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SyncMaster 173VT / 710VT
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Main Page Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Safety Instructions On-Screen Display Notational Troubleshooting Power Check List Installation Q & A Cleaning Self-Test Feature Check Specifications Other General Specifications Introduction Unpacking PowerSaver Front Preset Timing Modes Information Rear Service Center Setup Connecting Your Monitor Terms Installing the Monitor Driver Regulatory Automatic Natural Color Manual For Better Display Installing a VESA Base Authority
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Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock
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When not used for extended periods of time, set your Computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Notational Power Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Installation ! This may cause an electric shock or fire. Cleaning Other Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. ! This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. ! An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
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Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. ! An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Notational Power Installation Cleaning Do not drop the monitor when moving it. Other ! This may cause damage to the product or human body. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. ! The monitor can cause injury by falling. Set down the monitor carefully. ! It could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. ! The TFT-LCD surface ma
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When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Notational Power Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. Installation Cleaning ! This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. Other Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. ! A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire. Contact a
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Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. ! This may cause an electric shock or a fire. ! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Notational Power If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any Installation unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and Cleaning contact an authorized dealer or service. Other ! This may cause an electric shock or fire. Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or e
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Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. ! This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. ! If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center. Notational Power Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. Installation ! This may cause an explosion or fire. Cleaning Other Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. ! This may cause an electric shock, fire
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Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Unpacking Front Rear Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub) Power Cord Monitor User's Guide and Natural Color/ Warranty Card Driver Installation CD (Not available in all locations) Quick Setup Guide
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Unpacking Front Rear 1. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the 2. Power indicator monitor saves your adjustments. 3. Auto/Exit button Use this button for auto adjustment direct access./Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 4. Menu button Use this button for open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. 5. Ad
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Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 2. Signal port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 1. 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. 2. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special M
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Automatic Manual When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with Connecting Your this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow Monitor the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Installing the Monitor Driver Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Installing a VESA base ! Internet web site : (Worldwid
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2. Windows XP/2000 Refer to " " CD-ROM supplied with the monitor. Installing the Monitor Driver and User Manual When inserted into the computer CD drive, the CD-ROM boots up automatically. If it fails to boot up Connecting Your automatically, click monsetup.exe twice in the CD-ROM drive folder of Windows Explorer. Monitor Installing the 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. Monitor Driver Installing a VESA 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". base 3. Choose your monitor model in the
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Automatic Manual When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with Connecting Your this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow Monitor the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Installing the Monitor Driver Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Installing a VESA base ! Internet web site : (Worldwi
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5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver)and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the " " button. Next 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
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This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System * When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose " " button on the " " window.
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5. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button. 6. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the " " button then choose A:(D:\Driver). Browse 8. Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. 9. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button. 10. Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. If
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Removing the base | Attaching a base Removing the base Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove the four screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor. Attaching a base NOTE: This monitor accepts a 75mm x 75mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. 1. Rear cover mounting pad
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Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Simply move your mouse over each topic to view information about the on-screen menu. Adjustment Menu Brightness Color Temperature Contrast Color Control Image Lock Language - Fine Halftone - Coarse Menu Position Position - H-Position - H-Position - V-Position - V-Position Menu Display Time Reset Display Mode - Geometry Reset Auto - Color Reset MagicBright OSD Lock/Unlock 1. Auto/Exit Button 2. Menu Button 3. Adjust Button a. Ma
