Samsung SyncMaster 56B User Manual
Samsung SyncMaster 56B User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster 56B User Manual

Samsung syncmaster 56b: user guide
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  • Page 1 SAMTRON 76E/76V/56B...
  • Page 2 User’s Manual Site Map Automatic Manual...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Notational Conventions Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock User’s Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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 CDT.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions 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.
  • Page 6: Installation

    The CRT surface may be damaged. Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand. It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation. If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation. User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CRT, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not clean Flat monitor with water. Use a water-diluted mild detergent. (Some detergents contain significant amounts of alcohol-based solvents, which can damage (color change) or crack the monitor case.
  • Page 8 This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 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.
  • Page 9 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. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
  • Page 10 (Your monitor is shipped with the base detached.) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Warranty card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD...
  • Page 11: Exit Button

    : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conversation,turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed,or when leaving it unattended for long periods. User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 1. Signal cable : Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port(video board, video card or graphics card). 2. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 3. Tilt/Swivel Base : You can separate the base from the monitor.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Monitor

    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 end of the signal cable to your computer's video port(video board, video card or graphics card).
  • Page 14: Installing The Video Driver

    1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows ME/98/95 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. Monitor Driver installation is completed.
  • Page 15 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. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual Setup Installing the Video Driver This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation don't damage your system. The certifide driver will be posted on Samtron Monitor Homepage. http://www.samtron.com/ 6. Monitor Driver installation is completed.
  • Page 17 Setup Installing the Video 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 sys tem to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have.
  • Page 18 Setup Installing the Video Driver 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. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
  • Page 19 Setup Installing the Video Driver 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"...
  • Page 20 3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". 4. Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually.
  • Page 21 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". 11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box.
  • Page 22 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual execution of X-Window. 10. You have finished setting up your monitor.
  • Page 23: Tilt/Swivel Base

    User’s Manual Setup Tilt/Swivel Base Installation 1. Tilt/Swivel Base With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Note: The base is detachable. Your monitor is shipped with the base detached.
  • Page 24: Attaching The Base

    User’s Manual Setup 2. Attaching the Base If your monitor was supplied with the base detached, attach the base as follows. Remove the twist-tie before attaching the base to the monitor. 2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding 1.
  • Page 25: Removing The Base

    Setup 3. Removing the Base 1. Turn off the monitor and unplug it from the electrical outlet. 2. Place the monitor upside down on a stable, flat work surface. 3. Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base.
  • Page 26: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu System

    On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System 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 contrast and brightness feature. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.
  • Page 27: How To Adjust

    User’s Manual On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Brightness : Background brightness of screen. – Decreases brightness + Increases brightness Contrast : Contrast of screen image. – Decreases contrast + Increases contrast Horizontal Position : Horizontal screen position. –...
  • Page 28 User’s Manual On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Vertical Size : Vertical screen size. – Decreases size + Increases size Pincushion : Straightens screen vertical edges. – Curves image inward + Curves image outward Geometry : Adjust the Trapezoid, Parallelogram, Rotation, Pinbalance, V-Linearity of the screen image.
  • Page 29 User’s Manual On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Rotation – Rotates entire screen left + Rotates entire screen right Pinbalance – Curves vertical lines to left + Curves vertical lines to right V-Linearity – Compresses image at top of screen + Compresses image at bottom of screen Language : –...
  • Page 30 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Advanced H-Moire : Corrects for on-screen moiré pattern. – and + clear horizontal moiré V-Moire : Corrects for on-screen moiré pattern. – and + clear vertical moiré Video Input Level : Selects the video signal level.
  • Page 31 – Reduces view of display area + Enlarges view of display area Degauss : Removes color distortion caused by magnetic fields. Do not use more than once in 30 minutes. Recall : Returns monitor to original settings. - No + Yes User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Display Timing : Monitor display settings. – Factory timing + User timing OSD Lock/Unlock : Allows you to secure the current control settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    The monitor is in PowerSave mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Symptom The image on the screen Check the monitor configuration to is shaking. see if it is in Interlace Mode. (Interlace Mode: Vertical frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc) Are there any magnetic products such as a high voltage wire near by?
  • Page 35 Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Chek List Enter the OSD and perform a 'Degauss'. Keep the monitor away from any magnetic products. Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes.
  • Page 36: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 37 Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a plain water. Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor.
  • Page 38: Self-Test Feature Check

    2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If your monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a red border and blue text inside as shown in the following illustration: The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.
  • Page 39: Warning Messages

    Userful Tip A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC 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 40: General Specifications

    15.0 kg 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. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 41 15.0 kg 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. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 42 11.5 kg 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. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 43: Preset Display Modes

    Specifications Preset Display Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Display 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. Horizontal Frequency Display Mode IBM, 640 x 480...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 BOX 713, S- 194 27 UPPLANDS VASBY TEL : 468- 590- 966- 00 FAX : 468- 590- 966- 50 SAMTRON MEXICO SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO, S.A. DE C. V. Mina No. 200, ESQ. GAVILANCOL. GUADALUPE DEL MORAL IZTAPALAPA, MEXICO, D.F. C.P. 09300 TEL.
  • Page 46: Vertical Frequency

    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...
  • Page 47 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 85 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Tel) 408-544-5124 Fax) 408-544-5191 User’s Manual...
  • Page 48: Ic Compliance Notice

    UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
  • Page 49 The energy requirements include a demand that the monitor after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level, in one or more stages.
  • Page 50 Information Environmental Requirements Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due to the bioaccumulative processes.
  • Page 51 User’s Manual Information The requirements cover a wide range of issuse: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safet Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.
  • Page 52 User’s Manual Information CFCs (freons) The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g.
  • Page 53: Information In This Document Is Subject To Change Without Notice

    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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