Samsung 2232GW User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
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- Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
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Model 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 Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
extension cords or plugs to one outlet. This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. 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. If the connector or plug of - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
This may cause electric shock or fire. Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor , insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
water or outdoors where it 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 the Service Center. The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center. When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time the monitor for an extended period of time. Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model. An inappropriate resolution may - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
. When this occurs, the previous image may be seen when the pattern is changed. To prevent this, the accumulated voltage difference must be decreased. Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
Model Features RTA Monitor RTA (Response Time Accelerator) A function that accelerates the response speed of the . Package Contents 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. - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
Cable Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color software, MagicTune™ software Others Power Cord D-sub Cable Cleaning Cloth Will be applied to black and high gloss models only. Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
MENU button [ ] MagicBright™ button [] Brightness button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. 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, - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments. See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
using. 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. [RGB IN] Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. - Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of 0° to18°. - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below. Internet web site :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/ (China) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
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 | Windows ME | Windows NT - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "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 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "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 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
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 Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes in the user guide. Linux Operating System To - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
the monitor. the Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive, click the Windows - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™ can be appears. Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support for MagicTune™, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
Model Control Buttons [MENU / ] [] [] [AUTO] 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. When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
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, ' button again to adjust picture with more accuracy. If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed automatically. OSD Locked - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
In case of pushing MENU button after locking OSD Menu OSD Locked & Unlock Description 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 seconds to - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
Menu MagicBright™ Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. - Seven different modes: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Brightness Menu Brightness Description When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
SOURCE Menu SOURCE Description Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Color Image OSD Brightness MagicColor Coarse Language Setup Auto Source Information Contrast Color Tone Fine H-Position Image Reset Color Control Sharpness V-Position Color - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
Menu Brightness Contrast Description You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. MENU MENU You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Play/ - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
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. MagicColor Off Returns to the original mode. - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU MENU Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in analog mode only) MENU MENU Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in analog mode only) MENU MENU Menu Description You can - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 200 sec MENU MENU Setup Menu Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset Description Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. MENU MENU Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU MENU Color parameters are replaced with - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
RTA RTA On : Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than its original speed. RTA Off : Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed. MENU MENU LED Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Power LED. MENU MENU - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need Service Center or your dealer. Can you see "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1680 X 1050 60 Hz" on the screen? You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
→ Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. There is a message that Have you installed the monitor driver? Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Check when MagicTune™ does not function properly. MagicTune™ feature is found only - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
of the computer. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
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 while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
Name SyncMaster 2032GW LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch 20 " Wide Diagonal (51 cm) 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1680 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT LCD For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product Off Less than 1 W This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
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 as follows. Display Mode MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC,1152 x 870 IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480 IBM, 720 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
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. Unit : Hz - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
Name SyncMaster 2232GW LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch 22 " Wide Diagonal (55 cm) 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1680 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT LCD For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product Off Less than 1 W This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
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 as follows. Display Mode MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC,1152 x 870 IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480 IBM, 720 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
Name SyncMaster 2032BW LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch 20 " Wide Diagonal (51 cm) 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1680 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT LCD For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product Off Less than 1 W This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
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 as follows. Display Mode MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC,1152 x 870 IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480 IBM, 720 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
Name SyncMaster 2232BW LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch 22 " Wide Diagonal (55 cm) 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1680 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT LCD For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product Off Less than 1 W This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
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 as follows. Display Mode MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC,1152 x 870 IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480 IBM, 720 - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
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picture is not provided in TFT-LCD. Resolution : 1680 X 1050 Vertical frequency (refresh rate) : 60 Hz TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced the monitor for an extended period of time. Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., - Samsung 2232GW | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
SyncMaster
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2032BW / 2232BW