Samsung 172T User Manual

SyncMaster 172B/172T

Index

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Notational Check List

Power Q & A

Installation Self-Test Feature Check

Cleaning

Other

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Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications

Front PowerSaver

Rear Preset Display Modes

Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

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Automatic Regulatory

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Manual Natural Color

For Better Display

Authority

Safety Instructions

Notational

Warning/Caution

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Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.

Notation Conventions

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

Safety Instructions

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.

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Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

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This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug
with wet hands.

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This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle.

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An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage

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

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

Safety Instructions

Power

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

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

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

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This may cause a fire.

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Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

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Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a
minimum of dust.

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An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

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This may cause damage to the product or human body.

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Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.

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The monitor can cause injury by falling.

Set down the monitor carefully.

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It could be damaged or broken.

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Do not place the monitor face down.

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The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

Safety Instructions

Clean

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

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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.

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A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire

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

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This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.

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

Safety Instructions

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

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This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

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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 deal
er or service.

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This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

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This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

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

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This will reduce eye fatigue.

Do not use or store inflammable substances near the
monitor.

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This may cause an explosion or fire.

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

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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.

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

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

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This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

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Introduction

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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

D-Sub Cable

Power Cord

Monitor

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

DC-Adapter

For Multimedia model (Option)

Multimedia Speaker Stand Sound Cables

VESA Mounting Bracket

User's Guide and Driver

Installation CD

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Introduction

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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

D-Sub Cable Quick Setup Guide

DVI Cable (Option) Warranty Card

(Not available in all

locations)

Monitor

Power Cord

DC-Adapter

For Multimedia model (Option)

Multimedia Speaker Stand Sound Cables

VESA Mounting Bracket

User's Guide and Driver

Installation CD

SOG cable KIT(Option)

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Introduction

Front

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1. Auto button

2. Exit button

3. Adjust buttons

4. Menu button

5. Power button

6. Power indicator

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

functions. 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.

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

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

Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

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

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Front

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1. Auto button

2. Exit button
Source button

3. Adjust buttons

4. Menu button

5. Power button

6. Power indicator

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

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.
When push the 'Source' button, then Selects the Video signal while the OSD
is off. (When the Source button is pressed to change the input mode, a
message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -­analog or digital input signal.)
Note:If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the
graphic card with a digital port using the DVI cable.

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

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

Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.(When the power is turned on, a
message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -­analog or digital input signal.)

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

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Rear

(SyncMaster 172B)

(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 connections.

Note:

Connect the power cord 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.

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Rear

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

1. Power port

2. Signal port

3. DVI port

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Note:

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

Connect the touchscreen cable to an available serial communication
(COM) port on the back of your computer.

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

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Setup

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Connecting Your Monitor

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.

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Setup

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Connecting Your Monitor

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

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

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

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

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Connecting Your Monitor

Setup-For Multimedia model

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1. PC sound connection terminal (Input)

2. Headphone connection terminal (Output)

3. Volume

4. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here.

5. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive).

Setup

Attaching a base (Option)

Attaching a base

NOTE: This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

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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.

1. VESA Mounting Brkt

2. Mounting interface pad

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

z Internet web site : 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.

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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".

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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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s monitor driver is under cer
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.

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on don't damage your

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System

When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps.

1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.

2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window.

3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button.

1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".

2. Double click the "Display" Icon.

3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..".

4. Choose "Monitor".

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

7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).

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.

How to install

Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured.

Please stop installation

Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next

steps continually.

specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".

If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes"button.
And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.

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Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System

1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".

2. Double click "Display" icon.

3. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button.

4. Select the "Monitor" tab.

5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area.

6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver".

7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.

8. Click the "Have Disk" button

9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button.

10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you
connected to your computer and click "OK".

11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties
dialogue box.
(You can get some other screen for warning message or others, then click the appreciate
option for your monitor.)

Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon.

2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display
Modes.

3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency)
and then click OK.

4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen
is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).

Note: If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical
frequency by referring to the Preset Display Modes in the user guide.

Linux Operating System

To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting
file.

1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file.

2. The third screen is for setting your mouse.

3. Set a mouse for your computer.

4. The next screen is for selecting a keyboard.

5. Set a Keyboard for your computer.

6. The next screen is for setting your monitor.

7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency
directly.)

8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)

9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual
execution of X-Window.

10. You have finished setting up your monitor.
Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware.

On-Screen Display

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On-Screen Display

Brightness

Contrast

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Menu

Adjust the Brightness.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Brightness
adjustment screen.

3. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to
decrease the brightness.

Direct Access Feature :

When OSD is not on the screen, Push the + or - button to
adjust brightness.

How to adjust

Adjust the Contrast.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Contrast
adjustment screen.

4. Use the + button to increase the contrast or - button to
decrease the contrast.

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Fine

Coarse

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Menu

Image Lock

Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image
by removing noises that creates unstable images with
jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not
obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse
adjustment and then use Fine again.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the Fine
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.

How to adjust

Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image
by removing noises that creates unstable images with
jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not
obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse
adjustment and then use Fine again.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press the ­or + button until the Coarse screen appears. Push the
Menu ( ) button to open the Coarse
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.

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H-Position

V-Position

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Menu

Follow these instructions to change the horizontal
position of the monitor's entire display.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the H-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position
of the monitor's viewing area.

How to adjust

Follow these instructions to change the vetical position
of the monitor's entire display.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the V-Position screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the V-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to change the vertical position of
the monitor's viewing area.

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Geometry Reset

Color Reset

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Menu

Reset

Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory
default values.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the
Geometry Reset adjustment screen.

4. Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to
select No.

How to adjust

Color parameters are replaced with the factory default
values.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press
the - or + button until the Color Reset screen appears.
Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Color Reset
adjustment screen.

4. Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to
select No.

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Color Temperature

Color Control

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Menu

Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the
image colors.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature
screen is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the
Color Temperature adjustment screen.

4. Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish
or Bluish.

How to adjust

Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color
control.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Color Control
screen is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Color Control
adjustment screen. Use the - or + button to select R(ed),
G(reen) or B(lue) and Push the Menu ( ) button.

4. Press the - or + button to adjust the color setting.

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Language

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Menu

Follow these steps to change the language used in the
menu.
You can choose one of seven languages.
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish,

Russian.

Note : The language chosen affects only the language

of the OSD. It has no effect on any software
running on the computer.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Languages screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the languages
selection screen.

4. Use the - button or + button to select the language
you would like to use.

How to adjust

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H-Position

V-Position

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Menu

Menu Position

How to adjust

You can change the horizontal position where the OSD
menu appears on your monitor.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the H-Menu Position
screen is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the
H-Position adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the
horizontal position you prefer.

You can change the vertical position where the OSD
menu appears on your monitor.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the V-Menu Position
screen is displayed

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press the ­or + button until the V-Position screen appears. Push the
Menu ( ) button to open the V-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the vertical
position you prefer.

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Menu Display Time

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Menu

The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments
are made for a certain time period.
You can set the amount of time the menu will wait
before it turns off.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time
screen is displayed.

3. Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200
seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.

How to adjust

You can see the frequency, the polarity of the
operational signals and the resolution level.

Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the

settings, they are for information only.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Display Mode
screen is displayed.

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Auto Adjustment

OSD Lock/Unlock

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Menu

To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function
while the

AUTO PATTERN

Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the
incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and
position are adjusted automatically.

1. Push the Auto button.

is on.

How to adjust

1. Push and hold in the Menu ( ) button for 5 seconds
or more to Lock the OSD.

2. Push and hold in the Menu ( ) button for 5 seconds
or more to Unlock the OSD.

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Brightness

Contrast

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Menu

Adjust the Brightness.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Brightness
adjustment screen.

3. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to
decrease the brightness.

Direct Access Feature :

When OSD is not on the screen, Push the + or - button to
adjust brightness.

How to adjust

Adjust the Contrast.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Contrast
adjustment screen.

4. Use the + button to increase the contrast or - button to
decrease the contrast.

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

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Fine

Coarse

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Menu

Image Lock

Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image
by removing noises that creates unstable images with
jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not
obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse
adjustment and then use Fine again.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the Fine
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.

How to adjust

Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image
by removing noises that creates unstable images with
jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not
obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse
adjustment and then use Fine again.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press the ­or + button until the Coarse screen appears. Push the
Menu ( ) button to open the Coarse
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

On-Screen Display

H-Position

V-Position

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Menu

Follow these instructions to change the horizontal
position of the monitor's entire display.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the H-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position
of the monitor's viewing area.

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

How to adjust

Follow these instructions to change the vetical position
of the monitor's entire display.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the V-Position screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the V-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to change the vertical position of
the monitor's viewing area.

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

On-Screen Display

Geometry Reset

Color Reset

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Menu

Reset

Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory
default values.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the
Geometry Reset adjustment screen.

4. Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to
select No.

How to adjust

Color parameters are replaced with the factory default
values.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is
displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press
the - or + button until the Color Reset screen appears.
Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Color Reset
adjustment screen.

4. Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to
select No.

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

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Color Temperature

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Menu

Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the
image colors.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature
screen is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the
Color Temperature adjustment screen.

4. Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish,
Bluish or sRGB

(When you adjust the Brightness and Contrast after sRGB

mode is selected, sRGB mode exits.)

Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.

But sRGB mode works in Digital input.

How to adjust

Halftone

Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD.

1 Push the Menu ( ) button.
2 Push the - button or + button until the Halftone screen is displayed.
3 Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Halftone selection screen.
4 Use the - button or + button to select on or off.

On-Screen Display

Language

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Menu

Follow these steps to change the language used in the
menu.

Note : The language chosen affects only the language

of the OSD. It has no effect on any software
running on the computer.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Languages screen
is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the languages
selection screen.

4. Use the - button or + button to select the language
you would like to use.

How to adjust

On-Screen Display

H-Position

V-Position

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Menu

Menu Position

How to adjust

You can change the horizontal position where the OSD
menu appears on your monitor.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the H-Menu Position
screen is displayed.

3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the
H-Position adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the
horizontal position you prefer.

You can change the vertical position where the OSD
menu appears on your monitor.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the V-Menu Position
screen is displayed

3. Push the Menu ( ) button again and then press the ­or + button until the V-Position screen appears. Push the
Menu ( ) button to open the V-Position
adjustment screen.

4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the vertical
position you prefer.

On-Screen Display

Menu Display Time

Display Mode

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Menu

The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments
are made for a certain time period.
You can set the amount of time the menu will wait
before it turns off.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time
screen is displayed.

3. Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200
seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.

How to adjust

You can see the frequency, the polarity of the
operational signals and the resolution level.

Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the

settings, they are for information only.

1. Push the Menu ( ) button.

2. Push the - button or + button until the Display Mode
screen is displayed.

On-Screen Display

Auto Adjustment

OSD Lock/Unlock

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Menu

To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function
while the

AUTO PATTERN

Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the
incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and
position are adjusted automatically.

1. Push the Auto button.

is on.

How to adjust

1. Push and hold in the Menu ( ) button for 5 seconds
or more to Lock the OSD.

2. Push and hold in the Menu ( ) button for 5 seconds
or more to Unlock the OSD.

Troubleshooting

Check List

Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you
can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call
the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the
Information section or contact your dealer.

Symptom Check List Solutions

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No images on the
screen. I cannot turn
on the monitor.

Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and

Can you see "No Connection, Check
Signal Cable" on the screen?

If the power is on, reboot the computer
to see the initial screen(the login
screen), which can be seen.

Can you see "Video mode not
supported" on the screen?

There is no image on the screen. Is
the power indicator on the monitor
blinking at 1 second intervals?

supply.

Check the signal cable connection.

If the initial screen (the login screen)
appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for

Windows ME/2000/XP) and then

change the frequency of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes)

Note: If the initial screen (the login
screen) does not appear, contact a
service center or your dealer.

You can see this message when the
signal from the video card exceeds the
maximum resolution and frequency that
the monitor can properly handle.

Adjust the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can properly
handle.

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

Press a key on the keyboard or move
the mouse to activate the monitor and
restore the image on the screen.

I cannot see the On
Screen Display.

Have you locked the On Screen
Display (OSD) Menu to prevent
changes?

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU
button for at least 5 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Check List

Symptom Check List Solutions

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The screen shows
strange colors or just
black and white.

The screen suddenly
has become
unbalanced.

The screen is out of
focus or OSD cannot
be adjusted.

LED is blinking but no
images on the screen.

Is the screen displaying only one color
as if looking at the screen through a
cellophane paper?

Have the screen colors become
strange after running a program or
due to a crash between applications?

Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the

Have you changed the video card or
the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or
frequency to the monitor?

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals.
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

Have you adjusted the resolution or
frequency on the monitor?

Is the frequency properly adjusted
when checking the Display Timing on
the menu?

Check the signal cable connection.

Make sure the video card is fully
inserted in it's slot.

Reboot the computer.

video card manual.

Adjust screen image position and size
using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency at
the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes).

Adjust the resolution and frequency of
the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes).

Adjust the frequency properly by
referring to the video card manual and
the Preset Display Modes.

There are only 16
colors shown on the
screen. The screen
colors have changed
after changing the
video card.

There is a message
that reads
"Unrecognized
monitor, Plug & Play
(VESA DDC) monitor
found".

(The maximum frequency per
resolution may differ from product to
product.)

Have the Windows colors been set
properly?

Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the

Have you installed the monitor driver? Install the monitor driver according to

See the video card manual to see if
the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function
can be supported.

For Windows ME/2000/XP:
Set the colors properly at the
Control Panel, Display, Settings.

video card manual.

the Driver Installation Instructions.

Install the monitor driver according to
the Driver Installation Instructions.

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Troubleshooting

Check List

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

1. Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer.

2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)

3. 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.

4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz.
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)

5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the
Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to
reinstall the adapter (video) driver.

Note:

If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

Troubleshooting

Q&A

Question Answer

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How can I change the frequency?

How can I adjust the resolution?

How can I set the Power Saving
function?

How can I clean the outer
case/LCD Panel?

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 ME/2000/XP: Set the resolution at the

Control Panel, Display, Settings.

* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.

Windows ME/2000/XP: Set the function at BIOS-SETUP

of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/

Computer Manual).

Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a
soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.

Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the
case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor.

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Troubleshooting

Self-Test Feature Check

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.

Self-Test Feature Check

1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

.

If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as
shown in the following illustration:
The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.

Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor.
This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure,
check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

Troubleshooting

Self-Test Feature Check

Werning Messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank
although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range
or that you need to check the signal cable.

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Environment

The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.

1. If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.

2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one
meter) of the monitor.

Useful Tips

.

A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC
or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video
mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a
service center or your dealer.

.

Judging the monitor's working condition

If there is no image on the screen or an "Video mode not supported" message comes up,
disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.

.

If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the
monitor is in working condition.

.

In this case, check the computer for trouble.

Specifications

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General

General

Model Name SyncMaster 172B

LCD Panel

Size 17.0 inch diagonal

Display area 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V)

Pixel Pitch 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V)

Type a-si TFT active matrix

Viewing Angle 70/70/60/60(L/R/T/B)

Synchronization

Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz

Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz

Display Color

16,194,277 Colors

Resolution

Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60Hz

Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75Hz

(SyncMaster 172B)

Input Signal, Terminated

RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB.
Composite Sync, SOG(cable option), 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohms
Separate H/V sync, TTL level positive or negative

Maximum Pixel Clock

140 MHz

Power Supply

AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ± 3Hz

Signal Cable

15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable

Power Consumption

Max. 42W

Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight

385 x 216 x 396.3 mm (After installing of Stand)
385 x 56.8 x 324.7mm (After folding the stand)

Weight

4.7 kg (With Basic Stand)

4.7 kg (Multimedia Stand)

VESA Mounting Interface

100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)

Specifications

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Environmental considerations

Operating Temperature: 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C)

Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C)

Plug and Play Capability

This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and
computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases,
monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.

Dot Acceptable

TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of

99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color
seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and
you can use it without uneasiness.

For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160.

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Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

(SyncMaster 172B)

Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing

Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing

Specifications

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General

General

Model Name SyncMaster 172T

LCD Panel

Size 17.0 inch diagonal

Display area 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V)

Pixel Pitch 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V)

Type a-si TFT active matrix

Viewing Angle 85/85/85/85(L/R/T/B)

Synchronization

Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz

Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz

Display Color

16,194,277 Colors

Resolution

Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60Hz

Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75Hz

(SyncMaster 172T)

Input Signal, Terminated

RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB.
Composite Sync, SOG(cable option), 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohms
Separate H/V sync, TTL level positive or negative

Maximum Pixel Clock

140 MHz

Power Supply

AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ± 3Hz

Signal Cable

15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable
DVI-D to DVI-D cable, Detachable

Power Consumption

Max. 42W

Dimensions (WxDxH)

385 X 216 X 396.3 mm (After installing of Stand)
385 x 56.8 x 324.7 mm (After folding the stand)

Weight

4.7 kg (With Basic Stand)

4.7 kg (Multimedia Stand)

VESA Mounting Interface

100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)

Specifications

Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing

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General

Environmental considerations

Operating Temperature: 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C)

Storage Temperature: -4°F ~113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C)

Plug and Play Capability

This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and
computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases,
monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.

Dot Acceptable

TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of

99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color
seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and
you can use it without uneasiness.

For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160.

z

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

(SyncMaster 172T)

Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing

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Specifications

PowerSaver

This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching
your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically
returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy
conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. The
PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. Use a software
utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.

State Normal Operation

Power Indicator Green Green, Blinking Black

Power Consumption Less than 38W Less than 2W Less than 1W

This monitor is EPA E
used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.

As an E
meets the E

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

®

Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Power saving mode

EPA/ENERGY 2000

®

compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when

Power Switch off

(120Vac)

Specifications

Preset Timing Modes

If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the
screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while
the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows.

Table 1. Preset Timing Modes

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Horizontal

Display Mode

MAC. 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-

MAC. 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/-

IBM. 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-

IBM. 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-

IBM. 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+

VESA. 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-

VESA. 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-

VESA. 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +.-/+.-

VESA. 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+

VESA. 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+

VESA. 800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+

VESA. 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-

VESA. 1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-

VESA. 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+

VESA. 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.00 +/+

VESA. 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.00 +/+

SUN. 1280 x 1024 81.129 76.106 135.00 -/-

Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(H/V)

Horizontal Frequency

The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the
screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of
the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz

Vertical Frequency

Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many
times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this
repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz

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Service

Service

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U.S.A. :

Samsung Computer Products Customer Service
400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Tel. : [phone], 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864)
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsungusa.com/monitor/

CANADA :
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3
Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Fax. : [phone]

http://www.samsung.ca/

PANAMA :

Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica( Z.L.) S.A.
Calle 50 Edificio Plaza Credicorp, Planta Baja
Panama
Tel. : [phone]
Tel : [phone](FAST)

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

BRAZIL :
Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B
Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP : 04719-040
Sao Paulo, SP
SAC : 0800 124 421

http://www.samsung.com.br/

COLOMBIA :
Samsung Electronics Colombia
Cra 9 No 99A-02 Of. 106
Bogota, Colombia
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: (571) 618 - 2068

http://www.samsung-latin.com/
e-mail : [e-mail]

PERU :

Servicio Integral Samsung
Av.Argentina 1790 Lima1. Peru
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

http://www.samsungperu.com/

GERMANY :
TELEPLAN Rhein-Main GmbH
Feldstr. 16
64331 Weiterstadt
T. 06151/957-1306
F. 06151/957-1732
* EURO 0,12/Min.

http://www.samsung.de/

ITALY :

Samsung Electronics Italia S.p.a.
Via C. Donat Cattin, 5
20063 Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI)
Servizio Clienti: 199.153.153

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

United Kingdom :

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.
Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]
< European Service Center & National Service >
Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsungservice.co.uk/

AUSTRALIA :
Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.
Customer Response Centre
7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127
Tel : [phone]

http://www.samsung.com.au/

ESPAÑA :

Samsung Electronics Comercial Iberica, S.A.
Ciencies, 55-65 (Poligono Pedrosa) 08908
Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsung.es/

THAILAND :

HAI SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTER
MPA COMPLEX BUILDING,1st-2nd Floor
175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12
SILOM ROAD ,SILOM,BANGRAK
BANGKOK 10500
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

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SOUTH AFRICA :

Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset
Office Park,
Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021,
South Africa
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

http://www.samsung.co.za/

SWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND :

Samsung Electronics AB
Box 713
S-194 27 UPPLANDS VÄSBY
SVERIGE
Besöksadress : Johanneslundsvägen 4
Samsung support Sverige: 020-46 46 46
Samsung support Danmark : 8088-4646
Samsung support Norge: 8001-1800
Samsung support Finland: 0800-118001
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

http://www.samsung.se/

FRANCE :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS FRANCE Service
Paris Nord 2
66 rue des Vanesses
BP 50116 Villepinte
95950 Roissy CDG Cedex
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

http://www.samsungservices.com/

UKRAINE :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE IN UKRAINE
4 Glybochitska str.
Kiev, Ukraine
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Toll-free 8-800-502-0000

http://www.samsung.com.ua/

HUNGARY :

Samsung Electronics Magyar Rt.
1039, Budapest, Lehel u. 15-17.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

http://www.samsung.hu/

PORTUGAL :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICA PORTUGUESA S.A.
Rua Mário Dioniso, N º 2 - 1º Drt. 2795-140 LINDA­A-VELHA
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Free Line 800 220 120

http://www.samsung.pt/

CHILE :

SONDA S.A.
Teatinos 550, Santiago Centro, Santiago, Chile
Fono: 56-2-5605000 Fax: [phone]
56-2-800200211

http://www.sonda.com/
http://www.samsung.cl/

MEXICO :

Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Saturno 44 Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo
Del. Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700
Mexico D.F.
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
RFC: SEM950215S98

http://www.samsung.com.mx/

IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

SATURNO 44 COL. NVA. INDUSTRIAL VALLEJO
DEL. GUSTAVO A. MADERO C.P. 07700
MEXICO D.F. TEL. [phone]
RFC: SEM950215S98

EXPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

JOONG-ANG DAILY NEWS BLDG.
7 SOON-WHA-DONG CHUNG-KU,
C.P.O BOX 2775, 1144 SEOUL, KOREA

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG :

Samsung Electronics Benelux B. V.
Fleminglaan 12 2289 CP Rijiswijk, NEDERLANDS
Service and informatielijn ;
Belgium :0800-95214, http://www.samsung.be/
Netherlands : 0800-2295214,

http://www.samsung.nl/

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Terms

•

Dot Pitch

The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher
the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm

•

Vertical Frequency

The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for
the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
Unit: Hz

Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz. In this case,
flickering of the screen can be detected. To avoid this problem, there is a Flicker-free Mode using a
vertical frequency over 70 Hz.

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•

Horizontal Frequency

The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is
called Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
Unit: kHz

•

Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods

Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non­Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method.
The Non-Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image. The Interlace
method is the same as that used in TVs.

•

Plug & Play

This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the
monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard
VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.

•

Resolution

The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is called 'resolution'.
This number shows the accuracy of the display. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks
as more image information can be shown on the screen.

Example: If the resolution is 1024 X 768, this means the screen is composed of 1024 horizontal
dots (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution).

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Regulatory

FCC Information

User Instructions

The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following
warning:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

z

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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User Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4.

The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
America QA Lab of Samsung
3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA
Tel) 949-975-7310
Fax) 949-922-8301

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be

suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the
connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor
and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage
rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type
(parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with
NEMA configuration 6-15P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

VCCI

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction
manual.

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IC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations of ICES-003.

Cet appareil Numérique de classe Brespecte toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les
équipements produisant des interférences au Canada.

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MPR II Compliance

This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.

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European Notice (Europe only)

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC)
and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

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EN55022:1998 - Radio Frequency Interference

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EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity

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EN61000-3-2:1995+A1+A2 - Power Line Harmonics

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EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations

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EN60950 - Product Safety.

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PCT Notice

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TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only)

AB general requirements

AB2 Written Eco-document acompanying the products
Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has
provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing
the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally-adapted electronic
products.

Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the
adaptation of goods and services to the environment.The main problem as far as monitors and other
electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products
and during their manufacture. Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to
be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from
both the working and natural environment viewpoints. Since all types of conventional electricity generation
have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.)
it is vital to conserve energy. Electronic equipment in offices consumes an enormous amount of energy, since
it is often routinely left running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental
labelling of monitors. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish
Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature
Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and
magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern among other things restrictions on the presence and use of heavy
metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons), and chlorinated solvents. The product
must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan, which must
be adhered to in each country where the company conducts its operations policy. The energy requirements
include a demand that the monitor after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a
lower level, in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the monitor shall be reasonable for the
user. Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example in respect of the reduction of
electric and magnetic fields, along with physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

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TCO Development Unit 1996-11-29
On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
The complere environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development Unit
S-11494 Stockholm
Sweden
Fax: [phone]
E-mail (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'95-approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet,
using the address:
http://www.tco-info.com/
TCO'95 is a co-operative project between(3 logos)

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Environmental Requirements

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In
turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame
retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are
suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due
to the bioaccumulative processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear
that disturbances in foetus development may occur. TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components
weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.

Lead

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous
system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. TCO'95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since
no replacement has yet been developed.

Cadmium

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer
displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that
batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour-generating layers of
display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is
toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per
million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics
components concerned with the display unit.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded
foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer
(malignant melanoma).

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The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the
manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

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TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only)

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a
product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the
environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international
environmental and quality labelling labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as
a joint effort by the TCO(The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),
Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation),
Statens Energimyndighet(The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB.

The requirements cover a wide range of issuse: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of electric and
magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the
adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other
electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the
products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of
electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important
from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of
electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing
emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy.
Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labelling involve?

The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen
(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use
of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs(freons)and chlorinated solvents,
among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an
environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its
operational policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of
inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages.
The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

User’s Manual

Information

Regulatory

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet,
using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

Environmental requirements
Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is
to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of
flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants
are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing
bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive
damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have
been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not
contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the
printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer
displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement
states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics
components must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in
high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also
demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the
labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light
system of flat panel monitors as today there is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing
this exception when a Mercury free alternative is available.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture
and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs
break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on
earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous
system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion
of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.

** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

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Natural Color Software Program

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One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other
images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.
The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by
Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the
same as the printed or scanned images.
For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

How to install the Natural Color software

Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the
program installation will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color
software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM
Drive, click the [Start] button of Windows and then select [Execute].
Enter D:\color\eng\setup.exe and then press the key.
(If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive.)

How to delete the Natural Color software program

Select [Setting]/[Control Panel] on the [Start] menu and then double-click [Add/Delete a program].
Select Natural Color from the list and then click the [Add/Delete] button.

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For Better Display

1 Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described

below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best
quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD.

Resolution: SyncMaster 1208 x 1024

Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz

2 TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above

is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes
or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.

For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are (3,932,160.)

3 When you clean the monitor and the panel outside, please apply the recommended small amount of cleaner

by using soft and dry cloth and polish it. Let LCD area not to be forced but to be scrubbed out softly. If
excessive force is applied, you can have a stain on it.

4 If you are not satisfied with the quality of picture, you can get better quality of picture by executing "auto

adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed. If there's still
noise after automatic adjustment, use FINE/COARSE adjustment function.

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Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDC are

registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association; the ENERGY STAR name and
logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets
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are registered trademarks of Portrait Displays, Inc; MicroTouch, the MicroTouch logo,
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