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Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
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Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
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Installation Be sure to contact an authorized location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
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Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire. Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
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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 may cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
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If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.
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Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image...
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Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire. Do not place children's favorite objects (or anything else that may be tempting) on the product. Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing physical damage or even death.
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Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Monitor & Simple stand Bottom Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, (Not available in all Quick Setup Guide Monitor Driver, locations)
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Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to MENU button [ ] the previous menu. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing MagicBright button environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
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once as the monitor saves your adjustments. PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor off when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back...
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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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1. Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Connected to a Macintosh.
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Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant Mounting interface pad . A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 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.
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Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Windows ME Driver" .
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4. 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.com/.
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4. Click the " Properties " button on the " Monitor " tab and select " Driver " tab. 5. Click " Update Driver.. " and select " Install from a list or.. " then click " Next " button. 6.
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" OK " button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the " Close " button then click " OK " button continually.
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1. Click " Start " , " Setting " , " Control Panel ". 2. Double click the " Display " Icon. 3. Choose the " Settings " tab and then click " Advanced.. ". 4. Choose " Monitor ". Case1: If the "Properties"...
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Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
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1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
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Menu When the ' AUTO ' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO function while the...
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Brightness Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness Brightness 1. Picture Color Tone 2. Color Coarse 3. Image Language 4. OSD Image Reset 5. Setup 6. Information Picture Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness...
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Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness Push the button to adjust brightness. MENU → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.
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modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. Color Tone MENU → ▲ , ▼ → Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance. Color Control MENU → ▲ , ▼ → Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Mode 1 Gamma Mode 2...
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Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. V-Position MENU → ▲ , ▼ → Menu Change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of the seven languages. Language Note :The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.
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Setup Menu Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset MENU → ▲ , ▼ → Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Color Reset MENU → ▲ , ▼ → Information Description → → ▲ , ▼ → MENU →...
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Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →▲ , ▼...
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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 Information section or contact your Symptom No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
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There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? The screen shows Is the screen displaying only one strange colors or just color as if looking at the screen black and white. through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or...
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If problems repeatedly occur, Q & A Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
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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.
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General General Model Name SyncMaster 720N LCD Panel Size 17" Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz...
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Humidity: 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Green Green, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power Switch off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Black Less than 1 W ( 120Vac/220 Vac ) ®...
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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 Display Mode Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267...
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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.
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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.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
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The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.