Samsung 215TW manual Useful Tips

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Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor.

Self-Test Feature Check

Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Environment Useful Tips

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

1.Self-Test Feature Check

1.Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3.Turn on the monitor.

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.

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.

2.Warning Messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message 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 scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.

3. Environment

The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.

1.If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.

2.Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

4.Useful Tips

zA monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and

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Contents SyncMaster 215TW Do not use a damaged or loose plug Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose Do not place the product on the floor Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor Do not remove cover or back Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Falling product could cause physical damage even death MagicRotation software CableMenu button Custom Available in Analog mode onlyAvailable in Analog/DigitalPC Mode Only TextPower button / Power indicator Speaker PR, PB,Y RGBAudio L Kensington LockPage Connecting the Monitor Connecting AV Devices Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top BoxConnecting Headphone Pivot StandTilt angle Removing the base Attaching a BaseWindows ME Click Windows ME DriverWindows XP/2000 Click Windows XP/2000 DriverInstalling the Monitor Driver Manual Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemPage How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemNatural Color Software Program How to install the Natural Color software AV/S-Video/Component Mode Analog/DigitalPC MagicBrightAuto Available in Analog mode only Play/Stop MagicBright Mode SourcePIP Available in Analog/DigitalPC Mode Only Source List Edit Name Analog Digital Video ComponentMagicBright Custom ContrastBrightness Fine Available in PC Mode Only Red Green BlueAvailable in Analog Mode Only Coarse SharpnessMode Custom Picture AV/S-Video/ComponentAV / S-Video Wide / Zoom1 / Zoom2 Component Wide Color Tone Size Film ModeCool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 Sound Select Main Sub Available PIP onSource Size Position OffIf you select , in Size, Position will not be activated Image Reset High Medium Low Opaque Blue Screen ResetOperates only for AV, S-Video and Component mode Available in Analog Mode Only Color ResetOverview Installation Page Installation Problems It is recommended using MagicTune in Windows 2000 or later OSD Mode Color Tab Definition Image Tab Definition Support Tab Definition Color Calibration Press View Uncalibrated button to see the original image Uninstall Troubleshooting Symptom Check List Graphic card, visit our website to check Overview Page Page Installation Problems Interface Page Page Uninstall Page Signal Cable on the screen? When connecting D-sub cableWhen connecting DVI cable Display Settings Question Useful Tips Then contact the Service Center or your dealer General EPA/ENERGY Preset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencyNorth America CIS Vertical Frequency ResolutionDot Pitch Horizontal FrequencyClass B MéxicoPage Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode WarrantyWhat is Image retention ? Suggestions for specific applications