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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 711NT/ 911NT 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 DPM. 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 To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. This may cause electric shock or fire. 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 exposed to chemical substances andwhere it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc.
  • Page 5 TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

  • Page 6: Cleaning And Using

    Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may...
  • Page 7 cause a malfunction or fire. Others Do not remove the cover (or back). This may cause electric shock or fire. Refer to a qualified servicing company. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and dealer or the Service Center.
  • Page 8 This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.
  • Page 9 Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones. Excessively loud volume level may damage hearing. Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 10 When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while holding only the stand. This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal injury. Proper Seating Posture During Monitor Use Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &...
  • 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 your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Without stand With Stand Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software,...

  • Page 13: Your Monitor

    Your Monitor Front 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 For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD. >> Click here to see an animation clip Volume button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. Adjust buttons [ Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 15 RS-232C Connection Connect a RS-232C cable to this terminal. Terminal VGA OUT port Connect a monitor to another monitor through a D-Sub cable. Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables 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. Use appropriate connection for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

  • Page 17: Using The Stand

    Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard and external storage devices (DSC, MP3, external storage, etc.). (USB Connection Terminal) Connect the LAN cable. (LAN Connection Terminal) RS-232C Connection Connect a RS-232C cable to this terminal. Terminal D-sub 15-pin port Use it by connecting it to another monitor.
  • Page 18 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. Using Other Stands Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
  • Page 19 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
  • Page 20 Connecting a Client Monitor 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 21 Setup Client Monitor The Thin Client Setup Wizard is executed when a thin client is installed for the first time, data are not backed up after update, or the Reset the terminal to factory default settings check box is checked on Control Panel ->...
  • Page 22 Configure the resolution, the color settings, and the screensaver. Then click Next. Select the shell interface to use with the terminal. Click Next to proceed to the next step.
  • Page 23 In the next window, set the other terminal properties and click on Next. For more information on terminal properties, refer to Configuring the Client Monitor Environment. If you want to change any of the settings you have configured, click on Back or click on Finish to complete the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 24 Connecting to the Host PC You can add, edit or remove connections using the or the icon/menus on the Desktop. logged on as a limited user, the menus for configuring connections are hidden or deactivated. If you click the Add button or the Add New Connection menu on the Terminal Connection Manager, the New Connection window is displayed.
  • Page 25 Enter the name that will be displayed in the list on the Terminal Connection Manager (or as a connection icon on the Desktop) and click Next. When you connect to the server, the server’s Desktop is displayed on the monitor, by default. If you want to start an application when connected, enter its name and working directory.
  • Page 26 Select compression, encryption, and sound options for ICA connection. Enter the information required to pass firewalls or security policies. Microsoft Remote Desktop Clinet Enter a name for the connection and host PC’s name. The name you enter will be displayed in the list on the Terminal Connection Manager (or as a connection icon on the Desktop).
  • Page 27 When connected to the host PC, Window NT Desktop is displayed on the monitor, by default. If you want to start an application when connected, enter its path and file name. Click Next to proceed to the final step. Save the new connection and finish the WTS Connection Wizard. If you want to change settings, select a new setting and click Edit.
  • Page 28 General : Displays information such as the connection name and the host PC name when auto login is selected. Display : Configures the screen resolution. Make sure to set a value higher than the minimum value that the computer you want to connect to supports. Local Resources Remote Computer Sound : You can configure the sound so that you can easily identity the connection state.
  • Page 29 Local Device : Select one of the external devices which are being connected to the host PC computer you want to connect to. Programs : Specify what is displayed on the first screen when connected. You can select the Desktop or an application program. Experience : You can configure the communications speed between your terminal and the host.
  • Page 30 Terminal Connection Manager Connections Tab. ① Connect : Selects the host PC to connect to, or opens an Internet window. ② Shutdown : Icons/Menus on the Desktop (Desktop Shell) : Start > Shut down You can shut down or restart the system. ③...
  • Page 31 in the Configure tab of the Terminal Connection Wizard or close the connection window. The Close button is only activated if the selected connection is being connected. ※ Using shortcut keys when multiple connections are running: Ctrl + Alt + End: Displays either the Terminal Connection Wizard(for Thin Client Shell) or the Desktop(for Desktop Shell).
  • Page 32 Select a port to use with printer, a printer manufacturer, and printer. If you set the added printer as the default printer, printing is performed with this printer unless you specify a different printer. If you double-click an existing printer icon or click the Open button, the Printer Properties window is displayed, which allows you to change the properties for the printer.
  • Page 33 Network With Network in Control Panel, you can view the list of adapters installed in the terminal. To change the properties of an adapter, click Properties after selecting it. You can change IP address and host PC’s name. System The Terminal Information tab shows manufacturer, product information, OS version, and memory information, etc.
  • Page 34 specified waiting time. You need to restart your terminal to apply Display setting changes. ICA Client Setup If you double-click ICA Client Setup, the Global ICA Client Settings window is displayed. With the Keyboard Shortcuts tab, you can configure shortcut keys. Some shortcut keys are used to control operations of the ICA Connection window, and the remaining are normal Windows shortcuts.
  • Page 35 Next, all system settings are saved with the existing values and your terminal is restarted. If you want to configure your terminal with fresh new settings, unselect the ‘Reset the system using the save configuration file’ option and click on Next. The next steps are the same as the steps when setting up your terminal for the first time.
  • Page 36 1. You can enter basic information using the Terminal Local Account group. The user name is the required item to create a new account. (You cannot use symbolic characters and you can use up to 20 characters. If you want to set a password for an account, set a password within 20 characters long and make sure to confirm your password.) 2.

  • Page 37: Notice To Users

    If you want to apply the login functionality in order to allow access for allowed users only, check the Use login function check box. If you do not check this check box, the selected account is the same with the administrator account. If you check the Use login function check box, the Auto Login and the Set screensaver password check boxes are activated.
  • Page 38 4) The automatic rotation function is only available when the monitor is directly connected to a Client monitor does not support the automatic rotation function. 5) Restrictions of the Windows 2000 Server Operating System Only Low Color (256 colors) screen quality is supported. You cannot find the USB device connected to the monitor from the host PC.

  • Page 39: Monitor Driver

    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 the ® "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 40 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 Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Microsoft®...
  • Page 41 "Continue". 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 "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list...
  • Page 42 Click "Have Disk…" and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK". Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ®...
  • Page 43 Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced." Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
  • Page 44 If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "OK" button. 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 the "OK" button continually.
  • Page 45 Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...

  • Page 46: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.

  • Page 47: Installation

    Installing the Natural Color Software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. The initial Natural Color screen will appear. Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive, click the Windows [Start] button, select [Run...] .
  • Page 48 Hardware 32MB Memory above 60MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. 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.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Direct Functions

    Direct Functions 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 51 In case of pushing MENU button after locking OSD 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 52 MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Volume Menu Description Description...

  • Page 53: Osd Function

    When OSD is not on the screen, push [▲/ Volume SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Client) OSD Function Picture Brightness MagicColor Color Image Coarse Language Setup Image Reset Information Picture Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine...
  • Page 54 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness MENU → → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 55 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 56 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 MENU → → Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 57 Menu You can choose one of the nine 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 58 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 → → → → MENU Play/Stop...
  • Page 59 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...

  • Page 60: 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 61 on the screen. Is the power indicator 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...
  • Page 62 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 Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 63 and 'Password' of the 'Remote Desktop' with those of the host PC. I cannot access the 1) Check if the Hub port LED to which the LAN cable is connected blinks. If not, Internet in the that indicates that the LAN connection is disconnected. In this case, connect Client screen.
  • Page 64 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 Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 65 Warning Messages 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.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 711NT LCD Panel Size 17 inch (43 cm ) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M...
  • Page 67 135 MHz Power Consumption AC 100 - 240 V ~ (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 370.0 x 342.3 x 69 mm / 14.6 x 13.5 x 2.7 inch (Without Stand) 370.0 x 404.3 x 200 mm / 14.6 x 15.9 x 7.9 inch (With Basic Stand), 6.2 Kg / 13.7 (lbs) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)

  • Page 68: Preset Timing Modes

    P4 3.2 GHz 2 Gbyte Power saving mode Green, Blinking Less than 4.7 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. windows 2003 Server windows 2003 Server Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000...
  • Page 69 Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency (kHz) 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 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500...
  • Page 70 Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 911NT LCD Panel Size 19 inch(48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm(H) x 301.056 mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.294(H) x 0.294(V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280x1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280x1024@75 Hz...
  • Page 71 135MHz Power Consumption AC 100 - 240 V ~ (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz Signal Cable 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 416.6 X 375.2 X 74.7 mm / 16.4 x 14.8 x 2.9 inch (Without Stand) 416.6 X 420.9 X 200.0 mm / 16.4 x 16.6 x 7.9 inch (With Stand) / 6.8 Kg / 15.0 (lbs) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
  • Page 72 P4 3.2 GHz 2 Gbyte Power saving mode Green, Blinking Less than 4.7 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. windows 2003 Server windows 2003 Server Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000...
  • Page 73 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. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469...
  • Page 74 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE...
  • Page 75 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) 01805-SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ GERMANY 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ NETHERLANDS 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 0 801 801 881 POLAND 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128...
  • Page 76 THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) TURKEY 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.A.E 8000-4726 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 77: For Better Display

    Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom sequentially is called the Non- Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method.
  • Page 78 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 79: 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 80 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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