User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 204BM

[. . . ] Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 204BM Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode. The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. [. . . ] Lock : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function. Locked Unlock : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function. Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust MagicBright ( ) using the Direct button. MagicBrightTM Menu Description Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes. - Seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) MagicBrightTM Volume Menu Volume Description When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Menu SOURCE Description Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Picture Color Image OSD Setup Information Brightness MagicColor Coarse Language Auto Source Contrast Color Tone Fine H-Position Image Reset Color Control Sharpness V-Position Color Reset Gamma H-Position Transparency V-Position Display Time Picture Menu Description You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. [MENU , MENU] Play/Stop Brightness Contrast You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. [MENU , , MENU] Color Menu Description 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left. 3) Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. 4) Intelligent - Displays vivid natural color with clearness. [MENU , , MENU] Play/Stop MagicColor Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. [MENU , , , MENU] Color Control Adjusts individual R, G, B color balance. [MENU , , , , MENU] Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Gamma Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 [MENU , , , MENU] Image Menu Description Play/Stop 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. (Available in analog mode only) [MENU , , MENU] Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in analog mode only) [MENU , , , MENU] Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. [MENU , , , MENU] H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in analog mode only) [MENU , , , MENU] V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in analog mode only) [MENU , , , MENU] OSD Menu Description You can choose one of nine languages. Play/Stop Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. [MENU , , MENU] H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. [MENU , , , MENU] V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. [MENU , , , MENU] Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. [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. [MENU , , , MENU] Setup Menu Description Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. [MENU , , MENU] Play/Stop Auto Source Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. [MENU , , , MENU] Color Reset Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. [MENU , , , MENU] Information Menu Information Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. [MENU , MENU] Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTuneTM installation file. Select installation Language, Click "Next". When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next. " Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. Choose a folder to install the MagicTuneTM program. Click "Install. " The "Installation Status" window appears. [. . . ] During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. However, 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. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previous image is retained when switching to a new video image. [. . . ]