Samsung Syncmaster 226bw Quick Start Guide

PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) 
 
LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another 
especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time.  
This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image 
retention.  
 
WarrantyWarranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.  
Burn-in is not covered by the warranty. 
What is Image retention ? 
During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image...

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The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or 
S
ystem to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it.
Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. 
 
Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD 
panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be 
slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a 
pixel....

 
 
 
 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 higher response speed than 
its original speed.
RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA func tion so that the panel operates at its original response speed.
If you turn the power off and on  again after switching RTA off, the  RTA function is automatically...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Monitor & Simple stand 
Manual
 
 Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card  
(Not available in all  locations) Users Guide, Monitor Driver 
Cable
 
 
Power Cord D-sub Cable  
Others
 
  
 Cleaning Cloth  
Sold separately
 
Your Monitor
 

 
 
 
 
Front 
MENU button [ ]  
 Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. 
MagicBright™ button  
[]  
 
 
 
 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 Mo vie, Dynamic Contrast. Each 
mode has its own pre-configured br ightness value. You can easily 
select one of seven settings by si mply pressing MagicBright™ control...

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dynamic Contrast is to automatically 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.
Enter button [ ] /  
SOURCE button Activates a highlighted menu item. /  
Push the SOURCE, then selects the video signal while the OSD is 
off. (When...

 
 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) 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) co nnector on the video card.  
- Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Po rt on the back of your Monitor. 
 
[DVI...

 
 
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 surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the 
screen.
Remove three screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and 
secure it with four...

 
 
 Monitor Driver 
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this 
monitor. Driver installation is slightly differ ent 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.  
 
Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/  (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor  (U.S.A)...

 
 
 
 
   
 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesnt damage your 
system.  
The certified driver will be posted 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® Windows® XP Operating System  
 
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Click Start ¡æ Control Panel then click the Appearance and Themes icon....