Samsung AQ17ISBUC-EDC User Manual

Index

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Natational Check List
Power Q & A
Installation Self-Test Feature Check

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General
Highlight Zone

MouScreen™ S/W

Cleaning
Other
Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications
Front Preset Display Modes
Rear PowerSaver
Bottom
Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service
Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Windows 2000 Regulatory

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Other Operating System Natural Color

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Base Installation

MouScreen™ S/W
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 per iods of t ime, set your PC to DPMS . If using a scr een saver, set i t to
the active screen mode.

If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for long periods of time, you
may see afterimages due to damage to the flourescent substance on the inside of the CDT.

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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 ou t 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.

Safety Instructions

Installation

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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.

Safety Instructions

Installation

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Do not place the monitor face down.

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The CDT surface may be damaged.

Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand.

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It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation.

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If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure
proper ventilation.

Safety Instructions

Clean

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, wipe wit h a
slightly moistened, soft fab ric.

Do not clean Flat monitor with water. Use a water-diluted mild
detergent.

(Some detergents contain significant amounts of alcohol-based solvents,
which can damage (color change) or crack the monitor case. The
antiglare/anti-sta tic surface coating on the CDT may also be affected.)

Dilute the detergent (1:10 rati o) with water before using.

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Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

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You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the monitor cabinet
from being dissolved, cracked or discolored.

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You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service Center.

If the connector bet wee n the pl ug an d th e pi n i s d usty or d irty,
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

Other

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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 dealer 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.

Safety Instructions

Other

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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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Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances.

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This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.

Introduction

Unparking

• Monitor and Stand

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• Power Cord

• Stand

• Signal Cable(Option)

(Some models include a stand attached. )

Please make sure the following items are included with

your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your

dealer.

• Quick Setup Guide

• Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

• User's Guide and

Driver Installation CD

• USB Cable

• USB Hub (Option)

Introduction

Front

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1. Highlight button

2. Exit button

3. Adjust buttons

4. Menu button

5. Power indicator

6. Power button

Note:

See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
For energy conservation, tur n your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when lea ving it unattended
for long periods.

The Highlight Zone ensures clear images on TVs, video conferencing systems or
photos by emphasizing a certain area on the screen.
Use this button to Exit the active me nu 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.
This light glows green during nor mal operat ion, and blinks amber once as the monito r
saves your adjustments.
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

Introduction

Rear

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(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 Cable Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or

graphics card.

3. BNC Connectors

4. USB Connector Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your monitor.

Note:

(Option) Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor.

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Introduction

Bottom

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1. Signal Cable Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or

graphics card.

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

monitor.

3. Tilt/Swivel Base You can separate the base from the monitor.

Setup

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Connecting Your Monitor

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 video port on your computer, video board, video card, or graphics card.

3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, conne ct the cab le to a Macintos h adapter, and set the pins on you r
adapter (Adapter not included). A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter.

4. Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor/computer.

5. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your monitor/computer.

Note:

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your moni tor displa ys an image, i nstalla tion is comple te.

Setup

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.

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Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe)

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

Windows ME/98/95

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.

2. Click "Windows ME/98/95 Driver".

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

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

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Setup

Windows XP/2000

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.

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 com

leted.

Setup

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.

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Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe)

http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA)
http://www.sec.co.kr/ (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.

Setup

5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button.

6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".

7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the
model list and click the "Next" button.

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

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

9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.

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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.

How to install

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

2. Double click the "Display" Icon.

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

4. Choose "Monitor".

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

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

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

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.

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

Please stop installation

steps continually.

Setup

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® 98 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 then click "Next" button.

6. Choose "Display a list of all the driver.." then click "Next" button.

7. Click the "Have Disk" button, then click "browse.." button.

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

9. The "Select Device" dialogue box will appear. Select "Show all devices" then choose the

monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click OK.

10. Continue choosing "Close" button and "O.K" button until you close the Display Properties
dialogue box.

Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System

First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right-clicking the My
Computer icon on PC and selecting Properties. The version number is listed under System.
Perform the steps for the appropriate version.

Version 4.00.950A

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

2. In the "Display Properties" window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Change Display
Type".

3. In the "Change Display Type" window, click "Change" and then click "Have Disk".

4. Click "browse.." button and specify A:\(D:\driver) and click "OK".

5. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK.

6. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the "Display
Properties" dialogue box.

Version 4.00.950B

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

2. In the "Display Properties" window, click the Settings tab and then click "Advanced
Properties" button.

3. In the "Advanced Display Properties" window, click the "Monitor" tab and then click
"Change" button.

4. In the "Select Device" window, click "Have Disk" button.

5. Click "browse.." button and specify A:\(D:\driver) and click "OK".

6. In the "Select Device" window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click "OK".

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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.

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Setup

Base Installation

Tilt/Swivel Base

With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

Note:

The base is de tachable.