User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 243T

[. . . ] SyncMaster 243T 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 Installing VESA compliant mounting 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. [. . . ] For Windows ME/2000/XP: Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. See the video card manual to see Install the monitor driver according to if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) the Driver Installation Instructions. function can be supported. User's Manual Troubleshooting Check List Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 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? 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 ME/XP/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function?Windows ME/XP/2000: Set the function at BIOSSETUP of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer Manual). 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 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. [. . . ] Enter D:\color\eng\setup. exe and then press the 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]. Select Natural Color from the list and then click the [Add/Delete] button. User's Manual Information For Better Display 1. Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. [. . . ]