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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 225BW Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
  • Page 4 Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc.
  • Page 5 Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 6 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 could be exposed to snow or rain. If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image...
  • Page 9 Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart. If you need repairs, contact a Samsung Service Center.
  • Page 10 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Sliding Stand Type 2 Monitor & Speaker(option) & Sliding Stand Manual...
  • Page 11 Quick Setup Guide Cable D-sub Cable Speaker package(option) Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to MENU button [ ] the previous menu. Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Power Cord Speaker User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color software,...
  • Page 12 MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently six different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of six settings by simply pressing MagicBright™...
  • Page 13 (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) POWER IN Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. DVI IN RGB IN Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor 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. 2-1. 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 15: Connecting A Speaker

    Connecting a Speaker When connecting a speaker, be careful that the grooves of the monitor and the speaker ) are aligned with each other. Adjust the aligned positions until you hear a ‘click’. If a speaker is connected correctly, you can hear a ‘click’.If a speaker is connected without you hearing a ‘click’, the holding part may become damaged.

  • Page 16: Using The Stand

    For removal, push and lift up part ( damage the unit. Connect a headphone to the black terminal at the right of the speaker. Connect a microphone to the red terminal at the right of the speaker. Using the Stand Sliding Stand Stand Stopper Swivel stand...

  • Page 17: Tilt Angle

    Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. Tilt angle Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 18: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    10 cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.

  • Page 19: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "OK" button. (Microsoft This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation dosen't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 20 3. Click " Display " icon and choose the " Settings " tab then click " Advanced. " 4. Click the " Properties " button on the " Monitor " tab and select " Driver " tab. 5. Click " Update Driver. " and select " Install from a list or. " then click " Next " button. 6.
  • Page 21 " OK " button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the " Close " button then click " OK " button continually.

  • Page 22: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose the " OK " button on the " Insert disk " window. 2.

  • Page 23: Linux Operating System

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the color of the the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 24 How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a program." Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button.
  • Page 25 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
  • Page 26 Menu Description 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 video 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' AUTO...
  • Page 27 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can adjust only the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes.
  • Page 28 Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. SOURCE Description Description...
  • Page 29 Brightness Contrast Picture MagicColor Color Tone Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
  • Page 30 Menu 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. 1) Off - Returns to the original mode. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor...
  • Page 31 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Coarse (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).

  • Page 32: Display Time

    Menu You can choose one of 9 languages. Language Note :The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. [MENU → , → You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 33 Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Auto Source [MENU → , → Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset [MENU → , → Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
  • Page 34 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information [MENU → , → MENU]...
  • Page 35 Overview Installation OSD Mode Overview What is MagicTune™ ? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.
  • Page 36 Overview Installation OSD Mode Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Select installation Language, Click "Next". When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next." Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™...

  • Page 38: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune™ allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor.
  • Page 39 - including web images and ones produced by a digital camera or scanner. 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.
  • Page 40 MagicZone mode will show if the monitor supports the function. Color Innovation function provides optimized color for personal favor to view effectively with WCG-CCFL which was applied to Samsung Electronics for the first time. Color Innovation Brilliant : If you select "Brilliant", you can view a more clear and vibrant image.
  • Page 41 Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Image Setup Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
  • Page 42 Set Customized Key to Source Select Source Select ColorTone Set Customized Key to ColorTone Support Tab Definition Shows the Asset ID and the version number of the program, and allows you to use the Help feature. Visit the MagicTune™ website or click to open the Help files (User Manual) if you need any Help help installing or running MagicTune™...

  • Page 43: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern When you detect specific color tone on "Control patch", move the control cursor toward to the direction of the color tone referring to "Color reference Circle".
  • Page 44 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows™ Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™ . Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune™ .
  • Page 46 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™ . Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 47 Visit the MagicTune™ and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. 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 48: Check List

    Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 49 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 Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying only...

  • Page 50: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    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 contact an authorized service Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

  • Page 51: Self-Test Feature Check

    How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Feature Check 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 52: Useful Tips

    Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.
  • Page 53 General General Model Name SyncMaster 225BW LCD Panel Size 22" Diagonal (55.9 cm) Display area 477.7 mm (H) x 300.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 8 bit color (16.7 M) Resolution...
  • Page 54 Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing Power saving EPA/ENERGY mode (Power button) Blue Blinking Less than 2 Less than 1 watts watts ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power off Power off 2000 (Power Switch) Black Black 0 watts ®...

  • Page 55: 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. Table 1.

  • Page 56: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COLOMBIA 01-8000112112 COSTA RICA...
  • Page 57 09 693 79 554 FRANCE 08 25 3260 (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 231 627 22 POLAND...

  • Page 58: For Better Display

    THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) 800SAMSUNG (7267864) 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 59: Information In This Document Is Subject To Change Without Notice

    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.
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  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    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 64 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 65 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.

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