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Samsung 2032GWPlus, 2232GWPlus, 2032BWPlus, 2232BWPlus Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 2032GWPlus / 2232GWPlus 2032BWPlus / 2232BWPlus...
  • 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 DPMS. 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 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 Using

    If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any object or part of your body on the stand when lowering it. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Cleaning and Using When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.
  • Page 7 Do not remove the cover (or back). This may cause electric shock or fire. Refer to a qualified servicing company. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 8 This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center. Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
  • Page 9 Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
  • Page 10 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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.

  • Page 11: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Will be applied to black and high gloss models only. Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front...
  • Page 15 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, Movie and Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 16 Adjust buttons [ Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / SOURCE button Push the 'SOURCE', 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.) If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the...

  • Page 17: 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 a connection appropriate to the computer you are using. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
  • Page 18 You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of 0° to18°.

  • Page 19: Monitor Driver

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below. Internet web site :http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 20 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 Microsoft®...
  • Page 21 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 22 Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display"...
  • Page 23 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 24 "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 the "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 25 How to install Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel." Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click the "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 26: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 27 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™...

  • Page 28: Control Buttons

    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. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
  • Page 29 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 30 In case of pushing MENU button after locking OSD 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 seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 31 Menu Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Seven different modes: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

  • Page 32: Osd Function

    SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color MagicColor Coarse Image Language Auto Source Setup Image Size Information Picture : Not available in MagicBright™ mode of Dynamic Contrast. Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma...
  • Page 33 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. Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. Contrast →...
  • Page 34 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. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears MagicColor on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 35 menu. (Available in analog mode only) → → MENU 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.
  • Page 36 appears on your monitor. H-Position → → MENU You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. V-Position → → 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.
  • Page 37 at a higher response speed than its original speed. RTA Off : Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed. → → MENU Adjusts the brightness of the Power LED. LED Brightness → → MENU You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor.
  • Page 38 Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset → → MENU Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Color Reset → → MENU 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.
  • Page 39 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information → MENU...

  • Page 40: 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 phone number on the Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 41 indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked On Screen the On Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or displaying only one just black and color as if looking at...
  • Page 42 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 43 How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? 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. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 44 Environment 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 45: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 2032GWPlus LCD Panel Size 20 " Wide Diagonal (51 cm) Display area 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 46 As an ENERGY STAR product meets the ENERGY STAR Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1.5 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 W...

  • Page 47: Preset Timing Modes

    Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Display Mode Frequency...
  • Page 48 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. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz...
  • Page 49 Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 2232GWPlus LCD Panel Size 22 " Wide Diagonal (55 cm) Display area 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 50 Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1.5 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 W...
  • Page 51 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Display Mode Frequency...
  • Page 52 Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 2032BWPlus LCD Panel Size 20 " Wide Diagonal (51 cm) Display area 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 53 As an ENERGY STAR product meets the ENERGY STAR Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1.5 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 W...
  • Page 54 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Display Mode Frequency...
  • Page 55 Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 2232BWPlus LCD Panel Size 22 " Wide Diagonal (55 cm) Display area 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 56 Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1.5 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 W...
  • Page 57 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Display Mode Frequency...
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: For Better Display

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