User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 152B

[. . . ] SyncMaster 152B/152T User's Manual Index Main Page On-Screen Display Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Troubleshooting Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Display Modes Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver -- Automatic -- Manual Information Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority User's Manual Safety Instructions Notational Warning/Caution 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 User's Manual 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 recepticle. · 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. · Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. User's Manual Safety Instructions Power · Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. · Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. · Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. · This may cause a fire. User's Manual Safety Instructions Installation · Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. · Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. · Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. · An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. · Do not drop the monitor when moving it. · This may cause damage to the product or human body. · Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. · The monitor can cause injury by falling. · Set down the monitor carefully. · It could be damaged or broken. User's Manual Safety Instructions Installation · Do not place the monitor face down. · The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. User's Manual Safety Instructions Clean 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. · 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. · · This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and then contact a service center. User's Manual Safety Instructions Other · Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. · · This may cause an electric shock or a fire. [. . . ] Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot. Reboot the computer. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD. Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Have you changed the video card or the driver?Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product. ) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Have the Windows colors been set properly? For Windows ME/2000/XP: Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Has the video card been set properly?See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. User's Manual Troubleshooting Check List Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. 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 or 85Hz. (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. Note: If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center. User's Manual Troubleshooting Q&A Question How can I change the frequency? [. . . ] This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program. How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program installation will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software. [. . . ]