User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 1501MP

[. . . ] SyncMaster 1501MP / 1701MP Index Main Page Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control Setup Connecting Your Monitor Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Other Devices Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Installing a VESA Base Using the FOLD button Installing a VESA Base Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls User control buttons Direct-Access Features On-Screen Display OSD Functions Screen Adjustment Animation Clips Troubleshooting Check before Calling for Service Problems and Solutions Q&A Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes Information Service Center Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority Safety Instructions : Notational 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 Safety Instructions : Power 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. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. [. . . ] Symptoms and Recommended Actions A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer. Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer. ) 3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution. ) 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. Troubleshooting - Problems and Solutions The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer. 1. Problems related to Installation Problems related to the monitor installation and their solutions are listed. Problems It appears the PC does not function normally. Solutions Check if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is properly installed. (Refer to Installing Driver) Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tightened. (Refer to Connecting to a Computer) Check if the TV antenna connector is securely connected to the external antenna. (Refer to Connecting to TV) Check "Channel system" and make sure you choose the correct channel system. (Refer to the Channel System) Select "Channel auto program" to configure the channel system automatically. (Refer to the Channel System) Switch "Caption On" to "Caption Off" if strange characters appear on the TV screen. (Refer to Closed Caption) TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals. TV signal is not received Strange characters appear on the screen. 2. [. . . ] Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CDROM Drive, click the [Start] button of Windows and then select [Execute]. Enter D:\color\eng\setup. exe and then press the <Entrer> key. (If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive. ) How to delete the Natural Color software program Select [Setting]/[Control Panel] on the [Start] menu and then double-click [Add/Delete a program]. [. . . ]