SyncMaster 172w
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 Preset Display Modes Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms — Automatic Regulatory — Manual 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.
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. • Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. • • • This may cause an electric shock or fire. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle.
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 Unpacking Please make sure the following 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 Source button 3. Adjust buttons 4. Menu button 5. Power button 6. Power indicator a. MagicBright button Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. When push the 'Source' button, then Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off.
User’s Manual Introduction Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 2. Signal port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. DVI port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 1. Power port Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
User’s Manual Setup (SyncMaster 172T) Connecting Your Monitor Setup-General 1. Connect the DC Adapter 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 4. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 5.
User’s Manual Setup Connecting Your Monitor Setup-For Multimedia model 1. PC sound connection terminal (Input) 2. Headphone connection terminal (Output) 3. Volume 4. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here. 5. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive).
User’s Manual Setup Attaching a base (Option) Attaching a base NOTE: This monitor accepts a 75mm x 75mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Squeeze the folded monitor stand into the VESA mounting bracket. Then fasten it using the four supplied nuts with the monitor, mounting pad and VESA mounting bracket aligned. 1. VESA Mounting Brkt 2.
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. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor (USA) http://www.sec.co.
User’s Manual Setup 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
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. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor (USA) http://www.sec.co.
User’s Manual Setup 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
User’s Manual Setup This is your Thi monitor it driver di i under d certifying tif i MS logo,and l d this thi installation i t ll ti don't d 't damage d system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1.
User’s Manual Setup Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.
User’s Manual On-Screen Display
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 Check List The screen shows strange colors or just black and white. Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper? Check the signal cable connection. Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Reboot the computer. Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
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. 2. 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. 4.
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/2000/XP: Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
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 172w LCD Panel Size 17.0 inch diagonal Display area 370.560 (H) x 222.336 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2895 (H) x 0.2895 (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 70/70/50/60(L/R/T/B) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 61 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 768@60Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 768@75Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB.
User’s Manual Specifications General Environmental considerations Operating Temperature: 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.
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.
User’s Manual Specifications Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) MAC. 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC.
User’s Manual Information Service Service U.S.A. : Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://samsungusa.com/monitor/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP : 04719-040 Sao Paulo, SP SAC : 0800 124 421 http://www.samsung.com.br/ CANADA : Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
User’s Manual Information Service SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.
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 Règlemont NMB-03 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 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.
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