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SyncMaster 173MW
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Notational 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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Power When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. 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. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor plac
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Installation Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. 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 may be damaged. Installing a wall br
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Installation If you are using an outdoor antenna, be sure to put sufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind. A knocked-over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock.
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Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. 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. When you remove batteries from the remote, be careful tha
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Other 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. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to moisture. This ma
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Other Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. 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. Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic in
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Other Keep all power adaptors apart. Possible fire hazard. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. Possible fire hazard. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use. Possible fire hazard. Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area. Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones. Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing. Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen. Sitting too close to the monitor on
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Unpacking Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Unpacking User's Guide and Natural Color/ Power Cord Driver Installation CD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Signal Cable (15 pin D-Sub) Warranty Card DC Adapter (Not available in all locations) Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Option DVI cable Contact a local Samsung Electronics service center to buy optional items.
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Front For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your Monitor. The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. 1. Auto button 6. Source button 2. Menu button 7. PIP button 3. Channel button (Up-Down Button) 8. Power button 4. Volume button (Left-Right Button) 9. Power indicator 5. Enter button 10. Remote Control Sensor PIP (Picture in Picture)? Feature allowing one program to be viewed on the entir
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Rear For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under Setup. The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Remove the cover to connect the cables. (Pull the joining part to remove the cover.) A. Power Connection Terminal (14V DC) This product may be used with 90 ~ 264V. (Voltage is automatically adjusted by the power adaptor.) Connect the power source plug when all cables are connected. B. DVD/DTV Conne
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Remote Control For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User Control Buttons > Remote Control buttons. The remote control's configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. The Remote control may function within a range of 0.23 to 33 feet (7cm to 10m) and 30 degrees to the left and right of the monitor's Remote Control Reception sensor. 1. Button Names 1. POWER 2. Channel 3. +100 4. VOL 5. MUT
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Connecting Your Monitor Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. 1. Connecting to a Computer 1. Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the back of your monitor. 2. Connect the signal cable to the PC Video Connection Terminal on your computer. There are 2 ways to connect the signal cable to y
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Connecting Your Monitor This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your Monitor. The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. 1. Connecting AV Devices The monitor has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders. Y
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Connecting Your Monitor 2. Connecting TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor. You need to use a coaxial antenna cable. When using an interior antenna terminal: Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable.
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Connecting Your Monitor 3. Connecting DVD / DTV Devices Connect to the DVD / DTV Devices input if the device has a DVD / DTV connector. You can watch DVD / DTV simply by hooking up the DVD / DTV with the monitor as long as the power is on. 1. Connect a video cable between the component(Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the Monitor and the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD / DTV Devices. 2. Connect the Audio (R) and Audio (L) outputs on the DVD / DTV Devices to the Audio (R) and Audio (L) inputs on
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Connecting Your Monitor 5. Connecting Headphone You may connect your headphones to the monitor. 1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
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Installing the Monitor Driver 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 as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (
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Installing the Monitor Driver 2. Windows XP/2000 Refer to "Installing the Monitor Driver and User Manual" CD-ROM supplied with the monitor. When inserted into the computer CD drive, the CD-ROM boots up automatically. If it fails to boot up automatically, click monsetup.exe twice in the CD-ROM drive folder of Windows Explorer. 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Cli
