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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 798MB / 798MBplus Install drivers Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended periods of time, set your computer to a screen saver.
  • Page 3 occured, or the screen may be blurred. 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.
  • Page 4 Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
  • Page 5 Do not place the monitor face down. The CDT surface may be damaged. Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand. It could break down or cause fire due to bad ventilation. If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation.

  • Page 6: Service Center

    Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
  • Page 7 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 try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 8 Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances. This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image. Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 9 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Unpacking Monitor and Stand (Some models include a stand attached.) Manual User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Warranty Card Natural Color software, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all MagicTune™...
  • Page 10 Power Cord Stand Stand For Multimedia model (Option) Manual User Guide Cable Sound Cables(2each) DC Power Cord Stand Multimedia Speaker Stand Front...

  • Page 11: Menu Button

    Opens the OSD menu. Also used to exit the OSD menu or MENU button return to the previous menu. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the Adjust buttons [ menu. Used to select the OSD menu. Enter button [ ] Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

  • Page 12: Tilt/Swivel Base

    (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on Power port the back of the monitor. Signal Cable Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer. (video board, video card, or graphics card) Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
  • Page 13 Connecting the Monitor Setup-For Multimedia model Multimedia Speaker Stand 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. Connecting to a computer 2-1.
  • Page 14 Setup-For Multimedia model Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port(video board, video card or graphics card). Connect one end of the other sound cable to the Mic Input jack on your sound card or computer.Connect the other end of this cable to the Mic By-pass jack on the back of the monitor stand.
  • Page 15 DC Power Cord Connect DC power cord to monitor DC 12V output jack. Power Indicator Glows green when the speakers are turned on. On/Off Volume Turns On/Off and adjusts the output volume. Treble Control Use to control high frequencies. Bass Control Use to control low frequencies.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Base

    Remove the twist-tie before attaching the base to the monitor. 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.
  • Page 17 Follow the directions 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.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...

  • Page 18: Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System

    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/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver(Manual) Windows XP Windows 2000...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    8. If you can see following message window, then click the " Continue Anyway " button. Then click " 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/.

  • Page 21: How To Install

    How to install 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"...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Use to select the OSD menu. MagicBright2™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 24 Menu Description When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. MagicBright2™ Menu Description Then push the MagicBright2™ button again to circle through available MagicBright2™ preconfigured modes. Highlight III...
  • Page 25 Menu Description The Highlight Zone ensures the clear and sharp display of animated Highlight III multimedia or photo images by enhancing the brightness of a certain area on the screen. Select an icon that you want to know from the OSD menu to display a text or animation explanation of that icon.
  • Page 26 Menu Description Play/Stop 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, push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.
  • Page 27 Menu Description Play/Stop Color temperature is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (6500k / 9300k) Use to adjust the monitor color setting.(Red) Use to adjust the monitor color setting.(Green) Use to adjust the monitor color setting.(Blue) Standard Red Green Blue (sRGB) is a defined default color space.
  • Page 28 or right. Description Play / Stop Use to turn the Highlight Zone features on or off. Note : When "OFF" is selected, the user cannot choose any other Highlight Zone features. This function is to move the Highlight Zone horizontally. This function is to move the Highlight Zone vertically.
  • Page 29 You can see the frequency (user control mode) used by the user, the polarity of the operational signals, the default frequency (default mode) set when you buy the monitor and the resolution level. Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the settings, they are for information only.

  • Page 30: What Is Magictune

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer 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 31: Installation

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Select installation Language, Click "Next". When the InstallationShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 32 Choose a folder to install the MagicTune program. Click "Install." The "Installation Status" window appears.
  • Page 33 Click "Finish." When the installation is complete, the MagicTune executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. Magictune execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 34 Windows™ 98 SE Windows™ Me Windows™ 2000 Windows™ XP Home Edition Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above website * For more information, visit the MagicTune...

  • Page 35: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting 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 36 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 Brightness areas can be lost if the brightness is not adjusted to the proper level. Adjust the brightness for best viewing conditions.
  • Page 37 Color Tone Color Control The tone of the color can be changed. 5000K - 6500K - 9300K Color Tone Reset Adjusts of the monitor image color. You can change the monitor color to your desired color. Color Control R- G - B sRGB Image Tab Definition Adjusts the Position, Size and Rotation values.
  • Page 38 Geometry 1 Rotation Size Position Geometry 2 Pincushion Pinbalance Trapezoid Parallelogram 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 Rotation Adjusts the Pincushion, Pinbalance, Trapezoid and Parallelogram values. Geometry 2 Pincushion Pinbalance...
  • Page 39 Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "V" in the check box. To turn on or off any Preference, position the cursor over the box and click. Preferences Enable task tray menu . - To access the MagicTune menus, click the icon on the [task tray menu]. The menus are not displayed if the [Enable System Tray] is deselected in [Options] ' [Basic Settings].
  • Page 40 User ID Shows the user ID that is register in PC. Server IP Write down the server IP . Department Write down the department. Location Write down the location. Version Displays the version of MagicTune.
  • Page 41 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting 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. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune.
  • Page 43 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 44 MagicTune™ doesn't Have you changed your PC Download the latest program. The program can work properly. or video graphic card? be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune website Visit the MagicTune for technical support for MagicTune, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades.

  • Page 45: Other Features

    Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features 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 46 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Automatic detect 1. When the Highlight program is running, the monitor automatically detects the video-playing portion of your multimedia program and activates the Highlight Zone feature. No selection is necessary. Major multimedia programs: Windows Media Player, RealPlayer 8.0, video players on the broadcasters¡¯...
  • Page 47 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Manual detect In Manual Detect mode, you can either select a window or use the Drag function to create a Highlight Zone. 1. Selecting a window: Click the Highlight icon( )on the Windows taskbar once to activate( )the cursor.
  • Page 48 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Exit Program 1. Exits the Highlight program.
  • Page 49 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Auto Detect 1. Allows user to disable Auto Detect when necessary. Once selected, this function saves the selection and keeps it in the memory regardless of exiting or restarting the program. When selected, a check mark (V) appears.
  • Page 50 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Picture Setting 1. Can be selected only when the Highlight Zone function is on. When selected, a menu window appears which can be used to adjust Contrast and Sharpness within the Highlight Zone.
  • Page 51 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Full Screen 1. Full Screen: Place the cursor on the Highlight icon( )on the Windows taskbar and right click your mouse once. Then select Full Screen from the menu.
  • Page 52 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Highlight Off 1. Cancels the selection of a Highlight Zone and reverts to the original screen.
  • Page 53 Automatic detect Manual detect Exit Program Auto Detect Picture Setting Full Screen Highlight Off Other Features Other Features The Highlight Zone function remembers the variables of the selected areas in Automatic and Manual Detect modes, respectively. 1. If the window selected as a Highlight Zone is moved or its size changed, the Highlight Zone changes accordingly. 2.
  • Page 54 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 Information section or contact your dealer. Symptom Check List Solutions No images on the Is the power cord...
  • Page 55 magnetic products anything that can create a strong such as a power magnetic field. adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near Is the voltage stable? The screen image can appear to shake or vibrate at a particular time of day due to low supply voltage. The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a problem with the video card or the computer's main board.
  • Page 56 When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune MagicTune™ doesn't Have you changed Download the latest program. The work properly. your PC or video...
  • Page 57 Question Answer How can I change the Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. frequency? 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/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control...

  • Page 58: Self-Test Feature Check

    Highlight program is running. ) indicates the function is activated and ( )shows it has been deactivated. When a Highlight Zone is on, Monitors with the Highlight Zone feature are equipped with an the rest of the screen dims. Automatic Beam Control function. When activated, this may cause slight dimming of the surrounding screen.

  • Page 59: Useful Tips

    Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. 2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
  • Page 60 SyncMaster 798MB General General Model Name SyncMaster 798MB Picture Tube Type 17"(16.0" Viewable) Deflection angle 90 ° Dot Pitch 0.20mm (Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static. Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz Maximum resolution...

  • Page 61: Environmental Considerations

    This monitor is EPA E compliant and ENERGY2000 NERGY compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an E Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this NERGY ® product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY 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.

  • Page 62: Vertical Frequency

    Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency Frequency (MHz) (H/V) (kHz) (Hz) VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 VESA, 800 x 600 53.700 85.100 56.250 VESA, 1024 x 768 68.700 85.000 94.500 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
  • Page 63 SyncMaster 798MBplus General General Model Name SyncMaster 798MBplus Picture Tube Type 17"(16.0" Viewable) Deflection angle 90 ° Dot Pitch 0.20mm (Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static. Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz Maximum resolution...
  • Page 64 This monitor is EPA E compliant and ENERGY2000 NERGY compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an E Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this NERGY ® product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY 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.
  • Page 65 Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency Frequency (MHz) (H/V) (kHz) (Hz) VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 VESA, 800 x 600 53.700 85.100 56.250 VESA, 1024 x 768 68.700 85.000 94.500 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
  • Page 66 SyncMaster 798MB Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without previous notice. AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
  • Page 67 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 Fax: 01-55-5747-5202 / 01-800-849-1743 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 68 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ 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.za/...

  • Page 69: Dot Pitch

    (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution). Highlight Zone III 3.5 Highlight Zone is an enhancement feature to increase luminance in a certain area of the monitor for brighter and sharper images/photos. Highlight Zone III 3.5 is carried by Samsung’s...

  • Page 70: 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.
  • Page 71 SyncMaster 798MBplus Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without previous notice. AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
  • Page 72 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 Fax: 01-55-5747-5202 / 01-800-849-1743 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 73 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ 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.za/...
  • Page 74 (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution). Highlight Zone III 3.5 Highlight Zone is an enhancement feature to increase luminance in a certain area of the monitor for brighter and sharper images/photos. Highlight Zone III 3.5 is carried by Samsung’s...
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    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.

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