Samsung Syncmaster B2230h User Manual

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MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, 
surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on.
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If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the  and 
 directly using this mode.
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This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for editing a document and surfing the Internet 
(text + picture).
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This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for playing games that include lots of graphics 
and that require a fast screen refresh rate.
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This mode provides brightness and sharpness settings similar to those of a TV for the best 
entertainment environment (movie, DVD, etc.).
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Controls the picture contrast automatically so that bright and dark pictures are balanced overall.
 This menu is unavailable when  or  is set. 
MagicAngle This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position.
When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the 
appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen 
directly from the front.
 Set to  when viewing directly in front of the screen. 
•    - Select when viewing from the front position.
•    - Select when viewing from a slightly lower position.
•    - Select when viewing from the lower position.
•    -Select when viewing from the upper position.
•    - Select when viewing from the left or right position.
•  -When  is selected, settings for  is applied by default. 
Users can set suitable picture quality as needed.
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  or  
mode.
This menu is unavailable when  or  is set.
 
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 COLOR
Coarse Removes vertical noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
The location of the screen may be changed after the adjustment. In this case, move the screen so 
that the screen is displayed at the center of the display panel using the  menu.
 This function is only available in Analog mode. 
Fine Removes horizontal noise lines (line pattern) from the screen.
If you cannot remove the noise completely with the  function, adjust the  and then 
use the  function again.
 This function is only available in Analog mode. 
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MENUDESCRIPTION
MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital 
picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics.
•  - Turns the  function off.
•  - You can compare the pictures processed by  with the original pictures.
•  - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
•  - Improves the chroma of pictures except for areas corresponding to skin color.
 This menu is unavailable when  is set.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Red You can adjust the red color value of pictures according to your preference.
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Green You can adjust the green color value of pictures according to your preference.
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Blue You can adjust the blue color value of pictures according to your preference.
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Color Tone You can set the color temperature according to your preference.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a cooler color.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to the standard color temperature.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a warmer color.
•  - Select this menu to set the color temperature manually.
If you do not like the preset color temperatures, you can manually adjust the colors of .
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Color Effect You can change the overall atmosphere by changing the color of pictures.
•  - Turns the  function off.
•  -Displays pictures in black and white. 
•  - Displays pictures in green mono color. 
•  - Displays pictures in aqua mono color. 
•  - Displays pictures in sepia mono color. 
 This menu is unavailable when  is set.
This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Gamma Using this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness.
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 This menu is unavailable when  is set. 
 
						

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 (This is unavailable when  is set to  and  mode.) 
 SIZE & POSITION
MENUDESCRIPTION
H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally.
 This function is only available in Analog mode.
When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust 
horizontal position in 0-6 levels.
 
V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically.
 This function is only available in Analog mode.
When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust vertical 
position in 0-6 levels. 
 
Image Size Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. 
PC signals 
•  - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
•  - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal.
 • A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported.
• If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution, the aspect ratio does not change whether the 
 is set to  or .
 
AV signals 
•  - Displays pictures at the 4 : 3 aspect ratio. 
•  - Displays pictures at the 16 : 9 aspect ratio. 
•  - If a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in DVI input mode, the picture is displayed 
as is without truncation.
 This can only be set when the external input is connected through DVI and  is 
set to .
 
•  - Displays pictures at the 4 : 3 aspect ratio. 
•  - Displays pictures at the 16:10 aspect ratio. 
•  - If a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in DVI input mode, the picture is displayed 
as is without truncation.
 • It can only be selected if an external input is connected to the DVI terminal and the  is set to .
• When the panel is of 16:10,the screen size options include ,,.
 
 
						

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 SETUP&RESET
Menu H-Position You can adjust the horizontal position of the OSD.
Menu V-Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD.
MENUDESCRIPTION
Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults.
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Language Select a language for the OSD.
 The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other 
functions of the PC.
 
MagicReturn The function is available in Windows7 system. The monitor can not be recognized when it is turned 
off. To recognize it, you must turn it on.
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When is selected, the  function is turned off.
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When is selected, the  function is turned on.
 • This function does not support Analog mode. 
• This function is only available for PC mode of DVI input.
• This function is not available in Windows2000/XP/Vista system. It is suggested to select 
.
• This function is not available for graphics card ATI X600. It is suggested to select .
• When the  OSD is shown,user can keep pressing the ▼ Key for 5 
seconds,then  is set to  automatically.
• The  function may not work properly with graphics cards that are not fully 
compliant with DVI specifications.
• If this is the case, please contact the appropriate graphics card manufacturer or set the 
 function to .
 
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 INFORMATION
MagicEco This function provides user a low power mode which is realized by lowering the current of the display 
panel.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is 100% of Default Setting.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is 75% of Default Setting.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is 50% of Default Setting.
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When  is selected, the function is turned Off .
Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off.
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Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached.
 When  of  is selected,This function is available only.  
Customized Key You can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following.
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Auto Source •  - The monitor automatically selects an input signal.
•  - Users have to manually select an input signal.
 Not applicable to analog (D-SUB)-or-digital (DVI)-dedicated models. 
PC/AV Mode Set to PC when connected to a PC.
Set to AV when connected to an AV device.
 • This function does not support Analog mode.
• Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10.
 
Display Time The OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user.
You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden.
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Menu Transparency You can select the transparency of the OSD.
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MENUDESCRIPTION
INFORMATION Shows the frequency and resolution set on the PC. 
 For models with an Analog interface only,  is not shown in the . 
 
						

							4-1Installing the Software
4 Installing the Software
4-1 Natural Color
What is Natural Color ?
This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the 
colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
The Natural Color is provided online. You can download it from the website below and install;
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.html 
 
						

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4-2 MagicTune
What is MagicTune?
 MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor 
functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. 
Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product.
Installing the Software
1.Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 
2.Select the MagicTune setup program. 
 If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the 
MagicTune setup file on the CD-ROM.
 
3.Select the installation language and click [Next].
4.Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
 • The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
• The MagicTune icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
• If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key.
 
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MagicTune™)
The installation of MagicTune™may be affected by the graphics card, motherboard and the networking environment. 
System Requirements
OS
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Windows XP Professional
 For MagicTune™, Windows 2000 or later is recommended.  
Hardware
• At least 32MB of memory 
• At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 
 For more information, refer to the website. 
Removing the Software
You can only remove MagicTune™through [Add or Remove Programs ] in Windows.
To remove MagicTune™, complete the following steps.
1.Click [Start] select [Settings], and select [Control Panel] from the menu.
For Windows XP, click [Start], and select [Control Panel] from the menu. 
2.Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 
3.In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 
4.Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 
 
						

							4-2Installing the Software
5.Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 
6.Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. 
 For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, 
please visit our website.