Samsung 152x, 172x User Manual

SyncMaster 152x/172x

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Notational Check List

Power Q & A

Installation Self-Test Feature Check

Cleaning

Other

Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications

Front PowerSaver

Rear Preset Display Modes

Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Automatic Regulatory

Manual Natural Color

For Better Display

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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 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 reoeptacle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.

z Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.

Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.

z This may cause a fire.

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Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

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.

z 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.

z The CDT surface may be damaged.

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When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.

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.

z A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor.

This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.

If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and then contact a service center.

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Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

z 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 a fire.

Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes.

This will reduce eye fatigue.

Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

This may cause an explosion or fire.

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable.

Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

z This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to

damage to the cable.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

z This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

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.

z Possible fire hazard.

Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area.

If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

z Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving

picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

SyncMaster 152x

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact

your dealer.

Unpackin

Unpacking

Front Rear

D-Sub Cable

Quick Setup Guide

Power Cord

DC-Adapter

Monitor

VESA Mounting Bracket

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and Driver

Installation CD

SyncMaster 172x

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact

your dealer.

Unpackin

Unpacking

Front Rear

D-Sub Cable

DVI Cable

(Option)

Power Cord

DC-Adapter

Monitor

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and Driver

Installation CD

VESA Mounting Bracket

SyncMaster 152x

Unpacking

Front

Rear

1. Auto button / Exit button

2. Menu button

3. Power button

4. MagicBright

button

5. Adjust buttons

a. Power indicator

: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.

Note

For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.

Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. / Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment

depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons.

These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the

monitor saves your adjustments.

SyncMaster 172x

Unpacking

Front

Rear

1. Auto button

2. Exit button

3. Menu button

4. Power button

5. Adjust buttons

6. MagicBright

button

a. Power indicator

: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.

Note

For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.

Use this button to auto adjustment direct access.

Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.

Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.

Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.

MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons.

This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the monitor saves your adjustments.

SyncMaster 152x

Unpacking Front

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

1. Power port

2. Signal port

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable c onnections.

Note:

Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.

SyncMaster 172x

Unpacking

Front

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

1. Power port

2. DVI port

3. Signal port

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Note:

Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.

Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.

SyncMaster 152x

Connecting Your Monitor

Using the Stand

Connecting Your Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Setup-General

1. Connect the DC Adapter 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 Mac adaptor.

5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

SyncMaster 172x

Connecting Your Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Setup-General

2-1.

Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.

Using the D-sub (Analogue) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.

2-2.

Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

Connected to a Macintosh.

Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable.

In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac

adaptor.

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer.

If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source.

SyncMaster 152x/172x

Connecting Your Monitor

Using the Stand

Connecting Your Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Wall Mounting the Monitor

Wall Mounting the Monitor | Attaching a base

As shown in the figure above, you first fold the stand. You attach the VESA mounting brackets on the wall. You hang the monitor aligning its bottom grove with the bracket.

Attaching a base

NOTE: This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Squeeze the folded monitor stand into the VESA mounting bracket. Then fasten it using the four supplied nuts with the monitor, mounting pad and VESA mounting bracket aligned.

ESA Mounting Brkt

2. Mountin

interface pad

Connecting Your

system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you

Internet web site :

Monitor

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

have.

Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.

http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

Windows ME

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click "Windows ME Driver".

3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Windows XP/2000

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver".

3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.

5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.

This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage

http://www.samsung-monitor.com/.

6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Connecting Your

system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you

Internet web site :

Monitor

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

have.

Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.

http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.

2. Click "Start" —> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon.

3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..".

4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.

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 "Next" button.

8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.

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