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Samsung SyncMaster 151X User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 151x 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 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...
  • Page 3 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 project beyond 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 TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes.
  • Page 6 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. Contact the once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 8 Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model. Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 15 inch - 1024 X 768 Be careful that adapter should not be in contact with water and therefore not be wet. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 10 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 Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™...
  • Page 11 VESA Mounting Bracket Front Auto button Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. / Exit button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu Menu button item.
  • Page 12 4) Entertain : High brightness >>Click here to see an animation clip These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Adjust buttons [- / +] PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
  • Page 13 Connect the DC Adapter 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. Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Connected to a Macintosh.

  • Page 14: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    As shown in the figure above, you first fold the stand. You attach the VESA mounting brackets on the wall. You hang the monitor aligning its bottom grove with the bracket. Attaching a base NOTE: This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Squeeze the folded monitor stand into the VESA mounting bracket.
  • Page 15 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". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.

  • Page 16: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    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/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 17 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". 7.
  • Page 18 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/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 19 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" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties"...
  • Page 20 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 21 AUTO...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 MagicBright™ Menu Then push the MagicBright button again to circle through available MagicBright™ preconfigured modes. - four different modes(User Adjusted/Text/Internet/Entertain) Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to Brightness personal preference. Description Description...
  • Page 24 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to Contrast personal preference. Image Lock Menu Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the Fine frequency (clock speed). Removes noise such as vertical stripes.
  • Page 25 Menu Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position H-Position of the monitor's entire display. Follow these instructions to change the vertical position of V-Position the monitor's entire display. Reset Menu Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default Geometry Reset values.
  • Page 26 Menu Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the image colors. Color Temperature Menu Color Control Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance. Description Description...
  • Page 27 Menu You can choose one of the seven languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Menu Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Half Tone Menu Position Description...
  • Page 28 Menu You can change the horizontal position where the OSD H-Position menu appears on your monitor. You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu V-Positon appears on your monitor. Menu The menu will be automatically turned if no adjustments are made for a Menu Display Time certain time period.
  • Page 29 Menu Description You can see the frequency, the polarity of the operational signals and the resolution level. Display Mode 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 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

    Color Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Calibration Installation 1. Insert 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 32 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installationation Status" window appears.

  • Page 33: System Requirements

    9. Click "Finish." 10. 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. Installationation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 34 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above website * For more information, visit the MagicTune...

  • Page 35: 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. When Pivot is functioning, part of Magictune Program may not operate normally.

  • Page 36: Color Tab Definition

    Picture Tab Definition Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values. Brightness Contrast Resolution 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: Image Tab Definition

    Color Tone Color Control Calibration The tone of the color can be changed. Color Tone Warm - Normal - Cool Custom Adjusts of the monitor image color. You can change the monitor color to your desired color. Color Control R- G - B The process through which the colors of your choice are optimized and maintained.

  • Page 38: Option Tab Definition

    Image Setup Position Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Image Setup Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.

  • Page 39: Support Tab Definition

    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 Preferences [Options] ' [Basic Settings]. Select Language - The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Source Select will be shown only in dual monitor.

  • Page 40: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.
  • Page 41 Press "Preview" button on the Color Calibration. The above picture will be shown. 1. Press "View Calibrated" button to see the calibration effect which you adjusted. 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 42 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 select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. 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 Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune...
  • Page 44 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 Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 45 The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or just displaying only one black and white. color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Has the video card been set properly?
  • Page 46 Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune. contact an authorized service Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
  • Page 47 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. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
  • Page 48 General General Model Name SyncMaster 151x LCD Panel Size 15" Diagonal Display area 304.1mm (H) x 228.1mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.297mm (H) x 0.297mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 60 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz...
  • Page 49 Table 1. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 2W ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Vertical Frequency (kHz) (Hz) Power Switch off Black Less than 1W ®...
  • Page 50 IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 VESA, 800 x 600...
  • Page 51 Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without prior 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 52 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 53 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 54 < European Service Center & National Service > Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ Tel. : (0870) 242 0303 Fax. : (01952) 292 033 http://samsungservice.co.uk/ U.S.A : Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) http://samsung.com/monitor/...
  • Page 55 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 56 Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 57 MPR II Compliance This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice(Europe Only) Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 58 climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.) it is vital to conserve energy. Electronic equipment in offices consumes an enormous amount of energy, since it is often routinely left running continuously. What does labelling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors.
  • Page 59 CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. 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 62 Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung...

  • Page 63: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    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.
  • Page 64 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.

  • Page 65: 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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