Samsung SMT-1712 User Manual

LCD Monitor

User Manual

SMT-1712 SMT-1912

Safety Instructions

Notational

Note

Power

Please read the harm to the user.

Warning / Caution

Notational Conventions

following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and

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

Prohibited

Do not disassemble

Do not touch

When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.

Important to read and understand at all times

Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Ground to prevent an electric shock

If using screen saver, set it to active screen mode.

The images here countries).

Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions

Do not use damaged or loose plug.

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

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

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

• An improper ground

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

• A bad connection may cause fire.

are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or

may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

(Class 1 Equipment only.)

Safety Instructions

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects

upon them, which could cause damage.

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

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

• This may cause fire.

Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.

Installation

• A surge may itor.

Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.

• If the connector cloth.

• Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an electric shock or fire.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the erable.

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.

be caused by the separation and may damage the mon-

or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry

mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily op-

when

installing

your monitor in

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

• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

• Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person

carrying it.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

• Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may

fall and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Safety Instructions

Do not place the product on the floor.

• Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.

TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES TIMES.

• Otherwise, this may cause fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

• A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

• Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.

Put down the monitor carefully.

AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL

• Failing to do so may damage the monitor.

Do not place the monitor face down.

• This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.

The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

• Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

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

When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.

• Poor ventilation may

the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.

Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.

• The plastic packaging

with it.

cause an increase in the internal temperature of

(bag) may cause suffocation if children play

Clean

If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any object or part of your body on the stand when lowering it.

• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.

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

Safety Instructions

Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.

• This may cause damage, electric shock or 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 using a dry cloth.

• A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

• Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth.

Others

• Do not use

insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Do not remove the cover (or back).

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

• Refer to a qualified servicing company.

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound diately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.

• This may cause electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.

• This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

• In

particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors

where the monitor 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. Then contact the Service Center.

any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,

or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it imme-

• The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.

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

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

Safety Instructions

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

• This may cause

the cable.

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

• This may cause

the cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

• Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

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

• This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

• If

a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and

contact the Service Center.

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances.

• This may cause an explosion or fire.

a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

• This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such or AV ports or etc.

• This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water

enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.

When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

• Change the mode

changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

Adjusts the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.

• An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight.

as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port

to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a

Safety Instructions

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.

• Dropping the product

carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire.

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

• Failure to disconnect

shock.

Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.

• A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.

• Otherwise, this may

or degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.

Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product.

• Children may try

product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.

When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while holding only the stand.

may cause damage to the product or the person

cables may damage it and cause fire or electric

cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt

to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The

• This may cause

personal injury.

Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.

• Keep your back straight.

• Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you.

• Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~ 20 degrees. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.

• Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen. Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits.

• Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.

your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause

Good Postures When Using the Monitor

Safety Instructions

• Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.

• Keep the angle not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart.

of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do

Introduction

Package Contents

Note

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

If any items are missing,

Contact a local dealer

Unpacking

MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.

contact your dealer

to buy optional items.

Monitor & Simple stand

Note

Manuals

Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card

(Not available in all loca-

Cables

D-Sub Cable Power Cord

User's Guide

tions)

Your Monitor

Initial Settings

Select the language using the up or down key.

The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.

Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again.

Introduction

It can be displayed the maximum count.

Note

The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.

Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.

up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching

Front

Introduction

MENU button [MENU/ ]

Opens the on-screen or return to the previous menu.

Customized Key[ ]

You can customize erences.

Note

You can configure tomized Key.

Brightness button [ ]

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Adjust buttons [ ]

These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu.

Enter button [ ]

Activates a highlighted menu item.

AUTO button

menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu

key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref-

the customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus-

Use this button for auto adjustment.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Introduction

Power button [ ]

Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.

Power Indicator

Rear

This light glows itor saves your adjustments.

Note

See PowerSaver described saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.

blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the mon-

in the manual for further information regarding power

POWER port

Connect the power monitor.

RGB IN port

Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.

Kensington Lock

The Kensington lock public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

Note

See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the

is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a

Introduction

Cable holding ring

• Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.

Connections

Connecting Cables

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.

Use a connection appropriate for your computer.

Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

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

[RGB IN]

Connected to a Macintosh.

• Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.

Note

If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.

Using the Stand

Monitor Assembly

Monitor and Bottom

Connections

Attaching a Base

This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm (A x B) VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Connections

A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.

2. Lay the LCD

3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.

4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.

• Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the inside of the Monitor.

• For the length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.

• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.

Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury.

Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.

• Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

• To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.

monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.

wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications,

• Contact Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.

• Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung

Using the Software

Monitor Driver

Note

When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this system to another. Follow the directions 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.com/ (Worldwide)

Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click "Windows".

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

monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating

4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button (Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000 Operating System).

Note

Using the Software

This monitor driver

The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.

http://www.samsung.com/

is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)

Microsoft® Windows Vista™‚ Operating System

1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

(Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personalization".

3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings".

4. Click "Advanced Settings...".

5. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is.

If the

message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue".

Note

Using the Software

This monitor driver

The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.

6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab.

7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system.

8. Click "Have Disk...” and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK".

Using the Software

9. Select

10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence.

the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and

click "Next".

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Using the Software

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

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.

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".

Using the Software

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.

Note

This monitor driver

The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.

http://www.samsung.com/

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

is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system.

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