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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 206NW 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 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. Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 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. Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Use

    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. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
  • Page 6 Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
  • 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 the monitor 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: 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 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

    Monitor & Simple stand Manual Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all User's Guide, Monitor Driver locations) Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth 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 and Movie, Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 16 >> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons [ Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. SOURCE button AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. >> Click here to see an animation clip Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.

  • 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 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 18 Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.

  • Page 19: 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 the ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows :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 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 ®...
  • 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 "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 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: Installation

    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. Unfortunately, the manual controls available to tune the image often prove to be challenging. Proper adjustment (tuning) requires an easy to use program that goes through a step-by-step process to obtain the best overall picture quality.

  • Page 28: Osd Mode

    Windows™ 2000 Windows™ XP Home Edition Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware 32 MB Memory above 60 MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Overview | Installation OSD Mode MagicTune™...
  • Page 29 Makes the entire screen brighter or darker. The detailed data of the images in the dark areas can be lost if the brightness is not adjusted to the proper level. Adjust the Brightness brightness for best viewing conditions. Adjusts the difference in brightness between the bright and dark areas on screen. Contrast Determines the crispness of the images.
  • Page 30 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 appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 31 This refers to the process that optimizes the color according to the user's needs and maintains the optimized color. MagicTune will be helpful for users wishing to view images including web images, as well as pictures taken by a digital camera or scanner through Windows.

  • Page 32: Color Calibration

    Size Change the Size of the PIP window. Position Change the Position of the PIP window. Applied only in specific monitors. Changing languages in MagicTune™ will be applied to monitor OSD(On Screen Display) languages.OSD language will be changed to current language settings of MagicTune™. MagicBright Set Customized Key to MagicBright.
  • Page 33 Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37 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 38 When pressing the MENU button after locking the 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 (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 39 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 40: Osd Function

    OSD Function Picture Brightness MagicColor Color Image Coarse Language Setup Image Reset Information Picture Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the button to adjust brightness.
  • Page 41 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. 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 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 Coarse menu. MENU → → Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 43 Menu You can choose one of nine languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It Language 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 44 Menu 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 45 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 white. the screen through a cellophane paper?
  • Page 48 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 49 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. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
  • Page 50 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. Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 206NW 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 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors...
  • Page 52 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 476.0 X 329.0 X 65.2 mm / 18.7 x 12.9 x 2.5 inch (Without Stand) 476.0 X 396.4 X 219.3 mm / 18.7 x 15.6 x 8.6 inch (With Stand) / 6.1 kg / 13.4 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations...

  • Page 53: Preset Timing Modes

    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 ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock...
  • Page 54 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. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • 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 (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG)
  • Page 56 BELGIUM 02 201 2418 CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 FINLAND 030-6227 515 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) (€ FRANCE 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG(7267864) LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€...
  • Page 57 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) 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 MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea...

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