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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 720XT Install drivers Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the 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 active screen mode.
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a 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.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Use

    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. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
  • Page 6 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 electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.
  • Page 8 This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. 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.
  • Page 9 Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart. If you need repairs, contact a Samsung Service Center.
  • Page 10 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 11 Features What is a network monitor? A network monitor can be used for the same purposes as a common monitor. It also provides the functionalities of most computers, such as an Internet connection, creating documents, editing images, via a connection to the host PC over the LAN. In addition, it allows you to connect an external device (DSC, MP3, external storage media) to the USB port and play music, movies and games.

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Without stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable Sold separately Keyboard (USB) Your Monitor Front contact your dealer.
  • Page 13 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently six different modes are available : Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie.
  • Page 14 / SOURCE button Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the SOURCE button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- Analog or MagicNet input signal.) AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
  • Page 15 Headphone connection terminal. Earphone jack [ ] The Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC terminal. connection terminal (MIC) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard and external storage devices (DSC, MP3, external storage, etc.). (USB Connection Terminal) Connect when using it as a monitor. (LAN Connection Terminal) AUDIO IN...

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Connect to the host PC using a LAN cable Host PC Connect the power cord to the power terminal at the back of the monitor. Connect the mouse and the keyboard to the USB ports. Connect the LAN port on the back of the monitor and the hub. Connect the hub and the LAN port of the host PC.
  • Page 17 Connecting Cables (When used as a normal monitor) 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. - Connect the D-Sub Cable to the VGA IN port on the back of your monitor.

  • Page 18: Using The Stand

    Using the Stand Tilt angle You can tilt the monitor screen forward to adjust the angle to a particular angle. Swivel stand You can easily adjust the position of the monitor screen from right to left using the rotating stand. Rubber stubs are attached at the bottom of the monitor to help fix it to the installation location.
  • Page 19 Monitor Mounting interface pad ( Sold separately ) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
  • Page 20 What is XPe Client? An Microsoft Windows XP Embedded(XPe) client uses the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system. When an XPe client is connected to a Citrix ICA server or another server that can provide the Microsoft RDP service, data for the keyboard, mouse, audio/video and display are transmitted through the network between the client and the server.
  • Page 21 Windows XP Embedded Desktop User When a user logs in, the User Desktop appears, as shown in the figure below. The default icons that appear on the User Desktop are Citrix Program Neighborhood, Remote Desktop Connection and Internet Explorer. You can also run this connection from the Start menu. The audio volume icon, VNC server icon and system time are displayed on the User Taskbar.
  • Page 22 Programs - XPe Client is a client/server-based computing platform. On this platform, the client accesses the server each time it needs a program and it only receives the user interface screens from the server. Hence, various programs, such as ICA, RDP, and VNC, which are installed on a XPe Client, are used to help the client access the server and perform user tasks.
  • Page 23 2. Type the connection name and the server name (IP address or DNS name). 3. Configure the degree of compression for the data to be sent and received, and the degree of reliability for sessions. 4. To login to the server automatically, enter your username, password and domain. If you do not enter them now, you will be prompted to enter them whenever you connect to the server.
  • Page 24 5. You can specify the color and size of the window to be displayed. 6. If a connection succeeds, the server’s desktop appears on the client. In this step, you can make an application run automatically. 7. Click Finish to complete creating the new connection.
  • Page 25 For more information on the ICA Client Program, visit the The Remote Desktop Connection You can control a running terminal server or another computer (Windows 95 or later) remotely through a remote desktop connection. Remote Desktop - Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000/2003 Server must be installed on the computer to be controlled remotely.
  • Page 26 Start a Remote Desktop Session on the Client Once you have enabled your host computer to allow remote connections and installed the client software on a Windows-based client computer, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session. You must first establish a virtual private network connection or remote access service connection from your client computer to your host computer.
  • Page 27 - Display: The Remote Desktop Connection sends and receives compressed screen data. If you set the resolution and color quality to the high option, the speed may become slow. - Local Resource: Specify whether to use the hard disks and ports.
  • Page 28 - Programs: Specify whether to display the Desktop or run an application whenever you are connected. The default is ‘Desktop’. - Experience: You can select your connection speed, and select and share environmental options.
  • Page 29 4. Click Connect. The Log On to Windows dialog box appears. 5. In the “Log On to Windows” dialog box, type your username, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK. The Remote Desktop window will open and you will see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on the host computer.
  • Page 30 Internet Explorer A XPe Client includes Internet Explorer. This program is permitted for all users. For more information on Internet Explorer, visit the Microsoft Enhanced Write Filter Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) protects a flash volume from write access and consequently, preserves the durability of the flash device.

  • Page 31: Control Panel

    enabled. After restarting your computer, the configurations and file system information for the client are written to a cache. You can also perform this operation by entering “ewfmgr.exe c: - enable” at the command prompt and restarting your computer. Disable disk write protection and restart your computer - This item is activated when the EWF is running.

  • Page 32: Recover The System

    The C drive is used for the system. If there is less than 3MB of free space available, the client OS cannot operate. Therefore, always ensure that there is a sufficient amount of free space available. EWF can help maintain available space by preventing the C drive being written to directly. D Drive If the size of the flash memory is larger than 1 GB, the D drive (that is, the flash memory) is used as temporary file storage.
  • Page 33 The XPe Client provides a recovery function which allows you to revert to a backed up system when encountering a serious problem. You can back up an OS image which is working normally to USB memory or the PXE server. You can revert to a backed up image when your client has one of these problems: When a system file is deleted accidentally or is corrupted When the client computer is unstable or there is a problem with a device driver...

  • Page 34: Monitor Driver

    Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows :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 35 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME ®...
  • Page 36 Click "Update Driver..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will..." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next"...
  • Page 37 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.

  • Page 38: Natural Color

    Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver). Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish"...
  • Page 39 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 Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 40: Installation

    setting. Unfortunately, the manual controls available to tune the image often prove to be challenging. Proper adjustment (tuning) requires an easy to use program that goes through a step-by-step process to obtain the best overall picture quality. In most cases even simple adjustments to Brightness, or Contrast require navigation of the multi-level, on- screen display (OSD) menus that are not easy to understand.
  • Page 41 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install."...
  • Page 42 8. The "Installation Status" window appears. 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop.

  • Page 43: Osd Mode

    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™ can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 44 Button Tab Definition Applies any changes made and exits MagicTune™. Restores the display settings to the factory settings. Reset Exits MagicTune™ without applying the changes made. If you have not made any Cancel changes in the control window, clicking "Cancel" does not cause any actions. Picture Tab Definition Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values.
  • Page 45 - including web images and ones produced by a digital camera or scanner. MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality.
  • Page 46 Gamma mode will be different according to monitor models. Some monitor will only support Three modes.( Mode1, Mode2, Mode3) Gamma Image Tab Definition Adjusts the Fine , Coarse and Position values. Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).

  • Page 47: Color Calibration

    User Name User ID Server IP Department Location Version Displays the version of MagicTune™. Overview | Installation | OSD Mode Color Calibration Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    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. Overview | Installation | OSD Mode Uninstall The MagicTune™...
  • Page 49 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 50 Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors. Make sure to turn OFF Highlight before using MagicTune™. Troubleshooting MagicTune™ may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver of graphic card is updated while MagicTune™...

  • Page 51: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to Activates a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
  • Page 52 AUTO Menu When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN Available in analog Mode Only...
  • Page 53 MENU button Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 54 Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Volume Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push [▲/ Volume SOURCE Description Description ] the button to adjust volume.

  • Page 55: Osd Function

    Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Client) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color MagicColor Image Coarse Language Setup Image Reset Information Picture Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position H-Position V-Position Transparency Color Reset V-Position Display Time...
  • Page 56 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. → → MENU You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.
  • Page 57 Menu MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 58 Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. Menu 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. Coarse Available in analog Mode Only →...
  • Page 59 Menu You can choose one of eight languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It Language has no effect on any software running on the computer. → → MENU You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 60 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 Menu Description → → → MENU → → → → MENU Description Play/Stop...
  • Page 61 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information → MENU...

  • Page 62: Check List

    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 the Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 63 on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? I cannot see the On Have you locked the Screen Display. On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or displaying only one just black and white. color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?
  • Page 64 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 Solutions...
  • Page 65 3) Check if the format of the file is supported by the Client Monitor. If the extension of the file has been changed, the file will not be played. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
  • Page 66 Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.
  • Page 67 In this case, check the computer for trouble.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 720XT LCD Panel Size 17 " Diagonal (431.8 mm ) 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 31 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz...
  • Page 69 140 MHz Power Consumption AC 100 - 240V~ (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable Power Consumption Less than 70 W Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight 370.0 x 69 x 342.3 mm / 14.6 x 2.7 x 13.5 inch (Without Stand) 370.0 x 200 x 404.3 mm / 14.6 x 7.9 x 15.9 inch (With Basic Stand), 6.45 Kg / 14.2 (lbs) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm...
  • Page 70 Photo Video Server Requirement Connect Client No Minimum Just can load Server SPEC Program Recommend SPEC 8~10 The content presented above is the result of testing a specific server. The information may change as the server may be different. For some products, the OS may not be supported. When purchasing a product, make sure to check whether or not the OS is supported.

  • Page 71: Preset Timing Modes

    State Normal Operation Power Indicator Green Power Consumption Less than 70 W PowerSaver (When used as a Network monitor) 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.
  • Page 72 VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 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 73 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG)
  • Page 74 1300 362 603 CHINA 800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880 HONG KONG 2862 6001 INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 1100 11 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864) SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/be http://www.samsung.com/cz http://www.samsung.com/dk http://www.samsung.com/fi http://www.samsung.com/fr http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.com/hu http://www.samsung.com/it...

  • Page 75: For Better Display

    VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.
  • Page 76 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 77: 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 78 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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