Samsung 205BW Owner's Manual Page 1

Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 205BW

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealerto bu

D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option) Front MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous m

[]brightness.Adjust buttons [ ]Adjust items in the menu.Enter button [ ] / Source button Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the ' &a

Connecting the Monitor 1.Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the moni

Using the Stand Sliding StandA.Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.

Then click "OK" button. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installat

4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Drive

8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.

1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" Icon. 3. Choose the "Sett

Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Import

Natural Color Natural Color One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other image

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

Menu DescriptionAUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Au

Menu DescriptionLockedAfter pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). You can adjust only the bright

Menu Description BrightnessWhen OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Menu DescriptionSOURCESelects the video sign

Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Languag

Menu Description Play/StopMagicColor [MENU → , → → → , → MENU]MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve dig

Menu Description Play/StopCoarseRemoves noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the c

Menu Description Play/StopLanguageYou can choose one of 9 languages. Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect

Menu Description Play/StopAuto SourceSelect Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. [MENU → , → → → , → MENU]Image

Do not use a damaged or loose plug. z This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with w

Menu DescriptionInformationShows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. [MENU → , → MENU]

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Overview What is

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Installation 1. Inse

6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.

9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the ico

OS z Windows™ 98 SE z Windows™ Me z Windows™ 2000 z Windows™ XP Home Edition zWindows™ XP Professional Hardware z 32MB Memory above z 25MB Hard

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting OSD Mode The OSD mode

Color Tab Definition Adjusts the "warmth" of the monitor background or image color. Resolution Lists all display resolutions support

Image Tab Definition Adjusts the Fine , Coarse and Position values. MagicColor images by enhancing the brightness, sharpness, saturation, Hue of a

Option Tab Definition You can configure MagicTune™ using the following options. Support Tab Definition Shows the Asset ID and the version number

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high hu

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Color Calibration 1

2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Uninstall The MagicT

Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Th

Visit the video card maker's homepage and download and install the latest driver. For more information about the video card, contact the card

z Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support for MagicTune™, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. z Visit the MagicTune™ websi

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 as

1680 x 1050 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (Th

There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Have you installed the monitor driver?Inst

How can I set the Power Saving function?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Com

Set down the monitor carefully. z The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. z The TFT-LCD surface may be damage

Useful Tips z A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, t

General GeneralModel Name SyncMaster 205BWLCD PanelSize 20.1 " Diagonal (51 cm)Display area 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V)Pixel Pitch 0.258

Less than 55 W Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight 471.4 x 200.0 x 351.8 mm / 18.5 x 7.9 x 13.9 inch (with Basic Stand) / 6.8 kg / 15 lbs 471.4 x 69.5 x 307.9

Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted au

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Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance betwe

4. If you are not satisfied with the quality of picture, you can get better quality of picture by executing "auto adjustment function" in di

PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after di

Ex)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.I

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 c

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European coun

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

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 po

z Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire. Do not place children