Contact the video card manufacturer for details

		monitor' by searching new Hardware.
		MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor.
		Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When
		you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our
		website to check the compatible graphic card list
		provided.
		http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
MagicTune™	Have you changed	Download the latest program. The program can be
doesn't work	your PC or video	downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune
properly.	graphic card?
	Did you install the	Reboot the computer after installing the program for the
	program?	first time. If a copy of the program is already installed,
		remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the
		program again. You need to reboot the computer for it to
		operate normally after installing or removing the program.

Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC.

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.

Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.

Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.

(If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.)

If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) driver and the monitor driver.

Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz. (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.

If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

Q & A

Question

How can I change the frequency?

How can I adjust the resolution?

How can I set the Power Saving function?

Answer

The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used.

(Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.)

Windows XP :

Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings.

Windows ME/2000 :

Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings.

Contact the video card manufacturer for details.

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.

216BW, 223BW specifications

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