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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster T190P/T220P LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. •...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG- ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions • Adjust the angle so that light is not reflected on the screen. • Place your arms perpendicular to your sides and allow your arms to be level with the back of the hand. • Keep your elbow at 90 degrees. •...

  • Page 10: 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 Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all loca- tions) Cables...

  • Page 11: Your Monitor

    Introduction Others Cleaning Cloth Cable holding ring Stand Body Stand Base Note Cleaning Cloth 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.
  • Page 12 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. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >>...
  • Page 13 Introduction 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. Note The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons. Touch a button lightly with your finger.

  • Page 14: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Introduction Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor. Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically 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: 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 16: Folding The Base

    Connections Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Folding the base Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of -1° to 21°.

  • Page 17: Using The Software

    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".

  • Page 18: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Using the Software 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) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 19 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 20 Using the Software Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
  • Page 21 Using the Software 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...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 22 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "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.
  • Page 23 Using the Software 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 24 Using the Software If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 25: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    & 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 printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

  • Page 26: How To Delete The Natural Color Software Program

    Using the Software How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™...
  • Page 27 Using the Software • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ ® 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. Uninstall The MagicTune™...
  • Page 28 Using the Software Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MultiScreen installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MultiScreen executable file on the CD. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next".
  • Page 29 Using the Software Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Multiscreen from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Customized Key

    Adjusting the Monitor 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 ad- justment lock function.

  • Page 32: Osd Function

    Adjusting the Monitor SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. OSD Function Picture Bright- Contrast Magic- ness Bright Color Magic- Color Tone Color Con- Color Gamma Color trol fect Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Posi- tion Lan- H-Position V-Position Transpar- Display...
  • Page 33 Adjusting the Monitor Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) 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 → → →...

  • Page 34: Color Tone

    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. • Off - Returns to the original mode.

  • Page 35: Color Control

    Adjusting the Monitor The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your prefer- ences.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the Monitor • Sepia - This applies the Sepia color effect to a black and white screen. MENU → → → → → → MENU Gamma Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. • Mode 1 •...
  • Page 37 Adjusting the Monitor 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 → → → → → → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image.
  • Page 38 Adjusting the Monitor MENU → → → → → → MENU V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → → → → → MENU Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.
  • Page 39 Adjusting the Monitor H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → → → → → MENU V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU →...

  • Page 40: Display Time

    Adjusting the Monitor 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. • 5 sec •...

  • Page 41: Auto Source

    Adjusting the Monitor You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is press- MENU → → → → → →MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. •...

  • Page 42: Led Brightness

    Adjusting the Monitor LED Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Power LED. • • MENU → → → → → , → 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 43 Adjusting the Monitor Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → →MENU...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting {T190P} 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 45: Useful Tips

    Troubleshooting Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become 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.

  • Page 46: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    Troubleshooting You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 x 1050 60 Hz"...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
  • Page 48 MagicTune™ is an additional software for 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 MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjusts the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Set- tings.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting {T220P} Check List Note 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 In- formation section or contact your dealer. No images on the screen.

  • Page 52: The Screen Is Out Of Focus Or Osd Cannot Be Adjusted

    Troubleshooting The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, press the ' /SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
  • Page 53 MagicTune™ is an additional software for 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 MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the pro- gram is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again. You need to reboot the computer for it to operate normally after installing or removing the program.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting 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. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster T190P LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 408.24mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.243 mm (H) x 0.243 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M...
  • Page 57 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- ® mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 58: Preset Timing Modes

    Specifications 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.
  • Page 59 Specifications LCD Panel Size 22 inch (55 cm) Display area 473.76mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.247 mm (H) x 0.247 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 64 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 60 ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- ® mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
  • Page 61 Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Fre- Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency quency (Hz) (MHz) (H/V) (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240...

  • Page 62: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    Information {T190P} 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 63 Information During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display.
  • Page 64 Information • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • 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.
  • Page 65 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II {T220P} 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 66 Information If excessive force is applied, you may stain it. If you are not satisfied with the picture quality, you can get better quality of picture by performing the "Auto Adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed. If there's still noise after the automatic adjustment, use the Fine/Coarse adjustment function.

  • Page 67: 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. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 68 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 http://www.samsung.com/dk EIRE 0818 717 100 http://www.samsung.com/ie FINLAND 030-6227 515 http://www.samsung.com/fi FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG (€ 0,15/Min) http://www.samsung.com 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) GERMANY 01805 SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 69 Appendix Asia Pacific 1800 110011 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com JAPAN 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com/jp MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com/my NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/nz PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 http://www.samsung.com TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com...

  • Page 70: Correct Disposal

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics 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 ma- terial.

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