Samsung 191N - GH17ASBS, GH19ASBS, GH17ASBS User Manual

SyncMaster 171N/191N - GH17ASBS / GH19ASBS

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Notational Check List

Power Q & A

Installation Self-Test Feature Check

Cleaning

Other

Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications

Front PowerSaver

Rear Preset Display Modes

Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Automatic Regulatory

Manual Natural Color

Installing VESA compliant mounting

For Better Display

Authority

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Power

Installation

Clean

Other

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

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock

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Power

Installation

Clean

Other

When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using
a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle.

z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment

damage.

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

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

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

z

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

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

z This may cause a fire.

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Other

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

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

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

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

z This may cause damage to the product or human body.

Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.

z The monitor can cause injury by falling.

Set down the monitor carefully.

z

It could be damaged or broken.

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Clean

Other

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

Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty,
clean it properly with a dry cloth.

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

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

z

This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.

z

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

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Power

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Clean

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

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

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are
any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it
immediately and

z This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

contact an authorized dealer or service.

Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

z This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

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

z This will reduce eye fatigue.

Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

z

This may cause an explosion or fire.

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

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

damage to the cable.

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

z

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

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

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

Unpacking

Front
Rear

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

contact your dealer.

General

Monitor and Stand

Power Cord

Signal Cable

Quick Setup Guide

Pivot Stand and S/W CD(Option)

For Multimedia model (Option)

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and Driver Installation CD

Multimedia Speaker Stand

(Simple Stand or Pivot Stand & Pivot Software)

Sound Cable

Unpacking

Front

Rear

1. Auto button

2. Exit button

3. Adjust buttons

4. Menu button

5. Power button

6. Power i ndicator

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.

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

Note

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 on/off Switch

2. Power port

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

3. Multimedia Stand Power Port

Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the
multimedia stand power port on the back of the monitor

4. Signal Port

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

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regar ding cable connections.

Note:

Setup-General

)

Setup-For Multimedia model (Option)

Connecting
Your Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver
Installing VESA
compliant mounting

Setup-General

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.

Setup-For Multimedia model (Option

1. Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the multimedia stand power port on the
back of the monitor.

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

3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here.

Multimedia Speaker Stand

1. Speaker Power Cord

2. On/Off Volume

3. Bass Control

4. Treble Control

5. Stereo Input Jack

6. Headphone Jack

Connecting Your
Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver

Installing VESA
compliant mounting

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)

z

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

Windows ME

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click "Windows ME Driver".

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

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

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Windows XP/2000

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver".

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

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

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

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

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

6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Connecting Your
Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver

Installing VESA
compliant mounting

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)

z

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.