Samsung 203B Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
Samsung 203B - SyncMaster - 20" LCD Monitor Manual
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SyncMaster 204B Install drivers Install programs - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. z This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Service to your set. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a specifically children could trip over it. Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from the product. z Otherwise, this may cause a fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
component life and degraded performance. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. z Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and cause an electric shock or fire. z Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center. z The monitor to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire the vents on the monitor cabinet. z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
and contact Service Center. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. z Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time. Adjust the resolution and - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Manual Monitor Quick Setup Guide (Not Warranty Card available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color, MagicTune™, MagicRotation - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
D-Sub Cable Sold separately Power Cord Front DVI Cable Set-Bracket Screws (4 EA) MENU button [ ] MagicBright button [] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
pictures such as a DVD or Video CD. >>Click here to see an animation clip When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to monitor saves your adjustments. See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
/OFF Switch : Use this button for turn the monitor on and off 2. POWER port : Power cord, plugs into monitor and wall receptacle. DVI IN port : Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. (SOURCE : Digital) RGB IN port : Connect the signal cable to the RGB IN port on - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
to be purchased separately. ) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. Stand Stopper : Remve the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and down. Cable Fix Ring: When connecting the cable is finished fix the cables to the Cable Fix Ring. See Connecting the - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
1. 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 RGB IN port on the back of your monitor. 2-2. Using the - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
Using the Stand Removing the base 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove two screws (A) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor. Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
screen. 3. Remove two screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor. 4. Align the mounting interface Pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base. Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung.com/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP | Windows 2000 |Windows Me |Windows NT | Linux When - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
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. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "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 - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
"Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver). 8. Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. 9. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
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. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CDROM Drive, click the [Start - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
1. [ MENU] Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4. [AUTO] Press this button to - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
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 with more accuracy. - If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed automatically. Locked >> AUTO - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
>> MENU button Menu Locked Description After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). - You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
Menu Description Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™ modes. - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Brightness Menu Brightness Description When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. SOURCE - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
Menu SOURCE Description Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Picture Color Image OSD Setup Information Brightness Color Tone Coarse Language Auto Source Contrast Color Control Fine H-Position Image Reset Gamma Sharpness V-Position Color Reset H-Position V-Position Transparency - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Play/Stop Color Menu Description Play/Stop - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
V-Position Description 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 Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) Changes the vertical position - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. The menu will be automatically turned if no - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
Menu Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset Description Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Play/Stop Information Menu Description - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
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 - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Color Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Calibration Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™ can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment. See "Troubleshooting" if you have trouble during installation - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
OS z Windows™ 98 SE z Windows™ Me z Windows™ 2000 z Windows™ XP Home Edition z Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware z 32MB Memory above z 25MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor. z When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™ program may not operate normally. z AutoRotation : The screens display will automatically rotate when the monitor is rotated. To execute Auto Rotation, it should - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
resolutions supported by the program motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD. 6. monitor models. Some monitor will only support Four modes(Text, Internet, Entertain, Custom) Color Tab Definition Adjusts the "warmth" of the monitor screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
screen highlighted (it will be supported in players of Gom, Adrenalin, KCP, Window Media, and Power DVD etc., )Some other players also can be highlighted but could have some problems setting that vendor has set. z Depending on the monitor models Color Control, Sharpness, Contrast, Color Tone, - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
) if you need any help installing or running MagicTune™. The User Manual opens within a basic browser window. Asset ID you can use the server to control the Client monitor. (Server program should be installed to use this program as Client) User Name Shows the user name that is registered in - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
| Installation | OSD Mode | | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Calibration 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 . 1. Control "Brightness control bar - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
Programs" screen, scroll down to find "MagicTune™." Click on it to highlight it. 4. Click the "Change/Remove" button to remove the program. 5. Click "Yes" to begin the uninstall process. 6. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
to see the Troubleshooting section. An error occurs when replacing the monitor with a new one when the system power is off but the system has not been restarted. Please restart the system each time the monitor is replaced before using MagicTune™. An error occurs when the video card driver is not - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
Guide for the optimal resolution. If you do not adjust to the optimal resolution and perform Color Calibration, the monitor cannot be adjusted to the optimal condition. Refer to the manual for the optimal resolution. This video card does not support MagicTune™. Please install a new video card driver - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/MagicTune. z Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support for MagicTune™, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. z Visit the MagicTune - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
video card driver or the graphics chip even when the video card is in the list. Please visit our homepage to see the Troubleshooting section. Check if your monitor is manufactured by Samsung. Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
Guide for the optimal resolution. If you do not adjust to the optimal resolution and perform Color Calibration, the monitor cannot be adjusted to the optimal condition. Refer to the manual for the optimal resolution. This video card does not support MagicTune™. Please install a new video card driver - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
™ Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/MagicTune™. z Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support for MagicTune™, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. z Visit the MagicTune - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
Uninstall | Troubleshooting Overview What Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity. Basic Function MagicRotation will support - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
Overview | Installation | Interface | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallShield Wizard window - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Setup Status" window appears. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
, motherboard and the network environment. See "Troubleshooting" if you have trouble during installation. Limitation 1. The "Display Driver" should be properly loaded for the MagicRotation to work properly. The installed "Display Driver" should be the latest driver supplied by the vendor. 2. If some - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
this should fix the problem. 3. User Applications Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). 5. Dual is not supported in Windows™ 98, ME, NT 4.0. 6. MagicRotation does not provide support Service Packs z It is recommended that your System has the latest Service - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
Overview | Installation | Interface | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Interface The Menu on task bar Menu pop up at the mouse right button click. Rotate : Display will get rotated by the unit of 90 - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Rotate to 180 : Display will get rotated to 180 degree from the current angle of rotation. Rotate to 270 : Display will get rotated to 270 degree from the current angle of rotation. - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
. In case only general key is pressed, it will be designated in the form of Alt+general key. Help : It shows the HELP of MagicRotation program. About : It shows the version and copyright of - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
Uninstall | Troubleshooting Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of program runs on Windows™ XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu. 2. Click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon in Control Panel. 3. In the "Add/Remove Programs" screen - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
| Interface | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before You Call Technical Support z MagicRotation Software works with the installed "Display Driver" supplied by your Graphic Card Vendor to provide screen rotation capabilities. If the installed "Display Driver" is working incorrectly or - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer. Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Solutions Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
video card manual. The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Have you changed the Adjust screen image position and size using the video card or the OSD. driver? Have you adjusted the Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video resolution or frequency card. on the monitor? (Refer to - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver. 4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56Hz ~ 75Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.) 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of one meter) of the monitor. Useful Tips z A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
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. z Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode","Recommended Mode : 1600 X 1200 60Hz" message comes up, - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type SyncMaster 204B 20.1" Diagonal (51 cm) 408 mm (H) x 306 mm (V) 0.255 mm (H) x 0.255 mm (V) a-si TFT/TN Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical Display Color 16.7 M Colors Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 56 ~ 75 - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
) Power Switch off Black Less than 0 W (120 Vac / 220 Vac) This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
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 kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP. DOMINICA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO VENEZUELA Latin America 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) 0-800-507-7267 1-800-10-7267 800-6225 1-800-299-0013 1-800-234-7267 800-7267 1-800-682-3180 1-800-751-2676 1-800-7267-864 - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
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This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function. Resolution The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
"auto adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines EMC compliance guide, you may refer to "Regulatory" Guide. MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
for 2 hours after 12 hours in use z Use a Screen saver if possible - Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended. z Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. Suggestions for specific applications Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
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. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video - Samsung 203B | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
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