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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 226UX SyncMaster 226UX Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
  • Page 3 Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.) Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

  • Page 4: Installation

    This may cause electric shock or fire. Installation Be sure to contact location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
  • Page 5 Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully.

  • Page 6: Cleaning And Use

    Cleaning and Use When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
  • Page 7 This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it could be exposed to snow or rain.
  • Page 8 This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.
  • Page 10 This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    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 the panel operates at a higher response speed than its original speed.
  • Page 12 Monitor & Simple stand Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software locations) Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable USB Cable Others Cleaning Cloth This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately DVI Cable This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model.

  • Page 13: Your Monitor

    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 Movie, Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 14 7) Dynamic Contrast 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. >>...
  • Page 15 using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. For using a locking device, contact where you purchased it. Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    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 monitor into a nearby outlet. Use appropriate connection 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.
  • Page 17 You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to the DOWN port of the monitor without connecting them to the PC. The USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0. Data Rate Power Consumption (Max., each port)
  • Page 18 The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection. Some products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a malfunction of the device. If the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the service center of the device/computer.
  • Page 19 If you connect your USB monitor to your PC, it recognizes the monitor and the "Found New Hardware" wizard is displayed, as shown in the figure below. Click "I Accept". The installation is started automatically and the installation progress window is displayed, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 20 Click "Install". Click "Finish" to complete the installation. When setup is finished, a monitor icon is created in the system tray at the bottom of the monitor screen, and the information for the installed USB monitor is displayed. When the installation is completed, configure the following settings to use multiple monitors. 1.
  • Page 21 3. You can see the deactivated monitor No.2 (this may appear activated). Monitor No.2 is a virtual monitor which cannot actually be used. Therefore, first arrange the activated monitors in the order which they are actually used and move monitor No.2 to the last position. A virtual monitor may be not displayed in the 'Display Properties' window.
  • Page 22 Checking the configuration After the installation, you can check the configuration by following these steps. 'Right-click ‘My Computer’, and select ‘Properties’ – ‘System Properties’ – the ‘Hardware tab’. Click ‘Device Manager’. A list of the installed device will be displayed, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 23 - The Initial Screen Settings after Installing the Program Applicable mode: Extend mode Mode position: To the right of the primary screen Mode rotation: 0° USB Monitor - Limitation Supported OS (Operating Systems) Windows XP - Service Pack 1 or earlier: Unsupported - Service Pack 2 or later: Supported Windows 2000 - Service Pack 3 or earlier: Not Supported...

  • Page 24: Using The Stand

    Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Swivel stand Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 350° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable connecting to the monitor, the power cord of cable can be destroyed.
  • Page 25 Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of 0° forward to 23° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A.
  • Page 26 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 27: Monitor Driver

    Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows Model :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/...

  • Page 28: Installing The Monitor Driver

    This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 ®...
  • Page 29 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 30 Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...".
  • Page 31 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will..." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next"...
  • Page 32 "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 33 How to install Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor". Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties"...

  • Page 34: Natural Color

    How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 35: Control Buttons

    - When used as a USB monitor, the screen (OSD) cannot be adjusted Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 36 Menu When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO...
  • Page 37 MENU Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 38 Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Description Description...

  • Page 39: Osd Function

    SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog / Digital / USB) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color MagicColor Coarse Image Language Setup Auto Source Information Picture Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position H-Position V-Position...
  • Page 40 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness MENU → → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast MENU → → Color Menu Description →...
  • Page 41 MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Returns to the original mode. MagicColor Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 42 Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Fine - Available in Analog mode only MENU → → Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness MENU → →...
  • Page 43 MENU → → Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency MENU → → The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is Display Time turned off.
  • Page 44 Information Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...

  • Page 45: Check List

    Check List Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 46 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the On Have you locked the On Screen Display. Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying...
  • Page 47 monitor, Plug & Play See the video card (VESA DDC) monitor manual to see if the Plug found". & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. USB Monitor Check List Symptom Check List There is no image If you quickly and on the screen.
  • Page 48 1.Click ‘Add/Remove Programs’ in the ‘Control Panel’. A list of ‘currently installed programs’ is displayed. 2. Select ‘Samsung UbiSync Monitor’ from the list and click ‘Remove’. Though your USB monitor is recognized as a drive by your PC, it has been designed so that the context menu usually displayed when right-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 49 Properties window. Icons and photos are broken or jagged in Clone mode (USB monitor). How I can clone or extend screen mode? Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 50 The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 226UX LCD Panel Size 22 " Wide Diagonal (55 cm) Display area 473.8 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors...
  • Page 52 Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable (Option) USB Cable, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 514.6 X 353.3 X 63.0 mm / 20.2 x 13.9 x 2.4 inch (Without Stand) 514.6 X 422.0 X 219.3 mm / 20.2 x 16.6 x 8.6 inch (With Stand) / 5.7 kg / 12.5 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)

  • Page 53: Preset Timing Modes

    VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 Analog / : Less than 2 Digital : Less than 5 (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086 25.175 59.940...
  • Page 54 VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 VESA,1680 x 1050 64.674 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user.
  • Page 55 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE...
  • Page 56 AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) BELGIUM 02 201 2418 CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 FINLAND 030-6227 515 3260 SAMSUNG(726-7864) FRANCE 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/min) 01805-SAMSUNG(726-7864) GERMANY (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710...
  • Page 57 THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) TURKEY 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.A.E 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 58: For Better Display

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 59: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    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.
  • Page 60 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System 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.

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