ( ) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.  
 
   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) 
 
   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 two 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. 
To 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.  
Contact 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.  
Please 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 
below. 
 
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 the 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 the 
OK button. (Microsoft
® Windows® XP/2000 Operating System) 
 
 
 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.  
 
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation dosent 
damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung 
Monitor homepage  
http://www.samsung.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 program file at the Internet web site shown 
below. 
 
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 the CD into the CD-ROM driver.  
2. Click 
Start, click 
Control Panel, and 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. 
 
  
 
This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesnt damage your 
system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. 
http://www.samsung.com/ 
 
9. Click the 
Close button then click 
OK button continually. 
 
 
 
 
						

							     
 
10. Monitor driver installation is completed.  
 
 
 
   Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System 
 
When you can see Digital Signature Not Found on your monitor, follow these steps.
1. Choose the 
OK button on the 
Insert disk window.  
2. Click the 
Browse button on the 
File Needed window.  
3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the Open button and then click 
OK button.  
How to install
1. Click 
Start, 
Setting, and then 
Control Panel.  
2. Double click the 
Display icon.  
3. Choose the 
Settings tab and then click 
Advanced.  
4. Choose 
Monitor.  
5. Click 
Driver and then click 
Update Driver then click the Next button.  
6. Choose 
Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a 
specific driver then click 
Next and then click 
Have disk.  
7. Click the 
Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver).  
8. Click the 
Open button, then click 
OK button.  
9. Choose your monitor model and click the 
Next button then click 
Next button.  
10. Click the 
Finish button then the 
Close button.  
If you can see the 
Digital Signature Not Found window then click the 
Yesbutton. 
And click the 
Finish button then the 
Close button.  Case1: If the Properties button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. 
Please stop installation 
Case2: If the Properties button is active, click the Properties button then follow next steps 
continually.
 
 
   Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System 
 
1. Click 
Start, 
Setting and then 
Control Panel.  
2. Double click 
Display icon.  
3. Select the 
Settings tab and click the 
Advanced Properties button.  
4. Select the 
Monitor tab.  
5. Click the 
Change button in the 
Monitor Type area.  
6. Choose 
Specify the location of the driver.  
7. Choose 
Display a list of all the driver in a specific location. then click the 
Next button. 
8. Click the 
Have Disk button  
9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click 
OK button.  
10. Select 
Show all devices and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you 
connected to your computer and click 
OK.  
11. Continue choosing 
Close button and 
OK button until you close the Display Properties 
dialogue box.  
 
 
   Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System 
 
1. Click 
Start, 
Settings, 
Control Panel, and then double-click the 
Display icon.  
2. In the Display Registration Information window, click the Settings tab and then click 
All 
Display Modes.  
3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) 
and then click 
OK.  
4. Click the 
Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking 
Test. If the 
screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors, or 
frequency).