Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2033SN Samsung
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SyncMaster 2033SN/2233SN LCD Monitor User Manual.
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.
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. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet.
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.
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.
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. Contact a Service Center.
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.
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.
• 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. • Keep your knees at greater than 90 degrees, and keep your heels firmly on the floor.
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.
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. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key . Adjust buttons [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item. AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
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.) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. Note The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.
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.
Using the Stand Folding the base Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of -1° to 20°(±1.0°). 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) 1.
• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the 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 oper- ating system you have.
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 1.
If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". 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.
9. 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.
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...".
7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
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. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.
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 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel".
5. Set a Keyboard for your computer. 6. The next screen is for setting your monitor. 7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.
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.
System Requirements OS • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • 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.
MultiScreen Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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.
Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows ® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove Multiscreen.
Adjusting the Monitor { 2033SN} 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.
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.
Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color .
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 → → , → → , → MENU MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes.
For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics. • Game For watching motion pictures such as a game. • Sport For watching motion pictures such as a sport.
Color Tone 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.
Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) • Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects.
Image Coarse 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 menu. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes.
Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display.
OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD.
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 • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults.
Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is press- ed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time.
• Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported.
If auto adjustment does not work properly, press 'AUTO' button again to adjust picture with more accuracy. If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed automatically.
Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring the customized key for a function, click the name of each function.
Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal prefer- ence. MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .
MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. 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: Cus- tom , Text , Internet , Game , Sport , Movie and 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.
Color Control Adjusts individual Red , Green , Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors.
Gamma Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. • Mode 1 • Mode 2 • Mode 3 MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area.
Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent .
V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU 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.
Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is press- ed.
The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals.
Troubleshooting { 2033SN} 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 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
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.
will work properly but the " Not Optimum Mode ", " Recommended Mode 1600 x 900 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Q: Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? A: Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.
MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Q: Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? A: Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Q: Did you install the program? A: Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details. Q: How can I set the Power Saving function? A: 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.
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
Q: Can you see " Check Signal Cable " on the screen? A: (Connected using the D-sub cable) Check the signal cable connection. Q: If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be seen.
Q: Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? A: Reboot the computer. Q: Has the video card been set properly? A: Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.
There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Q: Have you installed the monitor driver? A: Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Q: See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported.
(Do not exceed 75 Hz when using the maximum resolution.) If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter in the "Control Panel → System → Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
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 .
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 2033SN LCD Panel Size 20.0 inch (5 0 cm) Display area 442.8 mm (H) x 249.075 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2768 mm (H) x 0.2768 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 45 ~ 70kHz Vertical 50 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.
Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system.
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.
izontal 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.
Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 519 x 392.3 x 208.7 mm (20.4 x 15.4 x 8.2 inch) (With Stand) / 4.40 kg (9.7 lbs) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.
State Normal Opera- tion Power saving mode Power off (Power but- ton) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Con- sumption 4 5 watts Less than 1 watts Less than 1 watts This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality.
Information { 2033SN} 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.
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.
• Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement.
Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II { 2233SN} 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.
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.
Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below: Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle. Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute.
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 con- ditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Information.
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Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom sequentially is called the Non-Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image.
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Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The fre- quency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per sec- ond, this is regarded as 60 Hz.
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