Samsung Syncmaster Bx2231 User Manual

1-3Major Safety Precautions
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product 
Do not place the adapter on top of another 
adapter.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Keep power adaptor away from any other 
heat source. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter 
before using the adaptor.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Always keep power adaptor in well-venti-
lated area. 
Be careful that adaptor should not be in 
contact with water and therefore not be wet. 
•...

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2 Installing the Product
2-1 Package Contents
 • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included.
• Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage.
 
Monitor
 The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only. 
CONTENTS
Installation Manual Product Warranty
(Not available in all locations) User Manual D-Sub Cable 
Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand Stand Connector
OPTIONAL PARTS
HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to...

2-2Installing the Product
2-2 Installing the Stand
 Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. 
Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.
Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth 
so that the front...

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 Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. 
- Caution
Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
 

2-3Installing the Product
2-3 Connecting with a PC
 The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. 
1.Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
• When the graphics card provides D-Sub () output
• Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
• When the graphics card provides DVI() output
• Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable.
 The [DVI IN] terminal is...

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• Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 
2.Connect one end of the power cord to the [POWER] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 
220V or 110V wall outlet.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
 When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. 
 

2-4Installing the Product
2-4 Connecting an HDMI cable
1.Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 
2.Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product.
 This product wont make any sound when only the HDMI cable is connected without a speaker connected.
When all the connections are complete, you can turn on and use the product and your DVD player (or...

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2-5 Kensington Lock
A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. 
Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, 
refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information.
 You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately. 
To lock the product, follow these steps: 
1.Wrap the Kensington lock...

3-1Using the product
3 Using the product
3-1 Setting the Optimal Resolution 
If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen.
Select a language and the optimal resolution.
 • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution.
• To set the resolution to the optimal resolution
• When the PC is turned off, connect the product and the PC and turn the power on.
• Right-click over the...

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3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting 
the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
 
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically....