SyncMaster 151S/151B/151BM 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 Preset Display Modes Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms — Windows 2000 Regulatory — Other Operating System Natural Color Installing VESA compliant mounting For Better Display Auth
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.
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. • Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
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 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 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.
User’s Manual 9 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 10 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 SyncMaster 151S/151B SyncMaster 151BM • Power Cord • Signal Cable • Audio Cable (SyncMaster 151BM) • Quick Setup Guide • Warranty Card • User's Guide and Driver Installation CD (Not available in all locations) • Pivot Stand and S/W CD(Option) Please make sure the following items are included (Some models include a stand with your monitor. If any items areattached.
User’s Manual 12 Introduction Front SyncMaster 151S/151B 1. Auto button 2. Exit button 3,4. Adjust buttons 5. Menu button 6. Power button 7. Power indicator Note : : : : : : : SyncMaster 151BM 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. Signal cable : Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port. (video board, video card or graphics card) Note : See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
User’s Manual 14 Setup Connecting Your Monitor(SyncMaster 151S/151B) 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 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). A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter.
User’s Manual Setup Connecting Your Monitor (SyncMaster 151BM) 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 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). A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter. 4.
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 17 Setup Auto Monitor Installation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert CD-ROM into the driver. Double Click Setup20.exe file on D:\Win2000. 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.
User’s Manual 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 SyncMaster151S/151B SyncMaster151BM 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 (volume: 151BM) feature. 4.
User’s Manual 24 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.(SyncMaster 151S/151B) Contrast Adjust the Contrast. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2.
User’s Manual 25 On-Screen Display How to adjust Menu Image Lock Fine Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( adjustment screen. ) button twice to open the Fine 4.
User’s Manual 26 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust H-Position Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( adjustment screen. ) button to open the H-Position 4. Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area.
User’s Manual 27 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Reset Geometry Reset Geometry 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. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the Geometry Reset adjustment screen. 4. Push the + button to select Yes. If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No. Color Reset Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1.
User’s Manual 28 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Color Temperature Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the image colors. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button. 2. Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen. 4. Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish or Bluish. Color Control Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color control. 1. Push the Menu ( ) button.
User’s Manual 29 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Language Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of six 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.
User’s Manual 30 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Menu Position 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 H-Menu Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
User’s Manual 31 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 32 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Auto Adjustment Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. 1. Push the Auto button. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on. Volume (SyncMaster 151BM) When OSD is not on the screen, push the - or + button to adjust volume. 1. Push the + button to increase the volume. 2.
User’s Manual 33 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 34 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 Check List LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Solutions 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.) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card.
User’s Manual 36 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 37 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 38 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.
User’s Manual 39 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 151S 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 Analog 0.
User’s Manual 41 Specifications General Power Consumption 30W (Maximum) Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight 391.4 x 383.6 x 173 mm / 4.0kg (With Simple Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.
User’s Manual Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 151B 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 Analog 0.
User’s Manual 43 Specifications General Power Consumption 30W (Maximum) Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight 391.4 x 383.6 x 173 mm / 4.0kgWith Simple Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.
User’s Manual Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 151BM 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 Analog 0.
User’s Manual 45 Specifications General Power Consumption 36W (Maximum) Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight 417.9 x 386.1 x 173 mm / 4.1kg (With Simple Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) 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 Audio Specification Standard Audio Input L/R Stereo Phone Jack, 0.
User’s Manual 46 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 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.
User’s Manual Information 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 • CANADA : Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (905) 542-1199 • GERMANY : Samsung Electronics GmbH Samsung-Haus Am Kronberger Hang 6 65824 Schwalbach/Ts. Tel. : 49 (0180) 5121213* Fax.
User’s Manual 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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/ 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.
User’s Manual 56 Information Regulatory 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. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs.
User’s Manual 57 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 58 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.
User’s Manual 59 Information Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ®œ 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
