User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 551V

[. . . ] SyncMaster 551v/551s User's Manual 2 Index Main Page On-Screen Display General Safety Instructions Natational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver -- Automatic -- Manual Base Installation Troubleshooting Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Specifications General Specifications Preset Display Modes PowerSaver Information Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color Authority User's Manual 3 Safety Instructions Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Notational 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 CDT. q Do not use a damaged or loose plug. x This may cause an electric shock or fire. q Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. x This may cause an electric shock or fire. q Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle. x An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. q Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. x Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. User's Manual 5 Safety Instructions q Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. x Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. q Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. x 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. Do not place the monitor face down. The CRT surface may be damaged. Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand. It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation. If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation. User's Manual 7 Safety Instructions Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. [. . . ] Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. 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). User's Manual 37 Troubleshooting Symptom Chek List Are there any magnetic products such as an adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near the monitor? Solution Enter the OSD and perform a 'Degauss'. Keep the monitor away from any magnetic products. 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. ) Have the Windows colors been set properly? For Windows 98(95): Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. For Windows 3. 1: Adjust the colors of the screen using the VGA utility provided by the video card. Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Have you installed the monitor driver? Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. User's Manual 38 Troubleshooting 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 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. The monitor makes a sound when it is turned on. This is normal as some sound may be generated when the metal case and the electromagnet, which are installed to block any electromagnetic waves, interact with each other. How can I clean the outer case/Picture tube? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a 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 A self-test feature is provided that allows you to check for proper monitor function. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 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 cyan box with a red border and black 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. [. . . ] Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available. Cadmium** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium. [. . . ]