Samsung 180T User Manual

SyncMaster 180T

Dual Interface(Analog/Digital)

TFT-LCD Monitor

Owner’s
Instructions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. is strictly forbidden.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

The

Samsung logo
Microsoft, Windows
DPMS

and

and

SyncMaster

®

and

DDC

are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association; the

are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;

Windows® NT

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;

VESA,

E

NERGY STAR

name and logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an
E

NERGY STAR
TAR

S

Partner, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E

guidelines for energy efficiency. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks

NERGY

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting up your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monitor location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Workstation height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Viewing angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Kensington Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Automatic Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Direct-Access Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OSD Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

On Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accessing the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PowerSaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Attaching an Arm-Type Stand or Wall Mount Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Maintenance of Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside backcover

FrançaisDeutschEspañolPortuguese EnglishItaliano

English 1

Safety Instructions

Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage

1

designation of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply.
Never insert anything metallic into the openings in the cabinet of the Liquid Crystal Display

2

(LCD) monitor; doing so may create the danger of electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the LCD Monitor. Only a qualified

3

technician should open the case of the LCD Monitor.
Never use your LCD Monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything

4

to rest on the power cord, and keep the cord away from areas where people can trip over
it.

Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the LCD Monitor from an

5

electric socket.
Openings in the LCD Monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating,

6

these openings should not be blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the LCD Monitor on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the
bottom of the cabinet. If you put the LCD Monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed
space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.

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

7

Do not expose the LCD Monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, near swimming

8

pools, etc.). If the LCD Monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized
dealer immediately. You can clean the LCD Monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but
be sure to unplug the LCD Monitor first.

Place the LCD Monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of thin

9

glass with a plastic front surface and can be damaged if dropped, hit or scratched. Do not
clean the front panel with keton-type materials (e.g., acetone), ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl
acid, methyl, or chloride – these may damage the panel.

Locate your LCD Monitor near an easily accessible AC outlet.

10

If your LCD Monitor does not operate normally – in particular, if there are any unusual

11

sounds or smells coming from it – unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer
or service center.

High temperature can cause problems. Don’t use your LCD Monitor in direct sunlight, and

12

keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.
Unplug the LCD Monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.

13

Unplug your LCD Monitor from the AC outlet before any service.

14

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

English 2

Unpacking Your LCD Monitor

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

.

Colorfic & Driver

Warranty Card

(not available all location)

Manual

EXIT MENUAUTO EXIT

MENUAUTO
A
B

Monitor and Base

DC-Adapter

Power Cord

15-pin D-Sub Signal Cabel

DVI-D Signal Cabel

Optional)

(

FrançaisEspañolDeutschItaliano EnglishPortuguese

English 3

Setting up your LCD Monitor

Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation

Consider the advice given below before you install your monitor.

Monitor location

Choose a position that exposes you monitor to the least reflection from lights or windows,
usually at a right angle to any window.

Workstation height

Place your LCD Monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when
you are comfortably seated.

Viewing angle

Tilt the screen backward or forward to a comfortable viewing position.

A
U

T
O

M
E

N
U

Figure 1. Tilt the screen

Kensington Security Slot

This monitor offers you the opportunity to secure your monitor using a Kensington-type
security device. Kensington lock not included. Refer to your locking device documentation for
installation instructions.

Figure 2. Kensington-type security slot location

English 4

Setting up your LCD Monitor

Connecting Your LCD Monitor

This monitor offers a method for connection to both a PC and a workstation. One or both
types of signal cables can be connected to the monitor simultaneously. Determine which
connection method(s) you need and refer to the instructions below.

2

4

4

3

Figure 3. Cable connections (Analog)

Turn off your system and unplug its power cord.

1

FrançaisEspañolDeutschItaliano EnglishPortuguese

Attach the blue signal cable connector to the video port on the back of your computer.

2

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the power adapter.

3

Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.

4

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

5

complete.
Perform the auto adjustment procedure as described in “Auto Adjustment” on page 7.

6

English 5

Setting up your LCD Monitor

(b)

(a)

Figure 4. Cable connections (Digital)

Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord.

1

Connect the signal cable to the DVI-D connector (1) on the back of your monitor.

2

Connect the other end of the cable to the video port on the back of your workstation.
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the power adapter.

3

Secure the power adapter cord and the signal cable(s) under the metal prong.

4

Insert the tab on each side of the hinge cover (b) then attach the stand of the monitor .

5

Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.

6

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

7

complete.
Perform the auto adjustment procedure as described in “Auto Adjustment” on page 7.

8

(1)

English 6

Setting up your LCD Monitor

Getting Help

If your monitor does not display an image, check your cable connections and refer to
“Troubleshooting” on page 17. If you experience difficulties with the quality of the displayed
image, run auto adjustment again and refer to “Adjusting Your LCD Monitor” on page 9 or
“Troubleshooting” on page 17.

Plug and Play

Our adoption of the new VESA® Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time
consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system
without the usual hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure
itself for use with your display. This monitor automatically tells the PC system its Extended
Display Identification (EDID) data using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the PC
system can automatically configure itself to use the LCD Monitor.

Auto Adjustment

Even though your computer system can recognize your new LCD Monitor system, the auto
adjustment function will optimize the display settings for use with your computer. Auto
Adjustment can be accessed through the OSD, see “Image Lock” on page 13 or use the direct
access instructions below:

FrançaisEspañolDeutschItaliano EnglishPortuguese

Turn on your computer and monitor.

1

Push the

2

The screen will dim and you may notice small changes to the screen image.

3

AUTO

button to open the Auto Adjustment OSD.

English 7