Samsung 173VT User Manual

SyncMaster 173VT / 710VT

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Safety Instructions

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Power

Installation

Cleaning

Other

Introduction

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Setup

Connecting Your Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Installing a VESA Base

Automatic

Manual

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor

On-Screen Display

Troubleshooting

Check List

Q & A

Self-Test Feature Check

Specifications

General Specifications

PowerSaver

Preset Timing Modes

Information

Service Center

Terms

Regulatory

Natural Color

For Better Display

Authority

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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 Computer 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 place heavy objects upon
them, which could cause damage.

! This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

! This may cause a fire.

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

! An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.

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 bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

! Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

! Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

Leave a space for ventilation between the product and the wall.

!

Poor ventilation may cause the interior temperature to rise and lead to a
fire.

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When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, 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.

Contact a Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a
year.

! Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the

interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or a fire.

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

! This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
! Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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 may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
! Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it

could be exposed to snow or rain.

If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off
and unplug the power cord.

! The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a fire.
! Then contact the Service Center.

Keep the power off when there is thunder and lightening outside, or let the
monitor remain unused for an extended period of time.

! The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a 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.

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

the cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

! Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

! This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.

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Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.

! This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
! If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and

contact the

Service Center.

Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

! This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

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

Do not insert metal objects such as utensils, wire or drill bits, or things
that catch fire easily, such as pieces of paper or matches, into the vents or
the headphone or A/V ports on the monitor.

! This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
! Always contact the Service Center if foreign substances/objects enter into

the monitor.

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

!

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.

Be careful when adjusting the stand angle.

!

Applying too much force may cause the monitor topple over or fall,
resulting in injury.

! Your hand or finger(s) may get caught between the monitor and the

stand, causing injury.

Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the
model.

! Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

17 inch - 1280 X 1024

Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen.

! Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage

eyesight.

When moving the monitor, turn the power switch off and unplug the power
cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connecting to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.

! Failure to disconnect a cable may damage it and lead to a fire or an

electric shock.

Unpacking

Front

Rear

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

your dealer

.

contact

Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub)

User's Guide and Natural Color/

Driver Installation CD

Monitor

Power Cord

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations) Quick Setup Guide

Unpacking

Front

Rear

1. Power button

2. Power indicator

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.

3. Auto/Exit button

Use this button for auto adjustment direct access./Use this button to Exit the
active menu or the OSD.

4. Menu button

5. Adjust buttons

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

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

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.

Unpacking

Front

Rear

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

1. Power port

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

2. Signal port

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

Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

See

Note:

Connecting Your Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver
Installing a VESA
base

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting Your

A

Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Installing a VESA
base

utomatic

Manual

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

(Worldwide)

(China)

Windows ME

|

Windows XP/2000

1. Windows ME

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 ME Driver

"

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

4. Click the "

" button in the "

Install

Warning

" window.

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.