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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 797MB/997MB...
  • Page 2 Main Page Safety Instru ctions Notationa l Power Installation Clean Oth er Intro ductio n Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Setup Conne cting the M onitor Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Base Installat ion On -Screen D isplay Troubleshooting Check List Q &...
  • Page 3 Notational Power Installation Clean Oth er Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Imp ortant to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Gro unding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 Notationa l Power Installation Clean Oth er When not used for extended periods of time, set your computer 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 fluorescent substance on the inside of the CDT.
  • Page 5 Notationa l Power Installation Clean Oth er 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 dus t. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
  • Page 6 You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the monitor cabinet from being dissolved, cracked or discolored. You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service Center. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth.
  • Page 7 Notationa l Power Installation Clean Other Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If y our monitor doe s 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...
  • Page 8 Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances. This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.
  • Page 9 (S ome models include a stand attached. ) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Monitor and S ta nd contact your dealer SyncMaster 797MB Power Cord Stand Quic k Setup Guide Warranty Card...
  • Page 10 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom (S ome models include a stand attached. ) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Monitor and S ta nd contact your dealer SyncMaster 997MB Power Cord Stand Signal Cable (Option) Quic k Setup Guide...
  • Page 11 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom 1. Menu button 2. Adjust buttons 3. Enter button 4. Power button 5. Power indicator Note: See PowerSaver functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Opens the OSD menu.
  • Page 12 3. BNC Connectors (Option) Note: See Connecting the Monitor SyncMaster 797MB/997MB Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or graphics card.
  • Page 13 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom 1. Signal Cable 2. Power port 3. Tilt/Swivel Base Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or graphics card. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 14 2. Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port(video board, vide o card or graphics card). 3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set the SyncMaster 797MB/997MB SyncMaster 997MB...
  • Page 15 pins on your adapter(Adapter not included). A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter. 4. When you use a BNC connector. Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor/computer. 5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
  • Page 16 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Windows X P/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Windows Xp Operating System

    2. Click "Start " —> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings " tab then click "Adv anced..". 4. Click the "Properties " button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Wind ows Me Wind ows NT http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ ®...
  • Page 19 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Ins tall 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 "...
  • Page 20 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/. 9. Click the "Close " button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 21 7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next " button. 8. Click the "Have Disk" button 9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. 10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK".
  • Page 22 Conne cting Your Monitor Installing the With the built -in pe destal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable Monitor Driver viewing angle. Base Installation Note: The base is detachable. If y our monitor was supplied with the base detached, attach the base as follows. Remove the twist-tie before attaching the base to the monitor.
  • Page 23 Attaching the Base 1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat work surface. 2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor. 3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots. 4.
  • Page 24 The Highligh t Zo ne ensures clea r image s o n TVs, video confe ren cing systems or photos by em phasizing a certain area on the screen . Direct -Acces s Fe atu res | Brightness | SyncMaster 797MB...
  • Page 25 | MagicBright2™ | Then push the MagicBright2 ™ button a gain to circle through a vailable preconfigured Mag icBrig ht2™ modes. | Highlight III | The Highligh t Zo ne ensures the clear and sharp displa y o f animate d multimedia or photo Hig hlig ht III ima ges by enhan cing t he brig htness of a certain area on th e screen.
  • Page 26 Adju st t he Bright ness. Adju st t he Co ntrast. A "Mo iré" pattern can app ear on your screen, looking like a series of concent ric circles or arcs. To eliminat e this pattern, use the horizonta l m oire ad justme nts. A "Mo irë"...
  • Page 27 Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(R ed) Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(Green) Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(Blue) When you a dju st t he Bright ness and C ontra st after sR GB mode is select ed, sRGB mo de exits.
  • Page 28 Used to t urn t he Highlight Z one f eatures on or off. Note : When "OFF " is selected, th e user can not choose a ny other Highlight Z one features. This function is to move th e Highlight Z one h orizontally. This function is to move th e Highlight Z one vertically.
  • Page 29 User con trol butt ons Direct-Access Fe ature s OSD Fu nction s MagicTune ™ Adju sting Yo ur Monitor Highligh t III User co n tro l bu tto ns Op ens the OSD menu. Also used t o exit the OSD m enu or return to the previous men u. These b uttons allow you t o highlig ht and a dju st item s in t he men u.
  • Page 30 | MagicBright ™ | Then push the MagicBright ™ button a gain to circle through a vailable preconfigured mod es. Mag icBrig ht™ | Highlight III | The Highligh t Zo ne ensures the clear and sharp displa y o f animate d multimedia or photo Hig hlig ht III ima ges by enhan cing t he brig htness of a certain area on th e screen.
  • Page 31 Descrip tion Adju st t he Bright ness. Adju st t he Co ntrast. A "Mo iré" pattern can app ear on your screen, looking like a series of concent ric circles or arcs. To eliminat e this pattern, use the horizonta l m oire ad justme nts. A "Mo irë"...
  • Page 32 Color temperature is a measure of th e 'w arm th' o f the imag e colo rs. T he availa ble ran ge is betw een 5 000 to 9300K. Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(R ed) Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(Green) Used to a dju st the mon ito r color sett ing .(Blue) When you a dju st t he Bright ness and C ontra st after sR GB mode is selected, sRGB m ode...
  • Page 33 Used to t urn t he Highlight Z one f eatures on or off. Note : When "OFF " is selected, th e user can not choose a ny other Highlight Z one features. This function is to move th e Highlight Z one h orizontally. This function is to move th e Highlight Z one vertically.

  • Page 34: What Is Magictune

    Installation OSD Mode Overview Overview What is MagicTune™ ? Monitor performance can v ary due to the graphics card, host c omputer lighting conditions and other environmental factors . In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.

  • Page 35: Installation

    Overview OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Installation Installation 1. Ins ert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallationShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 36 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune program. 7. Click "Ins tall." 8. The "Installationation Status" window appears.
  • Page 37 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune 2.5 executable icon appears on y our desktop. Double -click the ic on to start the program. Magic tune ex ecution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer sys tem or monitor.

  • Page 38: System Requirements

    12. The following error message indicates that the system is using a video card that is not supported by MagicT une. Installationation Problems The ins tallation of MagicTune™ 2.5 can be affected by such factors as the v ideo card, motherboard and the network environment.

  • Page 39: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor.
  • Page 40 not made any changes in the control window, clicking "Cancel" does Cancel not cause any actions. Picture Tab Definition Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values. Brightness Contrast MagicBright Makes the entire screen brighter or darker. The detailed data of the images in the dark areas can be lost if the brightness is not Brightnes s adjusted to the proper level.

  • Page 41: Color Control

    and graphics. 3. Game: For watching motion pictures such as a Game. 4. Entertain: For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD. Less than 19" MagicBright™ 1. Text: For documentations or works involving heavy text. 2. Internet: For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.
  • Page 42 Image Tab Definition Adjusts the Position, Size and Rotation values. Geometry 1 Rotation Size Position Geometry 2 Pincushion Pinbalance Trapezoid Other Moire Degauss Sidepin Corner Top Sidepin Corner Bottom Pinbalance Corner Top Pinbalance Corner Bottom Adjusts the Position, Size and Rotation values. Geometry 1 Position Size...
  • Page 43 Pinbalance Corner Top Pinbalance Corner Bottom Option Tab Definition You can configure MagicTune using the following options. Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "V" in the check box. To turn on or o ff any Preference, position the cursor over the box and click.
  • Page 44 Visit the MagicTune website or click to open the Help files (User Help Manual) if you need any help installing or running MagicTune. The User Manual opens within a basic browser window. Opens a monitor info window showing the manufacturing date of Asset ID the monitor.
  • Page 45 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall The MagicTune program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and selec t [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Troubleshooting MagicTune may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver of graphic card is updated while MagicTune is operating. If so, please restart the system. Check when MagicTune does not function properly. * MagicTune feature is found only on PC (VGA) with Window OS that supports Plug and Play.

  • Page 47: Picture Setting

    . S o, te x t m ay a pp ea r blur r y in the H ighlig ht Zone . Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting F ull Screen Highlight Off Other Features SyncMaster 797MB...
  • Page 48 The Highlight Zone ensures the clear and sharp display of animated multimedia or photo images by enhancing the brightness of a certain area on the screen. Highlight Zone III features a combination of the circuitry and the program built on the proprietary technology of SEC.
  • Page 49 A utom a t ic d et e c t Wh e n the H i g hl i gh t p ro g ra m is ru n n in g , th e m o n i to r au to m a tic a ll y d e te cts th e vi d e o -pl a yi n g p o rti o n of y o u r m ul tim e d i a p ro g r am a n d ac tiv a te s th e H ig h li g h t Z o ne fe a tu re .
  • Page 50 Ma nu al d et e c t In M a n u al D e te ct m o de , y o u c a n e i th er se l ec t a w in d o w o r u se th e D ra g fu n c tio n to c re a te a H ig h li g h t Z o ne . Se l ec tin g a w in d o w : C li ck th e H i g h li g ht i co n ( Mo v e th e cu r so r o n to the w i n d ow o f y ou r ch o ic e an d c li ck o n c e to H i g hl i gh t th e w in d o w .
  • Page 51 Ex it P r ogr a m Ex its th e H i gh l ig h t p ro g ra m . Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting F ull Screen Highlight Off Other Features...
  • Page 52 A uto D e te c t Al lo w s us e r to d is ab l e Au to D e te ct w h e n n e c es sa r y. On ce s el e cte d , th is fu n c tio n sa v es th e s e le c tio n a nd k e ep s it i n th e m e m or y re g a rd l e ss o f e x iti ng o r r es ta rti ng th e p ro g ra m . Wh e n se le c te d, a c he c k m a rk (V) a pp e a rs .
  • Page 53 Pic tur e S et ting C an b e se l e cte d on l y w h e n th e H i g h li g h t Z on e fu n cti o n i s o n . Wh e n se l e cte d , a me n u w in d o w a p p ea r s w h ic h ca n b e u s e d to a d ju s t C on tr as t an d S h ar p ne s s w i th in th e H i g h li g h t Z on e .
  • Page 54 Full Sc r e e n Fu ll Sc re e n : P l a ce th e c u rs or on th e H ig h l ig h t ic o n ( Automatic detect Manual detect Other Features )o n th e W in d o w s ta sk b a r a n d r ig h t cl ic k y o ur mo u s e o n c e .
  • Page 55 H ig hlight Off C an c e ls th e s el e cti o n o f a H i gh l ig h t Zo n e a nd r ev e rts to th e o rig i n a l sc re e n . Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program...
  • Page 56 Othe r Fe a tur e s Th e H i g h li g h t Z on e fu n cti o n r e me m b e rs th e va r ia b le s o f th e s el e cte d a re a s i n A u to m ati c a n d M an u a l D ete c t mo d e s, r es p e cti ve ly . If th e w in d o w se l e cte d a s a H ig h l ig h t Zo n e is m o v ed o r i ts s iz e ch a n ge d , th e H ig h li g h t Zo n e c h a ng e s ac co r di n g ly .
  • Page 57 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, Information section or contact your Check List Sym ptom Q & A Self-Test F eature Check No images on the screen.

  • Page 58: The Screen Suddenly Has Become Unbalanced

    Have the screen colors become stra nge after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Has the video card been set properly? The screen Have you changed the video suddenly has card or the driver? become unbalanced. Have you adjusted the re solution or frequency to the monitor?
  • Page 59 2. Once the Highlight Zone has been switched off, you can't select any of the other menus within the Hightlight Zone. 3. When the Highlight Zone function is operated, the surrounding brightness of screen may become dark. 4. Depending on the video card you use, a color saturation phenomenon may occur in the Highlight Zone.
  • Page 60 1. General Q & A Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? The monitor makes a sound when it is turned on.
  • Page 61 automatically activate. Changed the setting to Highlight Zone in Manual Detect mode but the Highlight Zone feature has not been activated Want to turn the Auto Detect function off. Don¡¯t know whether the Highlight program is running. When a Highlight Zone is on, the rest of the screen dims.
  • Page 62 3. Turn on the monitor. If your monitor works normally, the following screen appears. SyncMaster 797MB Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
  • Page 63 A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Sync. Out of Range, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer.
  • Page 64 In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Note: De sign and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. SyncMaster 797MB 17"(43cm) DynaFlat (40.6cm viewable) 90 °...
  • Page 65 General Model Name Picture Tube General Typ e PowerSaver Preset T imin g Deflection angle Modes Dot Pitch Screen type Maximum Resolution 1600 X 1200@ 76Hz Active Display Horizontal Vertical Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Input Signa l Definition Video Signal Sync Signal Display Color Unlimited Maximum Pixel Clock...
  • Page 66 This monitor is EPA E NE R GY used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an E Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets NE R GY ® the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NE R GY...
  • Page 67 This monitor is EPA E NE R GY used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an E Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets NE R GY ® the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NE R GY...

  • Page 68: Horizontal Frequency

    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.
  • Page 69 AUS TRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Service Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ Terms Regulato ry BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. Natural Color R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Authority Chacara Sto.
  • Page 70 Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 Fax. 52-55-47 52 02 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMP ORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Saturno NO.44, Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 71 MPA COMPLEX BUILDING,1st-2nd Floor 175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12 SILOM ROAD ,SILOM,BANGRAK BANGKOK 10500 TEL : 0-2635-2567 FAX : 0-2635-2556 UKRAINE : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE 4 Glybochitska str. Kiev, Ukraine Tel. 8-044-4906878 Fax 8-044-4906887 Toll-free 8-800-502-0000 http://www.samsung.com.ua/ United Kingdom : Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.
  • Page 72 Dot Pitc h 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 Service Vertical Frequency Terms...
  • Page 73 Communications Commiss ion. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stoc k Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Sams ung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA...
  • Page 74 (parallel blades) plug c ap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply c ord with NEMA configuration 6 -15P type (tandem blades) plug cap. IC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferenc e-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES -003.
  • Page 75 TCO'95 -Ecological requirements for personal com puters (TCO'95 applied model only) AB general r equirem ents AB2 Written Eco -docum ent acom panying the pr oducts Congratulations! You have jus t purchased a TCO'95 approv ed and labelled product! Your choice has prov ided y ou with a product developed for professional use.
  • Page 76 TCO'95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed. Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nerv ous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium.
  • Page 77 TCO Developm ent SE-114 94 Stoc kholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 development@tco.se Email (Internet): Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environm ental requirements Flam e retardants Flame retardants are present in printed c ircuit boards, cables, wires, casings and hous ings.
  • Page 78 For recycling information for TCO'03 c ertified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residenc e. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.
  • Page 79 For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program. How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program installation will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.
  • Page 80 Service Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Terms Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or Regulato ry consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Natural Color Authority Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;...

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