User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 171S-

[. . . ] SyncMaster 171B/171S/181B TFT-LCD Monitor User's Manual User's Manual 2 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 -- Windows XP -- Other Operating System Installing VESA compliant mounting Information Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority User's Manual 3 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 4 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. 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 TFT-LCD. · 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 5 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 6 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 7 Safety Instructions Installation · Do not place the monitor face down. · The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. User's Manual 8 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 9 Safety Instructions Other · Do not remove cover(or back). [. . . ] 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 39 Troubleshooting Q&A Question How can I change the frequency?Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details. ) How can I adjust the resolution? Windows 95/98: Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Windows 3. 1: Change the resolution and the colors using the VGA Utility provided by the video card. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows 95/98: Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer or the screen saver. Windows 3. 1: Set the function using the VGA Utility provided by the video card. How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water. Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor. User's Manual 40 Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as shown in the following illustration: The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue. Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. User's Manual 41 Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Werning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. If the vertical frequency is set at over 76HZ, this message will appear for 5 seconds and then disappear. (SyncMaster 171S) Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. Useful Tips . 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]