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SyncMaster 610b
Color Monitor
Owner’s
Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Before connecting the AC power cord
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to an outlet, make sure the voltage
designation on your monitor corresponds to the local electrical supply.
Never insert anything metallic into the
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monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, never touch
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the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor’s case.
Never use your monitor if the power
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cord has been damaged. Do not allow
anything to rest on the power cord ,
and keep the cord away from are a s
where people can trip over it.
Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord,
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when disconnecting the monitor from
an electric socket.
Openings in the monitor cabinet are
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p rovided for ventilation. To pre v e n t
o v e rheating, these openings should
not be blocked or covered. Also,
avoid using the 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 monitor in a bookcase or some
other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
Put your monitor in a location with
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low humidity and a minimum of dust.
Do not expose the monitor to rain or
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use it near water (in kitchens, near
swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor
accidentally gets wet, unplug it and
contact an authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with
a damp cloth when necessary, but be
sure to unplug the monitor first.
Place the monitor on a solid surf a c e
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and treat it care f u l l y. The screen is
made of glass and can be damaged if
dropped, hit or scratched.
Locate your monitor near an easily
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accessible AC outlet.
If your monitor does not operate nor-
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mally – in part i c u l a r, if there are any
unusual sounds or smells coming
f rom it – unplug it immediately and
contact an authorized dealer or service center.
High temperatures can cause pro b-
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lems. Don’t use your monitor in direct
sunlight, and keep it away fro m
heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other
sources of heat.
Unplug the monitor when it is going to
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be left unused for an extended period
of time.
Unplug your monitor from the AC out-
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let before any service.
C A U T I O N
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.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................i
Your New Monitor..................................................................................................................2
Connecting Your Monitor................................................................................................................2
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................3
Direct Access Buttons....................................................................................................................3
Operation.................................................................................................................................4
On-screen Menu System................................................................................................................4
Monitor Function Control................................................................................................................5
Brightness ..........................................................................................................................5
Contrast ..............................................................................................................................5
Horizontal Position ...........................................................................................................5
Vertical Position ................................................................................................................5
Horizontal Size...................................................................................................................5
Vertical Size........................................................................................................................5
Pincushion..........................................................................................................................5
Display Timing ....................................................................................................................5
Advanced Features...........................................................................................................6
Color Temperature......................................................................................................6
Language.....................................................................................................................6
Half tone.......................................................................................................................6
Moire...................................................................................................................................6
Degauss..............................................................................................................................6
Recall...................................................................................................................................6
Geometry.............................................................................................................................6
Pinbalance...................................................................................................................6
Parallelogram..............................................................................................................6
Rotation........................................................................................................................6
V-linearity.....................................................................................................................6
Trapezoid.............................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................7
PowerSaver.............................................................................................................................7
Specifications.........................................................................................................................8
Display Modes........................................................................................................................8
Index.........................................................................................................................................9
Regulation Information.........................................................................................................iii
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Your New Monitor
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
This manual
Monitor & stand
Power cord
Connecting Your Monitor
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Turn off your computer and unplug the
1
power cord.
Video port
2
Connect the signal cable (with an
adapter if necessary) to the video port
on the back of your computer, video
board, video card, or graphics card.
Signal cable
3
Connect the end of the signal cable to
your computer’s video port. If you are
using a Macintosh computer, connect
the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and
set the pins on your adapter (adapter
not included). An IBM-compatible
computer does not need an adapter.
Driver installation diskette
Warranty card
(not available in all locations)
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Power cords
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Plug the power cord for the monitor
and the power cord for your computer
into a nearby outlet.
Turn on your computer and monitor. If
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your monitor displays an image,
installation is complete.
To install the monitor driver on your PC:
1. Insert the provided diskette into the A drive.
2. Double click the “install.exe” file.
Power port
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Connect the power cord for your
monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
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