SyncMaster 151D TFT-LCD Monitor User's Manual
User’s Manual Index Main Page On-Screen Display Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Notational Check List Power Q&A Installation Self-Test Feature Check Cleaning Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front PowerSaver Rear Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms — Windows XP Regulatory — Other Operating System Natural Color Installing VESA compliant mounting 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.
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. 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. • Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
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. • Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. • • • • Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. 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.
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.
User’s Manual Safety Instructions Other • Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. • • • If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service. • • • This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. • This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
User’s Manual Safety Instructions Other • Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable. • • Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • • • This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. • This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
User’s Manual Introduction Unparking • Monitor and Stand • • Power Cord • DVI-D Cable • Quick Setup Guide • Warranty Card • User's Guide and Driver Installation CD Pivot Stand and S/W CD (Not available in all locations) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any aitems areattached. missing, ) (Some models include stand yourfollowing dealer. Please makecontact sure the items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
User’s Manual Introduction Front 1. Auto button 2. Exit button 3,4. Adjust buttons 5. Menu button 6. Power button 7. Power indicator Note : : : : : : : Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
User’s Manual Introduction Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 2. DVI-D port Note : : Connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI-D connector on the back of your monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the video port on the back of your workstation. See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
User’s Manual Setup Connecting Your Monitor 1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. Connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI-D connector on the back of your monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the video port on the back of your workstation. 3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set the pins on your adapter(Adapter not included).
User’s Manual Setup . Installing the Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. • Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/(Worldwide) http://www.samsungmonitor.
User’s Manual Setup . Installing the Monitor Driver Auto Monitor Installation Guide ( This monitor driver is under certifying MS Logo, and this installation don't damage your system.) Then click "OK" button. *The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage. http://www.samsungmonitor.com 7. Monitor Driver installation is completed. Manual Monitor Installation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Insert CD into the appropriate drive(D:\).
User’s Manual Setup . Installing the Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. • Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/(Worldwide) http://www.samsungmonitor.
User’s Manual Setup Auto Monitor Installation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert CD-ROM into the driver. Double Click monsetup.exe file on D:\. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. Click the "Install" button in the Warning Window. Click the "OK" button. If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "OK" button. . Manual Monitor Installation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel".
User’s Manual Setup . When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. • Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/(Worldwide) http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.
User’s Manual Setup Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System Click Start,Settings,Control Panel, and then double-click Display. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change, Specify the location of the driver, Next. When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears, select "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want," and click Next. 5.
User’s Manual Setup Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display. 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes. 3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK. 4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test.
User’s Manual Setup Installing VESA compliant mounting Removing the base 1 Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2 Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3 Remove the four screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.
User’s Manual Setup Installing VESA compliant mounting Attaching a base NOTE : This monitor accepts a 75mm x 75mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. 1. Rear cover mounting pad 2. Mounting interface pad Align the Mounting Interface Pad with the holes in the Rear Cover Mounting Pad and secure it with the four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display 1. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. 2.3 Use these buttons to highlight and adjust items using the On Screen Display. These buttons are also direct access buttons for the brightness feature. 4.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Brightness Adjust the Brightness. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the Menu ( adjustment screen. ) button to open the Brightness 3. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the + or - button to adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust the Contrast. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is displayed.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Hue Changes the tone of colors. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Hue screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( screen. ) button to open the Hue adjustment 4. Use the - or + buttons to changes the tone of colors. Saturation Increases or Decreases the pureness of color. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Saturation screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( adjustment screen.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Flesh Tone Adjust the skin color. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Flesh Tone screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( adjustment screen. ) button to open the Flesh Tone 4. Use the - and + buttons to adjust the skin color. Reset The parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed. 3.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Language Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of 6 languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish) Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Languages screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( selection screen. ) button to open the languages 4.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Menu H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Menu H-Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Menu H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Menu Display Time The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed. 3. Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Auto Adjustment Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. 1. Push the Auto button. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on. OSD Lock/Unlock 1. Push and hold in the Menu ( or more to Lock the OSD. ) button for 5 seconds 2. Push and hold in the Menu ( or more to Unlock the OSD.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Check List 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. Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Solutions Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Check List Symptom The image on the screen is shaking. Check List Solutions Check the monitor configuration to see if it is in Interlace Mode. (Interlace Mode: Vertical frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc) The signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency of the monitor. Are there any magnetic products such as a power adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near by? Move the monitor away from anything that can create a strong magnetic field.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Check List Symptom There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Check List Solutions 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 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.
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. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. . 3. Turn on the monitor. 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.
User’s Manual 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. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1.
User’s Manual Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 151D LCD Panel Size 15.0 inch diagonal Display area 304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 60/60/50/50(L/R/T/B), Typical Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 60 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768@60Hz Maximum resolution 1024 x 768@75Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Digital(TMDS) 0.
User’s Manual Specifications General Power Consumption 30W (Maximum) Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight 391.4 X 173 X 383.6 mm / 4.0 kg (With Simple Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.
User’s Manual Specifications PowerSaver This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
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User’s Manual Information Terms • Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm • Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory • FCC Information User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory • IC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003. Cet appareil Numérique de classe Brespecte toutes les exigences du R?glemont ICES-003 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada. • MPR II Compliance • European Notice (Europe only) This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. . . . . .
User’s Manual Information Regulatory • TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) AB general requirements AB2 Written Eco-document acompanying the products Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally-adapted electronic products.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory What does labelling involve?(continue) TCO Development Unit 1996-11-29 On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complere environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development Unit S-11494 Stockholm Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 E-mail (Internet): development@tco.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory • TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire.
User’s Manual Information Regulatory • Medical Requirement Classifications: In accordance with UL 2601-1/IEC 60601-1, the product is cssified as Continuous duty Class I equipment, which is not protected against ingress of liquids. The product is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. EMC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the IEC 601-1-2:1994.
User’s Manual Information Natural Color • Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor. The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
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. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD. Resolution: 1024 x 768 Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz 2 TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.
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