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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 2263UW LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product. •...
  • Page 4 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod- uct as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Put down the monitor carefully. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
  • Page 5 When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations. • Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage the product. • If you use the product in a location exposed to vibrations, it may damage the product and result in fire.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display panel becomes hot. Do not touch it. • Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Note 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 Without stand Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables D-Sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable...

  • Page 10: Your Monitor

    Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times.

  • Page 11: Menu Button [Menu/ ]

    Introduction Front MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref- erences.
  • Page 12 Introduction Note If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. >> Click here to see an animation clip AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. (Available in Analog mode only) >>...
  • Page 13 Introduction POWER Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. HDMI / DVI IN / RGB IN Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital out- put device using a HDMI cable.

  • Page 14: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Introduction Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi- cally fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
  • Page 15 Introduction Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connections 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 for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. •...

  • Page 17: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable

    Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI terminal of the monitor using the HDMI cable. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor and DVD (or the device connected to the digital output terminal). Select HDMI using the SOURCE button.

  • Page 18: Connecting Usb

    Connecting USB Note You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to the USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0. High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consumption 2.5 W (Max., each port)

  • Page 19: Connecting Headphone

    (Examples of storage devices: external memory, memory card, memory reader, HDD-type MP3 player, etc.) • You can use other USB devices that can be connected to a computer. Note When connecting a device to the cable appropriate to the device. (For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of the corresponding product.) The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an...

  • Page 20: Swivel Stand

    Connect the microphone cable to the MIC port on the monitor. Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand Monitor and Bottom Swivel stand Connections...

  • Page 21: Tilt Angle

    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 22 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 23: Using The Software

    Using the Software Using the WebCam Monitor This monitor can be used as a normal monitor for video communications and for viewing multimedia files simply by connecting the power cable and the USB cable to your PC. Minimum baseline spec •...

  • Page 24: Installation Precautions

    The web camera, microphone and speaker will be set up automatically and appear on the status bar. Note • If the camera is recognized as a USB1.1 device, the screen quality may be degraded and noise may occur. Make sure to upgrade to USB 2.0. •...

  • Page 25: Checking The Configuration

    If the installation fails Note If the installation is stopped because the New Hardware Wizard has failed, right-click ”My computer“, and click “Properties” - “System Properties” - the ”Hardware“ tab. Click on the ”Device Manager“ and reinstall the driver by following these steps below. The symbol showing that the device has failed to be installed is displayed as shown in ( In this case, click ”Scan for hardware changes”...
  • Page 26 Click on “Device Manager”. A list of installed devices will be displayed, as shown in the figure below. Checking the Web Camera Setup Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop. Double-click the USB Video Device #2. You should find that the web camera has been set up normally, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 27 Select the Voice tab and click on Test Hardware. Note If the sound from your monitor is too soft, adjust the volume after setting the volume of your PC to the maximum. Follow the steps described below. You should find that the microphone and speaker have been set up.
  • Page 28 Note This monitor must be connected with a D-Sub (Analog) or a DVI-D cable (Digital) when used as a normal monitor. USB cables are used when connecting other devices. For some media players, when a USB device is being recognized again while a media player is running, you have to close and run it again to operate the sound and camera devices normally.
  • Page 29 Click on Web Cam Companion 2 (WCC2). Select a language and click the "OK" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 30 Click the "Next" button. Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Opening the chat program • When the installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 program is completed, touch the “ on the monitor for the Web Cam Companion 2 chat window to appear, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 31 • Touch the “ ” position on the monitor. The chat window of the selected program appears im- mediately. • To change the chat program to which a shortcut was created, select the Utility in the Start -> All Programs -> Arcsoft Web Cam Companion 2 . Magic-I Visual Effects ArcSoft Magic-i™! Visual Effects is a smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes.
  • Page 32 Click the "Next" button. Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 33 Click the "Next" button. Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Magic-I Visual Effects is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Media-Impression ArcSoft Media Impression™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files.
  • Page 34 Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent 512 MB RAM 150 MB available hard disk space 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color monitor Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher Apple QuickTime® 7.0 or higher recommended - Macintosh OS X 10.3, 10.4 PowerPC G4 800 MHz, or Intel processor 150 MB available hard disk space 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color monitor...
  • Page 35 Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Select a file type and click the “Next” button. Using the Software...

  • Page 36: Monitor Driver

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Using the Software...

  • Page 37: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button (Microsoft Note 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ®...
  • Page 38 Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". Click "Advanced Settings...". Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is. If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Using the Software...
  • Page 39 Note 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. 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 40 10. 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. Using the Software...
  • Page 41 Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". 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". Using the Software...
  • Page 42 "OK" button. Note 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. Using the Software...
  • Page 43 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. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
  • Page 44 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 45: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    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 46: Installation Problems

    Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".
  • Page 47 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 Click the "Add or Remove Programs"...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO 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.
  • Page 49 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD 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. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.

  • Page 50: Customized Key

    Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.

  • Page 51: Osd Function

    Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. OSD Function Picture Brightness Adjusting the Monitor Contrast MagicBright Picture Mode...
  • Page 52 Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Language Setup Reset AV Mode Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) Adjusting the Monitor...
  • Page 53 Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → , → → , → MENU MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes.

  • Page 54: Picture Mode

    Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply pressing Customized Key control button. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste.
  • Page 55 Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) MagicColor 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. Adjusting the Monitor → , → MENU...

  • Page 56: Color Tone

    • Off - Returns to the original mode. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left. • Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. •...

  • Page 57: Color Control

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 58 • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 59 Adjusting the Monitor Image 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. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → →...
  • Page 60 Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 61 ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → V-Position Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...
  • Page 62 Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 63 H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor →...

  • Page 64: Display Time

    Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → , → Display Time 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 turned off. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 65 • 5 sec • MENU → , → Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor 10 sec • 20 sec → , → → , → MENU → , → →...

  • Page 66: Off Timer

    Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → , → Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • • Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...

  • Page 67: Auto Source

    MENU → , → Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • MENU → , → Image Size PC Mode Adjusting the Monitor → , → → , → → , → MENU Manual →...
  • Page 68 You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note •...
  • Page 69 Adjusting the Monitor AV Mode This function allows the screen to be displayed at the optimal quality in accordance with the size of the screen when a 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080i, or 1080P video signal is input in HDMI/DVI mode. Set to Off when connected to a PC, Set to On when connected to an AV device.

  • Page 70: Hdmi Black Level

    Adjusting the Monitor HDMI Black Level When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected.
  • Page 71 Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , →MENU...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note 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. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 73: Check List

    noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz"...

  • Page 74: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    If the display exceeds WSXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears.

  • Page 75: Led Is Blinking But No Images On The Screen

    The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

  • Page 76: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/mon- itor/magictune Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the program is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again.
  • Page 77 Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 79 VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.

  • Page 80: 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 adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480...

  • Page 81: For Better Display

    Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. •...
  • Page 82 when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode •...
  • Page 83 • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. 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 84 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...

  • Page 85: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 86 GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG (726-7864 € 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/pt SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
  • Page 87 Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix Asia Pacific 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East & Africa 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 8000-4726 The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots.

  • Page 88: Correct Disposal

    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 con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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